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New Firm Helps Early Stage Cleantech Companies Grow Faster

AltaTerra Advisors Inc. ("AltaTerra" or the "Firm") is pleased to announce it is officially open for business offering business advisory services exclusively to cleantech companies.

24 Feb 2010

Hitachi High-Technologies to Sell XeroCoat's Anti-Reflective Coating Solutions for Solar Modules in Japan and China

With the signing of a distribution agreement between Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and XeroCoat for the sale of anti-reflective coating solutions for solar modules, both the companies are hoping to capture a leading market share in the solar market. As per the agreement, anti-reflective coating equipment and materials manufactured by XeroCoat will be sold by Hitachi High-Technologies in Japan and China.

24 Feb 2010

Tseai Energy Unlimited Plans to Construct Pilot Biofuel Plant in Sierra Leone

Tseai Energy Unlimited, a developer of small-scale agricultural processing plants that is capable of producing biofuel, has sent its team of experts to Sierra Leone for establishing its first pilot program.

24 Feb 2010

New Website Launched by Solar by Weller to Promote its Green Energy Services

A new website (www.solarbyweller.com) was launched by Solar by Weller to promote the green energy services of the company through Media Fusion Technologies, Inc. The company is a division of Scott A. Weller Carpentry and Cabinets located in Barto, PA. MFT has designed and programmed this new website for the company.

24 Feb 2010

Novel IR Laser System Images Greenhouse Gas Plumes in Real Time

Elliot Scientific showcases the novel remote sensing and imaging capabilities of the new Firefly-IR laser system by real-time visualisation of greenhouse gas plumes.

24 Feb 2010

United States Green Building Council Awards LEED EB Certification to Four MetLife Offices

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED EB) certifications to four of MetLife’s offices.

24 Feb 2010

Chevron Technology Ventures to Develop 1-MW Concentrating Photovoltaic Solar Facility in New Mexico

Chevron Corp.’s subsidiary, Chevron Mining Inc. (CMI), announced that its sister company, Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), will be constructing a 1-MW concentrating photovoltaic solar plant at its molybdenum mine’s tailing site located in Questa, New Mexico.

24 Feb 2010

Lindt USA and Public Service of New Hampshire Announce Renewable Energy Partnership

Lindt USA, the leading manufacturer of premium chocolates in the world, and Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH), the largest electric utility in New Hampshire, announced a partnership to produce renewable power by burning cocoa bean shells. Lindt will supply the cocoa bean shells to PSNH.

24 Feb 2010

Clear Skies Solar Announces Second Fully Financed Solar Power Project in New Jersey

Clear Skies Solar is proposing to install a 324-kW solar power system on the ShopRite building in New Jersey. The company supplies renewable energy to agricultural, commercial and industrial customers. This project is Clear Skies Solar’s second fully financed solar power project for the year 2010. New York City-based G&S Investors is providing finance for the project.

24 Feb 2010

Axion Power International Awarded $300,000 State Grant to Develop Solar Energy Storage Systems

A $300,000 grant was awarded to Axion Power International to develop and demonstrate a renewable solar energy storage technology. The company will utilize its PbC PowerCube battery technology to develop the storage system. This grant is from Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Solar Energy Program.

24 Feb 2010

Refill Energy Announces Acquisition of International Green N-ergy Corporation and Innovative Downdraft Gasification Module

The acquisition of International Green N-ergy Corporation (IGNC) based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been completed by Refill Energy. IGNC’s innovative Downdraft Gasification Module, which was fabricated by Ogden-based Petersen Inc., was also acquired by the company.

24 Feb 2010

SH1250P Residential Solar Generators from North Star Energy Services

North Star Energy Services is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of portable solar powered energy systems for residential and commercial applications. It provides SH series solar residential generators that range from 1,000W to 3,000W capacities of 120V AC. They are fixed on sturdy carts. These solar generators are used for emergency and as backup power for small businesses and homes during electric grid disturbances. The SH series can power appliances, lights, computers, televisions and refrigerators.

24 Feb 2010

Nest Energy Systems Offers Solinator Solar Battery Chargers for Vehicles

The Solinator solar battery charger helps to maintain the battery in periodically used vehicles. The solar battery charger, provided by Nest Energy Systems, is suitable for vehicles that are usually parked outside under the sun.

24 Feb 2010

LP Hoying Offers HCS-ORN Sidewalk Solar Power Systems

The solar panel of the HCS-ORN sidewalk solar power system is designed to protect against theft and damage. The control and battery are housed in a NEMA 3R enclosure. This enclosure has two doors having a locking hasp and three-point latch. It also provides space for storing test equipment and large battery.

24 Feb 2010

eSolar CSP Power Plants Supplied by Solaronna

Solaronna provides solar power plants. The eSolar CSP solar power plant produces power by utilizing the Concentrating Solar Power technology. This cost effective solar power plant has the capability to generate solar electricity ranging from 33 megawatts to 500 megawatts. The eSolar CSP solar power plant comprises different components such as a base unit, thermal receiver towers, central power block unit and dual axis heliostat mirrors. The base unit is known as the power unit of the solar power plant, while each thermal receiver tower is fixed with a dual axis heliostat mirror. These towers cover a total area of 160 acres. The central power block unit includes a steam turbine and generator.

24 Feb 2010