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AZ-225 Solar Trackers from AEE Solar

The AZ-225 solar tracker is mounted on a schedule-40 steel pole in an overall size of 10 inches or 8 inches. The poles with an overall length of 10 inches require welded top section of an overall size of 8 inches.

26 Feb 2010

P3 30 Watt Portable Solar Chargers from Global Solar Energy

Global Solar Energy provides different models of portable solar chargers. The P3 30 watt solar charger has a lightweight design and is specifically designed for expeditions. It has a total weight of 1.5 kilograms and has varying dimensions in closed and open versions. The size of the P3 30 watt portable solar charger in open form is 44 inches X 21 inches, while it measures 8.5 inches X 10.5 inches in closed form. This solar charger from Global Solar Energy generates a maximum power of 30 watts by utilizing voltage and current of 12 volts and 1500 milliamperes, respectively. The compact design of the P3 30 watt portable solar charger facilitates easy transportation and usage.

26 Feb 2010

Eoltec Scirocco E5.6-6 Wind Turbines from PV Squared

The Scirocco E5.6-6 wind turbine is capable of generating maximum energy in low as well as medium wind speed conditions. Through this variable speed concept, maximum power point tracking controls are applied to maximize the production up to 50%.

26 Feb 2010

Bergey XL1 Wind Turbines Supplied by Northwest Power

Northwest Power supplies wind turbines manufactured by Bergey. The Bergey XL1 wind turbine consists of three upwind blades and has a rotor diameter of 2.5 meters. This turbine produces rated output power of 1,000 watts at a rated wind speed of 11 meters per second. The start-up and cut-in wind speeds of the Bergey XL1 turbine are 3 meters per second and 2.5 meters per second, respectively. It has the capability to produce a peak output power of 1,600 watts at a maximum wind speed of 54 meters per second. The furling wind speed of the turbine, provided by Northwest Power, is 13 meters per second.

26 Feb 2010

Leicestershire 1.36kW Solar Power System Installed by Evoenergy

This solar power system includes eight Sharp solar modules with an individual capacity of 170Wp. These solar modules together provide 1.36kW of peak output. This fulfills 56 percent of the total electricity need of the house. For one year, the solar electric system generates 1,017kWh that helps to reduce 577kg of carbon dioxide emission. The electrical usage of the house is 1800kWh per year.

26 Feb 2010

U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to Emerson Global Data Center in St. Louis

U.S. Green Building Council has awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification to Emerson’s Global Data Center in St. Louis. The energy-efficient center has also been given another award from Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, a 2009 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Award.

26 Feb 2010

Homestead Family Restaurant in Idaho Installs Solar Panels Plus’ Solar Thermal System

With the installation of Solar Panels Plus’ SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors at Homestead Family Restaurant, it has become the only restaurant to establish a solar water heating system in all of Southeastern Idaho. Solar Panels Plus is a producer of solar panels, solar water heaters, and solar air conditioning and heating systems.

26 Feb 2010

U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to Pinnacle Services’ Headquarters in Minnesota

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification to the headquarters of Pinnacle Services, which is located in Minnesota. The company had occupied the building in November 2008.

26 Feb 2010

Solyndra Enters into Distribution Agreement with DC Power Systems in North America

Solyndra and DC Power Systems have entered into a distribution agreement in North America. Solyndra produces cylindrical photovoltaic systems for applications in commercial rooftops. DC Power Systems, a California based company, is a renewable energy products distributor.

26 Feb 2010

Deere Retains Goldman Sachs as Financial Advisor to Assist in its Wind Energy Business

Deere & Company announced that it has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as its financial advisor to help the company in its task of reviewing the options for its wind power business.

26 Feb 2010

Senator Hails SolarWorld as a Model of California’s Legacy in Renewable Energy

Tony Strickland, Senator of California State, commented that the SolarWorld group is a major Californian manufacturer of solar energy technology capable of reviving the state’s interest to be self-sufficient in energy needs and green-technology jobs.

26 Feb 2010

Renfrew Power Generation Enters into Waterpower Contract with OPA

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has awarded Renfrew Power Generation a 20-year contract under which Renfrew will be paid 6.9 cents per kW-h to give the area's ratepayers a source of clean and renewable energy.

26 Feb 2010

Five Additional OLG Facilities Go Green

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced the next step in its contract with Canada’s green power provider Bullfrog Power as part of its environmental initiative called Bet On Green. Bullfrog has enabled 100% green energy in five more OLG gaming sites, making a total of seven OLG facilities fully green powered.

26 Feb 2010

Vanguard Energy Partners Completes Solar Power Projects in Sparta and Hardyston Municipalities

Vanguard Energy Partners has completed the installation of two solar electric systems for Sparta and Hardyston’s municipalities. The project will enable the municipalities to offset their electricity bills and advance the eco-friendly initiatives of the Sussex County, New Jersey towns.

26 Feb 2010

HJ Solar Wins Several International PV Project Contracts

Hengji PV-Tech Energy has expanded its solar footprint in the international arena after winning several bids in the international PV market. HJ Solar has won bids for PV projects in Italy and the Czech Republic. Another contract in Thailand for a pilot PV project with a total installation capacity of 9.87 MW was also awarded to the company.

26 Feb 2010