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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

PlanetSolar to Launch Largest Solar Boat in the World

The largest solar boat in the world was unveiled by PlanetSolar at the HDW Shipyard. The power for the solar boat will be provided by SunPower’s high-efficiency solar cells. SunPower is a leading producer of solar systems, solar panels, and high-efficiency solar cells. The boat will be launched by PlanetSolar in late March for testing and will commence its world tour in early 2011.

26 Feb 2010

Concentrix Solar to Install Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plant in New Mexico

Concentrix Solar, a leading concentrator photovoltaic systems supplier and Soitec Group’s new division, has signed an agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures to install a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power plant with a capacity of 1 MW at a Chevron mining plant located in Questa, New Mexico. The commercial availability of CPV systems for deployment throughout the world is confirmed by Concentrix Solar through this agreement.

26 Feb 2010

Enertia Building Systems Offers Arcadia Series Geo Solar Homes

The Arcadia series geo solar home is strong and safe, providing resistance to debris from tornadoes and hurricanes or a bullet from a stray hunter. The operating cost of the geo solar home is low. With the geo solar home, there is no risk of fuel shortages or power outages.

26 Feb 2010

Solar PV Systems from Energistic Systems

The solar electric system includes solar panels that consist of photovoltaic cells. These solar cells are made of silicon semiconductors. When the sun rays hit the solar panel, the solar heat knocks electrons out of their atoms. The released electrons flow through the panel to generate electricity.

26 Feb 2010

EcoDirect Offers Attic Breeze AB 202A Shingle Roof Solar Attic Fans

The AB 202A shingle roof solar attic fan can move hot attic air up to 1350cfm. The self-flashing vent housing is designed to suit shingled roofs. This solar attic fan provided by EcoDirect is designed to provide efficient ventilation for homes having southern-southwestern exposure.

26 Feb 2010

Eco S-80 Watt Small Home Solar Power Systems from Eco-Sun-Wind

Eco-Sun-Wind provides various types of solar power generation systems that are suitable for small homes. The Eco S-80 watt DC small home system, offered by the company, includes an 80-watt photovoltaic panel. The solar panel converts the solar energy into electricity. Other components of the solar power system include a battery and a charge controller. The sealed lead acid battery of the solar electric system features 110 ampere hours. This deep cycle solar battery stores the electricity produced by PV panel.

26 Feb 2010

DayStar Technologies Offers Thin Film Photovoltaic Production Technology

DayStar Technologies utilizes thin film photovoltaic technology for producing thin film solar cells. This technology is a cost effective method for producing solar cells and modules. This technology utilizes thin film semiconductor materials and can be used to produce solar cells in large volumes. It uses minimal amount of raw materials for producing large volumes of solar cells and modules. The thin film photovoltaic technology has been implemented for producing solar cells after conducting extensive research for about 30 years.

26 Feb 2010

Thermcosupply Offers Geothermal Ground Loop Designing Services

Thermcosupply offers designing services to certified architects and contractors. They provide customized ductwork and piping designing services for all geothermal equipment. The company calculates the size of the equipment with the help of Manual J software. The software calculates the cooling and heating loads also to determine the energy usage. Thermcosupply is certified as a qualified designer and installer by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

26 Feb 2010