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PVDM6-LC Photovoltaic Display Modules from Atkinson Electronics

The PVDM6-LC photovoltaic display module operates as a remote digital readout for the charge controller. The photovoltaic display module comprise RJ-45 network jack, interior solar current shunt and connected interior wiring. The T568A or T568B standard computer network patch cable plugged into the RJ-45 network jack supplies signals and power to the photovoltaic display module.

18 Dec 2009

Apollo Solar Offers T80 Turbocharger Solar Charge Controllers

Apollo Solar provides a range of charge controllers, inverters and communication products. The T80 Turbocharger solar charge controller is a single device integrated with battery charge management, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), charge information and communication. It is capable of providing a continuous output of 80A.

18 Dec 2009

Sandia Win Grant to Develop Low Cost Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Sandia National Laboratories will use $4.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to modify and enhance its existing Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory (BATLab), with the goal of developing low-cost batteries for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

17 Dec 2009

Consortium Looks to Develop a Sustainable Energy System for Europe

As one out of three "Knowledge and Innovation Communities" (KIC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology together with InnoEnergy has won the bid. 35 partners from business enterprises, universities, research institutions, and business schools make up the European consortium. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) will finance KIC InnoEnergy in a first phase with presumably about 30 million euros annually until 2014. Within the KIC, a sustainable energy system for Europe shall be developed until 2050.

17 Dec 2009

Research Aims to Reduce Energy Usage in the Home

Luleå University of Technology are spearheading research that will reduce energy use at home, which is a challenge for both house owners and consumers. Right now tests is underway including district heating customers in Luleå in the north of Sweden. It's about to find out how energy is used at home, which benefits both the wallet and the environment.

17 Dec 2009

QDEC High-Efficiency Concentrator Photovoltaic Solar Cells Introduced by Cyrium Technologies

Cyrium Technologies made an announcement that it has introduced Quantum Dot Enhanced Cell (QDEC), its first commercial product line. The QDEC is a line of high-efficiency concentrator photovoltaic cells that are used for commercial solar applications.

17 Dec 2009

New Market Research Report “Small Wind Power” Released by Reportlinker

A new market research report titled “Small Wind Power” has been released by Reportlinker.com. This research highlights the significance of meeting the increasing demand for electricity with the help of distributed energy generation. Small wind systems in the Renewable Distributed Energy Generation market are considered to possess a vital role in providing solutions for various commercial and residential applications.

17 Dec 2009

NRG Energy Commences Commercial Operations at Langford Wind Power Project

NRG Energy has started its commercial operations at the Langford Wind Power Project. The 150-MW wind farm project is located 25 miles south of San Angelo, Texas. Padoma Wind Power, a subsidiary unit of NRG energy has developed the project that possesses the ability to supply clean power to more than 10,000 homes in Texas.

17 Dec 2009

Chinese Government Awards Six Golden Sun Demonstration Projects to Astronergy Solar

The list of “Golden Sun Demonstration Projects” was released in December 2009 by the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China. This list includes 18 off-grid photovoltaic system projects, 35 large photovoltaic plants and 222 on-grid photovoltaic projects. Six of these projects, whose construction will shortly begin, were awarded to Astronergy Solar with a combined capacity of 7.86 MW.

17 Dec 2009

Ram Power Begins Construction of 36 MW Phase 1 Expansion of Geothermal Project in Nicaragua

Ram Power through its subsidiary unit, Polaris Energy Nicaragua announced the commencement of on-site construction of the 36 megawatt Phase 1 expansion. This construction is being carried out at the San Jacinto-Tizate geothermal power project near Leon, Nicaragua.

17 Dec 2009

Kyocera to Supply 13 Megawatts of Solar Modules to Ohgishima Solar Power Plant in Japan

Kyocera Corporation has announced that the company will be supplying the Ohgishima Solar Power Plant “Mega Solar System” with 13 megawatts of solar modules. The project has been planned by Tokyo Electric Power Company and Hitachi will be constructing the solar power plant. This will be the largest installation in Japan and is scheduled for completion in the year 2011.

17 Dec 2009

Report on Solar Cell Equipment Industry Released by Reportlinker

A new market research report “Solar Cell (Photovoltaic) Equipment Industry Report, 2009” is now available in the catalogue of Reportlinker.com. Many solar cell manufacturers have reduced the price of solar cells due to acute drop in the price of polysilicon. The reduction in the prices of solar cell has led to fall in the earnings of solar cell manufacturers. But the output is maintained is same as in 2008.

17 Dec 2009

University of Leeds Scientists Discover New Method to Extract Rare-Earth Oxides for Application in Green Technologies

A new method has been discovered by scientists at University of Leeds to extract substantial amount of rare-earth oxides that are present in titanium dioxide minerals. The rare-earth oxides are essential for application in green technologies, such as for manufacture of wind turbines, hybrid and electric cars and energy-efficient lighting. This material is extracted or reclaimed from industrial waste materials cheaply.

17 Dec 2009

CH Shirley Wind to Invest $50 Million in 20-Megawatt Wind Farm Facility in Glenmore

CH Shirley Wind announced that the company will be investing approximately $50 million in a 20-megawatt wind farm project in Glenmore, Wisconsin. CH Shirley Wind is a subsidiary of Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation (CHEC) and CHEC is owned by CH Energy Group. About 90% of controlling interest in the wind farm facility will be acquired by CH Shirley Wind. The electrical output from the eight wind turbines will be purchased by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for a period of 20 years through a power purchasing agreement.

17 Dec 2009

New York's First Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station Commissioned by Beautiful Earth Group

Beautiful Earth Group announced that it has built a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in New York. This solar-powered electric vehicle charging station is first in New York City and one of the very few in the world. Beautiful Earth Group is a sustainable energy company based in New York. The company has designed the station and built it.

17 Dec 2009

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PVDM6-LC Photovoltaic Display Modules from Atkinson Electronics

Apollo Solar Offers T80 Turbocharger Solar Charge Controllers

Sandia Win Grant to Develop Low Cost Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Consortium Looks to Develop a Sustainable Energy System for Europe

Research Aims to Reduce Energy Usage in the Home

QDEC High-Efficiency Concentrator Photovoltaic Solar Cells Introduced by Cyrium Technologies

New Market Research Report “Small Wind Power” Released by Reportlinker

NRG Energy Commences Commercial Operations at Langford Wind Power Project

Chinese Government Awards Six Golden Sun Demonstration Projects to Astronergy Solar

Ram Power Begins Construction of 36 MW Phase 1 Expansion of Geothermal Project in Nicaragua

Kyocera to Supply 13 Megawatts of Solar Modules to Ohgishima Solar Power Plant in Japan

Report on Solar Cell Equipment Industry Released by Reportlinker

University of Leeds Scientists Discover New Method to Extract Rare-Earth Oxides for Application in Green Technologies

CH Shirley Wind to Invest $50 Million in 20-Megawatt Wind Farm Facility in Glenmore

New York's First Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station Commissioned by Beautiful Earth Group

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