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UGE 4kW Wind Turbines Supplied by Infin8 Solutions

The UGE 4kW wind turbine consists of blades made of fiberglass and carbon fiber. It has a permanent magnet generator and operates in temperature conditions ranging from -40 degrees centigrade to 115 degrees centigrade. The wind turbine from Infin8 Solutions incorporates a direct drive system and produces 300 revolutions per minute.

21 Jan 2010

Flamewave Fires Offers Tortoise Inset Fireboxes

The Traditional Tortoise inset firebox is included with an ash tray, fuel retaining bar and tool as a standard feature. The firebox does not need any additional part to burn wood. The accessories provided with the inset open fire for coal and wood burning models include a multi fuel grid.

21 Jan 2010

PHOTON Consulting Releases PV Market Demand Report

PHOTON Consulting has released a new PV market demand report titled “Solar Power Markets: Prepare for Impact” that highlights the need for solar companies to increase their exploration of end-markets outside Germany. This report was released in the midst of discussions about changes to be included in the Germany’s solar power feed-in-tariff (EEG).

20 Jan 2010

Offshore Wind Power Market in Europe Spurts 54% in 2009

In the year 2009, eight new wind farms comprising 199 offshore wind turbines with a combined power generating capacity of 577 MW were connected to the grid in Europe. In comparison with the 373 MW of installed capacity in the year 2008, the installation of this 577 MW in 2009 represents 54% growth rate. The European Wind Energy Association plans to complete 10 more European offshore wind farms with an addition of 1,000 MW for the year 2010.

20 Jan 2010

Oerlikon Solar to Present Thin Film PV Technology at World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

Oerlikon Solar, a leader in the thin film silicon solar equipment sector, will be presenting its technology at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Oerlikon Solar with its Micromorph factories intends to reach production costs at grid parity thus equalizing the cost of solar energy with that of fossil fuel-generated energy in a number of locations. Oerlikon Solar will also be ready to offer its customers an improved design that will be posses the ability to produce modules for $0.70/W.

20 Jan 2010

CPV Renewable Energy Executes 20-Year Power Purchase Agreement with Tennessee Valley Authority for Cimarron Wind Energy Project

CPV Renewable Energy Company has executed a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for 165 MW from the Cimarron wind energy project in Gray County, Kansas. The Cimarron wind energy project will complete permitting in the year 2010 and local approvals for this project has already been received.

20 Jan 2010

Cavitation Technologies Announces Preliminary Results of Hydro-Fuel Technology

Cavitation Technologies has announced the preliminary results of HydroFuel, the company’s new hydro-fuel technology. Cavitation Technologies has mixed water on a molecular level with diesel by using its proprietary process. The most recent development of Cavitation Technologies is the mixing of fuel and water efficiently.

20 Jan 2010

Suntech Power Holdings’ Building-Integrated Solar Systems Featured in China and Theme Pavilions of 2010 Shanghai World Expo

Suntech Power Holdings announced the completion and grid connection of two solar systems on the Theme Pavilion and the China Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Suntech Power Holdings is the world’s largest manufacturer of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.

20 Jan 2010

Suniva Receives $5.7 Million Federal Tax Credits for Expanding Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility

Suniva, a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells based in the U.S, announced that it has received $5.7 million in Recovery Act Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits. This award was granted to the company to expand its solar cell manufacturing plant in Norcross, Georgia.

20 Jan 2010

Steady Progress at Harrow Wind Project in Canada

Construction at the International Power Canada’s Harrow Wind projects in Essex County is progressing well. The four projects that are being constructed under the Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program have an installed capacity of 9.9 MW each with a total capacity of 39.6 MW.

20 Jan 2010

Canadian Solar Signs Joint Venture and Solar Systems Distribution Agreement with West Holding of Japan

A joint venture and 18-MW distribution agreement with West Holding Ltd of Japan was announced by Canadian Solar, a leading provider of ingot, wafer, solar modules, solar cells and other solar applications.

20 Jan 2010

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $44 Million to The National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts for Algae Biofuel Research

The National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts, a consortium including Palmer Labs, Durham, North Carolina, has received an award of $44 million in federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This was announced by the DOE Secretary, Steven Chu.

20 Jan 2010

Schuco OG-300 Slim Line II-80 Solar Thermal Packages from Soenso Energy

The Schuco OG-300 slim line II-80 hot water package incorporates two slim V solar collectors made of bronze, one Schuco solar station, an expansion tank, a DeltaSol differential controller and a storage tank with 80 gallon capacity. To mount the collectors, two ezFlush mount set are provided.

20 Jan 2010

Sun Frost RF19 Solar Refrigerators from Self-Reliant Living

The Sun Frost RF19 solar refrigerator features the cooling system on its top. Due to this, the energy consumption of the refrigerator is reduced. It also avoids the heat, produced by condenser and compressor, from re-entering into the solar freezer cum refrigerator.

20 Jan 2010

PV Powered Offers PVP260kW Commercial Solar Inverters

The PVP260kW solar inverter has a continuous output power of 260kW. Its DC peak power tracking ranges from 295V to 600V. The DC nominal current of this inverter is 925A. The AC nominal voltage is 480V and the AC operating range is from 422 to 528V. This inverter is made of powder coated steel and weighs 4,800 pounds.

20 Jan 2010