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Department of Veteran Affairs Awards $7.8 Million Solar Power Contracts to SunWize Commercial Power Systems

The Department of Veteran Affairs has awarded SunWize Commercial Power Systems with solar power contracts of more than $7.8 million. SunWize Commercial Power Systems is a nationwide commercial installation division of SunWize Technologies. These solar power contracts comprise 10 solar hospital projects that require over 1.1 MW of photovoltaic systems, which are to be installed in various locations throughout the country.

7 Jan 2010

Comprehensive Analysis of Top 5 European Wind Power Markets in 2009-2010

Research and Markets has released a new report titled “Top 5 European Wind Power Markets to Look for in 2009-2010.” Wind energy has developed into a rapidly increasing source for electricity generation over the last decade possessing an average annual growth of 30 percent. Wind energy was in nascent stages 10 years ago and now has developed into a full-grown and flourishing global industry. The exponential growth of the wind energy industry is attributed to growing concerns for climate change, declining cost for wind energy generation and concerns about energy security.

7 Jan 2010

Solar Panels Plus Collaborates with Solectria Renewables to Provide Affordable Photovoltaic Panels

Solar Panels Plus (SPP) and Solectria Renewables have announced a partnership for integrating SPP photovoltaic products in the utility, commercial and residential industries. The integration of these photovoltaic panels with the grid-tied inverters of Solectria Renewables will enable both these companies to satisfy the increasing demand for its products in North America.

7 Jan 2010

Nordic Windpower Raises $38 Million in New Equity Financing Round

In a new financing round that was led by Khosla Ventures, Nordic Windpower has raised $38 million. Khosla Ventures is a leading investor in clean technologies company. Other companies that joined in the Series C equity financing include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Novus Energy Partners and an existing investor, Impax Asset Management. Pulsar Energy Capital and I2BF Management are the other participants in this financing round. Since 2007, Nordic Windpower has raised funds in three funding rounds from investors that include NBT AS, Impax Asset Management, and Goldman Sachs International.

7 Jan 2010

Statement of National Ocean Industries Association President on Cape Wind Project

Tom Fry, President of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) made a statement with reference to the final review from the Interior Department on the Cape Wind project in Nantucket Sound. Fry begins his statement by referring to the multiple reviews and legal challenges that delayed the final permitting decision of the long-planned and complex Cape Wind project in Nantucket Sound.

7 Jan 2010

EDSA Unveils Paladin SmartGrid Software Platform to Expand the Use of Alternative Energy

Paladin SmartGrid software platform has been unveiled by EDSA, a chief developer of power analytics solutions for the management, design and testing of complex electrical power systems. Paladin SmartGrid software platform is a recently developed software solution that helps in removing a significant barrier that prevents the spread of the usage of alternative energy. This new software platform is a “master controller” since it enables the use of distributed and on-premise energy sources that include local co-generation, wind and solar without affecting the reliability of utility grid.

7 Jan 2010

A-Power Energy Generation Systems Signs Wind Turbine Technology License Agreement Signed with W2E Technologies

A-Power Energy Generation Systems has signed a technology license agreement with W2E Technologies GmbH for manufacturing, operating, servicing and selling T8x 2.0 MW wind turbines. A-Power Energy Generation Systems is a developing manufacturer of wind turbines and a leading provider of distributed power generation systems in China.

7 Jan 2010

AMSC Windtec Signs Follow-On Contract with Dongfang Turbine to Develop 5 MW Full Conversion Wind Turbines

AMSC Windtec, a wholly owned subsidiary unit of American Superconductor, has signed a follow-on contract with Dongfang Turbine for designing and developing 5 megawatt full conversion wind turbines. These wind turbines are developed for the offshore wind power market. American Superconductor is a worldwide power technologies company and Dongfang is a leading machinery company in China.

7 Jan 2010

K10 Geothermal PTS Subsurface High Temperature Tools Supplied by Kuster

The K10 Geothermal PTS subsurface high temperature tool can operate downhole for up to 6 hours at 300 degrees Celsius and 4 hours at 350 degrees Celsius. The electronic and battery section of this measuring instrument are enclosed in a pressure housing to protect them thermally from high geothermal temperatures.

7 Jan 2010

Austroflamm Offers Athmos Fan-Shaped Woodburning Fireplaces

The Athmos fan-shaped fireplace uses combustion chamber to initiate and control the combustion. The combustion chamber has a height of 496mm, width of 380mm and a depth of 287mm. The fireplace measures a height of 1880mm, width of 920mm and depth of 730mm, and weighs 460kg.

7 Jan 2010

PVP2000 Residential Solar Inverters from PV Powered

The PVP2000 solar inverter incorporates an UL 98 Standard switch mechanism known as "Enclosed and Dead Front Switches". Its single AC/DC switch is visible and can be locked while in off position. This inverter from PV Powered is available in a wall surface enclosure design. This direct-to-wall surface design enables users to install and access the system easily.

7 Jan 2010

PowerPod Corporation Offers B2000 Solar Power Generation Systems

PowerPod Corporation has developed solar power systems suitable for off-grid areas. The PowerPod power generation systems are available in the following models: PowerPod P150, P300, B1000, B2000, B3000 and SP2000 series. These systems are available in different sizes to suit different application including water pumping, hunting and camping, outbuildings and emergency.

7 Jan 2010

Mammoth-WEBCO Offers Water-to-Water Geothermal Heat Pumps

The Mammoth water-to-water heat pump is available in five different sizes from 5 to 30 tons and in three configurations, namely, cooling-only, heating-only and reverse cycle heating and cooling. This water source heat pump available from Mammoth-WEBCO is a single package having separate water connections for air handler loop and boiler loop.

7 Jan 2010

ClimateMaster Tranquility 27 Two-Stage Geothermal Heat Pumps from Major Thermal

The ClimateMaster Tranquility 27 Two-Stage geothermal heat pump units are made from galvanized steel with powder coated paint. The heat pump also includes discharge muffler that helps to provide high quality sound attenuation. The horizontal version of the geothermal heat pump features field convertible arrangement for discharge air.

7 Jan 2010

Hunter Herald 14 Wood Stoves from Chase Heating

The heating capacity of the Hunter Herald 14 wood stove ranges from 12 to 16 kilowatts. With this capacity, the wood stove can heat large open spaces. The wood burning stove is featured with a standard air wash cleaning system to keep the glass clean. With the help of the removable throat plate, chimney sweeping can be easily done.

7 Jan 2010