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Missouri S&T Researcher Discovers Bacterium Capable of Producing Hydrogen

A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology has discovered a bacterium that can produce hydrogen, an element that one day could lessen the world’s dependence on oil.

2 Feb 2015

New Study Uncovers Intriguing Mysteries of Mussel Life

Ecologists sometimes look to mussel species, a well-studied and foundational genus in estuaries, as model organisms for assessing the condition of coastal habitats, which are crucial for people and well as the broader environment.

2 Feb 2015

Installation of 3.2MW Solar System to Help MillerCoors Control Energy Costs

SolarCity®, the nation's #1 solar power provider, and MillerCoors today announced the completion of the largest solar installation at any brewery in the U.S. The 3.2 megawatt array consists of more than 10,000 solar panels installed across ten acres of the famed brewery's grounds in Irwindale, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The solar system is expected to produce enough energy to brew more than 7 million cases of beer annually.

2 Feb 2015

Aria Energy Partners with Casella Waste Systems for Renewable Energy Project Development

Aria Energy, a leading provider of baseload renewable energy, today announced that it will partner with Casella Waste Systems, a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, to develop, construct, own and operate a 4.8 MW landfill gas-to-energy project located at the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, ME.

2 Feb 2015

NJR Clean Energy Ventures Increases New Jersey Solar Portfolio Capacity to 72MW

NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), the unregulated distributed power subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, announced the completion of a 9.9 megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar installation in Howell and a 6.1 MW system in North Hanover. With the addition of these projects, NJRCEV’s commercial solar portfolio now totals 19 installations with a capacity of 72 MW of clean energy in New Jersey.

2 Feb 2015

Geronimo Energy Helps Saint Paul Public Housing Residents to Get Solar Power

Geronimo Energy ("Geronimo") is teaming up with St. Paul Public Housing ("SPPHA") to bring solar to their residents under Xcel Energy's Community Solar Garden Program. Residents of multi-unit housing have not traditionally been able to enjoy the benefits of solar energy. However, with the introduction of the Community Solar Garden Program, the barriers to solar power have been removed for SPPHA residents.

2 Feb 2015

TerraForm Power and SunEdison Acquire First Wind Holdings

SunEdison, Inc., the world's largest renewable energy developer, and TerraForm Power, Inc., a global owner and operator of clean energy power plants, today announced that they have completed their previously announced acquisition of First Wind Holdings, LLC.

31 Jan 2015

Andalay Solar Gets Largest-Ever Commercial Solar System Mounting Hardware Purchase Order

Andalay Solar, a leading supplier of integrated solar power systems, has received its largest-ever commercial solar system mounting hardware purchase order. The buyer, one of the five largest commercial solar installation companies in the U.S., has ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries over 1MW of the upcoming Hyundai TG-Series modules which feature the Andalay Instant Connect® frame, and in turn has ordered from Andalay Solar over 1MW of commercial flat-roof mounting hardware.

31 Jan 2015

Kyocera Solar to Undertake 175kW Solar Energy Project in Parker, AZ

Kyocera Solar Inc. and the town of Parker, AZ, recently commissioned a 175-kilowatt (kW) solar energy project. The effort was developed and financed through Kyocera’s in-house Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) program, which enables towns, school districts and other entities to enjoy the benefits of solar energy with no up-front costs.

From KYOCERA Global 31 Jan 2015

New Fuel Cell Technology to Use Proprietary Hydrogen-On-Demand Technology with Aim to Replace Current Battery Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology recent advancements lead to new opportunities for Industry Leaders as the current market demand for fuel cell technology grows at a rapid pace. Fuel Cell/Energy Companies in focus to today are: Neah Power Systems, Inc., Plug Power Inc, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, FuelCell Energy Inc., Ballard Power Systems.

31 Jan 2015

Biofuel Production Does Not Compete With Food Resources, Says New Research

The efficient production of both biofuel and animal feed from one crop is now possible, and can be done on a farm without the need for off-site processes. The research, published in the open access journal Biotechnology for Biofuels, demonstrates the practical potential of an alternative to fossil fuels that does not compete with food resources.

31 Jan 2015

Geologists Reveal Icelandic Crust is Rising Due to Melting Glaciers

The Earth's crust under Iceland is rebounding as global warming melts the island's great ice caps, a University of Arizona-led team reports in an upcoming issue of Geophysical Research Letters.

31 Jan 2015

University Of Sheffield Research Reveals Marine Ecosystems in Danger Due to Neglect

New research by the University of Sheffield has warned of the increasing risk of extinction to our marine life.

31 Jan 2015

Canadian Solar Issues Update on Late-Stage Solar Project Pipeline

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's largest solar power companies, today provided an update on its late-stage solar energy project pipeline.

From Canadian Solar 30 Jan 2015

Global Warming May Not Lead to Increasingly Stormy Atmosphere

A study led by atmospheric physicists at the University of Toronto finds that global warming will not lead to an overall increasingly stormy atmosphere, a topic debated by scientists for decades. Instead, strong storms will become stronger while weak storms become weaker, and the cumulative result of the number of storms will remain unchanged.

30 Jan 2015