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SunEdison Enters Joint Framework Agreement with Aboitiz Renewables

SunEdison, Inc., a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced that it entered into a joint framework agreement with Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower).

13 Nov 2014

BlackRock-Managed Fund Acquires 46.2MW Brotorp Wind Farm

Arise AB (publ), has entered into an agreement with a fund managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, for the sale of the construction-ready 46.2 MW Brotorp wind farm.

13 Nov 2014

Bolivia's Hybrid PV Plant Features Yingli Green Solar Panels

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Spain, S.L.U has supplied over 5 megawatts (MW) of solar panels for Bolivia's first solar power plant.

13 Nov 2014

Pattern Energy Closes Acquisition of Panhandle 2 Wind Power Facility in Texas

Increasing its operating capacity, Pattern Energy Group Inc., today announced it has closed the acquisition of 147 megawatts (MW) of owned interest in the 182 MW Panhandle 2 Wind facility from Pattern Energy Group LP for a total cash consideration of US$123.8 million. The Panhandle 2 Wind facility, located in Carson County, Texas, is now fully operational.

13 Nov 2014

Envision Solar Relocates into 31,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in San Diego

Envision Solar International, Inc.,, the leading renewable energy Media and Branding, and EV charging product company, announced today that it has moved into a 31,000 sq./ft. manufacturing facility in Miramar, San Diego. The Company will produce EV ARC™ and Solar Tree® products for its growing list of customers in this new location.

13 Nov 2014

New Solar Energy System Installation Begins at Verizon's Long Island Headquarters Complex

Work has begun on the installation of a new solar energy system to provide power to Verizon's Long Island headquarters complex in Garden City. The new solar project will place more than 7,000 SunPower solar panels on the roof of Verizon's building at 741 Zeckendorf Blvd., which already generates 6 million kilowatt hours of green energy annually from a fuel-cell system built in 2005.

13 Nov 2014

Midsummer One of the Fastest Growing Technology Companies

Midsummer, a leading supplier of production lines for cost effective manufacturing of flexible thin film solar cells, CIGS, ended up on 7th place when Deloitte Technology Sweden Fast 50 list was announced yesterday. I...

From Midsummer AB 12 Nov 2014

Vista Solar Announces Completion of 44.2kW Solar System for Packaging Distributor

Vista Solar, a leading Bay Area commercial solar installer, today announced that it completed a 44.2 kW solar system for packaging distributor, Container Consulting Service (CCS).

12 Nov 2014

South Africa's 96MW Jasper Solar Power Project Becomes Fully Operational

SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, today announced that the 96 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) Jasper solar power project completed construction and is fully operational, almost two months ahead of schedule.

12 Nov 2014

Construction Phase Commences on 74MW Mont-Rothery Wind Project in Canada

Following the Government of Québec issuance of the decree authorizing the construction and operation of Mont-Rothery, EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, today announced that the construction phase of the 74 megawatt (MW) Mont-Rothery wind project has commenced.

12 Nov 2014

Ocean Acidification Might Alter Climate-Relevant Functions of Oceans’ Uppermost Layer

Ocean acidification might alter climate-relevant functions of the oceans’ uppermost layer, according to a study by a group of marine scientists published in the “Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans”.

12 Nov 2014

Study Provides New Insights into Phosphorus Contamination of Lake Pepin

In recent years, many lakes in the upper Midwest have been experiencing unprecedented algae blooms. These blooms threaten fish and affect recreational activities. A key culprit implicated in overgrowth of algae in lakes is phosphorus (P). Lake Pepin, located on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, has seen increasing phosphorus concentrations over time. Researchers are now trying to identify upstream factors that could explain this increase.

12 Nov 2014

Market Analysis and Forecast Report on Philippines Hydro Power Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Philippines Hydro Power - Market Analysis and Forecast to 2030" report to their offering.

12 Nov 2014

Digestive Strategy in Shipworms Holds Potential for Industrial Production of Clean Biofuels

An international research team led by Dan Distel, director of the Ocean Genome Legacy Center of New England Biolabs at Northeastern University, has discovered a novel digestive strategy in shipworms. The breakthrough, the researchers say, may also be a game-changer for the industrial production of clean biofuels.

11 Nov 2014

Canadian Solar to Provide 4MW Energy Storage Solution for Ancillary Services Applications in Ontario

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. will provide 4 megawatt ("MW") / 2.76 megawatt/hour ("MWh") of stationary on-grid bulk energy storage to Independent Electricity System Operator ("IESO") to support the Ontario grid.

From Canadian Solar 11 Nov 2014