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SolarReserve Inks Supply Contract for 20 MW Acajutla PV Solar Power Project in El Salvador

SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced thermal energy storage technology, today announced that it signed a supply contract for its 20 megawatt (MW) Acajutla photovoltaic (PV) solar power project in El Salvador as part of a highly competitive tender solicitation by the local electric distribution companies.

28 Jul 2014

New House of Lords Committee to Consider How Recent Changes in the Arctic Affect the UK

Klaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics at Royal Holloway, University of London has been appointed the specialist advisor to House of Lords Select Committee on the Arctic.

28 Jul 2014

Army Awards 11 New Contracts to Small Businesses for Renewable Energy

The Army today awarded the final round of solar technology contracts that will support a $7 billion renewable and alternative energy power production for Department of Defense installations Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).

28 Jul 2014

University of Chicago Completes Warren Woods Ecological Field Station in North America

The University of Chicago has completed the Warren Woods Ecological Field Station, the first Passive House-certified laboratory in North America and only the fifth worldwide. Built to Passive House standards -- an innovative design process that results in minimal energy requirements for heating and cooling -- the field station and accompanying cabins set a new benchmark for sustainable and energy-efficient educational facilities.

28 Jul 2014

Amcor Rigid Plastics Joins The Recycling Partnership to Boost Residential Recycling in the U.S.

Amcor Rigid Plastics, a leading producer of rigid plastic packaging, has announced its membership in The Recycling Partnership, a collaborative, industry-funded effort designed to boost residential recycling in the U.S.

28 Jul 2014

RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability Receives NIST Grant for Final Phase of Fuel Cell Research

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) has received nearly $100,000 from the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards (NIST) to fund the final phase of fuel cell research designed to create a prototype residential power system.

28 Jul 2014

Study Reveals How Noise Pollution Potentially Impacts Aquatic Ecosystems

Acoustic disturbance has different effects on different species of fish, according to a new study from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter which tested fish anti-predator behaviour.

28 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on Global Biodiesel Market and Biogas Industry

The growth of the global biodiesel market is primarily dependent on the availability, quality, and yield of feedstock because the source material accounts for more than 80 percent of the cost of biodiesel production. On the other hand, biogas is gaining traction as a versatile energy carrier with significant potential to meet growing demand in the power, heating, and fuel markets.

28 Jul 2014

City of Vestavia Hills Wins ‘Energy Efficiency Leader Award’

City leaders in Vestavia Hills, Ala., report that replacement of outdated lighting with highly efficient illumination at the city’s sports fields, pool and tennis courts is generating a nearly 50 percent decrease in energy usage.

26 Jul 2014

SunEdison Acquires 156 MW DC Comanche Solar Project from Community Energy

SunEdison, Inc., a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced its acquisition of the 156 megawatt (MW) DC Comanche Solar project from renewable energy developer Community Energy.

26 Jul 2014

Cloverdale Solar Project Commissioned on Sonoma County Landfill Site

Cenergy Power and Greenleaf-TNX are pleased to announce that they have successfully commissioned a 1.8 MW DC solar facility in Cloverdale, California, known as the "Cloverdale Solar" project.

26 Jul 2014

CBD Energy Subsidiary Finalizes Binding Contracts for Commercial Solar Installations in Australia

CBD Energy Limited today announced that its Westinghouse Solar subsidiary has finalized binding contracts for commercial solar installations in Australia totaling $1.3M.

From CBD Energy Limited 26 Jul 2014

Polaris Industries Announces Availability of 2015 Line of Polaris GEM Vehicles

Polaris Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced the availability of its 2015 line of Polaris GEM vehicles.

26 Jul 2014

Frost & Sullivan’s New Analysis on Global Solar Power Market

Increased focus on curbing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants is fuelling the global solar power market.

From Frost & Sullivan 26 Jul 2014

Experts Discuss EPA’s $1.7 Billion Cleanup Plan for Passaic River

Environmental cleanup experts gathered at NJIT this week for an all-day public forum on a $1.7 billion proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to dredge toxic sediment from an eight-mile stretch of the lower Passaic River.

25 Jul 2014