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Study Predicts Homeowners' Likelihood to Buy, Invest in Solar PV Systems

In an effort to better understand what persuades people to buy photovoltaic (PV) systems for their homes, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are gathering data on consumer motivations that can feed sophisticated computer models and thus lead to greater use of solar energy.

21 May 2014

UW-Madison Scientists Lead Large-Scale Ecological Investigations

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, home of pioneering ecologists who studied lakes, forests, wetlands and prairies, is playing a key role in the next wave of ecological research: large teams of scientists confronting the dilemma of a changing climate on a shrinking planet.

21 May 2014

Abengoa Selected to Develop Intelligent Water Management Network in Denizli, Turkey

Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by the municipal water authority of the city of Denizli, Turkey, to develop an intelligent network of supply and sewerage pipelines covering nearly 250 kilometers (km).

21 May 2014

ASES National Solar Conference to Feature Presentations on Architecture under Solar Buildings Track

The 43rd National Solar Conference (SOLAR 2014), hosted by the American Solar Energy Society in San Francisco (July 6-10), will feature a rich variety of presentations on high-efficiency architecture, under the Solar Buildings track.

21 May 2014

New Report on Global & China Solar Glass Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Solar Glass Market: Focus on China (2014-19)" report to their offering.

21 May 2014

Biofuels to Become Important Part of Fuel Mix for Road Transportation

Over the next 8 years, biofuels are expected to become an important part of the fuel mix for road transportation, accounting for 7.5 percent of liquid fuels consumed in the sector by 2022. Many governments, corporations, and individuals see biofuels as a promising solution to solving the energy security, environmental, and economic challenges associated with petroleum dependency.

21 May 2014

OCI Solar Power, SolAmerica Energy Turn on 1 MW Solar Project in Lavonia, Georgia

The 1 megawatt Georgia solar array developed by solar design and construction leader SolAmerica Energy (“SOLAMERICA”) and national solar company OCI Solar Power (“OCISP”) is fully operational in Lavonia, Georgia. Energy produced will be sold to Georgia Power, pursuant to its Advanced Solar Initiative.

21 May 2014

ET Solar Announces Global Launch of Cell Optimizer Module

ET Solar Energy Corp. ("ET Solar"), a leading smart energy solutions provider, announces its global launch of Cell Optimizer Module ("COM").

21 May 2014

Ross Solar Group Completes Installation of SunPower Rooftop Solar System in New York City

The Ross Solar Group has completed another record setting rooftop solar installation in New York City — the largest single SunPower rooftop solar installation in the borough of Queens to date. The 327 kilowatt system was designed and constructed for Ovation In Store, Inc. in Maspeth, NY.

21 May 2014

Global Solar Tracker Market Expected to Grow at 15.8% CAGR over 2013-2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Solar Tracker Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 21 May 2014

Clarkson University Research May Help Reduce Energy and Resource Consumption

What makes people use less energy? For many, it’s the cost: economic, environmental or both. Costs are only made clear, though, in a monthly utility bill. And that’s something millions of Americans never see.

20 May 2014

Sandia National Laboratories, SINTEF Partner to Tackle Energy Challenges

A decades-long partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and the Norwegian research organization SINTEF (Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk forskning) will now tackle energy challenges such as renewable energy integration, electric grid modernization, gas technologies and algae-based biofuels, under an expanded agreement.

20 May 2014

TIAA-CREF to Acquire 50% of EDF Renewable Energy’s Equity Interest in Catalina Solar Project

EDF Renewable Energy today announced that TIAA-CREF, a leading financial services provider, will acquire 50 percent of EDF Renewable Energy’s equity interest in the 143 megawatt (MW) peak (110 MWac) Catalina Solar project, subject to customary closing conditions.

20 May 2014

Westinghouse Solar to Offer Solar System Loans for Qualified U.S. Customers

CBD Energy Limited today announced that Westinghouse Solar, its U.S. subsidiary, will begin offering financing of up to $45,000 on residential solar systems for qualified customers from $20 million of third-party funding capacity allocated to the company.

20 May 2014