Caltrans Unveils Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant
Caltrans today unveiled a solar energy system with the deployment of a 251 kW photovoltaic system at Caltrans District 10 in Stockton.

U.S. BioEnergy to Acquire Interest in Ethanol Co.


Minnesota Act Sets Efficiency and GHG Goals while Boosting Renewables
Last month, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007, which will increase energy efficiency, expand community based energy development, and establish a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; it supplements the aggressive 25 x '25 renewable energy standard proposed by the Governor and signed earlier this year.

China Signs 400 MW Wind Farm Agreement


Mendel Biotechnology and BP Collaborate on Biofeedstock Programs
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. and BP have entered into a collaboration to develop biofeedstocks for the production of cellulosic biofuels. In addition to funding the five-year biofuels research program, BP will become a shareholder of Mendel with representation on Mendel's Board.

ATS Signs Polysilicon Wafer Supply Agreement with Deutsche Solar AG
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced that its Photowatt France subsidiary has entered into a second contract for the long-term supply of polysilicon wafers, which is a subsidiary of SolarWorld AG