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Monday, April 30, 2007

Solar and Hydrogen - The 1, 2 Punch


There have been many reports on how it takes fossil fuels to create a solar panel. In reality, Solar Power can be used to generate (electrolyze) water or air to create Hydrogen. The Hydrogen can then be used as the power source to power anything - including creating more Solar Panels.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

SunEdison Names Suntech as Key Supplier for 8.22-MW Alamosa Photovoltaic Plant

SunEdison Names Suntech as Key Supplier for 8.22-MW Alamosa Photovoltaic Plant
SunEdison, the leading solar energy services provider, today announced that it has selected Suntech Power Holdings as key supplier for the 8.22-megawatt Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant.

NAEG Reports Breakthrough for its Wind and Solar Projects
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (NAEG), an independent energy company, reported that the newly proposed construction of a 203-mile-long transmission line tying Alberta into the U.S. power grid in Montana may be the solution that allows NAEG to tap the potential for wind and solar generation in Montana.

Energy Matters on Solar power - Ferret


Ferret
Energy Matters on Solar power
Ferret, Australia - 2 hours ago
Where once solar power was an extreme, fringe technology, considered impractical for common use, it has now advanced to the point that it provides a ...


ACORE Media and Policy Briefings May 1 on Potential for Renewable Energy
If there is any doubt in your mind whether renewable energy sources can meet the demand for new electric generating capacity over the next two decades and President Bush's goal of 35 billion gallons a year of biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels by 2017, please join us either at the media briefing via telephone or in-person policy briefing - both next Tuesday, May 1 - on the 2007 Joint Outlook for Renewable Energy from the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). A copy of the 2007 Joint Outlook is free to journalists who register for either briefing.

Carmanah Awarded Contract for Up to $1.1 Million in Solar Bus Stop, Signal and Shelter Lighting with King County Metro Transit, Washington
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Thursday, April 26, 2007 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce it has entered a supply agreement with the King County Metro Transit (KCMT) to provide up to Cdn$1.1 million in solar-powered LED bus shelter lighting, bus stop lighting, signaling devices and spare parts.

Ontario Goes Solar

Saturday, April 28, 2007

NABCEP Announces Departure of Executive Director

NABCEP Announces Departure of Executive Director
The Board of Directors the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is saddened to announce the upcoming departure of it's Executive Director, Pete Sheehan. Pete has resigned his post to help his new son, Corey adjust to life in Albany. Pete be will leaving our organization effective May 22,2007. In a statement issued by Mr. Sheehan he says, "I thank the Board for the privilege of representing NABCEP for these last four years and for the opportunity to work with our certificants, the technical committees and all those who have supported NABCEP's mission. It has been a pleasure and honor to work with such an outstanding group of committed professionals. I look forward to resuming work in the renewable energy field."

Kohl's in Visalia to go solar - Tulare Advance Register

Kohl's in Visalia to go solar
Tulare Advance Register, CA - 8 hours ago
Kohl's initial purchase of solar power will generate more than 35 million kWh of renewable energy. In the first year of operation, Kohl's clean energy ...
Beltsville firm helps Kohl's in solar power project San Antonio Business Journal
Kohl's converting California stores to solar power Charlotte Business Journal
all 33 news articles


Siemens Receives Order for 108 MW Offshore Wind Farm in Britain
For the Gunfleet Sands project, the Siemens Power Generation Group (PG) will build a wind farm off the east coast of England, supplying 30 wind power systems with a combined capacity of 108 megawatts (MW).

AMSC Announces Order for Wind Farm on PEI, Canada
American Superconductor Corporation announced another order for its D-VAR reactive compensation product to meet grid interconnection standards for wind farms. Delivery of the system is expected in the second half of 2007 and will be the 27th wind farm worldwide to use AMSC's D-VAR solution.

RFP Seeks Green-e Renewable Energy Certificates


Renewable Energy Markets Worldwide Driven by Climate Change, Says Swiss Study
The generation and storage of renewable energy will be the fastest growing sector in energy market over the next 20 years, says a recent report from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy of Zurich.

NAEG Reports Breakthrough for its Wind and Solar Projects
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (NAEG), an independent energy company, reported that the newly proposed construction of a 203-mile-long transmission line tying Alberta into the U.S. power grid in Montana may be the solution that allows NAEG to tap the potential for wind and solar generation in Montana.

UPC Wind's Proposed 57-MW Maine Wind Project Gains Momentum
UPC Wind announced it was recently endorsed by the Chairman of the Washington County Commissioners -- and its recently filed rezoning petition to the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) for the Stetson Wind Project was deemed complete, which will set the stage for a full review of the project by LURC along with public hearings.

Coalition Calls for Expansion of Solar Power in California
A coalition of policy makers, environmental groups and businesses launched a campaign to expand California's solar power market to include solar water heating, a rooftop technology that captures sunlight to reduce fossil fuel use in homes and businesses.

Regarding the letter "Concentrating Solar Power" - Caribbean Net News

Regarding the letter "Concentrating Solar Power" - Caribbean Net News

Regarding the letter "Concentrating Solar Power"
Caribbean Net News, Cayman Islands - 13 hours ago
Here's the reality: In the US, fossil fuels account for over 70% of the electricity. Nuclear energy for 20%. Solar? Less than one-tenth of one percent. ...


SunEdison Names Suntech as Key Supplier for 8.22-MW Alamosa ... - RenewableEnergyAccess.com

SunEdison Names Suntech as Key Supplier for 8.22-MW Alamosa ...
RenewableEnergyAccess.com, NH - 7 hours ago
SunEdison, the leading solar energy services provider, today announced that it has selected Suntech Power Holdings as key supplier for the 8.22-megawatt ...
Frito-Lay Harnesses Solar Power For Phoenix Facility WebWire (press release)
SunEdison Names Suntech as Key Supplier for 8.22-MW Alamosa ... Business Wire (press release)
The New America Investor's Business Daily (subscription)
all 4 news articles


UPC Wind's Proposed 57-MW Maine Wind Project Gains Momentum
UPC Wind announced it was recently endorsed by the Chairman of the Washington County Commissioners -- and its recently filed rezoning petition to the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) for the Stetson Wind Project was deemed complete, which will set the stage for a full review of the project by LURC along with public hearings.

Coalition Calls for Expansion of Solar Power in California
A coalition of policy makers, environmental groups and businesses launched a campaign to expand California's solar power market to include solar water heating, a rooftop technology that captures sunlight to reduce fossil fuel use in homes and businesses.

Vietnam's 100,000 Roofs Program Proposed


Renewable Energy Markets Worldwide Driven by Climate Change, Says Swiss Study
The generation and storage of renewable energy will be the fastest growing sector in energy market over the next 20 years, says a recent report from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy of Zurich.

Dairyland Power Seeks More Wind and Biomass Energy Resources
Dairyland Power Cooperative has issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) seeking renewable power resources from wind and biomass generation facilities. The RFPs are being coordinated by Clearspring Energy Advisors of Madison, Wisconsin.

North Sea Wind Farm Assesses Progress, Monitors Effects on Nature
Due in large part to the stormy weather in the first quarter of 2007, more than 111 million kilowatt hours of electricity have been produced at the Egmond aan Zee Offshore Wind Farm, Netherlands' First Wind Farm in the North Sea. The wind farm comprises 36 turbines with a 108-megawatt (MW) design capacity.

Wind power open house gets good turnout; PARTNERSHIP DOING WIND ... - Chatham Daily News

Wind power open house gets good turnout; PARTNERSHIP DOING WIND ... - Chatham Daily News

Wind power open house gets good turnout; PARTNERSHIP DOING WIND ...
Chatham Daily News, Canada - 6 hours ago
Murphy said Chatham-Kent has strong potential for not just wind power, but other forms of renewable energy, including solar. ...

Nellis starts solar project - In Business Las Vegas

Nellis starts solar project - In Business Las Vegas


Ottawa Citizen (subscription)
Nellis starts solar project
In Business Las Vegas, NV - Apr 27, 2007
Solar energy costs 18 to 25 cents a kilowatt hour to produce - about double the cost of generating electricity with coal or gas-fired power plants, ...
Ont. announces massive solar energy project Canada.com
Ontario commits $300M to solar energy project Ottawa Citizen (subscription)
Critics attack province after solar-energy decision Guelph Mercury (subscription)
Toronto Star - I4U
all 74 news articles


John Stossel Claims that Global Warming is a Lie - New Website to Present Counterpoints
On May 4th John Stossel (20/20) will tell the world that Global warming can safely be ignored. Before that message airs, The Energy Grid intends to prepare compelling counterpoints and, possibly, mitigate the damage he will cause.

Coalition Calls for Expansion of Solar Power in California
A coalition of policy makers, environmental groups and businesses launched a campaign to expand California's solar power market to include solar water heating, a rooftop technology that captures sunlight to reduce fossil fuel use in homes and businesses.

AMSC Announces Order for Wind Farm on PEI, Canada
American Superconductor Corporation announced another order for its D-VAR reactive compensation product to meet grid interconnection standards for wind farms. Delivery of the system is expected in the second half of 2007 and will be the 27th wind farm worldwide to use AMSC's D-VAR solution.

NABCEP Announces Departure of Executive Director
The Board of Directors the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is saddened to announce the upcoming departure of it's Executive Director, Pete Sheehan. Pete has resigned his post to help his new son, Corey adjust to life in Albany. Pete be will leaving our organization effective May 22,2007. In a statement issued by Mr. Sheehan he says, "I thank the Board for the privilege of representing NABCEP for these last four years and for the opportunity to work with our certificants, the technical committees and all those who have supported NABCEP's mission. It has been a pleasure and honor to work with such an outstanding group of committed professionals. I look forward to resuming work in the renewable energy field."

Octillion Gains Funding for R&D on Silicon Nanoparticles


NH Senate Unanimously Passes a Renewable Portfolio Standard
After years of hard work from advocacy groups, utilities and legislators, New Hampshire finally passed a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) Thursday, which will require state utilities to generate 25 percent of electricity from renewable resources by 2025.

NAEG Reports Breakthrough for its Wind and Solar Projects

NAEG Reports Breakthrough for its Wind and Solar Projects
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (NAEG), an independent energy company, reported that the newly proposed construction of a 203-mile-long transmission line tying Alberta into the U.S. power grid in Montana may be the solution that allows NAEG to tap the potential for wind and solar generation in Montana.

Solar-powered Device Converts Emissions to Energy

ECOtality to Accelerate Hydratus Development

ECOtality to Accelerate Hydratus Development


John Stossel Claims that Global Warming is a Lie - New Website to Present Counterpoints
On May 4th John Stossel (20/20) will tell the world that Global warming can safely be ignored. Before that message airs, The Energy Grid intends to prepare compelling counterpoints and, possibly, mitigate the damage he will cause.

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