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Intertek Announces Free Webinar on "Cost of Wind Integration"

Wind Power News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
The tremendous growth of wind power in the United States is the result of several factors including state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) as well as the nation's Smart Grid implementation, which requires the electric grid to accommodate and encourage increasing renewable resources.

The Best Peak Oil Investments: PTRP

Wind Power News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Many investors find the prospect of selecting individual stocks simply too daunting. For those investors interested in investing in peak oil, but uncomfortable with the risks and moral dilemmas inherent in oil company stocks, there is another option: Powershares Global Progressive Transportation Portfolio (PTRP).

New construction strategies emerge for farshore, deepwater wind farms

Wind Power News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Despite a buoyant European offshore wind market, offshore construction & installation contractors that fall short of budget and technology challenges risk falling by the wayside. Utility scale developers at the forefront will be seeking out only companies capable of providing and meeting the necessary challenges imposed on the industry today.

Iberdrola Wins 258 MW Contract for 9 Brazilian Wind Farms

Wind Power News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Iberdrola Renovables, in a consortium with local energy company Neoenergia, is to supply Brazil with electricity from 9 wind farms over 20 years for €60 million ($77 million) a year.

China Working Toward Green Energy Solutions

Wind Power News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
The huge turbines at the Guanting Wind Farm are popular backdrops for photos of newly married couples who find the 60-meter-tall structures a symbol of modernity; an endearing addition to the distant mountains, corn fields and lake a few dozen kilometers outside bustling Beijing.

Schneider Electric to showcase solutions at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Renewable Energy News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Schneider Electric announced today its participation at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), the world's largest international conference for solar technology, in Valencia, Spain, from September 6-9, 2010. Schneider Electric will display its global solutions for a wide array of photovoltaic (PV) markets including solar farms, large commercial, residential, off-grid and backup power. These solutions range from inverters, switchgear, and monitoring to security products from Schneider Electric's vast offering of electrical and energy management solutions.

Asia Making Gains on Germany's Inverter Market Leadership

Renewable Energy News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Photon International is reporting that similar to German module manufactures, German inverter manufacturers are feeling the heat from Asia as well. Even though 6 of the top 10 inverters solar worldwide are manufactured in Germany, the organization says component costs in Germany are much higher than those in Asia.

France Mulls FiTs, Analysts Mull Impact

Renewable Energy News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Reports indicate France is mulling a 12% reduction in its feed-in tariffs. Analysts break down the reasons (not unexpected) and possible impact to regional solar efforts and individual vendors.

The Best Peak Oil Investments: PTRP

Renewable Energy News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
Many investors find the prospect of selecting individual stocks simply too daunting. For those investors interested in investing in peak oil, but uncomfortable with the risks and moral dilemmas inherent in oil company stocks, there is another option: Powershares Global Progressive Transportation Portfolio (PTRP).

China Working Toward Green Energy Solutions

Renewable Energy News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:00
The huge turbines at the Guanting Wind Farm are popular backdrops for photos of newly married couples who find the 60-meter-tall structures a symbol of modernity; an endearing addition to the distant mountains, corn fields and lake a few dozen kilometers outside bustling Beijing.

First Wind Issues Statement On Sheffield Wind Court Ruling

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:57
First Wind, on behalf of its subsidiary, Vermont Wind LLC, issued the following statement regarding the recent ruling by the Vermont Environmental [...]

Rendell Announces Clean Energy Grants

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:56
Gov. Edward G. Rendell, D-Pa., has announced $20.5 million in state and federal investments that will create 1,400 jobs in the clean [...]

Global Technologies Acquires Additional Hybrid Wind Turbine Technologies

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:55
Global Technologies Ltd. has increased its small- and medium-wind IP and development portfolio by exercising its option to acquire certain hybrid wind [...]

Mass Megawatts Provides Financial Update

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:54
Mass Megawatts Wind Power Inc. reports that cash continues to be sufficient for achieving its goals in a timely manner. Recently, the [...]

GDF SUEZ Hosting Energy Seminar In Massachusetts

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:52
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, the retail energy business of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, will host a half-day seminar titled "Keeping [...]

Elk Grove Park District Electricity Contract Includes RECs

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:00
Champion Energy Services recently secured a contract to provide energy for Elk Grove Park District, which encompasses approximately 473 acres, 43 parks, [...]

IES Awarded Contract For Minnesota Wind Project

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:00
Integrated Electrical Services (IES), a national provider of electrical and communications systems and services for the commercial, industrial and residential markets, has [...]

Nordex's Arkansas Plant Set To Open In October

North American Winpower News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:00
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex plans to open its $40 million Jonesboro, Ark.-based nacelle facility on Oct. 4, according to Joe Brenner, [...]

Solar FlexRack Chosen for 60kW Solar Array at Ohio Advanced Technology Center

Solar News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:00
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — His initial experience with the Solar FlexRack has convinced another project manager that the innovative rack mounting system for solar panels holds tremendous potential for the future.