Renewable Energy News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Solar FlexRack Chosen for 60kW Solar Array at Ohio Advanced Technology Center
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.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Understanding "Beginning Construction" Under Section 1603
The Treasury Department recently issued a series of FAQs in an effort to clarify when projects will be treated as having "begun construction" for purposes of the section 1603 grant. As you may be aware, a project that otherwise qualifies for the grant but is not placed in service before the end of 2010 may still be eligible for the grant if construction on the project is begun in 2009 or 2010 and the project is eventually placed in service before the applicable "credit termination date." The new FAQs address a number of the unanswered questions. However, the framework adopted by the Treasury Guidance and the new FAQs is complex, and there appears to be a considerable amount of confusion among developers about how the "beginning construction" requirement can be met. Therefore, we thought it important to issue this alert.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Solectria Renewables Supplies over 10.5MW of Commercial & Utility-Scale Inverters to New Jersey
Lawrence, MA ? September 2, 2010 ? Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that it will supply 10.5MW of commercial and utility-scale inverters for three photovoltaic (PV) systems in New Jersey in partnership with DCO Energy, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
CSP developer strategy: Clinching a deal with US utilities
CSP Today examines how CSP projects can gain the critical edge over other renewable energy projects vying to sign power purchase agreements with US utilities.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Mascoma Buys SunOpta BioProcess for $51 M
Ethanol manufacturer Mascoma announced that it has acquired Canada-based SunOpta BioProcess Inc. (SBI), a division of SunOpta Inc. The two companies will now combine SBI's fiber preparation and pretreatment technologies with the consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) technology of Mascoma bringing Mascoma a step closer towards its full commercialization of cellulosic ethanol.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Keeping up with European Biomass Demand
The U.S. has some of the best biomass resources in the world. The ironic thing is, we ship a lot of it over to Europe, where they put it to good use for heat and electricity.
Solar Energy News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Solar FlexRack Chosen for 60kW Solar Array at Ohio Advanced Technology Center
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.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Understanding "Beginning Construction" Under Section 1603
The Treasury Department recently issued a series of FAQs in an effort to clarify when projects will be treated as having "begun construction" for purposes of the section 1603 grant. As you may be aware, a project that otherwise qualifies for the grant but is not placed in service before the end of 2010 may still be eligible for the grant if construction on the project is begun in 2009 or 2010 and the project is eventually placed in service before the applicable "credit termination date." The new FAQs address a number of the unanswered questions. However, the framework adopted by the Treasury Guidance and the new FAQs is complex, and there appears to be a considerable amount of confusion among developers about how the "beginning construction" requirement can be met. Therefore, we thought it important to issue this alert.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Solectria Renewables Supplies over 10.5MW of Commercial & Utility-Scale Inverters to New Jersey
Lawrence, MA ? September 2, 2010 ? Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that it will supply 10.5MW of commercial and utility-scale inverters for three photovoltaic (PV) systems in New Jersey in partnership with DCO Energy, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
CSP developer strategy: Clinching a deal with US utilities
CSP Today examines how CSP projects can gain the critical edge over other renewable energy projects vying to sign power purchase agreements with US utilities.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Congress, Don't Send the U.S. Solar Industry on an Extended Vacation
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Intertek Opens Solar Thermal Test Lab
Intertek a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services announces the addition of solar thermal testing capabilities to its Dallas, TX facility. The laboratory, accredited by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), A2LA and Standards Council of Canada, tests solar thermal equipment to safety and performance standards including SRCC SD 100, CSA F378-87 and EN 12975-1. Compliance to these standards is required for manufacturers to receive SRCC Certification and the ETL Listed Mark for North American market access.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Jigar Shah Speaks on the State and Future of the United States Solar Industry
Solar visionary, Jigar Shah, will join AltaTerra Research and RenewableEnergyWorld.com on September 23 to discuss the current state of the U.S. solar industry and where he sees the industry heading in 2011 and beyond, in a national and international online conference.
Wind Power News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Understanding "Beginning Construction" Under Section 1603
The Treasury Department recently issued a series of FAQs in an effort to clarify when projects will be treated as having "begun construction" for purposes of the section 1603 grant. As you may be aware, a project that otherwise qualifies for the grant but is not placed in service before the end of 2010 may still be eligible for the grant if construction on the project is begun in 2009 or 2010 and the project is eventually placed in service before the applicable "credit termination date." The new FAQs address a number of the unanswered questions. However, the framework adopted by the Treasury Guidance and the new FAQs is complex, and there appears to be a considerable amount of confusion among developers about how the "beginning construction" requirement can be met. Therefore, we thought it important to issue this alert.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Interested in Wind Turbine Testing? Vestas Is, Too!
How does a wind turbine manufacturer know that its products will be able to last in the field for 20 years? Testing. Vestas claims that it has the most comprehensive dedicated testing facility on the planet.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Colorado ? A Leader in Wind Energy
Colorado, with its high mountains and broad plains, has expansive wind resources. With an estimated six million acres of windy lands in Colorado, most of which are located on the eastern plains, Colorado ranks 11th in the United States in wind energy potential. To take advantage of its substantial renewable energy resources, Colorado has created a regulatory environment that makes it attractive to develop wind farms and other renewable energy projects within its borders.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues
The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Good-Bye John Deere Renewables
Back in the early days of the modern wind industry, farm equipment manufacturers in Denmark played a key role in developing the sturdy large-scale machines installed in the 1980s. Maybe that's why wind seemed like such a good fit for a company like John Deere, the world's largest farm machinery manufacturer.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
The Facts About Wind Energy and Emissions
Recent data and analyses have made it clear that the emissions savings from adding wind energy to the grid are even larger than had been commonly thought. In addition to each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of wind energy directly offsetting a kWh that would have been produced by a fossil-fired power plant, new analyses show that wind plants further reduce emissions by forcing the most polluting and inflexible power plants offline and causing them to be replaced by more efficient and flexible types of generation.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
The developers of the embattled Cape Wind project got another piece of good news today, moving the nation's first federally-approved offshore wind farm closer to construction.
Bioenergy News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Understanding "Beginning Construction" Under Section 1603
The Treasury Department recently issued a series of FAQs in an effort to clarify when projects will be treated as having "begun construction" for purposes of the section 1603 grant. As you may be aware, a project that otherwise qualifies for the grant but is not placed in service before the end of 2010 may still be eligible for the grant if construction on the project is begun in 2009 or 2010 and the project is eventually placed in service before the applicable "credit termination date." The new FAQs address a number of the unanswered questions. However, the framework adopted by the Treasury Guidance and the new FAQs is complex, and there appears to be a considerable amount of confusion among developers about how the "beginning construction" requirement can be met. Therefore, we thought it important to issue this alert.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Mascoma Buys SunOpta BioProcess for $51 M
Ethanol manufacturer Mascoma announced that it has acquired Canada-based SunOpta BioProcess Inc. (SBI), a division of SunOpta Inc. The two companies will now combine SBI's fiber preparation and pretreatment technologies with the consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) technology of Mascoma bringing Mascoma a step closer towards its full commercialization of cellulosic ethanol.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Keeping up with European Biomass Demand
The U.S. has some of the best biomass resources in the world. The ironic thing is, we ship a lot of it over to Europe, where they put it to good use for heat and electricity.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues
The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Biofuel Co-Production: Will it Scale Quickly?
We've heard many promises about large-scale facilities for cellulosic ethanol and diesel, but so far we haven't seen many promising results. This week, Honeywell and Rentech said they'll be working together to build a co-production facility that will produce high amounts of fuel and electricity by 2012.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Innovation for Biogas in France
Whilst its European neighbours are forging ahead, France is today beginning to realise the potential of this highly versatile and renewable energy form. With its vast and well structured agriculture and agro-alimentary sector, France in reality has an outstanding potential to become a leading European player in biogas.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Grid Energy Storage a $35B Market by 2020
Coming on the heels of yesterday's announcement that California is moving closer to setting grid energy storage mandates for utilities in the state, today Pike Research released a new report that says the grid energy storage market could reach as much as $35 billion by 2020.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
The Best Peak Oil Investments: Why Invest for Peak Oil?
The purpose of this series on peak oil investments has been to highlight companies outside the oil sector that are likely to benefit from increasing oil prices. This article explains why we should expect oil prices to rise. (Note: scroll to the end of this article to find a link to all the articles in this series.)
Green Power News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing
Aug 26, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase
A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.
Aug 24, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 24, 2010 09:00PM
More green energy for the globe
On 30th August begins the new TREE (Transfer Renewable Energy & Efficiency) series of seminars for employees of ministries and multipliers from 57 countries at the Renewables Academy, Berlin. The goal is to train relevant stakeholders on technical, economic and legal aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, so as to provide an effective framework for market growth in the countries of origin. As part of the scholarship program there will be 11 seminars in different technology priorities, online courses and brochures provided with legal questions. Participants will learn which technology is suitable for which sites, how best the political environment can be shaped more efficiently, what funding mechanisms can be used, as well as aspects of project management. Seven more seminars will be held in South Africa, Mexico, Malaysia, the UAE and India on Solar Thermal Power Plants and Project Finance for Renewable Energies.
Aug 23, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 19, 2010 09:00PM
Israel and U.S. Cooperate on Renewables
We may be getting close to negotiations between the U.S., Israel and the Palestinians. While we wait for those talks to begin, we can at least partner on other, less politically volatile things, right?
Aug 18, 2010 09:00PM
Is the Transmission 'Problem' Real?
Aside from policy stability, it's probably one of the most widely-cited problems facing the renewable energy industry: The lack of transmission. But is the problem really as big as we're told? Or are utilities using it as an excuse to get more money for an unnecessary build-out of infrastructure and increase profits?
Aug 17, 2010 09:00PM
How to Exit the Age of Oil: Closing the Renewables Gap
We are living in a time when the theory of unlimited economic growth is running into the reality of limited energy sources. To solve the problem, it is commonly thought that renewables are simply a drop-in replacement for oil, gas and coal ? but many experts are warning about the faultiness of that assumption.
Hydrogen/Fuel Cell News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase
A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 23, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 18, 2010 09:00PM
Rare-Earth Resources Increase Chinese Clout
Over the past 5 years, China has emerged as a world-leading producer of solar and wind technologies. Due to its insatiable appetite for energy, the country is quickly becoming a top installer of renewables as well.
Aug 17, 2010 09:00PM
How to Exit the Age of Oil: Closing the Renewables Gap
We are living in a time when the theory of unlimited economic growth is running into the reality of limited energy sources. To solve the problem, it is commonly thought that renewables are simply a drop-in replacement for oil, gas and coal ? but many experts are warning about the faultiness of that assumption.
Aug 05, 2010 09:00PM
ELIMINATING AMERICA'S ADDICTION TO OIL
Innovative technologies such as hydrogen, renewable energy, and
energy efficiency can eliminate our reliance on foreign oil.
A hydrogen "Manhattan Project" for energy is needed to accelerate
the transition to a hydrogen economy and ensure that this
vision becomes a reality within the next 10 years. There is no need
to wait 20 to 40 years to achieve the hydrogen economy vision
and eliminate America's addiction to oil.
Aug 05, 2010 09:00PM
Poll: Americans Skeptical about Climate Change
People support renewable energy for a variety of reasons: Job creation, security, technology innovation, and of course, climate change. But a new poll of Americans shows a trend of increased skepticism around the issue of climate change.
Aug 04, 2010 09:00PM
Zero Emissions Australia, the Highest Ambitions from Down Under
Hydropower News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues
The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Renewable Portfolio Standards Work, But at What Cost?
As policymakers consider energy and environmental goals, renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are one popular tool to encourage the development of renewable power resources. These regulations, also called renewable electricity standards, typically require utilities to source a specified percentage of their power from qualified renewable sources. States adopt RPS programs to incentivize the development of new capacity, reduce their carbon footprints and mitigate volatility in fossil fuel prices. While such regulations do have cost impacts to ratepayers, proponents argue that their benefits exceed their costs.
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase
A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 23, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 22, 2010 09:00PM
When it comes to federal financial incentives, proper planning is essential for renewable energy project owners and developers who seek to maximize available incentives, avoid pitfalls and realize a quicker return on investment.
Aug 18, 2010 09:00PM
Tyson Creek: Tapping into the Highest Head in North America
The Tyson Creek project is the third hydro system developed by Renewable Power Corporation, a British Columbia company. On the Sunshine Coast of BC, Tyson Creek went online in December 2009 and has a rated output of 9.3 MW based on 865 meters gross head and a flow of just 1.3 cubic meters per second.
Aug 18, 2010 09:00PM
Our cover notes the 100th anniversary of PennWell Corp., which publishes this magazine plus dozens of other business-to-business magazines across a range of industries.
Geothermal Energy News
Sep 02, 2010 09:27PM
Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Aug 31, 2010 09:00PM
Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues
The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Grid Energy Storage a $35B Market by 2020
Coming on the heels of yesterday's announcement that California is moving closer to setting grid energy storage mandates for utilities in the state, today Pike Research released a new report that says the grid energy storage market could reach as much as $35 billion by 2020.
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing
Aug 30, 2010 09:00PM
Renewable Portfolio Standards Work, But at What Cost?
As policymakers consider energy and environmental goals, renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are one popular tool to encourage the development of renewable power resources. These regulations, also called renewable electricity standards, typically require utilities to source a specified percentage of their power from qualified renewable sources. States adopt RPS programs to incentivize the development of new capacity, reduce their carbon footprints and mitigate volatility in fossil fuel prices. While such regulations do have cost impacts to ratepayers, proponents argue that their benefits exceed their costs.
Aug 29, 2010 09:00PM
Chile Becoming a Hot Geothermal Market
The Chilean government is getting serious about geothermal. Last week, the country's energy minister said that Chile will support over $200 million in geothermal investments over the next two years.
Aug 26, 2010 09:00PM
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN ARGENTINA
The Government of the province of Neuquén, Argentina, through its Agency for Investment Promotion and Development (Agencia de Promocion y Desarrollo de Inversiones ? ADI-Nqn), has launched a Public Call to Investors interested in developing proposals for the award of an exploration contract to discover and produce endogenous steam in the areas of "MARIA VICTORIA" and "MAITENA" mines in Domuyo, both of which are property of the Agency.
Aug 26, 2010 09:00PM
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase
A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.
Aug 25, 2010 09:00PM
