Coast Guard focused on new technology Jun 30, 2009
Converted to solar power in February was the light tower at Lahaina Harbor, which occupies the site of the first lighthouse in Hawaii, ordered erected by Kamehameha III in 1840 ... The light at Maui's McGregor Point became the first in Hawaii to receive LED technology and solar power in May 2008, followed in September by the Merry Point light in Pearl Harbor ... Converted to solar power in February was the light tower at Lahaina Harbor, which occupies the site of the first lighthouse in Hawaii,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Wells Fargo finances solar venture Jun 30, 2009
Wells Fargo, parent company of Charlotte-based , will finance the solar power systems that SunPower will design, build, operate and maintain ... has more than 500 large public and commercial solar power systems installed or under contract. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Frost & Sullivan: Severe Water Scarcity Boosts the Desalination Market Jun 30, 2009
And in fact, there are technologies already available that would use wind or off-shore solar power units as their energy source for desalination. The presence of Spanish companies is also very strong in other geographical markets: "Albeit the desalination market in Spain is at its peak," concludes Frost & Sullivan's analyst Nuno Oscar Branco, "Spanish companies have developed strong know-how in the construction and operation of large desalinization plants and are winning important contracts in... (PR Newswire)
Citizen vs Police Why are you looking at me like that? Jun 29, 2009
Maybe, because the politicians have also not woken up to the reality that if there is not enough hydro energy to power traffic lights on the streets, there is something called solar power, which can be tapped and used to power every traffic light in Accra, so the police have also refused to think. I am always shocked why those jokers in the Ghanaian Parliament would not sponsor a bill that seeks to legislate the use of solar power alone for traffic lights throughout our cities after all, how... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
We risk turning solar power into a sunset industry Jun 28, 2009
Solar power faces early sunset in Australia ... Solar power faces early sunset in Australia ... Recent breakthroughs in concentrating solar power technology allow heat energy to be stored almost indefinitely - in molten salts - and dispatched as needed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Piccard's solar power dreams take flight Jun 28, 2009
"If we fly day and night around the world with no fuel and only solar power, nobody will be able to claim any more that it's impossible to use renewable energies for cars or heating systems," he said. Isobel Leybold-Johnson in Dbendorf, swissinfo. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Urban retrofits: How to make a city green - without tearing it down Jun 28, 2009
SOLAR RENTALS For homeowners who want to switch to solar power, one of the biggest obstacles is the cost: an average of $25,000 for a set of roof panels ... Now private companies like SolarCity and SunRun give consumers a different way to get solar power: for a down payment of as little as $1,000, homeowners can lease panels for a monthly fee based on electricity usage. (Boston Globe)
Fort will test wind turbine Jun 28, 2009
Solar power is anticipated to provide greater benefit for the installation and is the main focus for future alternative energy sources, Mulhern said. Post spokeswoman Tanja Linton said the base of the turbine is 230 feet tall 23 stories based on 10 feet per story and with one of the 100-foot-long blades in its most upright position the height increases to 330 feet, or the equivalent of a 33-story structure. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Legislature must act to keep solar glowing Jun 28, 2009
One of the keys to the expansion of solar power has been the opportunity for homeowners and businesses to receive credits for the amount of excess electricity they send back to the grid. This incentive - known as a "net metering" requirement - was broadened under the 2006 California Solar Initiative, which was designed to put the state in the forefront of alternative energy generation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Brown Pledges to Work on Building Global Carbon Market to Save Environment Jun 27, 2009
Countries should rapidly share clean technologies, including electrical vehicles, solar power and carbon capture and storage, a technique for pumping power plant emissions for storage underground, it said. Governments also need to inform citizens about the treaty thats being negotiated and the potential effects of climate change to them, the minister said, announcing a pamphlet campaign to outline government policy, and a to tell Britons how they can cut their own emissions. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Grant to bring renewable energy to Navajo homes Jun 27, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- A company owned by American Indians has been awarded more than $500,000 to bring electricity from solar power to Navajo Nation homes that now lack electricity. Sacred Power Inc. of Albuquerque was awarded the grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FOX 11, AZ)
Vistakon layoff led to solar power entrepreneur Jun 27, 2009
JACKSONVILLE Within a few months of being laid off from , Scott Thomas became the vice president of a startup solar power retailer and installation company. He s one of five partners in , which opened for business on Old Kings Road May 18 and sells photovoltaic panels, tankless water heaters and flash-evaporation air-conditioning condenser units for commercial and residential use. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
* Motech to ship more efficient solar cells Jun 27, 2009
Meanwhile, solar cell maker Neo Solar Power Corp (s), said on Thursday that its board had approved a plan to issue another 30 million common shares to finance equipment purchases. Neo Solar plans to more than double its capacity to 510 megawatts this year, from 210 megawatts last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schneider Power Inc. Announces Discontinuance of Non-Brokered Private Placement Jun 27, 2009
Schneider Power Inc. is one of Canada's premier renewable energy companies, with a portfolio in excess of 1,000 MW clean electricity generation development projects and advanced exploration projects located across two continents, and large land positions on the most promising and prospective wind and solar power areas in North America. Schneider Power is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SNE.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Budget, solar panel facility OK's by Town Meeing Jun 27, 2009
Town Meeting wrapped up this week and supported a bid to seek proposals of leasing the landfill for a solar power generating station, gave the thumbs up for a school building project feasibility study, and endorsed the town s operating budget that will result in several layoffs ... One article approved by Town Meeting gives officials the authority to seek proposals to lease the town landfill site to a company that would build and operate a solar power generating station ... Town Administrator... (Holbrook Sun, MA)
House passes legislation to attract renewable energy firms Jun 27, 2009
Backers of the legislation say Arizona already is becoming the home to various solar power plants ... Nancy Young Wright, D-Tucson, said there is a potential to make much of southern Arizona the Saudi Arabia of solar, saying there are large tracts of land near the Mexican border and on the Tohono O odham Reservation suitable for solar power generation. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Austin Community College joins green training collaborative Jun 26, 2009
ACC has programs and courses focused on providing training for renewable energy careers, such as its solar power panel installation program. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Kia Motors Announces Exclusive Automotive Partnership With the 2009 Vans Warped Tour(R) Jun 26, 2009
Last year the use of solar power resulted in a CO2 emission reduction of 8,360 pounds. Kia Motors also is teaming up with Warped Eco Initiative to remind fans that "everything you do makes a difference.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Free groceries Jun 26, 2009
Also, I have solar power walkway lites for the outside which can double for lights in the house and save on batteries for flashlites. I also stock up on basic first aid suppplies like Hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, germicidal ointment and lots of bandages for the inevitable little scratches and cuts when doing after the storm yard cleanup. (The Palm Beach Post)
U.K. Says Japan and China Must Show More Ambition to Curb Global Warming Jun 26, 2009
Countries should rapidly share clean technologies, including electrical vehicles, solar power and carbon capture and storage, a technique for pumping power plant emissions for storage underground, the paper said. Governments also need to inform citizens about the treaty thats being negotiated and the potential effects of climate change to them, the minister said, announcing a pamphlet campaign to outline government policy, and a to tell Britons how they can cut their own emissions. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
How Unions Define Environmentalism Jun 26, 2009
Organized Labor: California's frenzy to build solar power plants is being held up by unions citing environmental rules ... The Times focuses on two solar power companies: Ausra, which has refused to use union labor, and BrightSource Energy, which has "filed plans for an even bigger solar plant" and "pledged to hire labor-friendly contractors.". (Investors Business Daily)
Grand Inga promises to light up southern region Jun 26, 2009
Institutions such as the World Bank say that after solar power, hydropower offers the best potential for meeting Africa's energy requirements. And yet only 5 percent of the continent's hydropower potential has been tapped. (Business Report, South Africa)
Solar power scheme expands Jun 26, 2009
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme that will pay a premium for rooftop solar power has been expanded to include small businesses, schools and community buildings ... The Age revealed in January that the Government had received expert advice that its model would do little to encourage people to install solar power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungal... Jun 25, 2009
The Mauna Lani also incorporates solar power technologies throughout various areas of the resort. As with most Hawaiian luxury destinations, any time of the year is great time for a visit due to Hawaii's consistently amazing year-round weather. (Suite101.com)
Tour highlights home solar power systems Jun 25, 2009
Last modified: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:39 AM PDT. A free tour will give area residents a chance to get an up-close look at six residential solar electric systems in the Corvallis area. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Israel launches world's first hybrid solar power station Jun 25, 2009
This marked the first time that concentrating solar power (CSP) stations can provide environmentally-friendly power 24 hours a day, according to AORA's CEO, Haim Fried ... "The size and relative price of this solar power system means it can be implemented in local as well as large-area installations," Fried told Xinhua. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brewer: Business regulations stifle state's economic growth Jun 25, 2009
The governor also said Arizona must be in a position to compete to bring in big organizations similar to Intel and to expand industries like solar power and engineering. "I believe the aerospace and defense industries must be a driving force in our state's prosperity," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Public Service Company of Colorado Advocates a Resource Selection Process that Places Ratepayers at Risk by Favoring Fossil-Fuel Resources Over Renewables Jun 25, 2009
In conjunction with PSCo's high discount rate, these faulty assumptions select natural gas and coal-fired generation over wind and concentrating solar power resources. The results will be higher and more rapidly rising generating costs for ratepayers. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Ariz. Energy Office to get $55M stimulus Jun 25, 2009
The office will use the funds to help finance energy projects at schools and state buildings, and also create a loan program for small business owners to install energy efficient building improvements or solar power to their facilities. Loans also will be available to renewable and energy-efficiency equipment manufacturers. (AZCentral -- Business)
Asian Stocks Rise on Metal Prices, U.S. Durable Goods Report; Rio Gains Jun 25, 2009
7 percent after the Nikkei newspaper reported the company is planning to set up solar power manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe ... The company plans to build plants for assembling solar power generation systems in Europe and the U.S. next fiscal year, the Nikkei newspaper reported, without citing anyone. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Asian stocks advance on growth hopes Jun 25, 2009
2 per cent after the Nikkei newspaper reported the company is planning to set up solar power manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Amateur radio enthusiasts ready to test skills Jun 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:10 AM EDT Amateur Radio "ham" operators across the country will leave the comfort of their home-based radio "shacks" Saturday for a weekend of emergency preparedness activity called "Field Day. "The Lake Wales Repeater Association will participate at Kiwanis Park from noon until 6 p.m. All visitors are welcome. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Laox, MegaChips, NSK, Showa Shell, Shinsei Bank, Zojirushi: Japan Stocks Jun 24, 2009
The refiner and solar- equipment maker will build solar power plants in Saudi Arabia, allying with state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (131861Z AB), known as Aramco. The company will build small solar power plants, with total generation capacity of around 10 megawatts, spokesman said by phone today. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Powder River coal still essential, study says Jun 24, 2009
If you look at the true cost of wind power and solar power, its way up there, he said. So theres a huge gap between the marginal cost of electricity from solar and wind and coal. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Asian stocks higher Jun 24, 2009
2 per cent on plans to build solar power plants in Saudi Arabia ... 2 per cent to 1054 yen after saying it will build small solar power plants with state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Parking Made Easy: Meters Take Cards Jun 24, 2009
They're the first of their kind in the industry in that they're single-spaced solar power meters. Solar power -- a nod to Mayor John Peyton's sustainability initiative by reducing battery cost and waste. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Around Oconee: Donate those books Jun 24, 2009
Participants get a hands-on education about solar power, organic farming, carnivorous plants and green building while exploring more than 100 acres of fern grottos, creeks, waterfalls and the new "Tornado Alley" trail, which was created by an actual tornado that hit the nature center. Kids also will build a solar-powered race car, plant carnivorous plants and do other projects that can be taken home after camp. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Briefs: Make your dog a star Thursday Jun 24, 2009
The hams will set up their equipment, including the generators, batteries, solar power, and temporary antennas, Friday evening. From 11 a.m. Saturday, until 11 a.m. Sunday, GVARC members will contact other hams around the country, earning a score by the number of contacts they make and by the number of transmitters they use. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* INTERVIEW: Climate expert cautiously optimistic Jun 24, 2009
TT: There is a belief that nuclear energy is the only source that can generate enough output to meet future demand, since wind and solar power are less reliable. Do you agree. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
MID prepares to relicense Don Pedro Jun 24, 2009
The MID has started to add solar power via state-mandated rebates to homes and businesses. At issue Tuesday was a proposed system atop the Del Monte Foods fruit cannery on Yosemite Boulevard. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Asia Challenges the U.S. for Green Tech Supremacy Jun 24, 2009
China is emerging as a leader in electric cars, solar power and wind power. Korea is not yet known for anything environmentally friendly, but that is about to change. (Time.com)
Japan Stocks Rise, Led by Electronics Makers; Retailers Drop on Discounts Jun 24, 2009
1 percent after saying it will build solar power plants in Saudi Arabia ... The company will build solar power plants in Saudi Arabia, allying with state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co., which owns 15 percent of Showa Shell. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
CPS signs solar power agreement Jun 23, 2009
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Suniva lands Fairburn project Jun 23, 2009
will supply solar cells to the Woodbridge at Parkway Village independent senior living facility in Fairburn -- the first commercial location to receive an all-Georgia solar power installation. Norcross-based Suniva, a startup, claims to have a lower-cost way to make solar cells. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Emcore lands $6M deal with Kirtland AFB Jun 23, 2009
Emcore (NASDAQ: EMKR) manufactures compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power market. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
FORUM: Solar power clean, affordable energy source Jun 23, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
National Semiconductor Launches SolarMagic Power Optimizers in Japan Jun 22, 2009
Power optimizers make it easier to design around these challenges, enabling more homes in Japan to effectively access solar power. "With PV playing such an important role in Japan both ecologically and economically, we at National are very excited about our SolarMagic power optimizers and their potential to bring solar to more Japanese homeowners," said Jeff Waters, regional vice president, National Semiconductor Corp. "No longer will obstacles like a small south-facing roof or neighboring trees... (PR Newswire)
East Bay cities partner to woo biotech startups, VC money Jun 22, 2009
We have members going to retail and solar power conferences, all kinds of events. It can cost $20,000 to $30,000 to attend these shows, not including travel expenses, so joining forces makes a lot of sense. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
EcoloBlue Life and Energy the Echo of Nature. EcoloBlue is a New Source of Water and New Green Industry Jun 22, 2009
They can run on battery, generator, wind or solar power. Emergency professionals have a new resource for water supply this storm season with EcoloBlue. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
PHOTOS: Abengoa’s Next-Gen Solar Power Tower, Eureka! Jun 22, 2009
And this morning Abengoa is showing off a next-gen version of the solar power tower, dubbed Eureka, that uses a receiver (the sunlight collection point in the tower) that can achieve much higher temperatures ... One of Abengoa s other solar power towers produces 11 MW with 624 heliostats and a 377-foot tower. (Salon)
Hawaii paying nearly twice market rate for solar power Jun 22, 2009
The rate the state pays for solar power is not only more than what it would pay for traditional electricity, it's nearly twice what private consumers pay for solar energy in today's market. In January 2008, the state launched its Photovoltaic Energy Systems Project, aimed at putting solar power generators on state roofs within two years to produce as much as 34 megawatts of electricity, enough to meet the need of thousands of homes ... "The state is definitely paying too much for electricity at... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Toyota Holds Tree-planting Event at India Plant; More than 6,000 Volunteers Plant Approximately 30,000 Trees Jun 22, 2009
The activities are being carried out based on the following three objectives: 1) reducing energy consumption through the development and introduction of production technology with lower CO2 emissions and through everyday kaizen (improvement) activities; 2) switching to renewable energy sources such as solar power; and 3) contributing to the local community and conserving the environment by planting trees at and around production plants. Outline of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd.. (JCN Network, Japan)
Opposition will pay back more for solar power Jun 21, 2009
Under a net tariff people would be paid for power fed back into the electricity grid, while the gross tariff pays people for all the solar power they produce. The Government promised last November to introduce a tariff by the middle of this year, but it is yet to make its decision on what sort of tariff it prefers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Queensland set to be solar powerhouse Jun 21, 2009
The Queensland government will launch a $1 million feasibility study for a large scale solar power plant that could potentially power up to 300,000 homes as part of its renewable energy plan ... A major part of the plan is a $1 million feasibility study for a large scale solar power plant ... "(The feasibility study) will launch Queensland's bid for Commonwealth funding to see large scale solar power generation in Australia.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Work starts on New Mexico spaceport Jun 21, 2009
Steve Landeene, executive director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, said: "The future is here and we are not too far off a new age of space. "It is not just about private astronauts going up, it is about bringing the cost structure down and about new medicines, solar power in space and the entire range of scientific benefits that can come from it. " Big spaceSpeaking to several hundred people who had made the journey to witness the event in scorching temperatures, New Mexico governor Bill... (BBC News -- Science)
REGION: Elfin Forest opens new interpretive center Jun 21, 2009
The site will run completely on solar power using its own photovoltaic system, Hubbell said. The building's design incorporates a green roof, not commonly seen in San Diego, with 8 inches of topsoil, which helps to insulate the building and contributes to the natural look and feel of the structure. (North County Times)
Downturn crimps industry investments Jun 20, 2009
It says renewable energy, like wind and solar power, will be the fastest growing energy source, making up 11% of global energy supplies. In the IEAs World Energy Outlook 2008 reference scenario, which assumes no new government policies, world primary energy demand is expected to grow 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nuclear power emerges as green option for Asia Jun 20, 2009
China's top economic planning body the National Development and Reform Commission in May announced that it has developed an energy development plan that focuses on increasing the share of nuclear power and renewable energy such as wind and solar power to their total energy sources. Currently, coal accounts for 70 percent of the roughly 980 MTOE that China consumes each year, while renewable and nuclear energy only account for less than 10 percent. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
NASA Launches 2 Probes To Explore Moon Jun 19, 2009
" Scientists and engineers thinking about future outposts on the moon are focused on the polar regions, where areas in permanent sunlight offer unlimited solar power. Conversely, permanently shadowy craters nearby offer the prospect of ice deposits, and along with them, a source of water, oxygen and hydrogen rocket fuel. "We actually have much better maps of Mars than we have of our own moon's polar regions," Tooley said. "So the job of filling out that information set, making that atlas... (CBS News)
Australian firm buys Solar Power modules Jun 19, 2009
Australian company buys Solar Power modules - Sacramento Business Journal ... Australian company buys Solar Power modules ... Solar Power Inc. did not disclose specific terms of the deal. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Comment on this article Jun 18, 2009
Utility Solar Power Grew 25 Percent in 2008 ... Many utilities doubled the amount of solar power over the previous year ... Historically, the solar power market has been dominated by customer-driven installations, but utility installations are gaining an ever larger share. (Energy Pulse, CO)
COLUMN: Minus the fist pumps, FutureGen agreement welcomed in the area Jun 18, 2009
Wind and solar power are fine but it will take a lot of wind and sun to replace the amount of energy generated by coal. We have coal but we need to be able to use it in a way that doesn t harm the environment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
ENERGY: Utility reports deals for renewable power Jun 18, 2009
Edison says 16 percent of its energy portfolio comes from renewable sources, including geothermal, wind and solar power. A Senate bill passed in 2006 requires utilities to generate 20 percent of their power from renewables by 2010. (North County Times)
• Idaho Power partners with Western utilities for power-scheduling program Jun 18, 2009
The result, he said, will be greater flexibility to changes in the power grid - especially targeted at resources such as wind and solar power that don't always provide consistent output. In all, 17 utilities are currently signed on to the project, Schellberg said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Japan Stocks: DA Office, Fujikura, KNT, Laox, Mitsubishi Motors, Nittetsu Jun 18, 2009
The capacitor maker will start supplying condensers for solar power generation device, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper said. The company aims to boost its sales at a U.S. unit by 44 percent to 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
