Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss#readercomments The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), gathered together with the 50 of the industry's top CEOs for a meeting in Valencia, Spain at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, to redefine industry objectives in the light of recent technology progress and the context of rising energy prices. The industry unanimously agreed that photovoltaic energy could provide 12% of European electricity demand by 2020. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53506&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53506&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53506&src=rss#readercomments Greenhunter Renewable Power LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energ, Inc. announced the closing of an acquisition of an existing 14-megawatt (MW) wood waste-fired biomass power plant located in Telogia, Florida. The plant, Telogia Power LLC, and an associated entity, Telogia Power Unit #2 LLC, were acquired from CQ BioPower Producers, a subsidiary of CQ, Inc. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss#readercomments Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking bids from solar power companies to supply solar panels, electrical equipment and installation services as part of the utility's proposed US $100 million North Carolina solar plan. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53504&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53504&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53504&src=rss#readercomments National Wind LLC, announced on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Delphi Financial Corp. Founded in 1990, Delphi Financial Corp. has raised capital for a wide array of companies, both private and public. In recent years, Delphi Financial Corp. has specialized in working with renewable energy projects. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss#readercomments Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. announced it has been selected to supply 5,445 Suntech solar panels for a 1-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at The North Face's West Coast distribution center in Visalia, California. The system will be installed by EI Solutions, on RayTracker GC single-axis solar trackers. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53495&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53495&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53495&src=rss#readercomments It's been a long, challenging endeavor, but there are signs that the economic ecosystem built up around wave and tidal power generation is at long last gathering enough momentum to make the jump from R&D-driven to full-fledged commercial industry. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss#readercomments FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together—a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array utilizes BP Solar modules. The first joint system was inaugurated on Earth Day 2008 at FedEx Freight's facility in Whittier, Calif. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss#readercomments Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the nation's schools spend an average of $175 per student on energy costs — a figure that continues to rise every year. Overall, utility bills are the second largest expense behind personnel costs. At the same time, there is a growing awareness across the country about environmental impact and the effects of global warming. And many schools are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and serve as models of energy conservation. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss#readercomments During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems and MySpace.com provided clean, renewable energy to convention participants and their tech tools at a solar-powered recharging station located in the heart of Denver, CO. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss#readercomments OPEL International, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) and other solar products, today announced that testing of its Mk-I HCPV solar panel verified that it qualifies under the provisions of the IEC 62108 standard. With the achievement of this milestone, OPEL has positioned itself to be a leading supplier of HCPV solar panels in the important European market and beyond. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53493&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53493&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53493&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. wind industry has pushed past the 20,000-megawatt (MW) installed capacity milestone, achieving in two years what had previously taken more than two decades, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said Wednesday. Wind now provides 20,152 MW of electricity generating capacity in the U.S. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss#readercomments Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) and GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Inc. have announced that the two companies signed new long-term polysilicon and wafer supply agreements last month. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss#readercomments Satcon announced that it is now taking orders for its PowerGate Plus 1-megawatt (MW) commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter system. The PowerGate Plus is delivered as a fully integrated power conditioning system for rapid and reliable installation, according to Satcon. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss#readercomments U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been selected to receive US $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss#readercomments As part of an effort to streamline the implementation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems in Massachusetts, Solectria Renewables will provide all solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC). Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53488&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53488&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53488&src=rss#readercomments The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) has announced that during model year 2009, Chrysler Corporation, a member of the NEVC, will offer cars, light trucks and SUVs as Flexible Fuel E85 compatible (FFV) in the upcoming year. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss#readercomments When a firm in India invests in a renewable energy source to meet growing energy needs, it may be able to acquire carbon credits. These carbon credits are sold on international markets generating income for the owner of the credits. Carbon credits, which are issued to organizations based on their efforts to limit climate change, and renewable energy projects are intricately linked in India. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53487&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53487&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53487&src=rss#readercomments With twenty days to go, top companies are now preparing to share their climate strategies at the third annual Corporate Climate Response event in Chicago on September 22-23. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss#readercomments NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, today announced its next report on thin-film and organic photovoltaics markets. The report titled, "The Future of Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturing" will be available the week of September 8th. Additional details about the report including a preview are available on the firm's website at www.nanomarkets.net. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500