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=53448&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53448&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53448&src=rss#readercomments Bethel, CT -- Apollo Solar, which specializes in the design and manufacture of power electronics for solar energy systems, has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy to provide development of less expensive, more efficient technologies to enhance the value of solar systems to home and business owners. The contract consists of three phases, totaling $4.1 Million. Apollo Solar has been awarded the first phase. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53440&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53440&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53440&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53439&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53439&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53439&src=rss#readercomments REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems, has teamed up with MySpace.com (www.myspace.com) to acquaint Democratic convention participants with solar energy through a solar-powered recharging station fueled entirely by the sun. Home to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado proudly boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss#readercomments Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company have announced that they are expanding their SolarGenerations renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Both Nevada utilities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss#readercomments PSEG Global LLC and energy storage pioneer Dr. Michael Nakhamkin announced that they have formed Energy Storage and Power LLC (ES&P), a joint venture to exclusively market, license, support the development and supervise project execution of the second generation of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53431&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53431&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53431&src=rss#readercomments The Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) and Clean Power Finance Inc. (CPF) announced their partnership to add business and residential energy efficiency and solar secured project financing to EGIA's GEOSmart Sustainable Financing Solutions. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53430&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53430&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53430&src=rss#readercomments Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) announced that is has chosen Becancour, Quebec as the site for its next phase of polysilicon production expansions. The site will be developed in stages and could potentially hold four production units similar in size to the factory that the company is currently finishing in Moses Lake, Washington State. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53435&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53435&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53435&src=rss#readercomments SunWize Technologies, Inc. has recently moved the headquarters for its Distributed Power Group to downtown San Jose. SunWize Technologies represents yet another leading Clean Tech company attracted to San Jose by the city's Green Vision initiative and downtown redevelopment incentives. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53429&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53429&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53429&src=rss#readercomments An 18.2 kilowatt solar power system has been installed on the grounds of the Pepsi Center, home of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, it was announced today by AeonSolar, Evergreen Solar and PV Powered, each of which was involved in the system installation. The goal of incorporating solar energy into the DNC is to highlight the importance of solar energy and its potential to help meet the nation's energy needs while addressing concerns about the environment and global warming. The solar installation is part of the DNC's commitment to build the most environmentally sustainable Democratic Convention in history. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53427&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53427&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53427&src=rss#readercomments Special guests NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra (cofounder of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation) will present the keys of homeownership to the first Habitat partner family for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and San Diego Habitat for Humanity project in Jimmie's hometown of El Cajon. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53422&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53422&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53422&src=rss#readercomments LDK Solar Co., Ltd announced that its wafer plant has reached the milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of annualized production capacity. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss#readercomments More than 175 companies and organizations from across the political spectrum have started the Clean Energy NOW campaign, which is calling for Congressional action to extend the federal investment and production tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency when the legislators return for the September session. The tax credits are currently set to expire at the end of this year. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53417&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53417&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53417&src=rss#readercomments A one megawatt solar system will be installed on the roof of the new Goyder Pavilion, the centerpiece of the Adelaide Showgrounds upgrade in Adelaide, Australia, South Australian Premier Mike Rann has announced. According to Rann the AU $8 million [US $6.83 million] project would be the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic installation in Australia, five times the size of the next largest installation at Melbourne's Victoria Markets. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53352&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53352&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53352&src=rss#readercomments Anyone who has walked barefoot across a parking lot on a hot summer day knows that blacktop is exceptionally good at soaking up the sun's warmth. Now, a research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has found a way to use that heat-soaking property as a source of renewable energy. Through asphalt, the researchers are developing a solar collector that could turn roads and parking lots into ubiquitous -- and inexpensive -- sources of electricity and hot water. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53423&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53423&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53423&src=rss#readercomments SolarCraft of Novato will be donating a 3.7 kW Mitsubishi Electric Solar Energy System at the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on August 31st. In addition, Cline Cellars, powered by 100% solar electricity, offers 8 magnums of Green String farmed Syrahs and Zinfandels, grown and produced by the sun. This package is valued at $31,500 and is auctioned in partnership between SolarCraft, Mitsubishi Electric & Cline Cellars to benefit local Sonoma charities. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53411&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53411&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53411&src=rss#readercomments Opel International Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of concentrating photovoltaic panels (CPVs), today announced that the Company and its partners have applied for a permit to build a solar grid field in excess of 700kW in Spain. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53410&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53410&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53410&src=rss#readercomments Rocky Hill, Conn., August 25, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the town of Avon, Conn., has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program by committing to purchase at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010. Avon officials signed a resolution declaring the town's commitment, joining 82 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53408&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53408&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53408&src=rss#readercomments Homeowners in Monterey's Laguna Seca Ranch Estates (LSRE) are benefiting from a community buying program offered by leading solar solutions provider REC Solar to provide bulk discounts on solar electric systems for homes and businesses on the Highway 68 Sunbelt. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53403&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53403&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53403&src=rss#readercomments Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited announced that it has entered into a framework agreement with the local government of a county in Beijing, China regarding the proposed construction of a 10-megawatt (MW) solar energy plant. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53402&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53402&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53402&src=rss#readercomments Progress Energy Carolinas and SunEdison have signed an agreement under which SunEdison will build, own and operate a 1.2-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on the site of the Progress Energy L.V. Sutton Plant near Wilmington and sell the energy produced to the utility for distribution to customers. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500