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Test Results Confirm UPM Bioverno Diesel Greatly Reduces Harmful Tailpipe Emissions

Finnish wood-based UPM BioVerno diesel has been found to significantly reduce harmful tailpipe emissions. A number of engine and vehicle tests have been carried out across a number of key research institutes such as VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, University of Vaasa in Finland and at FEV, internationally recognised vehicle engineering company based in Germany.

24 Sep 2015

SunEdison Installs 1.2MW of Solar Systems at Four Government Facilities in Arizona

At a dedication event in Coconino County today, SunEdison, Inc., the largest global renewable energy development company, celebrated the commissioning of 1.2 megawatts (MW) DC of solar carport and rooftop systems at four Coconino County, Ariz., government facilities. The buildings include the county's King Street Community Services building, law enforcement administration facility, juvenile detention center and correctional facility.

23 Sep 2015

Wind & Solar Power Increased Without Additional Storage

Much of the nation's energy policy is premised on the assumption that clean renewable sources like wind and solar will require huge quantities of storage before they can make a significant dent in the greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.

22 Sep 2015

Uncertainty in Measurement of PV Cell Power Generation Could be Halved

An analysis carried out by JRC scientists shows that the uncertainty in measurement of power generation from a photovoltaic (PV) cell can be more than halved, thus bringing an economic benefit to both manufacturers and investors.

21 Sep 2015

Geronimo to Sell Electricity Produced by Apple Blossom Wind Farm to Consumers Energy

Geronimo Energy, LLC ("Geronimo") has entered into an agreement to sell the electricity produced by the Apple Blossom Wind Farm ("Apple Blossom"), a 100 megawatt (MW) wind development project located in Huron County, Michigan, to Consumers Energy ("Consumers"). As part of the agreement, Consumers will have a future option to purchase Apple Blossom.

18 Sep 2015

SunPower Chosen by SSVEC to Build 20MW AC Solar PV Power Plant in Arizona

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) and SunPower announced today that SSVEC has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SunPower to build a 20-megawatt (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Cochise County, Ariz. Expected to be operational by the end of 2016, the plant is anticipated to generate enough electricity to serve the needs of approximately 4,500 homes, based on estimates provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association.

18 Sep 2015

Reservoir Receives Location Permits for Brodarevo 1 and Brodarevo 2 Hydroelectric Dam Projects in Serbia

Reservoir Capital Corp., ("Reservoir" or the "Company") is pleased to report that is has been granted Location Permits for both the Brodarevo 1 and Brodarevo 2 dam sites, reservoirs and accompanying facilities; the final step prior to applying for the Building Permits.

16 Sep 2015

DTE Energy, Domino's Farms Open 1.1MW Solar Array Facility in Ann Arbor Township

In partnership with Domino's Farms, DTE Energy today announced the opening of the state's largest solar array to date, a 1.1-megawatt facility at Domino's Farms in Ann Arbor Township.

16 Sep 2015

Ecoplexus Begins Construction Work on Five Solar PV Projects in North Carolina

Ecoplexus Inc., a leading developer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it has closed financing and commenced construction on five solar PV projects totaling 28 megawatts (MW). The projects have signed long-term PPA contracts with Duke Energy Progress and Dominion North Carolina Power and will achieve commercial operations in late 2015.

16 Sep 2015

SunPower Partners with Riverside Public Utilities to Create 7.5-MW Tequesquite Landfill Solar Farm

With a new 7.5-megawatt (MW) solar energy farm located on the city's former Tequesquite Landfill now operational, Riverside's total solar generation has soared past the 20-MW mark – five years ahead of schedule.

15 Sep 2015