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International Community Continues to Invest in Geothermal Power

A new report from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), released today at the organization’s International Geothermal Showcase in Washington, D.C., reveals the international power market is booming, with a sustained growth rate of 4% to 5%.

23 Apr 2014

Renewable Energy Group Reaches One Billion Gallon Advanced Biofuel Milestone

Renewable Energy Group, Inc., today announced it has reached a new milestone, having sold a cumulative one billion gallons of advanced biofuel during its 17 year history.

23 Apr 2014

Astrum Solar Enters Cross Promoting Partnership with Ethical Electric

Astrum Solar, a leading national full-service residential solar provider, and Ethical Electric, a renewable energy provider that connects consumers to 100% renewable energy in minutes with no change in their monthly payment routine, today announced a partnership that will cross-promote each company's offerings into their installed base. Customers of both companies will soon be able to take advantage of complementary renewable energy offerings.

23 Apr 2014

SunEdison Completes 20MW AC Adobe Solar Facility in Kern County, California

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services has interconnected a 20-megawatt AC (alternating current) solar plant in Kern County, California. The project, known as the Adobe Solar Facility, is owned by Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy and is composed of 80,000 SunEdison Silvantis™ Solar PV (photovoltaic) modules.

22 Apr 2014

Phoenix Energy to Build 2MW Biomass Gasification Plant near Lake Tahoe

Phoenix Energy announced it has signed agreements to build and operate a biomass gasification plant near Lake Tahoe, California. The 2-megawatt plant will utilize forest biomass from Placer County's fire threat reduction activities to make electricity, heat and biochar - a solid carbon byproduct that is used as a soil conditioner and filter media.

17 Apr 2014

Marsh House to be Named UK's Best Eco Property

The home of a Sheffield Hallam University lecturer is in the running to be named the UK's best eco property.

From Sheffield Hallam University 15 Apr 2014

SC Johnson Cuts Down Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Indonesia with Innovative use of Biofuels

SC Johnson announced that its innovative use of renewable energy in Indonesia cut more than 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions last year. Using waste products as an energy source, the company's innovative use of biofuels at its Medan and Surabaya facilities demonstrates the company's commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint and contributes to its overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

11 Apr 2014

Researchers from ENAC's WIRE Lab Develop Computer Models of Vertical-axis Wind Turbines

Researchers from ENAC's WIRE Lab have developed computer models of vertical-axis wind turbines that could help increase the output of wind farms.

10 Apr 2014

Andong Combined Cycle Power Plant in South Korea Erected in Record Time of 24 Months

The Andong combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in South Korea was erected in a record time of only 24 months. This liquefied natural gas (LNG) fired plant has an electrical capacity of 417 megawatts (MW), making it the second Siemens operating H-class-based combined-cycle power plant in Asia with an efficiency level of more than 60 percent.

9 Apr 2014

JinkoSolar Signs Distribution Agreement with PROINSO India

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company"), a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with PROINSO India.

9 Apr 2014