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FVG 60-156 M Monocrystalline Solar Silicon Photovoltaic Modules from FVG Energy

The FVG 60-156 M monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module is made of 60 cells and has a maximum system voltage of 1000V DC. It is IEC 61215 certified.

20 Mar 2010

Terra-Gen Power Closes $394 Million Financing for 150-MW Alta Wind I Project

Terra-Gen Power, LLC announced that a $394-million financing has been closed by the company for its 150-MW Alta Wind I project in Tehachapi, California. A construction and term loan, a bridge loan, and ancillary credit facilities are included in the financing.

19 Mar 2010

Gotham Research Group Poll Reveals 75% of Americans Support Solar Power Plants on Public Lands

A new national polling data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) revealed that 75% of the surveyed indicated their support for utilizing public lands other than reserved for natural reserves or for national parks for the development of solar power plants. Gotham Research Group had conducted the poll.

19 Mar 2010

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Honors Canon U.S.A with 2010 ENERGY STAR Award

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a digital imaging technology leader, has been named as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The company was honored with this award for its significant contribution to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

19 Mar 2010

Scientists to Test Renewable Energy Technology at Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility

A University of Nevada’s successful renewable energy research project is being scaled up to a demonstration-scale project. The technology converts wastewater sludge to electricity.

19 Mar 2010

Mitsubishi Electric Partners with East West Bank to Provide Solar Power System to The Port of West Sacramento

Thanks to a partnership between Mitsubishi Electric and East West Bank, The Port of West Sacramento will be provided with a 637-kW DC solar photovoltaic system. The system comprises 3,536 photovoltaic modules from Mitsubishi Electric and covers an area of 90,000 square feet. The system will be installed on two rice warehouse buildings’ rooftops.

19 Mar 2010

New Jersey Resources Launches its First Solar Program

An innovative solar program was launched by New Jersey Resources (NJR). The solar program, the first of its kind by the company, will enable customers to own solar systems with no upfront costs including for installation and maintenance. The customers can have easy access to affordable renewable energy through this solar program. In addition, the company is also scouting for other opportunities in the industrial, commercial, and residential renewable energy and solar markets.

19 Mar 2010

Surface Power Signs Partnership Agreement with Solar Energy Initiatives

In a bid to expand its presence in the global market, Surface Power, an Ireland-based solar thermal product manufacturer, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based company, Solar Energy Initiatives. The partnership will concentrate on the distribution and sale of SP501 solar thermal collector manufactured by Surface Power. The thermal collectors are used for applications such as solar air-conditioning and heating, hot water for use in industrial, commercial and residential buildings.

19 Mar 2010

Ground Source Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Services from Total Service

Total Service provides heating, cooling and plumbing services for commercial and residential buildings.

19 Mar 2010

S52 Wind Turbines from Suzlon Energy

The S52 wind turbine has a three independent blade pitch control system that operates in the temperature ranging from -5 degrees centigrade to +90 degrees centigrade.

19 Mar 2010