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Ford, DTE Energy Partner to Develop Michigan’s Largest Solar Carport

Ford Motor Company is teaming with DTE Energy to build Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters.

14 Aug 2014

Wind Turbines Blamed for Death of Numerous Bats

Wind turbines are responsible for the death of numerous bats. In a recent study, scientists determined the origin of these animals: they do not only come from local areas but many had been already on a long migratory journey. Germany therefore bears responsibility not only for the protection of native bat populations, but also for the populations from other countries.

14 Aug 2014

Researchers Accurately Quantify Causes of Methane Emissions from Tropical Reservoirs

For the first time, methane emissions by ebullition from tropical reservoirs have been accurately quantified, revealing that this emission pathway depends on both the water level in the reservoir, which is dependent on the monsoon, and on daily variations in atmospheric pressure.

14 Aug 2014

Legend Installs Harmonizers in Pathway's Mississauga Apartment Buildings to Reduce Energy Usage

Legend Power Systems Inc. (LPS.V) ("Legend") is excited to announce the final results from a recently completed project with Pathway Non-profit Housing ("Pathway"), providers of affordable apartment rentals in the Greater Toronto Area.

14 Aug 2014

2015 Waste360 Recycling Summit to Bring Recycling Industries Together in a Unique Forum

Penton's Waste360/WasteExpo, today announced the launch of the 2015 inaugural Waste360 Recycling Summit to be held on September 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, Illinois. The National Waste & Recycling Association will be the leading producer of content and education for the event.

14 Aug 2014

Seven North Carolina Solar Farms to Use Canadian Solar CS6X-P PV Modules

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that the Company executed a 44 MWp module sales agreement with affiliates of Entropy Investment Management, LLC and Entropy Solar Integrators, LLC. Entropy will construct seven solar farms in North Carolina in 2014 by using high efficient Canadian Solar CS6X-P PV module series.

From Canadian Solar 13 Aug 2014

BGE Smart Energy Savers Program to Help Upper Chesapeake Health Better Manage Energy Use

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s (BGE) Smart Energy Savers Program recently teamed up with University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to help Upper Chesapeake Health better manage their energy use through BGE’s Combined Heat and Power Program.

13 Aug 2014

New Technique Could Transform Stinky, Air-Polluting Landfill Gas into Clean Energy, Say Researchers

A new technique that transforms stinky, air-polluting landfill gas could produce the sweet smell of success as it leads to development of a fuel cell generating clean electricity for homes, offices and hospitals, researchers say. The advance would convert methane gas into hydrogen, an efficient, clean form of energy.

13 Aug 2014

Trina Solar Acquires 49.9 MW Utility-Scale Ground-Mounted Power Project in the UK

Trina Solar Limited, a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, today announced the acquisition of a 49.9 MW utility-scale ground-mounted power project in the UK from Good Energy Group PLC.

From Trina Solar Limited 13 Aug 2014

DP&L Awarded Central State University Energy Efficiency Rebates for Lighting Upgrades

Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) has awarded Central State University energy efficiency rebates of $133,135.54 for a project that upgraded interior and exterior lighting throughout the campus with more energy efficient systems.

13 Aug 2014

JinkoSolar Opens PV Module Factory in South Africa’s Cape Town with Annual Production Capacity of 120 MW

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced that it has opened a solar module factory in Cape Town, South Africa.

13 Aug 2014

Forecast Report on Solar PV Power in Japan

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Solar PV Power in Japan, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles

12 Aug 2014

Innovative $80 Million Renewable Energy Project Harvests Biogas from Hog Manure

Construction is underway in Northern Missouri on an innovative $80 million renewable energy project, developed and constructed by Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC (RAE) in collaboration with Murphy-Brown of Missouri, LLC (MBM) the livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

12 Aug 2014

Yingli Spain Signs 31.6 MW Supply Agreement with Spanish Gestamp Solar

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") module manufacturer in the world, known as "Yingli Solar," today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Spain, S.L.U. ("Yingli Spain") has signed a 31.6 MW supply agreement with Gestamp Solar, a leading Spanish developer and operator of utility-scale PV systems for a solar power plant in Daigo, Japan.

12 Aug 2014

Great Lakes Negatively Impacted by Climate Change

Climate change is having a direct negative effect on the Great Lakes, including impacts to recreational value, drinking water potential, and becoming more suited to invasive species and infectious pathogens, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher.

12 Aug 2014