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Landsvirkjun Inks New Power Purchase Agreement with PCC Bakki Silicon

Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, today announced that it has signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with PCC Bakki Silicon hf. Under this agreement, Landsvirkjun will provide electricity to power a metallurgical grade silicon metal production plant being built by PCC Bakki Silicon in Bakki near Husavik on Iceland’s north-east coast.

21 Mar 2014

RevoluSun's Massachusetts Operation Celebrates 100th Solar Installation Milestone

As RevoluSun’s first franchise, the Massachusetts operation is growing fast, having just celebrated passing the 100th installation mark. The Burlington, MA office is excited to offer customers leasing options for solar PV systems this year as well. Massachusetts' PV market continues to gain momentum through a combination of strong state incentives and a recent 21 percent increase in residential electricity rates.

21 Mar 2014

Orosi Wind Project Receives Latin American Wind Deal of the Year 2013 from Project Finance Magazine

The Inversiones Eolicas de Orosi Dos S.A. (Orosi) Wind Project, a 50-megawatt wind farm in Costa Rica backed by Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) credit, received the Latin American Wind Deal of the Year 2013 from Project Finance Magazine.

20 Mar 2014

Freshwater Methane Release Increased by Global Warming

New research led by the University of Exeter suggests that rising global temperatures will increase the quantity of the key greenhouse gas methane emitted from freshwater ecosystems to the Earth's atmosphere – which could in turn lead to further warming.

20 Mar 2014

New Market Research Report on Solar Power Trends across Asia

Reportbuyer.com just published a new market research report: Solar Power Opportunities - Asia

20 Mar 2014

ABM’s Energy Business Starts Construction on Cornell University’s First Large Solar Project

ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced today that ABM’s energy business started construction on a 2 MW solar array to be implemented on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY, representing the Ivy League university’s first large solar endeavor.

20 Mar 2014

BYD Electric Transit Bus Trial Launched in Ankara, Turkey

This week Mayor Mileh Gökçek of the Turkish capital – Ankara addressed the media and citizens of his city during a ceremony celebrating the launch of an electrified transportation pilot program.

20 Mar 2014

FERC Approves Sale of Edison Mission Energy’s Assets to NRG Energy

NRG Energy, Inc. and Edison Mission Energy (EME) today jointly announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the previously announced sale of substantially all of EME’s assets to NRG.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 20 Mar 2014

Aquamarine Power Founder Wins Prestigious Saltire Prize Medal

Allan founded Wavegen in 1991 which was the world’s first wave energy company and under his leadership developed the first grid connection wave power device before founding Aquamarine Power in 2005 which has gone on to have huge success with their ‘Oyster’ wave power technology.

20 Mar 2014

Frost & Sullivan Honors Sprint with 2014 North American Award for Green Excellence

Frost & Sullivan, a global consulting firm specializing in market research and technology, has awarded Sprint its 2014 North American Award for Green Excellence. It is the second year in a row the wireless carrier has earned the award, which is presented annually to the industry leader that has clearly demonstrated corporate social responsibility by promoting conservation, re-use and recycling, and global sustainability standards while sharing best practices across its supply chain.

From Frost & Sullivan 19 Mar 2014

Cahill Energy to Build and Operate Clean Energy Plant in Barbados

Guernsey-based Cahill Energy is delighted to announce it signed a historic agreement with the Government of Barbados on 15th March 2014 to build and operate a leading edge clean energy plant on the Caribbean island. Established to finance, build, own and operate utility-scale Waste to Energy plants in key markets, Cahill Energy plans to utilise the most innovative technology available to transform all kinds of waste on Barbados into clean, renewable energy.

19 Mar 2014

First Solar and Shams Ma’an Sign PPA for 52.5 MW Solar Power Plant in Jordan

First Solar, Inc. and Shams Ma’an Power Generation today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a planned 52.5 megawatt (MWAC) solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The PPA was signed with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), the country’s regulatory authority for power generation and distribution, and is valid for 20 years.

From First Solar, Inc. 19 Mar 2014

Lockheed Martin to Optimize Design of Atlantis’ New 1.5-MW Tidal Turbine

Adding to its recent momentum in ocean energy, Lockheed Martin announced today that it is further advancing the next generation of tidal energy. Lockheed Martin has commenced a contract from global tidal energy leader Atlantis Resources Ltd. to optimize the design of Atlantis’ new 1.5-megawatt tidal turbine, the AR1500.

From Lockheed Martin 19 Mar 2014

Unique Approach to Address Extreme Climatic Changes Before They Occur

How can communities dodge future disasters from Mother Nature before she has dealt the blow? Researchers are taking a unique approach to the issue and gaining input and support from community stakeholders. Daniel Murphy, a University of Cincinnati assistant professor of anthropology, will present findings on March 20, at the 74th annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SFAA) in Albuquerque, N.M.

19 Mar 2014

Detroit Metropolitan Airport Improves Lighting Efficiency with Eaton LED Parking Garage Lights

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division’s McGraw-Edison Valet and Ventus light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires are replacing 6,050 existing parking garage fixtures at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to improve efficiencies and optical lighting performance. The conversion will result in a 66 percent reduction in power consumption with an anticipated overall energy and maintenance savings of approximately $1.2 million annually.

19 Mar 2014