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Nd Wind Energy in Top 10
North Dakota has been at the top of many lists. And recently, the state was added to yet another one. The American Wind Energy Association names North Dakota as one of the top ten wind producing states in the country. P-S-C Commissioner Tony Clark says it a pretty remarkable accomplishment for the state. Nearly ten… Read more »
Is clean tech China’s moon shot?
The global race to develop clean technology is not just about who can build the best solar parks or wind farms. It is also shaping up as a contest between Chinese-style capitalism and the more market-oriented approach fancied by the United States and Europe. The question comes down to this: will China’s highly capitalized command-and-control… Read more »
State designates wind-energy zones in Thumb area, west Michigan
State regulators have designated a region in the Thumb area of Michigan and a west Michigan region as those likely to be most productive for wind energy. In designating the “wind energy resource zones,” the Michigan Public Service Commission said the primary zone is a region that includes parts of Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac and… Read more »
Michigan looks to wind energy
Operations at a 2,000-acre wind farm in Cadillac, Mich., are meeting the electricity demands of roughly 2,000 homes, Michigan utility Detroit Edison said. Anthony Earley, chairman at Detroit Edison’s parent company DTE Energy, said the wind farm fit within Michigan’s vision for a clean energy future. “We’re focused on finding clean, cost-effective new sources of… Read more »
Pursue wind energy wisely
For years, the interest in harnessing wind power has grown in Iowa to the point where our state is looked upon as a national leader in that alternative energy source. Recently, Iowa surpassed California to claim second-in-the-nation status in wind energy capacity, trailing only Texas. Large wind farms in rural areas have become a familiar… Read more »
It’s State of the Union Address Time: What Can We Expect?
President Obama’s State of the Union Address 2010 begins at 9PM eastern (6pm on the west coast) and I will be one of the 50 million or so that are expected to tune in. If you want to watch it online, you can catch it on Youtube or on White House.gov. It’s also fun to… Read more »
Intel’s Folsom campus is set to go solar
Intel Corp.’s Folsom campus is targeted to have the largest of eight new solar power systems the company plans to install in four states. Intel announced Monday that it has new contracts for generating approximately 2.5 megawatts of solar energy at new solar power projects in California, Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico.Intel spokesman Mark Pettinger… Read more »
Solar Spending in Germany May Suffer With Power Cuts
Q-Cells SE, Solarworld AG and competing solar-energy companies face a dimmer outlook for investment and jobs as the German government considers cutting subsidized power prices. Lower rates may reduce profit for panel makers and strip Germany of its title as the largest market for photovoltaic panels, said Karl Kuhlmann, chief executive officer of S.A.G. Solarstrom… Read more »
Wind power a viable, but unreliable source of energy in quake shattered Haiti
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister is eyeing the potential for wind power along Haiti’s coastline as part of the effort to improve the earthquake ravaged country’s capacity for power production. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said Monday technology will be an important element of rebuilding in Haiti after its infrastructure was devastated in the Jan. 12… Read more »
Texas wind energy company picks Clovis for plant
A Texas-based wind energy company has chosen Clovis for its venture into wind farm operation and turbine manufacturing. Officials at Vert-I-Go, a subsidiary of Plano, Texas-based Abundant Energy, say they expect the New Mexico plant to produce 60 jobs by 2013. Vert-I-Go has reached a preliminary agreement with Clovis officials to purchase six acres south… Read more »
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Storm Lilian – energy networks issue storm advice
The UK’s energy networks have activated their weather response plans to prepare for the arrival of Storm Lilian, which is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of the country overnight tonight (Thursday 22 August) and tomorrow. Network operators in the affected areas are increasing staffing in contact centres and operational teams, and moving equipment to where… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group contests detention of dredging vessel Zheng He in Mexico
Despite various attempts undertaken by Jan De Nul Group, both through local proceedings as through diplomatic channels, dredging vessel Zheng He remains detained in the Port of Tampico, Mexico. Jan De Nul Group will continue to take all possible actions to protect its crew, to reserve its rights over its assets and to obtain a… Read more »
Terrasmart De-Risks Hail Damage with New Tracker Stow Feature
Withstand extreme weather and terrain challenges with cloud-based monitoring and industry-leading ground-mount portfolio BUFFALO, N.Y. August 20, 2024 — Terrasmart is excited to announce the release of a new hail stow feature for its single-axis tracker,TerraTrak. The hail stow capability brings additional risk mitigation functionality to PeakYieldTM, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform…. Read more »
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager of K2 Systems Italy
Alessandro Papaianni is the new Country Manager for K2 Systems in Italy, effective immediately: Alessandro has been working in the photovoltaic industry for many years and has extensive experience in the field of renewable energies and B2B distribution. Claudia Vannoni, Head of Sales for Southern Europe, is certain: “His professional knowledge and strategic vision will… Read more »
Pfeiffer Vacuum Achieves Gold Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider. Asslar, August 20, 2024 – The recognition underscores… Read more »
Report Highlights Advancements in Wind Technology and Supply Chains
New dynamics expected in the years ahead as deployment and supply chains expand Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by… Read more »
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REC Group Kicks Off Production of High-Efficiency Alpha Pro M HJT solar panels for U.S. Commercial and Industrial Solar Markets
AST Networks to Highlight Strategic Partnerships and In-Depth Sessions at SMM 2024
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