January 2009

Santa Monica Eco-Office Gets Millennia Solar Air Conditioner

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

SolCool One, LLC delivered its 1.5 ton Millennia solar heat pump to ConGlobal Industries last week for installation in the city of Santa Monica’s new eco-office. The 660 square foot eco-office produced by The Paradigm Project will be a city showcase for affordable, low carbon footprint, low operating cost office space for Santa Monica [...]

Morningstar Introduces Solar String Calculator

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

Morningstar Corporation is pleased to annouce the introduction of a string calculator for estimating the proper sizing and configuration of photovoltaic (PV) modules when used with the Morningstar charge controllers.

Subject: ALERT: SOLAR Rally at the State Capitol

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

Greetings all solar Advocates! This is “our time” – and we need your help!
The challenge is the economy. The solution is in our hands. Repower America and reboot our economy on a sound foundation of clean energy and green jobs. Join us to send a message to President Obama, Congress, and Colorado’s leaders to adopt [...]

SEPA Releases "Utility Solar Tax Manual"

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

The solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to announce the release of the Utility solar Tax Manual, providing timely clarity regarding solar tax credit changes for the utility and solar industries. The manual also sheds light on the implications of these changes on new business models for both industries and their customers. [...]

Xantrex inverters used in water district solar energy system in California

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, supplied four Xantrex GT Series Three Phase Grid Tie solar Inverters for a utility-scale solar power installation in Valley Center, California.

Changes to DOE Loan Guarantee Program Pass US House

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the first part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the economic stimulus package. Though the bulk of the renewable energy provisions of the package are contained in H.R. 598 (which is expected to be voted on next week), H.R. 1 does include a revamping [...]

Suzlon Plans 1500-MW of Wind in Gujarat

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

Suzlon Gujarat wind Park Ltd. (SGWPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the state government of Gujarat, India to develop up to 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity in the state.

SEPA Releases Solar Tax Manual

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

The solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has released the Utility solar Tax Manual. The manual is meant to provide clarity regarding solar tax credit changes for the utility and solar industries. The manual also looks into the ramifications of these changes on new business models for both industries and their customers.

First Phase of 250-MW Eurus Wind Farm

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

Mexican President Felipe Calderon helped to celebrate the start of development on the Eurus wind farm, which, already underway, will have a total installed capacity if 250 megawatts (MW) that will be consumed mainly by Cemex. The wind farm represents an investment of US 0 million by the Spanish company Acciona.

3Tier Release New FirstLook Prospecting Tool

Posted by Administrator on January 30, 2009 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

3Tier announced the expansion of its FirstLook Prospecting tool, now providing free access to average wind speed ranges anywhere in the world, through a 5 kilometer resolution map. FirstLook is Web-based assessment tool to globally prospect for viable wind energy generation locations.

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