September 2011

DOE Closes on Three Major Solar Projects

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ed518_1332-doe-closes-on-three-major-solar-projects.jpg” /> The Department of Energy announced it has closed on loan guarantees for three major solar projects Friday afternoon, hours ahead of the approval deadline for the Section 1705 program.

Deal of the Day: Greentech Assets

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8184f_1332-deal-of-the-day-greentech-assets.jpg” /> Construction material maker Saint-Gobain exemplifies the kind of buyers who are scooping up greentech companies today. It’s a long-time company (founded in 1665!) that is making big bets in renewable energy, and announced on Friday the purchase of a business unit of a Belgian company that makes solar [...]

DOE Closes on Three Major Solar Projects

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/66be4_1332-doe-closes-on-three-major-solar-projects.jpg” /> The Department of Energy announced it has closed on loan guarantees for three major solar projects Friday afternoon, hours ahead of the approval deadline for the Section 1705 program.

Deal of the Day: Greentech Assets

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/305d0_1332-deal-of-the-day-greentech-assets.jpg” /> Construction material maker Saint-Gobain exemplifies the kind of buyers who are scooping up greentech companies today. It’s a long-time company (founded in 1665!) that is making big bets in renewable energy, and announced on Friday the purchase of a business unit of a Belgian company that makes solar [...]

Small Wind Industry Set to Triple by 2015, U.S To Dominate Two-thirds of the Market

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5162f_1332-small-wind-industry-set-to-triple-by-2015-with-u-s-dominating-two-thirds-of-the-market.jpg” /> The small wind industry is, well, small — representing about 50 MW of capacity additions each year around the world. But new project additions are set to triple by 2015, bringing yearly capacity up to 152 MW, according to a new analysis from Pike Research.

Small Wind Industry Set to Triple by 2015, U.S To Dominate Two-thirds of the Market

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/29946_1332-small-wind-industry-set-to-triple-by-2015-with-u-s-dominating-two-thirds-of-the-market.jpg” /> The small wind industry is, well, small — representing about 50 MW of capacity additions each year around the world. But new project additions are set to triple by 2015, bringing yearly capacity up to 152 MW, according to a new analysis from Pike Research.

The Question Day 14: How Can the U.S. Solar Industry Meet Expectations?

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b153c_1332-the-question-how-can-the-u-s-solar-industry-meet-expectations.jpg” /> RenewableEnergyWorld asked solar executives and our social media community to lend their voices and define what three strategies they think will lead to a thriving solar industry. Answers were varied, and many valid opinions were brought to light. Responses will be updated here daily, and feel free to [...]

The Question Day 14: How Can the U.S. Solar Industry Meet Expectations?

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b8f88_1332-the-question-how-can-the-u-s-solar-industry-meet-expectations.jpg” /> RenewableEnergyWorld asked solar executives and our social media community to lend their voices and define what three strategies they think will lead to a thriving solar industry. Answers were varied, and many valid opinions were brought to light. Responses will be updated here daily, and feel free to [...]

Trade Barriers Dim Renewable Energy’s Prospects

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/b90dc_10672-trade-barriers-dim-renewable-energy-s-prospects.jpg” /> Protectionism in the renewable energy industry takes many forms depending on location and sector. For example, in the U.S., Ohio is stringently enforcing a law that half of its mandated renewable energy must be supplied through in-state production.

Trade Barriers Dim Renewable Energy’s Prospects

Posted by on September 30, 2011 in Energy Efficiency, Home, Lighting, Solar, Wind

<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.powersavestore.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/09109_10672-trade-barriers-dim-renewable-energy-s-prospects.jpg” /> Protectionism in the renewable energy industry takes many forms depending on location and sector. For example, in the U.S., Ohio is stringently enforcing a law that half of its mandated renewable energy must be supplied through in-state production.

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