Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53008&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53008&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53008&src=rss#readercomments SPG Solar, Inc., The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (PEP), and Salt River Project (SRP) Earthwise Solar announce the largest solar energy initiative in Arizona at the Gatorade manufacturing and distribution facility in Tolleson, Ariz. NFL Star, Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Matt Leinart also joined Arizona government officials and representatives in making the announcement. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53006&src=rss#readercomments The City of Saco, Maine has been chosen as an Environmental Hero and designated as the Venue for the first annual Maine Going Green Energy, Building & Living Expo. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53005&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53005&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53005&src=rss#readercomments Leading residential and commercial solar installation company REC Solar, Inc. announced it has been selected as a preferred solar electricity provider by the City of Cupertino's "Cool Cities" program. To celebrate, REC Solar is running a special summer program offering Cupertino residents group discounts on solar electric systems for their homes and businesses. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52997&src=rss#readercomments The British Columbia (BC) Sustainable Energy Association has rolled out a project called Clean Energy Classrooms. The project features a two-part directory to all of Canada's currently available training and education options in renewable energy. It is run by Renewable Recruits, a green energy promotions and recruiting firm. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52990&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52990&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52990&src=rss#readercomments SunRun announced that it has raised US $12 million in a financing led by Foundation Capital. SunRun Solar Service reduces homeowners' energy costs by offering rooftop solar electricity as a home service. Instead of making a large capital investment in solar panels, the homeowner is billed only for the solar electricity used. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52987&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52987&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52987&src=rss#readercomments GE Energy and GAF Materials Corporation (GAF) have announced a new strategic alliance to market and ultimately develop solar systems and roofing systems for commercial and residential customers. GE Energy and GAF now offer customers one-stop shopping for new roofs and solar electric systems. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52986&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52986&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52986&src=rss#readercomments After realizing the potential of Greece's solar market since the country passed a feed-in tariff in 2006, Phoenix Solar AG has founded a subsidiary in Athens called Phoenix Solar E.P.E. The company's task is to supplement already existing sales activities in the power plant business in Greece by adding the components & systems segment. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53003&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53003&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53003&src=rss#readercomments According to NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, the thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) market will produce the equivalent of 26 gigawatts (GW) by 2015 and will generate well over $20 billion in revenues in that same time frame. This extraordinary growth rate is due in part to the rapid deployment of photovoltaics of all kinds, but also to the low cost, flexibility and manufacturing advantages associated with TFPV compared with the now dominant crystalline silicon PV. By 2015, NanoMarkets expects that TFPV will account for more than half of the world's production of PV. NanoMarkets findings are from a soon to be released report, "Thin Film Photovoltaics Markets: 2008 and Beyond" that will be available the week of July 21st. Additional details about the report are available at www.nanomarkets.net. A companion report that addresses manufacturing issues will follow in August of 2008. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52979&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52979&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52979&src=rss#readercomments MMA Renewable Ventures LLC, and Wells Fargo & Company announced a new solar energy system in San Francisco that is providing renewable power to the Mission Bay campus of the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52977&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52977&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52977&src=rss#readercomments Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) announced that it has signed a ten-year supply contract with LDK Solar, a manufacturer of multi-crystalline and mono-crystalline solar wafers. LDK expects to begin the ramp up of its in-house polysilicon manufacturing project in the second half of 2008. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52974&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52974&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52974&src=rss#readercomments A comprehensive energy policy that includes the development of renewables and energy-efficiency efforts is now a reality in the state of Massachusetts. Governor Deval Patrick signed the Green Communities Act on Wednesday, July 2. The bill includes provisions to encourage the development and use of renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures, both on a utility and residential level, through a number of programs and incentives. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52973&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52973&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52973&src=rss#readercomments It is human nature to resist change when such a change involves anything else but known and desired results. We see evidence of this all around us, even in the U.S. Congress. When it comes to getting off of petroleum-based fuels, Congress has dragged its feet for decades. While special interest money no doubt also encouraged this foot dragging, we have now reached a point where the world is in an undeniable oil crisis. Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52985&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52985&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52985&src=rss#readercomments Think SunSmart, a provider of solar resource assessment services, has expanded its service area to both the United States and Europe. The language options have been expanded accordingly. Service is now available in English and German. A Spanish service is in development. Solar resource reports are delivered in the language preferred by clients for sites at home and abroad. The multicontinental and multilingual service is aimed to support the international business development of large solar project coordinators. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52982&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52982&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52982&src=rss#readercomments SolCool One, LLC has completed the installation of its Millennia DC air conditioning and heating system in Greensburg, Kansas at the Greentown office of Daniel Wallach the coordinator of sustainable rebuilding for the community. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52981&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52981&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52981&src=rss#readercomments OPEL, a leading global developer and supplier of concentrating photovoltaic panels (CPV's) and turnkey systems, today announced that it was awarded an initial trial order from Dass Tech Co. Ltd., and Taiho Solar Co., Ltd. of South Korea, leading developers and manufacturers of high efficiency solar inverters that are deployed in South Korea, Eastern Asia and Europe. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a solicitation for up to $10 billion in federal loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This marks the second round of solicitations for DOE's Loan Guarantee Program, which encourages the commercial use of new or significantly improved energy technologies. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss#readercomments Novelis and Queen's University have announced a joint investment in an experimental solar thermal installation on the site of the Novelis Global Technology Centre (NGTC). The new facility will be a unique configuration providing preheated water for various applications during the winter months and cooling, via a solar compatible chiller unit, during the summer months. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss#readercomments BEDFORD, MA — July 1, 2008 – Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that members of its executive management will be presenting at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference. The Conference will be held from July 8 to 10, 2008 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, New York. Spire will present at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500