Press Releases

California’s Largest Solar Plant To Be Built

Eurus Energy and NRG Solar Partner to Build California’s Largest Solar Photovoltaic Generating Facility Full Notice to proceed issued today; Construction to start by end of September PRINCETON, N.J., Sep 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Eurus Energy America and NRG Solar, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) , have joined forces to build what will be, upon completion, the …

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Solar Company Aquisition

Sharp Corporation to Acquire Recurrent Energy for up to $305 Million Acquisition Establishes Sharp’s Global Solar Power Generation Platform SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2010 – Recurrent Energy and Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753) announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Sharp to acquire Recurrent Energy, a leading solar project developer and generating company with a 2 GW pipeline. …

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Solar Power Development On Brownfield Sites

OPEL Solar, Inc. and TRUENORTH Solar & Environmental, L.L.C. Announce Partnership to Install Solar Fields on Brownfield Sites across North America Partnership Will Transform Brownfields into Solar Fields, Creating Potential New Sources of Revenue for Municipalities Shelton, CT, and Toronto, ON, September 14, 2010 – OPEL Solar, Inc. (“OPEL Solar”), a leading global supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (“HCPV”) solar …

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Making Biodiesel From Sewage

New American Chemical Society podcast: economical biodiesel from sewage sludge WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2010 — Biodiesel fuel could be produced from municipal sewage sludge at a cost that is within a few cents a gallon of being competitive with conventional diesel refined from petroleum, according to the latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry …

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Canadian Solar Growth

Aggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010—but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic (PV) products will cause the expansion to slow dramatically in 2011, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.

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Fuel Cell Cars for Expo 2010

Expo 2010 Vehicles Equipped with Fuel Cell Humidifiers from Perma Pure FC-Series used in 100 vehicles shuttling international visitors at World Expo Toms River, NJ (August 24, 2010) – In keeping with Expo 2010 Shanghai China’s theme, “Better City-Better Life,” green fuel cell technology was chosen to power the visitor shuttles at this year’s world’s fair. Increased productivity, zero emissions …

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Solar Buying Power – Pittsburgh

One Block Off the Grid Kicks Off Pittsburgh’s First Solar Group Purchase Homeowners Now Eligible for Support, Group Discounts and Educational Tools For Going Solar San Francisco, Calif. – August 24, 2010 – One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, today launched a new program to support Pittsburgh homeowners through the solar buying process. …

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Solar Homes Community In So California

Villages at Heritage Springs to Be Nations Biggest Solar Community Listen to AEHQ’s interview with Bob Comstock CEO of Comstock Homes as he tells us all about this energy efficient housing development – Bob Comstock Interview On May 28, Comstock Homes announced groundbreaking for a new solar community whose center and 511 homes will all sport solar panels on their …

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Oil Spill Study Examines Impact Of BP Disaster

New Grant Thornton study explores impact of oil spill on deepwater exploration and production businesses NEW YORK, August 23, 2010 – Grant Thornton LLP’s Corporate Advisory & Restructuring Services (CARS) today announced the release of The implications of the oil spill on deepwater exploration and production, a study outlining the ramifications stemming from BP’s Macondo well disaster for energy exploration …

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Wild Swings In Solar Cells Market Could Impact Solar Companies

“Makers of solar cells, as well as PV installers and other supply chain participants that can’t deftly manage these inventory swings, may risk being stuck with bloated stockpiles that could drive up their costs and put them at a major competitive disadvantage that will be impossible to overcome,” he added.

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Renewable Energy For UK Port

PD Ports, one of the major companies driving Teesside’s ambition to become a centre of excellence for the European wind energy sector, recently hosted a Chain Reaction conference in Hartlepool to build support for the concept.

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Hybrid Energy Development

Global Energy Industry Leaders Form New Consortium to Drive Hybrid Energy Development BOSTON – August 10, 2010 – In a landmark event for the energy industry, four major industry players have joined forces to form the Hybrid Energy Consortium (“HEC”), focused on the design of next generation utility-scale commercial integrated solar combined cycle (“ISCC”) power plants. The founding members of …

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Solar Powered Homes – Growing Trend

The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star and Build It Green certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

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New Homes at Solar Powered Development Receive Energy Star and Build it Green Labels

The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star® and Build It Green™ certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

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OriginOil Announces Revenue from First Customer

– Shipment of OriginOil Quantum Fracturing System to MBD Energy Triggers Payment – OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that it recently notified MBD Energy Limited that it is ready to ship a Quantum Fracturing™ System, the first unit …

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Hydrogen Harvester Creates Fuel From Algae

OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a new invention that generates hydrogen from living algae, providing an additional energy source from bioreactors.

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OriginOil Named One of Top 30 Transformative Technologies for 2010 by Biofuels Digest

Algae-to-Oil Pioneer’s Technology Selected from more than 250 Leading Organizations, Universities and National Laboratories Los Angeles, CA June 22, 2010 – OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced today that it has been selected as a winner of the Biofuels Digest …

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Biofuel Energy Reports Earnings

BIOFUEL ENERGY CORP. (Nasdaq:BIOF – News), an ethanol production company, today announced its fourth quarter and year end 2009 results. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $6.8 million, or $.21 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the net loss attributable to common shareholders was $13.6 million, or $.57 …

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