Suntech just announced that it has sold out of its solar panels through the second quarter of 2010. Reuters quotes Steve Chadima, vice president of external affairs at Suntech, explaining the situation:
“We were basically in a sold-out situation in Q4 and we’re in a sold-out situation at least through Q2. We’re basically selling anything we can produce and I know we’re not alone.”
Demand for solar panels is back up from a low point … Read the rest
Capstone Turbine (CPST) has received another order for its microturbines. This morning the company has announced that it has received a follow on order for four of its C65 microturbines from a growing data center in Houston, bringing the total to 13 at the site.
Data centers have proven to be a good market for Capstone. The Syracuse University Green Data Center uses 12 Capstone Hybrid UPS microturbines which integrate the C65 microturbines with … Read the rest
EnerNOC (ENOC) is adding another 25MW to its existing contract with the Ontario Power Authority for demand response services. EnerNOC has been working with the OPA since spring of 2008 and the results have been very good.
Said Cliff Poyton of the OPA, “EnerNOC has performed well, delivering over 100 percent of contracted capacity on average in our DR3 Program events in the past year, and we look forward to the continued success of this … Read the rest
Valence Technologies (VLNC) surged back above a buck today on a $3.1 million lithium battery order from Smith Electric Vehicles.. now if the company could just get an order from a company other than Smith, then I’ll get interested. Valence provides both batteries and charging systems to Smith Electric for both the Smith Edison and Smith Newton electric vehicles which are apparently big in Europe.. just like the Hoff (David Hasselhoff that is 🙂 Delivery … Read the rest
The purchase of Stones River Companies by Energy Focus (EFOI) is already paying big dividends. The company announced that its new subsidiary has been awarded $12.3 million in new contracts across seven projects for efficient lighting retrofits which will reduce energy use and improve light quality. The project are already underway and expected to be completed this year.
CEO of EFOI Joseph Kaveski commented on the financial impact saying, “We are pleased to announce this … Read the rest
Sunpower just announced that it has finished installing a 500KW solar power system for Harvard University. The system, which has been installed on top of the Arsenal on the Charles complex, was built with SunPower T5 Solar Roof Tile and should generate enough energy to power 83 homes, offsetting 367 metric tons of CO2 annually.
In a press release, Tom Leyden, managing director at SunPower, commented on the news:
“It is clear to us … Read the rest
Capstone Turbine (CPST) has announced a new order for its C1000 1MW microturbine from a large consumer goods manufacturer in Chicago. The turbine will be used to supplement utility power and heat water in the manufacturer’s 250K sq ft plant. The company estimates the energy savings is the equivalent of removing 700 cars from the road and expects it to pay for itself within four years.
Said CPST CEO Darren Jamison, “Capstone’s products are a … Read the rest
According to this press release, Xcel Energy just announced that its customers can now manage their energy use via their home computers, using a solution provided by Gridpoint. Right now, the service, which allows consumers to manage both their electric and natural gas usage for maximum efficiency, is only available in Colorado, but if it is successful, Xcel will deploy it across their entire territory.
:::: >>> Click Here For Your FREE Xcel Energy … Read the rest
It was announced this morning that Borg Warner (BWA) will provide the turbocharger technology for the new Ford (F) fuel efficient EcoBoost engine to debut this year. The combined turbocharging and fuel injection technology aims to increase fuel efficiency by 20%.
“Pairing BorgWarner’s advanced turbocharging technology with Ford’s gasoline direct injection on the EcoBoost engines allows drivers to experience the benefits of up to 20% better fuel economy without sacrificing performance or comfort,” said Roger … Read the rest
Aerovironment (AVAV) is seeing some upside movement with volume after it was announced that Nissan has selected the company to provide its electric car home charging stations and installation services to support the upcoming launch of the LEAF in about one year. The Nissan branded AVAV charging stations will be available for an additional “charge” with AVAV’s network of electricians offering installation assessment and services. The charging stations will produce a full charge in about … Read the rest