First Solar (FSLR) has added another 27MW to its existing contract with Juwi Solar for two US projects. They will supply 15MW for a project for the Jacksonville Electric Authority and another 12MW for American Electric Power in Ohio. Construction on these projects is expected to begin later this year and be completed by the end of 2010
“We are very encouraged that First Solar is supplying its proven and financeable modules for these initial … Read the rest
Algae fuel enters the limelight once again. Several we weeks ago, I wrote about Exxon Mobile’s foray into the algae energy space and in the past few days, the first algae fueled car hit the road in a publicity stunt for the film FUEL. The film is a Sundance file winner for best documentary and takes a look at an alternative energy future.
A 2008 Toyota Prius, dubbed the Algaeus is expected to finish … Read the rest
A-Power Energy (APWR) is surging nearly 10% this morning on news it has received a 49.5MW “full responsibility” contract valued at over $90 million to build a wind farm in Inner Mongolia called the Saiwusu Wind Farm. APWR will handle just about everything including supplying the turbines, towers and foundations, construction and installation. The project has already been approved by the National Resources Bureau of Inner Mongolia and the permit issued for transmission of power. … Read the rest
Comverge just announced that its PowerPortal(R) in-home display has received Zigbee’s Smart Energy Certification. Comverge currently offers 2 other Zigbee-certified product: their Digital Control Unit and their Programmable Communication Thermostat. Zigbee’s Smart Energy Profile creates a wireless home area network that allows both customers and utilities to connect with smart appliances without installing broadband. Comverge’s Power Portal connects this technology to smart meters outside the home, bringing in important information about electricity prices as well … Read the rest
JA Solar just announced that it is working with Innovalight, Inc. to develop new, next-generation solar products that use silicon ink technology to achieve better performance and conversion efficiency. Innovalight, the originators of the technology, recently achieved a record of 18 percent conversion efficiency in tests with these products. JA Solar plans to introduce solar panels using this technology to the commercial market by 2010.
In a press release, leaders from both companies commented … Read the rest
Canadian Solar and Energy Research Center of the Netherlands just announced a new technology agreement today that gives Canadian Solar access to the Energy Research Center’s metal wrap-through (“MWT”) cells. Under the joint technology development and transfer agreement, Canadian Solar will be able to apply this technology to its production lines.
This technology will provide Canadian Solar with a few key advantages. First, metal wrap-through cells increase solar cells’ effective surface and the conversion efficiency. … Read the rest
By Chris Nelder of GreenChipStocks.com
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There was a very exciting announcement in the world of energy this week, and I’ve been taking a hard look at it.
No, it wasn’t the Tiber field find by BP. Although peak oil deniers seized on the discovery as validation of their argument that technology will continue to make vast new reserves of oil accessible and solve the peak oil … Read the rest
The much anticipated A123 Systems IPO is closer to a reality after a year long wait following its IPO registration on 8/8/08. While the launch date has yet to be announced (most likely between Sept 21 – 25), the lithium battery company revealed the expected stock price of $8 – $9.50/share last week and plans to sell 25 million shares, raising more than $200 million in the process. When the stock begins trading, it will … Read the rest
Darling International just announced that it is partnering with Valero Energy to form a joint venture that will manufacture renewable diesel fuel. The plant that the two companies plan to build together, which will be located near Norco, Louisiana, will be able to produce 10,0000 barrels a day or 135 million gallons per year.
The biodiesel plant will use mainly waste grease and fats supplied by Darling as feedstock. The two companies plan to seek … Read the rest
Itron just announced a partnership with OpenPeak that will give consumers a greater ability to control the amount of energy used in their home. The partnership will allow Itron to combine its advanced metering systems with Open Peak’s Home Energy Management Solution.By combining these two technologies, customers can view their energy usage and associated pricing info (provided by Itron) using an easy-to-use, touch-screen interface (provided by Open Peak).
In a press release, Philip Mezey, … Read the rest