Ersol Solar Signs 40 MW Thin-Film Contract with Ralos
German solar company will supply distributor with 40 MW of thin-film solar modules from 2008.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: June 4, 2008
New Report Finds the United States Leading in Wind Power Growth DOE to Work with Turbine Manufacturers to Expand U.S. Wind Power DOE to Identify Western Transmission Needs for Renewable Energy Largest U.S. Biodiesel Plant Starts Production in Texas Company Produces "Green" Crude Oil and Gasoline from Algae Juneau, Alaska, Cuts Electricity Use Drastically During Crisis New Report Finds the U.S. Leading in Wind Power Growth For the third year in a row, the U.S was the fastest growing wind power market in the world in 2007, according to a new DOE report. The 2007 edition of DOE’s "Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends," released last week, found that $9 billion was invested in 5,329 megawatts of new U.S. wind power capacity in 2007, causing the total U.S. wind power capacity to increase by 46%. The growing U.S. wind market spurred new investment in turbine and component manufacturing plants, with enough new and planned facilities to create more than 4,700 new U.S. jobs. The report notes that wind power accounted for 35% of all new U.S. electric generating capacity in 2007 and can now supply about 1.2% of the country’s electricity needs. In addition, new […]
National Non-Profit Launches for Renewable Energy Businesses
The Renewable Energy Business Network has ten regional chapters supporting professionals in the field.
VCs Say U.S. Only Marginally Dominant in Cleantech
New survey of global venture capitalists notes that the U.S. has lost some of its dominance in technological innovation.
E+CO Named Sustainable Investor of the Year
E+CO tackles climate change and poverty by investing in clean energy businesses in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Siemens To Build Wind Research Center in Boulder, CO
Wind turbine maker plans to take advantage of surrounding institutions, such as the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden.
DOE Pushes Ahead with Yucca Mountain Nuclear Dump
Department of Energy submitted a license application to build a Nevada facility to contain nuclear waste for 1 million years.
Iberdrola Wants to Spend $2B on NY Wind Projects
Spanish renewable energy company said it will invest $2 billion on wind projects if New York regulators approve purchase of utility.
Renewable Energy Group Acquires U.S. Biodiesel Group
REG adds Houston biodiesel plant and California liquid storage terminal to its infrastructure.
Northstar Wind Towers to Design Taller Tower for Clipper Wind
Modular tower design will offer clipper customers taller option for planning wind farms.