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Weekly Clean Energy Roundup:May 24, 2006

News and Events New York State to Pursue Cellulosic Ethanol and Energy Crops Honda to Introduce New Hybrid Vehicle and Diesel Engine Tour de Sol Winners Demonstrate Fuel Efficiency and Alt Fuels Solar, Biomass, and Hydro Proposals Win Clean Energy Competition U.S. Air Force, DOE Laboratory Among Climate Protection Leaders New York State to Pursue Cellulosic Ethanol and Energy CropsThe budget for the State of New York includes an innovative $20 million program for the development of a cellulosic ethanol pilot facility, Governor George Pataki announced early this month. The pilot facility will produce ethanol from cellulosic biomass sources such as willow, switchgrass, paper mill wastes, and agricultural and forestry residues. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will administer the program, using a competitive process to make the award. Currently, Iogen Corporation in Canada is the only commercial producer of cellulosic ethanol, generating about a million gallons annually from wheat, oat, and barley straw in their demonstration facility. In addition, several U.S. ethanol plants are engaged in research and demonstration projects with DOE, and DOE operates a pilot plant at its National Renewable Energy Laboratory. See the governor’s press release and the Renewable Fuels Association’s Cellulosic Ethanol […]

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REC to Double its Production of Polysilicon

Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has decided to more than double its production of polysilicon and has commenced construction of a third polysilicon plant. The new plant is based on the proprietary technology that REC has developed for production of granular polysilicon. The plant will add approximately 6,500 MT to REC’s polysilicon production capacity. Annualized revenues from this expansion will represent NOK 1.8 to 2.0 billion based on current silicon pricing. REC Silicon has carried out front-end engineering and design work since the summer of 2005, and has tested its new technology in a single half-scale pilot reactor, which has generated output that satisfies all of the Company’s quality and production criteria. Based on the test results REC will immediately commence on more detailed engineering and construction work for the plant that will be located in Moses Lake, Washington, USA. Mechanical completion of the plant is expected by the end of the first quarter 2008, with final completion and ramp-up of production in the third quarter of 2008. The total capital requirement for the engineering and construction of the plant is estimated at USD 600 million, which is already fully funded under existing loan facilities and equity. The investment further strengthens […]

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Carmanah Partners with Major US Distributor

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX:CMH) has announced that its Solar Power System Group has received an initial stocking order valued at more than $460,000 from a major US recreational vehicle (RV) distributor for its proprietary Go Power! mobile power product line, including solar charging kits, pure sine wave inverters, modified sine wave inverters and solar power accessories. With retail outlets across the United States, this new Go Power! channel partner is a top three distributor serving the US recreational vehicle and mobile solar power dealer network. The RV distributor chose to invest in the full Go Power! line because of its proven performance and reliability, its competitive pricing, as well as Carmanah’s ability to provide the necessary inventory levels in the burgeoning US market for mobile solar power products. Carmanah is pleased to have this new channel relationship in place, and anticipates it will significantly strengthen the Company’s leadership position in US mobile solar power market. About Carmanah Go Power! Mobile Power Solutions Go Power! is Carmanah’s line of mobile power products, including DC to AC power inverters, solar battery chargers, DURAlite solar battery maintainers and power accessories. These products are specifically designed for the RV, Marine, Cottage, Fleet, and Utility […]

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