VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined forces with Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of Turku in the launch of an extensive development project for a brand new energy system and its associated business sector in Finland. The NEO-CARBON ENERGY project,…

LUTON … Power management company Eaton has launched a new ‘next generation’ MTL GIR6000 biogas analyser to help ensure reliable, accurate measurement of gases in biogas production. The MTL GIR6000 gas analyser is the first truly modular biogas analyser, requiring minimal maintenance and enabling process engineers and biogas plant managers…

Stapelfeld, Germany, 2014/07/30 – GE’s Distributed Power business announced the delivery of its first Jenbacher J920 gas engine project to E.ON Hanse Wärme GmbH’s Stapelfeld plant, which will be its largest combined heat and power (CHP) plant using a gas engine • GE Delivers Its First 10-Megawatt Class, J920 Gas…

As a solar professional, it’s important to carefully consider the photovoltaic (PV) design that will generate the highest return on investment (ROI). While the specifics may differ between residential and commercial systems, the themes are almost always the same: fast install and fast payback. Greg Smith, Senior Technical Trainer at SMA America, explores the ways that PV systems can be optimized to increase return on investment.

7/23/2014 – TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — It’s been described as a 200-gallon cow’s stomach and for Air Force Academy cadet, Marcus Penner, it’s been a big part of his summer break.For six weeks, Penner, a biology major and soon-to-be senior at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., worked alongside scientists…

“Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2014” is the latest policy report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information on major policies governing renewable energy market in the region. The report presents an in-depth analysis of the renewable energy policies across the major countries in Europe namely the…

The Company will buy out the interests of STMicroelectronics and Sharp in 3Sun, the equal joint venture created to manufacture photovoltaic panels Rome, July 23rd, 2014 – Enel Green Power SpA (“Enel Green Power”) will buy out the interests (each equal to one-third of the share capital) of Sharp Corporation and…

Automakers have yet to agree on battery performance standards, report finds July 22, 2014 – Boulder, CO – Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries have emerged as the leading battery technology for a wide variety of applications, including mobile devices, grid-scale energy storage, and electric vehicles (EVs).  The market for Li-ion batteries…

Case Study: Studying the Marine Energy Resource in Wales

$508 million of Construction Loans Reach Financial Close Broomfield, CO – Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects in the Americas, is pleased to announce it has reached financial close of a $222 million construction…