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SolarBOS has expanded operations with a 40,000 ft2 facility in Grand Rapids, MI. The new facility puts SolarBOS within two day’s transit of customers throughout the Eastern half of the US and Canada, and within hours’ transit of many of the company’s key suppliers.

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.

* EU’s installed wind capacity to reach 192 GW by 2020 * Rise of 64 pct from 2013 levels but below rate expected By Nina Chestney LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) – Europe’s installed wind capacity will increase at a slower rate to the end of the decade than previously estimated…

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…

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force has signed an agreement to lease with New Generation Power to lease real property at Robins AFB, GA, for a renewable energy-focused Enhanced Use Lease, or EUL. The agreement is a major step in securing land for a photovoltaic facility that…

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…

Ocean Energy Europe’s annual conference is the most important event on the European ocean energy calendar. This year, the annual conference will take place in Paris, on the 1st and 2nd of October, in the exclusive venue of the Marriott Paris Rive Gauche hotel and conference centre. Ocean Energy Europe…

Defining the Role of Hydropower in European Energy Mix ACI’s Hydropower Development: Europe 2014 Summit, taking place on 17th and 18th of September 2014 in Porto, Portugal will comprise two days of formal presentations, interactive panel discussions and excellent networking opportunities, providing an ideal setting to convene with your peers…

VANCOUVER, July 22, 2014 /CNW/ – Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) is pleased to announce that the Dokie 1 wind farm re-commenced full operations on July 18. The project temporarily suspended operations on July 16 because of a nearby forest fire. The fire did not enter the project area. Further risk from the fire has been substantially…