Archive for June, 2009

Will the electric car lead to taxation per mile for car users?

As we covered in one of our earlier posts there is significant concern within political circles as to how countries such as the UK, and Holland, which depend heavily upon taxation from fuel sales will be able to replace this as and when electric vehicles become more popular. While it would be wrong to suggest [...]

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The Lightning GT hits the market

The UK government’s recent £25 million electric car program which will see a number of significant trials across the UK has dovetailed expertly with the launch of the Lightning GT electric powered sports car. The vehicle is the brainchild of the Lightning Car Company and is set to hit the market in late 2009 with [...]

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How Utilities Integrate Wind Energy

The U.S. wind energy industry in 2008 shattered previous records by installing 8,435 MW of new generating capacity (generating enough electricity during a year to serve more than 2 million homes), making wind power a mainstream generating technology for electricity. New wind projects completed in 2008 accounted for more than 40 percent of the entire [...]

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SPI’s 200-Watt Module Receives CEC’s Highest Rating

Solar Power Inc. (SPI) announced that two of its 200-watt modules, have been ranked number one and number two in comparative performance ratings awarded by the California Energy Commission (CEC). In April, SPI announced another of its 200-watt modules had been ranked number three by the CEC. email this article to a friend

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Aora Launches First Hybrid Solarized Gas Turbine Power Station

Aora has launched its first hybrid solar thermal gas turbine power station at Kibbutz Samar in southern Israel. Aora’s Samar “Power Flower” station consists of a field of 30 tracking mirrors (heliostats) situated on half an acre of land. email this article to a friend

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The Prius Hearse…..

Toyota has begun production on a Prius Hearse — which will be better for the environment than traditional gas-powered hearses. Experts say it’s the perfect way to tell everyone in your funeral procession, I’m judging you from beyond the grave. – Conan O’Brien email this article to a friend

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Jobs In Solar: Sr. Energy Consultant (New Jersey)

Reply to: job-dx8qb-1241019142@craigslist.orgDate: 2009-06-26, 2:26PM EDT Borrego Solar Systems, Inc, a growing, solar energy design, engineering and installation company, seeks a veteran Sales Professional. We are seeking a highly articulate, motivated, well organized closer to exceed sales quotas with integrity. Borrego Solar’s approach to compensating our employees is unique and progressive. We offer a workplace [...]

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New geothermal project raises questions, concerns – Lake County News

New geothermal project raises questions, concernsLake County NewsThe steam would be run to NCPA's power plant in order to generate electricity, Grande said. The infrastructure is in place for work to begin immediately, … and more » email this article to a friend

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Treelords deal leads to power plant plan – Stuff.co.nz

Treelords deal leads to power plant planStuff.co.nz… the eight iwi involved in the deal say Maori could be responsible for generating 10 to 20 per cent of New Zealand's electricity within five to 10 years. … and more » email this article to a friend

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PLN Agrees on Rp 37.5b Carbon Credit Deal to Cut Bontang Plant's … – Jakarta Globe

PLN Agrees on Rp 37.5b Carbon Credit Deal to Cut Bontang Plant's …Jakarta Globe“We will try to cut gas emissions, not only from the [Bontang]power plant but also for the transmission,” Assistia said. The utility was also planning to … and more » email this article to a friend

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First Drive/Mileage Loop: 2009 Nissan Cube

The Nissan Cube, the original little mass-market boxy car, has been running around Japan for 10 years. While it has stubbornly stayed put on its home soil, competitors with a similar “hip to be square” design philosophy—like the Scion xB, Honda Element, and Kia Soul—have carved out a sizeable US market. The Cube, now in [...]

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Mulally Prioritizes Ford’s High-MPG Technologies

Ford CEO Alan Mulally, the Ford Focus EV, and the Ford Escape Hybrid. Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford, pledged yesterday to form an alliance with the Edison Electric Institute to work on plug-in cars. Speaking at EEI’s annual convention in San Francisco on Thursday, Mulallly outlined his company’s path toward high fuel-efficiency, which [...]

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GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates – 2009-06-27

RT @National_Semi: Missed the Intersolar event in Germany? Watch National’s SolarMagic press conf with Brian Halla http://bit.ly/ixY2W # RT @triplepundit: Responding to Iran, Thomas Friedman’s Controversial “Freedom Tax” on Oil – http://bit.ly/ccnsZ # GUNTHER Portfolio: In Search of Skyline Solar – Part 3: [San Jose, California USA] High Gain S.. http://twurl.nl/l34a8c # RT @MartyChavez: EMCORE’s [...]

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Nevada lawmakers help make solar a hot commodity – San Jose Mercury News

Nevada lawmakers help make solar a hot commoditySan Jose Mercury NewsMost notably, the new renewable energy commission, created in a Senate bill, would decide whether the financial benefits of a new solar power plant to the … and more » email this article to a friend

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Western geopower Welcomes New Directors Daryl S. Clark and Harry … – PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Western geopower Welcomes New Directors Daryl S. Clark and Harry …PR-CANADA.net (press release)The Company is developing The Western geopower Unit 1 geothermal power plant at The Geysers Geothermal Field in Sonoma County, California, United States; … and more » email this article to a friend

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Magma Energy heats up geothermal with $87M IPO – Cleantech Group

Magma Energy heats up geothermal with $87M IPOCleantech GroupThe company has one operating power plant in Nevada, four advanced-stage exploration properties and 14 early-stage exploration properties in the western …Magma IPO tops up at $100MFinancial Post all 44 news articles » email this article to a friend

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Study shows green energy jobs growing at 2.5 times higher rate – Pahrump Valley Times

Study shows green energy jobs growing at 2.5 times higher ratePahrump Valley TimesGeothermal energy is the major source of renewable energy in Nevada. Another example cited in the study was the Power Efficiency Corp. of Las Vegas, … and more » email this article to a friend

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Mercury Solar Systems Expands Footprint in the Northeast with Acquisition of K-Star Solar

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., June 26 /PRNewswire/ — Mercury Solar Systems, Inc., one of the leading solar integrators in the Northeast, today announced that it has acquired K-Star Solar, Long Island’s leading residential solar installer. The acquisition strengthens Mercury’s presence in the Northeast and its solar business in Long Island, NY. Financial terms were not disclosed. [...]

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Solar EnerTech Enters into Sales Contract with German System Integrator

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Solar EnerTech Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOEN) (the “Company”) today announced it has entered into a 10MW contract to deliver its solar modules to Solarzentrum Allgau, one of the leading solar system integrators in Germany. The total shipment value to Solarzentrum Allgau under the contract is approximately US$20 [...]

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Electric Cars for the Middle Class

It appears that companies are realizing that zero emission electric vehicles should not just be for the “rich”. In May, Nissan announced that it would begin electric cars in the U.S. to be available in 2010. This week, they announced they would mass produce a zero-emissions electric car by 2012 that would be affordable. However, [...]

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OutBack Power Systems’ SmartRE Grid-Interactive Solution Now Shipping

OutBack Power Systems, Inc., (www.outbackpower.com) a manufacturer of reliable and durable power electronics products for renewable energy applications worldwide, is pleased to announce a new fully integrated renewable energy grid-tie system with battery back-up is now shipping. The company’s Smart Renewable Energy Solution, SmartRE, offers home owners and small businesses a revolutionary solution that allows [...]

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Climate and the $3,100 Lie Detector

How can you tell when a politician in Washington isn’t telling the truth? When they claim that the cost of capping carbon emissions and reducing foreign oil dependence will cost American families “$3,100.” email this article to a friend

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Appalachian State University, with Alteris Renewables, installs community scale wind turbine funded in large part by student contributions

Appalachian State University with project partner Alteris Renewables, Inc. will today complete the installation of a largely student?funded 100 kW wind turbine at the highest point on campus just above the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on the university’s main campus. The Northwind 100 “Direct Drive” turbine is manufactured by Northern Power Systems of Barre, [...]

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Video: Solar Thermal Energy Industry Still Growing Worldwide

The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. This, despite the difficult economic condition around the world, according to new numbers relesed by the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF). email this article to a friend

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PG&E, NRG & eSolar Developing 92-MW of Solar Thermal

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has entered into an agreement with Alpine SunTower LLC, a subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc., for 92 megawatts (MW) of renewable, solar thermal power. The Alpine SunTower project features eSolar’s solar thermal technology and is scheduled for completion in 2012. email this article to a friend

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