Shri Piyush Goyal took over as New Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Mines here today in presence of Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, new Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water & Sanitation. This is in addition to Shri Goyal’s current charge as Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable […]
Recently, the Energy Department (DOE) announced more than $13 million in funding for the advancement of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. These selected projects will leverage industry, university and laboratory expertise to accelerate American innovation in advanced hydrogen storage and fuel cell performance and durability. In 2016, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy […]
Pattern Energy Group LP recently announced it has acquired from SunEdison the development rights to the proposed 600 megawatt (MW) King Pine Wind power project. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand our previous activities in Maine by taking over development of the state’s largest wind power project,” said Mike Garland, President and CEO of […]
Ecoplexus Inc., a leading developer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced a 25 MW DC portfolio of projects across California. The projects are a combination of carport and ground-mounted installations, connecting behind-the-meter at a number of state facilities. The generating systems will provide clean energy to power the facilities, offset greenhouse gas emissions and […]
NRG Energy, Inc. and MGM Resorts International recently announced the completed expansion of the nation’s largest rooftop solar array. On the roof of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the expanded solar array has more than 26,000 photovoltaic panels and produces a combined 8.3 MW dc (6.5 MW ac) of electricity, a new national record for rooftop […]
Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and SunPower Corp. recently announced that Southern Power has acquired a controlling interest in the 102-megawatt (MW) Henrietta Solar Project in Kings County, California, from SunPower, which will own the remaining interest in the project.”The acquisition of the Henrietta Solar Project underscores Southern Power’s leadership in developing renewable energy,” said Southern […]
Solplicity, a leader in the California residential solar space, is working with Spruce Finance to provide an additional option for solar lending. The product is a simple, affordable option for homeowners who want to own a residential solar system. Solplicity already offers a variety of competitive solar finance products, including an industry-leading power purchase agreement […]
Following up on World Energy Outlook 2015, which examined the potential impact of a prolonged period of lower oil prices on energy markets, an updated analysis from the International Energy Agency has confirmed that the current oil price environment has had a negative impact on oil investments, hurt energy efficiency and boosted the share of […]
Boviet Solar Technology Ltd., a global leading solar technology company and premier PV manufacturer, will be exhibiting (Booth #7033) at the Intersolar N.A. in San Francisco, CA from July 12th to July 14th, 2016. Boviet will showcase its industry leading PV modules manufactured with the latest PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Contact) technology. Boviet Solar Technology […]
The Solar-Log 370, nominee for the Intersolar AWARD in photovoltaics, will be presented on the Innovation & Application Stage at Intersolar North America, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 11:15am-11:30am, Moscone Center, West Hall, Level 3, Alcove 2. Intersolar received a total of 149 entries from 26 nations and the Solar-Log 370 was selected as one […]