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Green Energy News for 21-03-2007

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Hydrogen cars face technological hurdles: experts View Articles
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Hydrogen is being touted as an environmentally friendly fuel of the future, but the road to hydrogen-powered vehicles will not be easy, industry experts said on Tuesday.
NCSU Receives $247,802 Federal Grant for Renewable Energy View Articles
RALEIGH, N.C. The Department of Forest at North Carolina State University will receive a grant worth $247,802 from the federal government for research into renewable energy and other products that can be ...Comment
DT Solar Names Marc Roper Executive Vice President View Articles
DT Solar, a Turner Renewable Energy Company, today announced it has named solar industry veteran Marc Roper as executive vice president of sales and marketing, effective April 2, 2007. In this capacity, Roper will lead DT Solar`s sales and marketing, external affairs, and spearhead the company`s expansion into the California distributed solar market.Roper brings more than 15 years of solar industry experience to DT Solar.
Solar Panels Recharge Batteries at Fishery View Articles
Solar Powered UAV to Set the World`s Endurance Record View Articles
NESEA`s Building Energy Conference Focused on Green Technologies View Articles
As the nation struggles to come to grips with the realities of Climate Change, a record 3,000 people attended the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association`s (NESEA) 32nd annual Building Energy Conference and Trade Show to incorporate proven methods for reducing building emissions through session workshops and the over 150 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge energy efficient and renewable energy technologies and services.
Enel Buys into U.S. Geothermal Market with 150 MW Acquisition of AMP View Articles
In an acquisition that includes one operating and four advanced stage geothermal development projects in Nevada, California and Utah, Italian-based Enel, through its subsidiary Enel North America, Inc.(ENA) acquired AMP Resources, LLC from AMP Capital Partners.
Endesa Starts Up Its First Wind Farm in France View Articles
General Manager for Endesa Europe Jesus Olmos officially opened the Lehaucourt wind farm in France, with a total installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW). It is the first of five wind power facilities that Endesa is starting up in the country.
Materials for Renewable Energy in 2006 at $2.4 B View Articles
The total global market for advanced materials and devices for renewable energy systems was worth almost $2.4 billion by the end of 2006, according to a report from BCC Research. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%, the market could be worth almost $7.5 billion by 2011.
Renewable Energy Leader Spotlights the Potential for Cleaner Power and Transportation Fuels from U.S. Firms at Senate Subhearing View Articles
The president of a council of renewable energy professionals called on states and the federal government Tuesday to join U.S. companies and the financial community in capturing the "enormous" potential and benefits of the nation`s ability to produce cleaner electricity and transportation fuels.
Meyer Corporation, Largest Cookware Company in the U.S., Dedicates PowerLight Solar Power System in Solano County, Calif. View Articles
Meyer Corp. today dedicated the largest solar-electric power system in Solano County, Calif. This 580kW system, mounted on the roof of Meyer`s headquarters, was designed, developed and deployed by PowerLight Corp., a subsidiary of SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWR). The solar power system will reduce Meyer`s utility power consumption by more than 60 percent.
IndyCar Series Sets Renewable Energy Pace View Articles
The 3.5-liter Honda Indy V-8 engine is poised to make motorsports history on Saturday when it turns the first competitive laps at the XM Satellite Radio Indy 300, powered by 100% fuel-grade ethanol.
Satcon Announces Strategic Agreement with International Master Technologies I+Tec to Enter Alternative Energy Market in Spain View Articles
SatCon Technology Corporation(R) (Nasdaq CM: SATC), a developer of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets, today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a local presence in Spain, expanding into the growing European market. Over the course of the last three (3) years SatCon has captured significant market share of the commercial photovoltaic market in North America. Commercial markets are rapidly expanding in southern Europe, and a local presence is imperative to serve SatCon`s global customers and new European customers.
Johanns Discusses Usda Renewable Energy Proposals View Articles
" Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today discussed details of the Administration`s farm bill proposals during a renewable energy roundtable discussion at Purdue University in Indiana.Comment
Solar: Payback analysis and Internal Rate of Return View Articles
Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin. One way to sidestep the gloomy verdicts of payback analysis is to do what most companies do when contemplating a long-term investment like solar energy -- calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) on the invested capital.
EWEB Unveils New Green Power Program View Articles
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), the state of Oregon`s largest publicly owned utility, announced a new voluntary program through which customers can support new renewable electric generation in the Pacific Northwest. Customers can purchase one or more 100-kWh blocks of renewable power each month for $1.50 (1.50¢/kWh) or 1,000-kWh monthly blocks for $10.00 (1.0¢/kWh); the 100% usage option is also priced at 1.0¢/kWh. The revenues collected from the EWEB Greenpower program will be placed in a specially authorized fund that will finance future renewable projects. The new product is
Wind Turbines generate more than Nuclear this week in Spain View Articles
Taking advantage of a particularly gusty period, Spain`s wind energy generators this week reached an all-time high in electricity production, exceeding power generated by all other means, the nation`s electricity network authority said in a statement.
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