Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52969&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a solicitation for up to $10 billion in federal loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This marks the second round of solicitations for DOE's Loan Guarantee Program, which encourages the commercial use of new or significantly improved energy technologies. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52967&src=rss#readercomments Novelis and Queen's University have announced a joint investment in an experimental solar thermal installation on the site of the Novelis Global Technology Centre (NGTC). The new facility will be a unique configuration providing preheated water for various applications during the winter months and cooling, via a solar compatible chiller unit, during the summer months. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52957&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52956&src=rss#readercomments BEDFORD, MA — July 1, 2008 – Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic cells and modules worldwide, today announced that members of its executive management will be presenting at Collins Stewart's 4th Annual Growth Conference. The Conference will be held from July 8 to 10, 2008 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, New York. Spire will present at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52952&src=rss#readercomments Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52949&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52949&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52949&src=rss#readercomments At the symposium "Towards the development of the photovoltaic sector in France" organized by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) France's solar energy professionals proposed what could be a concrete solution that would allow France to launch its solar market, in a similar way to its neighboring countries of Germany or Spain. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52946&src=rss#readercomments In Canada these days, it's almost impossible to talk about renewable energy without talking about nuclear power. With the recent freezing of Ontario's Renewable Energy Payment (REP) system and a proposal from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to procure 14,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power over the coming decades, many in the industry question whether politicians and regulators in the province are serious about developing renewable energy. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52945&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52945&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52945&src=rss#readercomments PETALUMA, CA-- Solar Depot, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, has added a seasoned solar industry member, Qudrat Delawari, to its executive team as the Vice President of Special Projects. Mr. Delawari will be leading the Company's expansion into the area of large-scale BIPV and turn-key commercial PV projects. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52943&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52943&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52943&src=rss#readercomments The Next NABCEP Solar PV and Solar Thermal Installer Certification Exams will be held on September 13, 2008 at various cities across the U.S.A. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52941&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52941&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52941&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. now imports more than 60% of its oil. With oil topping $140 a barrel this week, we are now endangering our economy, national security and health with our addiction to oil. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52940&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52940&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52940&src=rss#readercomments Craig Shoots joins SunWize Technologies, a global solar electric system integrator, as Vice President of its international division. Mr. Shoots will be responsible for directing the international team in supporting customers outside the United States and Canada. The team will focus on solar electric power primarily for remote telecommunication, oil and gas, and security applications, initiating efforts in Latin America and the Middle East. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52936&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52936&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52936&src=rss#readercomments Ausra has officially opened the reflector production line at its first North American manufacturing and distribution center in Las Vegas. The 130,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center will supply the reflectors, absorber tubes and other key components of the company's solar thermal power plants to the growing Southwestern solar power industry. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52934&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52934&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52934&src=rss#readercomments Solar Semiconductor has concluded a comprehensive delivery agreement with SolarWorld AG subsidiary Deutsche Solar AG. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52932&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52932&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52932&src=rss#readercomments National Semiconductor Corp. announced that it has entered the solar photovoltaic (PV) market with new technology designed to increase the overall energy output of solar electric power generating systems. National's SolarMagic technology could be used to extract higher efficiency levels from each photovoltaic panel in a system, even when some panels in the array are compromised by shading, debris or inherent panel-to-panel mismatch. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52927&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52927&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52927&src=rss#readercomments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52924&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52924&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52924&src=rss#readercomments Cottage Living's first "green" Idea Home opens its doors to the public this week. Among the home's many green features, the cottage boasts a 2.88 kilowatt Mitsubishi Electric solar system installed by industry leader REC Solar, Inc. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52922&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52922&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52922&src=rss#readercomments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52920&src=rss#readercomments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52919&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52919&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52919&src=rss#readercomments enXco has been contracted to develop, construct, own and operate a 1.8-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) array in an agreement with Hall's Corporation. enXco will own and operate the system and supply the project's output to Hall's Warehouse Corporation under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on a net-metering basis. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52915&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52915&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52915&src=rss#readercomments Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte. Ltd., a joint venture of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Siltronic AG -- part of Wacker Chemie AG -- has announced that it has commissioned and started production at a new silicon wafer production plant in Singapore. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500