According to this report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association last year was a record year for solar power installations in the US. One would think that after the Japanese nuclear power plant crisis that 2011 might become even bigger for solar power in this country. What do you think? Photovoltaic installations double over 2009; Largest concentrating solar power …

By Rex Graham “Wind scoops” pull Pacific breezes into the energy-efficient rooms in UC San Diego’s newest student apartments, cooling them the old-fashioned way in buildings aligned to capitalize on wind and solar rays. Non-potable “recycled” water nourishes native outdoor plants through an efficient drip-irrigation system. The apartments’ plaster, paving, carpet and metal wall studs are made from recycled material, …

High volume manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, Oregon will increase availability of innovative thin film solar modules and provide 500 permanent jobs SAN JOSE, Calif., February 17, 2011 – SoloPower, a San Jose, California-based manufacturer of flexible thin film solar cells and modules, announced today that it has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs …

steps of geothermal energy Sheldon P asked The term geothermal came from the Greek words geo and therme which means earth and heat respectively Geothermal is from the heat acquired from the hot circulating ground water of the Earth People have used this particular type of energy for centuries now One of the most common sources of geothermal energy is …

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Dear Friends, We think it’s time cleantech grew up and learned to play with the big boys of energy and consumer goods.  That means learning cost down and scale like nobody’s business.  We think it can.  We think green is going mainstream – for good. We think LEDs are going to win.  We think wind and solar power will continue …

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The partnerships with Greener Dawn, FreeCleanSolar.com, and Ennovationz, allow Lending Club to provide much needed financing for energy upgrades and solar power installations, which are expected to rise as much as 42% 2020, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance[i]. These types of energy upgrades increase home values by $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills, according to a study, titled "Evidence of Rational Market Values for Home Energy Efficiency," published in the Appraisal Journal.

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the solar energy sector has created 17,000 jobs since 2009, and supports roughly 46,000 related jobs in the U.S. Employment in solar is expected to surpass 60,000 jobs by the end of 2010.

To add to the energy savings of its LED lighting system, Cardinal use reflective concrete to reduce heat absorption in its new parking lot. The black top that was used in the site’s previous parking lot was ground and recycled.

SUN LIGHT & POWER INTRODUCES THE LARGEST SMART-SOLAR ARRAY IN NORTH AMERICA Sun Light & Power Chooses Tigo Energy’s Maximizer Solution to Deploy the Largest Smart Solar Array in North America October 11 (Berkeley, CA) – Sun Light & Power today announced it has begun constructing North America’s largest smart-solar array which will be located in the San Francisco/Bay Area. …

November Livermore California Power Air Corporation today announced unit cell performance and cost improvements due to advances in the materials and design of its patented fuel cell technology We are very pleased with the increase in both power and lifetime achieved to date by our Engineering team states Mr Remy Kozak President and CEO of Power Air The new design …

The nation’s major professional sports leagues are collectively sending an important cultural message in the battle against climate change by encouraging and endorsing the use of solar power and clean energy in arenas and stadiums throughout the United States.

Sharp Corporation to Acquire Recurrent Energy for up to $305 Million Acquisition Establishes Sharp’s Global Solar Power Generation Platform SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2010 – Recurrent Energy and Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753) announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Sharp to acquire Recurrent Energy, a leading solar project developer and generating company with a 2 GW pipeline. …

SPG SOLAR ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF STRUCTURED FINANCE GROUP ~Full Suite of Funding Resources and Expertise to be Available to Commercial Solar Market~ Novato, CA— September 21, 2010—SPG Solar, a leading US solar installer and recently ranked as the second largest in California, announced today that it will offer access to a full array of financial resources and expertise on public …

Many of our posts and articles here at AEHQ deal with the home residential solar power market and how folks are using solar to get off the grid for their power generation. But today we look at the larger commercial market place. AEHQ interviewed Tom Rooney, CEO for SPG Solar, to get his insights to the rapidly growing commercial solar …

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Philadelphia Homeowners Now Eligible for Group Discounts and Support Buying Solar Power One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, today announced the launch of Philadelphia’s first solar group purchase program. Designed to reduce the cost and confusion typically associated with buying solar, 1BOG offers free impartial advice and a group discount rate for installation. …

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