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Leading Solar Energy Provider 1st Light Energy Expands Operations into Massachusetts

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 15, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

Strong service record, promotional program and state/federal incentives make 1st Light Energy an attractive option for Bay State homeowners and businesses

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–1st Light Energy, www.1stlightenergy.com, a leading provider of solar energy solutions in New Jersey and California, announced today it was expanding its operations into Massachusetts, opening a regional office to address the growing demand for solar energy among residential and commercial property owners in the Bay State.

“As more people become more aware of how easy it is to bring solar power home, we look forward to the opportunity to provide them with clean, affordable energy and stellar service as we expand and grow our business in the New England region.”

The regional office, to be located in the area of Waltham, Mass., will be overseen by Robert Palmer, New England Regional Manager. 1st Light plans to hire 20 people to staff the office and a warehouse within the next couple of months. Within the next 12 months, a second 20-person office will be added in the Springfield area, to service customers in western Massachusetts and upstate New York. 1st Light Energy already has a large customer in Massachusetts, Extra Space Storage, which also operates in a number of other states, including New Jersey and California. Continue reading →

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Walmart Recognizes SC Johnson with its Vendor Sustainability Award

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 14, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

BRANTFORD, ON, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Company Recognized for Holistic Approach to Sustainability and Legacy of Environmental Leadership in Canada

SC Johnson Canada announced today that it has received Walmart Canada’s second-annual Vendor Sustainability Award, which recognizes a company’s overall sustainability progress and effort in helping Walmart sell products that sustain both people and the environment. SC Johnson was one of 80 companies considered for the honour.

“We’ve placed a priority on environmental initiatives for decades and are fully committed to our holistic approach, which includes making products that are better for people and the planet. For SC Johnson, it’s about doing the right thing,” said Ana Dominguez, President and General Manager, SC Johnson Canada. “We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our decades of leadership by such an important customer who shares our common interest in sustainability.” Continue reading →

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ILF Consulting Engineers Awarded Contract for Solar Park of Superlatives in Dubai

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 8, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the award of the contract for the design of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, ILF Beratende Ingenieure GmbH has received a significant large-scale assignment for an international solar project. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that the engineering company from Munich together with its branch office in Abu Dhabi asserted itself successfully against numerous international competitors.

“We will be working on this project from the study for the entire 1,000 MW solar park with CSP/PV technologies to the tender design, the site supervision, the start-up and the acceptance test for the 10 MW photovoltaic power plant”

The entire solar project will cost approx. 2.4 billion EUR and comprises an area of 48 square kilometres. The Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Prime Minister of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is thus initiating the construction of a solar park of superlatives with CSP/PV technology. The overall goal of the developers is reaching a capacity of 1,000 MW by the year 2030. This is to cover at least 5% of the energy demand of the United Arab Emirates. The first project will see the construction of a 10 MW photovoltaic power plant, which is to be connected to the grid in mid 2013. The construction works are scheduled to begin in 2012. With this construction project, the United Arab Emirates put their focus on a promising diversified energy mix. The implementation of a sustainable energy development is an important vision of the future-oriented Dubai. Continue reading →

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Solas Energy Consulting Achieves WBE Certification

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 8, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

Competitively Positioned for US Government Funded Renewable Energy Projects

FORT COLLINS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Solas Energy Consulting US Inc., a renewable energy consulting services company, today announced that it has achieved certification as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) with the Supplier Clearinghouse of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This certification makes Solas Energy Consulting an ideal subcontractor for companies pursuing government contracts in the Renewable Energy Sector.

“We pride ourselves on being one of the most experienced consulting companies in commercial advisory services for utility scale wind and solar projects. We can now offer the additional benefit of WBE certification to assist our clients with their government contracting efforts”

“We pride ourselves on being one of the most experienced consulting companies in commercial advisory services for utility scale wind and solar projects. We can now offer the additional benefit of WBE certification to assist our clients with their government contracting efforts,” said Solas Energy Consulting Co-founder and President, Evelyn Carpenter.

To achieve WBE certification through the CPUC, a company must be at least 51% woman-owned, managed and controlled. More information about the Supplier Clearinghouse of the CPUC can be found at: http://www.sdbnetwork.com/SDBNetwork/Affiliates/CPUC/. Continue reading →

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Kyocera Supplies Solar Modules for England’s First “Zero Carbon Church”

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 8, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

Sustainable energy projects extend to renovation of historical buildings

KYOTO, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyocera Corporation announced that the company has supplied its solar modules for a flagship project for renovating old buildings using solar energy at the roughly 900-year-old St. Michael and All Angels Church in Withington, England. The country’s first “zero carbon church” has a solar power generating system using Kyocera modules which supplies CO2-neutral electricity; as well as a biomass-powered boiler system providing environmentally friendly heat.

The 12th century building is now powered entirely by renewable energies. The solar energy is generated with 24 Kyocera solar modules — with a total output of 3.12kW — which are installed on the roof of the church. With over 35 years of experience in the industry Kyocera’s solar technology guarantees exceptional module performance and durability. Moreover, the modules were carefully installed to meet strict regulations concerning historical buildings by using a special ladder system that did not adversely affect the structure of the building or its visual appearance. Continue reading →

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Concentrating Solar Power Alliance Launched

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 6, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

Tex Wilkins, Veteran of U.S. Department of Energy Solar Program, to Lead New Organization

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading concentrating solar power companies, Abengoa, BrightSource Energy, and Torresol Energy today announced the formation of the Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA). The new organization is dedicated to educating U.S. regulators, utilities and grid operators about the unique benefits of concentrating solar power (CSP) and of thermal energy storage as a foundational resource for a reliable, low-carbon electricity mix and a driver of economic growth.

“Concentrating solar power technology is the only renewable resource that is capable of harnessing the world’s most abundant fuel source – the sun – to produce reliable, cost-effective, and dispatchable electricity”

“Concentrating solar power technology is the only renewable resource that is capable of harnessing the world’s most abundant fuel source – the sun – to produce reliable, cost-effective, and dispatchable electricity,” said Tex Wilkins, Executive Director of the CSP Alliance. “We believe CSP, with the ability to dispatch electricity when it is needed, is critical in meeting the energy challenges facing the United States and the world.”

The Alliance’s mission is to promote the increased acceptance, adoption and implementation of concentrating solar power plants in the United States. The Alliance will also promote policies to encourage and advance CSP technology deployment. Continue reading →

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Martifer Solar USA, Inc. Awarded $3 Million in NYSERDA Funding

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Posted on March 5, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Martifer Solar USA, Inc. is the recipient of a nearly $3 million funding block from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the Authority’s Solar Electric Incentive Program. The company, whose East Coast division is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, plans to leverage the funds to enter the increasingly active New York solar market.

“We are pleased to enter the New York market on such solid footing”
NYSERDA allocated a total of $30 million in grant money to eligible solar contractors through a highly competitive grant process. Martifer Solar USA, Inc. was selected on the basis of its proven competence and professional qualifications, as well as its ability to deliver a high value and cost-effective use of State funding.

“We are pleased to enter the New York market on such solid footing,” states George B. Reed III, Chief Legal Officer and manager of Martifer Solar USA’s East Coast division. “These funds will offset up to half of the system installation cost for our clients. Combined with the New York state property tax exemption and federal incentives, it creates highly favorable conditions for commercial property owners in New York City who have been waiting for the right opportunity to go solar.”

In addition to reducing overhead electricity costs for utility customers, the funds will aid in the fulfillment of New York’s renewable energy portfolio standards, which call for 30% renewable energy by 2015. Customers in the NYISO zones I and J (New York City and Westchester) are eligible to apply. For more information contact Martifer Solar USA, Inc.’s East Coast division at (203) 908-3636. Continue reading →

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KYOCERA and SOFTBANK Tying-Up to Build 4.2MW Mega-Solar Project in Kyoto, Japan

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on March 5, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

Project aims to be operating on July 1 to take advantage of new feed-in tariff

KYOTO, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kyocera Group (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) and SoftBank Group subsidiary in charge of renewable energy business, SB Energy Corp. (CEO: Masayoshi Son; herein “SB Energy”), today announced that the two companies have been selected by Kyoto City to build and operate a 4.2-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. The utility-scale solar power plant will be the first of its kind in Kyoto Prefecture, and becomes the largest solar power installation in the prefecture.

Helping Kyoto move towards energy independence, Kyocera Group companies will be in charge of solar module supply (KYOCERA Corporation), system design and material procurement (KYOCERA Solar Corporation), and the construction of the mega-solar project (KYOCERA Communication Systems Co., Ltd.).

SB Energy will be the operator of the large-scale solar power plant, and aims to have the system operating in time for the start of the new feed-in tariff (FIT) which will go into place on July 1, 2012. Continue reading →

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