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CASE Responds to Damaging Solar Tariff Decision

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leaders and member companies of the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) today responded to the preliminary Anti-Dumping ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) with the following statements:

“Ultimately, free global competition is good for American consumers and American workers. That’s why all of the major segments of the American solar industry, including solar manufacturers, have united to oppose SolarWorld’s reckless and hypocritical campaign to raise solar prices”

Jigar Shah, the President of CASE, stated, “Today SolarWorld received one of its biggest subsidies yet – an average 31% tax on its competitors. What’s worse, it will ultimately come right out of the paychecks of American solar workers. Fortunately, these duties are much lower than the 250% tax that SolarWorld originally requested. This decision will increase solar electricity prices in the U.S. precisely at the moment solar power is becoming competitive with fossil fuel generated electricity.”

“At the same time, CASE recognizes that today’s decision is ‘preliminary.’ Between now and a final decision before the end of the year, there are many issues that will be addressed and whose resolution would lead to a significantly lower tariff. CASE will continue to fight SolarWorld’s anti-consumer and anti-jobs efforts to ensure a better result for America’s solar industry,” continued Shah. Continue reading

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Mining Industry Investment in Renewable Energy Will Reach Almost $20 Billion by 2020

These are critical times for the mining industry.  Even as demand for mineral resources rises, driven by emerging economies, mining companies are under ever-increasing pressure from governments, customers, and other stakeholders to operate in a sustainable manner.  Many of the key industry players in the mining sector have developed energy saving strategies and are investing directly into renewable energy infrastructure.  According to a new report from Pike Research, worldwide investment by the mining industry on renewable energy and energy conservation will reach approximately $8.4 billion by 2016 and nearly $20 billion by 2020.

Under a more aggressive scenario, in which the global economy expands more rapidly and policy mandates pertaining to climate change are more robust, spending could reach $15.6 billion by 2016 and $30 billion annually by 2020, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts.

“Buoyed by consistent increases in major mining commodity prices, overall market capitalization in the mining industry has soared by 26%, and mining company executives are becoming increasingly more sensitive about rethinking traditional mining industry approaches to obtaining and consuming energy,” says research director Kerry-Ann Adamson.  “Accordingly, the mining industry is positioned to address energy costs and climate change from a position of economic strength.” Continue reading

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ISO Helps Advance Mini-Solar Plants and Other Distributed Generation

FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Commercial rooftop solar arrays and other small scale generation will find it easier to connect directly to local electricity grids. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) Board of Governors today voted to streamline the process for interconnecting distributed generation, which includes renewable projects.

“Distributed generation projects tend to be smaller and more numerous than power plant projects that connect directly to the ISO grid”
The ISO will annually publish information showing quantities of potential distributed generation at various grid locations. The assessment will be used by load-serving entities, resource developers and local regulatory authorities in negotiating renewable energy contracts and developing projects.

“The new approach will align ISO policy with the state’s goal to accelerate distributed generation – smaller scale resources connected to utility distribution systems and located close to customers,” said ISO Board Chair Bob Foster. “This results in a diversified power mix, a key element of transitioning to a greener and more sustainable electricity future.” Continue reading

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The Focus of Green Telecom Programs has Shifted to Energy Efficiency

A range of factors including pledges to reduce GHG emissions, the desire to minimize the impact of rising energy prices, and the decreasing cost of deploying base stations run on clean energy is driving telecom service providers to create more sustainable systems for delivering their services.  According to a new report from Pike Research, however, the pathway to achieving these goals has shifted: The focus of green telecom has swung strongly to energy efficiency.  While clean power is not to be discounted, operators (and thus suppliers) are placing much more emphasis today on curbing power consumption than on deploying green base stations.

By 2016, Pike Research forecasts, sustainable telecom network infrastructure investments will represent over 61% of global telecom capital expenditures, representing a $194 billion market.  Of these investments, 65% will go into mobile networks in 2016.

Green power is not feasible or economical at all locations,” says research director Eric Woods.  “In most cases, some type of green power supply can be deployed, but there are areas where this is not an option or the ROI is too low to justify.  Services such as network and site planning can also reduce the energy needed to run a network, and vendors are also placing more emphasis on their own supply chains to reduce energy consumption and decrease emissions.” Continue reading

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Suniva Named 2012 Cool Vendor in Solar Energy

NORCROSS, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced that it has been recognized by Gartner as a 2012 Cool Vendor in Solar Energy.

The Gartner Cool Vendors in Solar Energy 2012 report highlights four vendors whose innovations could have a disruptive impact on the PV solar industry by dramatically reducing the cost of solar-generated electricity. The report highlights that improving the energy conversion efficiency of solar cells can be an effective cost reduction strategy, but only if increases in manufacturing complexity and cost are kept to a minimum. Suniva recently announced that its ARTisun™ Select series solar cells are now averaging 19 percent efficiency in plant-wide production, yielding conversion efficiencies of up to 16.3 percent at the module level.

“The report by Gartner recognizes that the Solar industry will continue to be driven by innovation that produces high efficiency, high performance cells at a cost that is sensible for today’s market conditions,” said John Baumstark, CEO, Suniva. “We’re proud of our inclusion in the report and for the recognition of our pioneering and proprietary work in producing the highest efficiency cells and modules possible through low cost manufacturing techniques.” Continue reading

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World’s Largest Low Concentrating PV Solar Power Plant Now Online in Italy

ROME & FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Convert Italia, one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in Italy, and Solaria Corporation, a leading solar module manufacturer, today announced that the largest low concentrating PV solar power plant in the world is now online. Owned and operated by Convert Italia, the solar tracking power plant combines Convert Italia’s MX1 horizontal tracking system with Solaria’s advanced low concentration photovoltaic modules. Convert Italia is currently constructing two additional solar power plants using Solaria modules.

“Solaria’s innovative modules are a perfect fit with our Convert MX1 tracker,” said Giuseppe Moro, president of Convert Italia. “Tracking systems, which follow the sun’s transit across the sky, increase sunlight capture, generating up to 30% more electricity than fixed PV arrays. The result combines industry-leading performance and reliability with compelling system economics. Solaria has been a great partner, delivering quality products with a strong focus on customer service. We’ve had high expectations for the performance of the Solaria modules, and those expectations have been met.” Continue reading

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120 Billion Square Feet of Energy Efficient Housing to be built in Next 8 Years

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As total residential energy consumption continues to rise, creating greater demands on power infrastructure and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, interest in energy efficient homes is growing deeper and more widespread. Globally, energy efficient residential design, construction, and retrofits can take on many guises – as an unrealized aspiration, a nearly cost-prohibitive endeavor, or a branding strategy. According to a new report from Pike Research, though, market dynamics will drive strong growth in the development of energy efficient homes through the remainder of this decade. Construction of new energy efficient homes, and retrofits of existing buildings, will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42% from 2012 to 2020, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts, producing 118.6 billion square feet of energy efficient residential space and driving an annual market value of $84 billion by 2020.

“Pike Research defines energy efficient homes as properties that are built to exceed the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code by at least 15% on a kilowatt-hour per square foot basis”

“Pike Research defines energy efficient homes as properties that are built to exceed the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code by at least 15% on a kilowatt-hour per square foot basis,” says research analyst Brittany Gibson.“Achieving such energy savings, in new construction or in existing building stock, is a design problem complicated by factors such as local climate, availability of materials, funding, and legislation. In order to achieve this level of energy savings, home builders and retrofitters must adopt a systems approach to home design and construction, integrating all aspects of home assembly and operation.” Continue reading

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Eastman Chemical Company Receives Energy Efficiency Awards for 19th Consecutive Year

(3BL Media) May 7, 2012 – Eastman Chemical Company was one of 19 American Chemistry Council (ACC) members honored today at the annual ACC Responsible Care® Conference and Expo in Hollywood, Florida, for implementing energy-efficiency improvements in 2011.

Eastman received eight of the 67 awards presented for outstanding projects, including one of the 16 Exceptional Merit awards. This marks the 19th consecutive year Eastman has earned energy efficiency awards from ACC.

“Eastman is honored to be recognized again by ACC for our efforts in achieving energy efficiencies in our operations,” said Jim Rogers, Chairman and CEO. “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improved energy efficiency is a key part of our vision of being a sustainable chemical company.”

Combined, Eastman’s winning projects save over 737,000 MMBTUs and 337,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. That’s enough energy to power 16,000 homes and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from over 60,000 cars!

“These eight winning projects exhibit innovative examples of control strategy modifications, trials with new types of equipment, creative process redesign and operational changes,” said Sharon Nolen, Corporate Energy Program Manager. “Each success confirms our commitment to saving energy and continuous improvement in energy management.” Continue reading

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