http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Fri, 18 May 2012 17:26:26 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/_common/img/template/ref-usa/site-logo.gif http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23469/note-we-are-now-no-longer-updating-this-website-with-exclusive-content/ BUT you can still catch up with our U.S.-related news and feature articles on our international website (see story below for link). Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23469/note-we-are-now-no-longer-updating-this-website-with-exclusive-content/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25661/ge-to-supply-95-mw-to-polish-utility-scale-wind-projects/ 38 of GE's 2.5 MW wind turbines will be used for projects in northern Poland, and the company will also build a service centre to provide long-term local support. Wed, 09 May 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25661/ge-to-supply-95-mw-to-polish-utility-scale-wind-projects/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25622/gamesa-halts-u-s-offshore-wind-prototype-installation/ The company blames the U.S. market and regulatory conditions for postponing installation of the offshore prototype near Cape Charles, Va. - which the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approved earlier this year. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25622/gamesa-halts-u-s-offshore-wind-prototype-installation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25592/first-solar-hit-by-lower-prices-and-restructuring-cost-new-ceo/ First Solar fell into loss of US$ 449.4 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, compared with a net profit of US$116m in the same period last year, as the company was hit by low prices for solar and restructuring costs. Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25592/first-solar-hit-by-lower-prices-and-restructuring-cost-new-ceo/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25589/3m-and-gossamer-space-frames-unveil-large-parabolic-trough/ 3M’s Renewable Energy Division and Gossamer Space Frames have launched a parabolic trough solar collector with a concentration factor of over 100x and an aperture size of 7.3 m, said to reduce equipment and installation costs for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25589/3m-and-gossamer-space-frames-unveil-large-parabolic-trough/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25585/first-wind-starts-construction-of-105-mw-wind-farm-in-washington/ First Wind has started construction of its first wind project in Washington state - the 105 MW Palouse Wind farm in northern Whitman County. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25585/first-wind-starts-construction-of-105-mw-wind-farm-in-washington/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25563/acciona-installs-aw-3000-116-3-mw-wind-turbines-in-north-america/ ACCIONA Windpower is installing two of its AW-3000/116, 3 MW wind turbines at Pioneer Grove in Cedar County, Iowa, USA, marking the first installation of the turbines in North America. Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25563/acciona-installs-aw-3000-116-3-mw-wind-turbines-in-north-america/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25561/hcpv-solar-among-top-emerging-technologies/ Semprius Inc's high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) solar modules have been named among MIT Technology Review's top 10 emerging technologies for 2012. Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25561/hcpv-solar-among-top-emerging-technologies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25559/3d-solar-cell-prototype-underway-in-california/ Solar3D Inc is currently producing a proof-of-concept prototype of its 3-dimensional (3D) solar photovoltaic (PV) cell technology at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Nanofabrication Facility. Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25559/3d-solar-cell-prototype-underway-in-california/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25558/duke-energy-buys-arizona-solar-farm-from-solon/ Duke Energy Renewables has acquired the 10 MW Black Mountain Solar Project near Kingman, Arizona, USA, from SOLON Corporation for an undisclosed sum. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/25558/duke-energy-buys-arizona-solar-farm-from-solon/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24830/us-army-base-installs-3000-solar-pv-panels/ The US Army’s base at Fort Hood in Texas, USA, has seen the installation and activation of a 684 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the base’s Liberty Village Military Housing. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24830/us-army-base-installs-3000-solar-pv-panels/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24613/most-old-solon-warranties-will-be-transferred-to-new-solon-energy/ Most of the warranties for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules from the insolvent Solon SE will be transferred to the recently established Solon Energy GmbH. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24613/most-old-solon-warranties-will-be-transferred-to-new-solon-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24601/premier-power-and-chaori-build-utility-scale-solar-in-the-us/ Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc and Chaori Solar USA have finalised a US$27.6 million agreement to build utility-scale solar power plants in the US. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24601/premier-power-and-chaori-build-utility-scale-solar-in-the-us/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24587/first-solar-builds-26-mw-solar-pv-project-for-nrg/ First Solar will construct the 26 MW Avra Valley thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) project near Tucson, AZ, USA, for NRG. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24587/first-solar-builds-26-mw-solar-pv-project-for-nrg/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24583/brightsources-392-mw-ivanpah-csp-plant-25-complete/ BrightSource Energy is already a quarter on the way of completing its 392 MW Ivanpah concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in the Mojave Desert, CA, USA, which is expected to be finished next year. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24583/brightsources-392-mw-ivanpah-csp-plant-25-complete/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24580/mendel-and-bp-try-out-miscanthus-as-biofuel-feedstock/ Mendel Biotechnology Inc. (MBI) and BP Biofuels will conduct a four-year demonstration field trial of Mendel's PowerCan Miscanthus to evaluate it as a feedstock for biofuel production at BP's demonstration plant in Jennings, Louisiana, USA. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24580/mendel-and-bp-try-out-miscanthus-as-biofuel-feedstock/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24544/us-solar-pv-soared-109-in-2011/ The US installed 1855 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2011, up 109% on 2010, according to the latest US Solar Market Insight report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24544/us-solar-pv-soared-109-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24515/cpr-gets-grant-for-solar-pv-cloud-cover-simulation/ Clean Power Research (CPR) has been awarded a grant of US$850,000 from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to implement simulation tools to predict the variability of solar photovoltaic (PV) power caused by cloud cover. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24515/cpr-gets-grant-for-solar-pv-cloud-cover-simulation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24512/ameresco-and-doe-opens-us-795m-biomass-facility-in-sc-usa/ Officials from the US Department of Energy (DoE) and Ameresco Inc have marked the start-up of a US$795 million biomass cogeneration facility at the Savannah River Site (SRC) in South Carolina, USA. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24512/ameresco-and-doe-opens-us-795m-biomass-facility-in-sc-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24456/washington-states-renewable-portfolio-standard-extended/ Washington's state legislature has approved two bills intended to improve the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), according to US law firm Stoel Rives. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24456/washington-states-renewable-portfolio-standard-extended/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24431/gamesa-sells-us-900m-worth-of-us-wind-farms-to-algonquin/ Gamesa is selling four wind farms totalling 480 MW to Canadia Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp for approximately US$900 million. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24431/gamesa-sells-us-900m-worth-of-us-wind-farms-to-algonquin/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24429/us-offshore-wind-gets-us-180m/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a US$180 million, 6-year initiative for offshore wind in the US. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24429/us-offshore-wind-gets-us-180m/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24427/us-senator-proposal-could-revive-production-tax-credit/ US Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has introduced a measure to prevent a tax increase on American entrepreneurs and innovators in clean and renewable energy, and in effect reviving the Production Tax Credit, which expired in 2010. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24427/us-senator-proposal-could-revive-production-tax-credit/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24387/microsol-buys-bankrupt-solon/ The United Arab Emirates (UAE) based solar cell manufacturer Microsol has acquired “essential components” of Solon SE and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed sum, creating Solon Energy GmbH. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24387/microsol-buys-bankrupt-solon/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24386/sma-inverters-to-power-290-mw-solar-pv-plant-in-arizona/ SMA America's Sunny Central inverters have been selected for the 290 MW Agua Caliente solar photovoltaic (PV) plant under construction in Yuma County, AZ, USA. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24386/sma-inverters-to-power-290-mw-solar-pv-plant-in-arizona/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24302/argonne-receives-award-for-biomass-resin-wafer-technology/ Argonne National Laboratory has received a Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for a technology improving the processing of biomass feedstocks into biofuels and chemicals. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24302/argonne-receives-award-for-biomass-resin-wafer-technology/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24300/us-us-14m-for-algae-transportation-fuels/ US President Obama has announced a US$14 million funding opportunity for developing transportation fuels from algae. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24300/us-us-14m-for-algae-transportation-fuels/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24299/abound-shuts-thin-film-production-to-upgrade-capacity/ Abound Solar is shutting down production of its first-generation CdTe solar thin-film modules, causing temporary lay-offs of 180 employees at its Colorado facilities. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24299/abound-shuts-thin-film-production-to-upgrade-capacity/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24245/solar-power-to-low-income-families-in-ca-and-co-usa/ Yingli's US subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Americas, and non-profit solar installer GRID Alternatives have renewed their strategic partnership for 2012, providing solar power to 800 low-income families in California and Colorado, USA. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24245/solar-power-to-low-income-families-in-ca-and-co-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24218/eerc-to-develop-biofuel-for-us-military/ The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) will develop alternative liquid fuels, including biofuel, for US military applications under a US$906,000 contract from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc (CCAT). Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24218/eerc-to-develop-biofuel-for-us-military/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24158/ge-and-jp-morgan-invest-us-225m-in-texas-wind-farm/ GE Energy Financial Services and JP Morgan will invest US$225 million in NextEra Energy Resources' 662.5 MW Capricorn Ridge wind farm in West Texas, USA. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24158/ge-and-jp-morgan-invest-us-225m-in-texas-wind-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24131/forum-looks-at-viable-us-renewable-energy-business-models/ A series of forums to outline a viable business model for renewable electricity has begun in the US, organised by the California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF), the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24131/forum-looks-at-viable-us-renewable-energy-business-models/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24090/ameresco-builds-wastewater-biogas-facility-in-philadelphia/ Ameresco Inc and the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) have entered into an agreement for a wastewater biogas to energy facility in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24090/ameresco-builds-wastewater-biogas-facility-in-philadelphia/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24087/new-energy-technologies-and-nrel-produce-large-organic-solar-pv-device/ New Energy Technologies Inc and scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have produced what they call the “largest-area” organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar module ever produced at NREL. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24087/new-energy-technologies-and-nrel-produce-large-organic-solar-pv-device/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24068/nanosolar-secures-us-20m-for-expansion/ Nanosolar, which specialises in solar thin-film printing, has secured US$20 million to fund continued expansion as well as newly committed projects. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24068/nanosolar-secures-us-20m-for-expansion/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24035/iowa-considers-feed-in-tariffs/ A feed-in tariff bill has been introduced into the state legislature in the state of Iowa, USA. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/24035/iowa-considers-feed-in-tariffs/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23990/doe-could-see-us-27-2bn-budget-in-fiscal-2013/ The Obama Administration's fiscal year 2013 budget includes a US$27.2 billion request for the Department of Energy (DoE). Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23990/doe-could-see-us-27-2bn-budget-in-fiscal-2013/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23891/us-doe-adds-us-12m-to-sunshot-programme-for-solar-innovations/ US Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced over US$12 million to speed solar energy innovation from laboratories to the marketplace through the Department of Energy's (DoE) SunShot Incubator programme. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23891/us-doe-adds-us-12m-to-sunshot-programme-for-solar-innovations/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23893/expiry-of-us-treasury-grant-challenges-solar-pv-market/ The expiry of the Treasury Grant Program at the turn of the year, which has been one of the main drivers of solar photovoltaic (PV) market growth within the previous two years, is posing an added challenge for the industry. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23893/expiry-of-us-treasury-grant-challenges-solar-pv-market/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23747/worldwide-wind-installations-up-21-in-2011/ Over 41 GW of new wind power was installed in 2011, up 21% from 2010, bringing the total to over 238 GW, says the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23747/worldwide-wind-installations-up-21-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23650/us-department-of-commerce-finds-massive-surge-in-chinese-solar-imports/ The US Department of Commerce has found a large surge in Chinese solar imports, which could trigger 90-day retroactivity if it finds duties are warranted. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23650/us-department-of-commerce-finds-massive-surge-in-chinese-solar-imports/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) are partnering to explore how renewable energy can help the US Department of Defense (DoD). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23605/tep-and-areva-solar-partner-on-csp-in-tucson-az/ Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and AREVA Solar are partnering on a concentrated solar power (CSP) addition to TEP’s H. Wilson Sundt Generating Station in Tucson, AZ, USA. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23605/tep-and-areva-solar-partner-on-csp-in-tucson-az/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-next-gen-wind-turbines/ Gamesa and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are collaborating on next generation wind turbines for the US market. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-next-gen-wind-turbines/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23536/sma-sunny-pro-club-extends-regional-forums-through-2012/ SMA’s Sunny PRO Club—a membership-based professional partnership programme for solar installers—has extended its Regional Forums in North America through 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23536/sma-sunny-pro-club-extends-regional-forums-through-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23514/zeachem-gets-us-232-5m-loan-guarantee-for-cellulosic-biorefinery/ ZeaChem Inc has been selected for a US$232.5 million loan guarantee from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program, for its first commercial-scale cellulosic biorefinery. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23514/zeachem-gets-us-232-5m-loan-guarantee-for-cellulosic-biorefinery/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23485/ferc-approves-1-mw-tidal-project-in-ny/ The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Pilot commercial license to construct, operate, and maintain Verdant Power's 1 MW Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project in New York City, USA. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23485/ferc-approves-1-mw-tidal-project-in-ny/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23384/aws-and-partners-look-at-offshore-wind-integration-in-carolina-usa/ AWS Truepower LLC will contribute to the Carolinas Offshore Wind Integration Case Study with Duke Energy, ABB Inc., National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC). Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23384/aws-and-partners-look-at-offshore-wind-integration-in-carolina-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23383/oklahoma-wind-farm-orders-150-mw-of-repower-turbines/ REpower Systems will deliver 73 of its MM92 wind turbines rated at 2.05 MW for a 150 MW wind farm in Oklahoma, USA. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23383/oklahoma-wind-farm-orders-150-mw-of-repower-turbines/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23381/doe-launches-online-tools-to-aid-distributed-wind-power/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) has launched two online tools to assist state and local policymakers, consumers, and stakeholders in evaluating siting and policy issues to help accelerate the use of distributed wind energy systems. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23381/doe-launches-online-tools-to-aid-distributed-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23380/us-regains-renewable-energy-investment-lead-over-china/ US clean energy investments have again surpassed those of China for the first time since 2008, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23380/us-regains-renewable-energy-investment-lead-over-china/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23268/cpv-completes-financing-for-kansas-wind-farm/ CPV Renewable Energy Company has closed financing for the construction of its 165.6 MW Cimarron Wind Energy Project in Gray County, Kansas, USA. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23268/cpv-completes-financing-for-kansas-wind-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23175/pseg-solar-buys-25-2-mw-arizona-solar-project-from-juwi/ PSEG Solar Source has bought the 25.2 MW DC (19 MW AC) Queen Creek Solar Farm to be developed by juwi solar Inc in Arizona, USA, for US$75 million. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23175/pseg-solar-buys-25-2-mw-arizona-solar-project-from-juwi/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23170/suzlon-delivers-174-mw-of-wind-to-americas/ Suzlon will deliver 24 MW of wind turbines to a project in Brazil, and its subsidiary REpower, is set to deliver 150 of wind turbines to Oklahoma, USA. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23170/suzlon-delivers-174-mw-of-wind-to-americas/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23134/bp-and-sempra-expand-wind-cooperation-to-560-mw/ BP Wind Energy and Sempra US Gas & Power plan to expand their strategic relationship by jointly developing the Mehoopany Wind Farm in Pennsylvania and the Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm in Kansas, USA, totalling a combined investment of more than US$1 billion. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23134/bp-and-sempra-expand-wind-cooperation-to-560-mw/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23093/first-solar-provides-solar-power-for-golf-tournament/ First Solar is to be the 'Official Solar Provider' of the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament in golf. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23093/first-solar-provides-solar-power-for-golf-tournament/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23092/electronic-atlas-of-us-renewable-energy/ An electronic atlas mapping renewable energy sources in the USA has been developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23092/electronic-atlas-of-us-renewable-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23057/global-r-d-spending-to-reach-us-1-4trn-in-2012/ Global R&D spending is set to grow 5.2% to US$1.4 trillion in 2012, according to the Battelle R&D Magazine Global R&D Funding Forecast. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23057/global-r-d-spending-to-reach-us-1-4trn-in-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23051/renewable-energy-outpaces-fossil-fuel-and-nuclear-growth/ Renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power, according to the Monthly Energy Review by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23051/renewable-energy-outpaces-fossil-fuel-and-nuclear-growth/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23007/abb-upgrades-texan-grid-to-facilitate-more-wind-power/ ABB has won an order worth over US$50 million from Electric Transmission Texas LLC (ETT) to provide electrical equipment to improve reliability, strengthen the existing transmission grid and facilitate the integration of wind power. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23007/abb-upgrades-texan-grid-to-facilitate-more-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23006/seia-and-the-solar-alliance-merge/ The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Alliance have merged in the US to present a unified solar industry voice in all advocacy efforts at the state level. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/23006/seia-and-the-solar-alliance-merge/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22952/us-wind-turbine-tower-manufacturers-join-us-china-trade-dispute/ US wind turbine tower manufacturers have joined the widening renewable energy trade dispute with China. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22952/us-wind-turbine-tower-manufacturers-join-us-china-trade-dispute/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22949/us-doi-approves-solar-and-wind-in-california-and-oregon/ The US Department of the Interior (DoI) has approved a solar plant in California and a wind farm in Oregon. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22949/us-doi-approves-solar-and-wind-in-california-and-oregon/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22948/us-blm-seeks-comments-on-leasing-of-solar-and-wind-power/ The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comments on its plans for establishing an efficient, competitive process for issuing right-of-way (ROW) leases for solar and wind energy development on public lands. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22948/us-blm-seeks-comments-on-leasing-of-solar-and-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22945/cape-wind-sees-another-victory-over-opponents/ The Cape Wind offshore wind project in the Nantucket Sound off the coast of Massachusetts, USA, has seen another victory over opponents as the Massachusetts Supreme Court rules in its favour over the power purchase agreement (PPA) with the National Grid. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22945/cape-wind-sees-another-victory-over-opponents/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22897/nrel-licenses-black-silicon-for-solar-pv-to-natcore/ The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has entered a patent licence agreement with Natcore Technology Inc to develop a line of black silicon products, which could help increase solar photovoltaic (PV) cell efficiency. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22897/nrel-licenses-black-silicon-for-solar-pv-to-natcore/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22884/ameresco-to-build-20-mw-biomass-cogenereation-facility/ Ameresco Inc has received a Final Acceptance Certificate from the United States Department of Energy (DoE) Savannah River Operations Office for the completion of construction of the DoE Savannah River Site (SRS) 20 MW Biomass Cogeneration Facility (BCF). Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22884/ameresco-to-build-20-mw-biomass-cogenereation-facility/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22783/esa-renewables-constructs-1-3-mw-rooftop-solar-in-new-bern-nc-usa/ ESA Renewables (ESA) has begun construction on a 1.3 MW commercial rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the city of New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22783/esa-renewables-constructs-1-3-mw-rooftop-solar-in-new-bern-nc-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22781/bayer-develops-polyurethane-composite-for-wind-turbine-blades/ Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a new polyurethane-based composite technology for stronger, longer wind blades, said to improve fatigue and fracture toughness properties over current commercial epoxy-based systems. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22781/bayer-develops-polyurethane-composite-for-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22770/san-francisco-plans-major-renewable-electricity-push/ Local Power Inc has received a 'Notice-To-Proceed' from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), to write several Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to deploy a minimum of 210 MW of distributed renewable and demand-side, in-city energy technologies by 2017 for the CleanPowerSF programme. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22770/san-francisco-plans-major-renewable-electricity-push/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22769/us-companies-commit-to-5-year-renewable-energy-pledge/ The City of Austin, TX, Southern Oregon University, the Bank of Georgetown (DC and MD), Stevens Pass, Diamond Packaging, and Sandy Alexander have been the first to sign the Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) '5 Year Renewable Energy Pledge' in the USA. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22769/us-companies-commit-to-5-year-renewable-energy-pledge/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22768/3degrees-expands-green-power-programmes/ 3Degrees has been selected by the Maine Public Utility Commission to launch a new, voluntary state-wide green power programme, and has won a competitive bidding process to be a green power supplier to the CTCleanEnergyOptions programme. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22768/3degrees-expands-green-power-programmes/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22697/rockford-solar-builds-20-mw-solar-array-at-chicago-airport/ Rockford Solar Partners, LLC, a joint venture between Wanxiang America and New Generation Power, has received approval for a 20 MW solar array at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22697/rockford-solar-builds-20-mw-solar-array-at-chicago-airport/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22696/first-solar-sells-550-mw-topaz-solar-farm-to-midamerican/ MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the 550 MW Topaz Solar Farm in California, USA, from First Solar Inc. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22696/first-solar-sells-550-mw-topaz-solar-farm-to-midamerican/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22656/us-solar-installations-grow-140/ The US solar energy industry saw a record 140% growth in installations in the third quarter (Q3) of 2011, compared to Q3 2010, thanks to utility-scale project completions, a strong residential market, effective policies and the plummeting price of solar panels. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22656/us-solar-installations-grow-140/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22607/north-american-solar-pv-market-to-double-in-q4-11/ The North American solar photovoltaic (PV) market is set to double in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2011 compared to the same period last year, despite policy uncertainty, according to NPD Solarbuzz. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22607/north-american-solar-pv-market-to-double-in-q4-11/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22564/us-750-companies-urge-congress-to-extend-1603-treasury-programme/ A coalition of more than 750 US companies, small businesses and organisations have sent a letter to Congress calling for a one-year extension of the Department of Treasury’s Section 1603 Program. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22564/us-750-companies-urge-congress-to-extend-1603-treasury-programme/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22513/plug-power-wins-gendrive-fuel-cell-order-to-power-lift-trucks-at-three-p-g-sites/ Procter & Gamble (P&G) has selected Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cell products to power lift trucks at three P&G manufacturing facilities across the US. P&G is a new customer for GenDrive fuel cells in material handling applications. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22513/plug-power-wins-gendrive-fuel-cell-order-to-power-lift-trucks-at-three-p-g-sites/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22447/us-trade-commission-backs-solar-companies-in-chinese-dumping-case/ The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) believes there is a “reasonable indication” that US solar companies face unfair competition from Chinese silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22447/us-trade-commission-backs-solar-companies-in-chinese-dumping-case/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22421/evergreen-solar-assets-sold-to-chinese-company/ Following its bankruptcy earlier this year, Evergreen Solar Inc has sold its core assets to China Private Equity Investment Holdings Inc for US$6 million in cash and 7.57m shares in CPEIH. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22421/evergreen-solar-assets-sold-to-chinese-company/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22420/growing-nanowires-on-solar-cells-increases-performance/ A research team at the University of Illinois has found a way to integrate compound semiconductor nanowires on silicon wafers, potentially enhancing performance and reducing the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22420/growing-nanowires-on-solar-cells-increases-performance/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22419/solar-powered-soup-at-campbell/ Campbell Soup Company has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) and land lease agreement (LLA) with American Capital Energy (ACE) for a 2.3 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) ground mount tracker system on 14 acres of the company's facility in Sacramento, CA, USA. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22419/solar-powered-soup-at-campbell/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22395/solarcity-to-build-us-1bn-worth-of-solar/ SolarCity and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have agreed to terms on financing for SolarStrong, SolarCity’s five-year plan to build more than US$1 billion worth of solar power projects for privatised US military housing communities across the country. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22395/solarcity-to-build-us-1bn-worth-of-solar/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22409/free-webinar-on-fuel-cells-for-telecom-applications/ This webinar – organized by DC-based Transition Technology Corporation – will discuss the technology, implementation, installations, and lessons learned from some of the country's leading telecom and fuel cell companies. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22409/free-webinar-on-fuel-cells-for-telecom-applications/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22371/brightsource-adds-solar-thermal-storage-to-three-ppas/ BrightSource Energy Inc is adding its SolarPLUS solar thermal energy storage capability to three of its power purchase agreements with Southern California Edison (SCE). Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22371/brightsource-adds-solar-thermal-storage-to-three-ppas/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22298/china-passes-us-in-clean-energy-investment/ US think tank Third Way says China has surpassed the United States as the top nation in total clean energy investments, attractiveness for renewable energy investment and overall patents filed since 2010. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22298/china-passes-us-in-clean-energy-investment/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22293/solarhybrid-and-first-solar-jv-to-take-over-solar-millenniums-us-pipeline/ Solarhybrid AG and First Solar may form a joint venture (JV) to take over Solar Millennium AG's US solar project pipeline, including the 1 GW Blythe project. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22293/solarhybrid-and-first-solar-jv-to-take-over-solar-millenniums-us-pipeline/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22277/solar-frontier-and-mainstream-cooperate-on-5-mw-of-solar/ Solar Frontier and Mainstream Energy have signed a distribution agreement to sell and install 5 MW of Solar Frontier's CIS solar modules in the US. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22277/solar-frontier-and-mainstream-cooperate-on-5-mw-of-solar/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22270/phoenix-solar-and-silicon-ranch-develop-solar-pv-in-tn/ Phoenix Solar Inc and Silicon Ranch Corporation have formed a strategic alliance to develop, finance and construct solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Tennessee and the South-east USA. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22270/phoenix-solar-and-silicon-ranch-develop-solar-pv-in-tn/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22220/nrg-energy-acquires-solar-power-partners/ NRG Energy has acquired the developer of commercial and industrial distributed solar projects, Solar Power Partners, for an undisclosed sum. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22220/nrg-energy-acquires-solar-power-partners/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22208/us-renewable-energy-needs-new-money-investors-and-finance-models/ The US renewable energy sector must attract new investors and make use of unique tax-based financing structures in the next 18 months or risk a sharp drop in new project builds, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance report commissioned by Reznick Group. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22208/us-renewable-energy-needs-new-money-investors-and-finance-models/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22206/the-32-mw-long-island-solar-farm-has-been-commissioned/ The 32 MW Long Island Solar Farm hosted at the US Department of Energy's (DoE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been switched on. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22206/the-32-mw-long-island-solar-farm-has-been-commissioned/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22137/amonix-solar-cpv-facilities-achieve-leed-gold-certification/ Amonix Inc's solar concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) facilities in California and Nevada have won gold-level certification for their low environmental impact construction, and high energy and water efficiency from the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) programme. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22137/amonix-solar-cpv-facilities-achieve-leed-gold-certification/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22102/congresswoman-s-nchez-launches-clean-energy-jobs-plan/ US Congresswoman Linda Sánchez has announced the American Microturbine Manufacturing and Clean Energy Deployment Act (H.R. 3394), giving producers of microturbine technology the same tax credits other renewable and fuel cell technologies receive. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22102/congresswoman-s-nchez-launches-clean-energy-jobs-plan/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22098/awea-welcomes-governors-endorsement-of-wind-incentive/ The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has welcomed a bipartisan Governors' Wind Energy Coalition endorsement of legislation for a four year extension to the production tax credit (PTC) for wind energy. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22098/awea-welcomes-governors-endorsement-of-wind-incentive/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22058/duke-energy-acquires-three-1-mw-solar-farms-in-nc-usa/ Duke Energy Renewables has acquired three 1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in south western North Carolina from ESA Renewables LLC. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22058/duke-energy-acquires-three-1-mw-solar-farms-in-nc-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22024/first-wind-orders-77-vestas-wind-turbines-for-us-projects/ First Wind has ordered 77 of Vestas' V100 1.8 MW wind turbines, totalling 139 MW, for two wind projects in the USA. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22024/first-wind-orders-77-vestas-wind-turbines-for-us-projects/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22017/us-marine-corps-installs-1-5-mw-solar-pv/ Baker Electric Solar and Blue Oak Energy has installed 1.5 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) parking shades a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters complex at the US. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA, USA. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/22017/us-marine-corps-installs-1-5-mw-solar-pv/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/21951/california-approves-mojave-csp-project-despite-higher-cost/ The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the power purchase agreement between Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Abengoa Solar affiliate Mojave Solar LLC, for the 250 MW Mojave concentrating solar power (CSP) facility, despite higher costs. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/21951/california-approves-mojave-csp-project-despite-higher-cost/ http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/21945/usda-loan-guarantee-to-algae-biofuel-in-new-mexico/ The US Department of Agriculture has announced a loan guarantee for Sapphire Energy Inc's US$135 million algae biofuel project in Columbus, NM, USA. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocususa.com/view/21945/usda-loan-guarantee-to-algae-biofuel-in-new-mexico/