Archive for March, 2007
Vinod Khosla’s complete portfolio of 26 renewable energy startups
0 Comments Published March 30th, 2007 in Renewable Energy InvestmentVinod Khosla’s investment activity in renewable energy startups is very deep. While speaking at the Management of Technology Lecture Series earlier this month at the Haas School of Business in Berkeley, he gave the most detailed look yet at Khosla Ventures’ investment portfolio.
Most of the companies are based around the general themes of making coal, [...]
North Dakota House passes key pieces of renewable energy package
0 Comments Published March 30th, 2007 in Renewable Energy Investment, legistlationThe North Dakota House of Representatives passed two key pieces of a comprehensive renewable energy plan for the state of North Dakota. Senate bills 2180 and 2288 are targeted at increasing the production of renewable energy within the state of North Dakota.
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Renewable Energy Task Team Encouraged by Announcement of New Transmission System Investments
0 Comments Published March 30th, 2007 in Renewable Energy InvestmentTORONTO, CNW
The Renewable Energy Task Team is very
encouraged by the announcement by Hydro One that it will act on the
recommendation of the Ontario Power Authority and begin the process of seeking
approvals for a new transmission line to delivery electricity from the Bruce
region to Ontario’s electricity consumers.
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A photograph of Bavaria Solarpark in Germany, a PowerLight project like the one planned in Portugal.
SERPA: One of the world’s largest solar energy plants, covering the hills of a valley dotted with olive groves in southern Portugal, has started delivering electricity to about 8000 homes.
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Menendez, Cardoza-Ferguson “SOLAR Act” would ensure fair treatment of solar energy system owners
0 Comments Published March 29th, 2007 in Solar News, legistlationPress Release from Solar Energy Industries Association
(WASHINGTON, DC) -
As more US consumers turn to solar power during the current energy crisis, US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Reps. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) and Michael Ferguson (R-NJ) today introduced legislation that would affirm the right of American consumers to install solar systems on their roofs and receive [...]
by R.M. Schneiderman
The solar power market should continue to see robust growth, largely due to government incentives, declining production costs and the rising price of fossil fuels, according to a Monday report by Banc of America Securities.
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A company which saves lives is hoping to save money on its bills after installing the largest solar powered heating system in the UK.
Petans, a safety training company based in Horsham St Faith, is more used to teaching people to deal with emergencies than conserving energy.
The company, which trains oil rig workers how to survive [...]
Home-owners who install solar power systems could be eligible to have a one-off rebate of up to £500 on their council tax bill.
Those who install solar hot water systems receive a rebate of £300 and for solar photovoltaic (electricity) the grant is up to £500.
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Bill would boost Maryland solar power
0 Comments Published March 28th, 2007 in Solar News, legistlationBALTIMORE, March 27 (UPI) — A Senate panel in Maryland recently passed legislation that would significantly increase solar power use in the state.
The proposed bill, which still needs to pass the General Assembly, would require state electricity suppliers to include a percentage of solar energy in the portfolio they sell to customers, the Daily Record [...]
MOL Group Terminal Introduces Tokyo’s Largest Private Solar Power System, First at a Container Terminal in Japan
0 Comments Published March 27th, 2007 in Renewable Energy Investment, Solar NewsTokyo, Japan, Mar 26, 2007 - (JCN Newswire)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (TSE: 9104) today announced that the solar power generation system at Ohi Container Terminal Berth No.4 started operation in March. The system is called the Tokyo International Container Terminal Solar Power Station.
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