USDA: Invites applications for renewable energy funding

May 14, 2010:

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications to increase the production and use of renewable energy sources. Funding is available from four USDA Rural Development renewable energy programs authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill).

“This funding will help spur investments in technologies that will reduce reliance on fossil fuels, conserve natural resources and help build a sustained renewable energy industry in rural America,” Vilsack said. “Support provided by USDA through these programs will not only benefit the environment, it will create green jobs and help America become more energy self-sufficient.”

USDA is accepting applications for grants and loan guarantees in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) until June 30, 2010. More information on how to apply for funding is available in the April 26, 2010 Federal Register. The Rural Energy for America Program provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.

Eligible projects include installing renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, solar, geothermal, biomass, anaerobic digesters, hydroelectric, and ocean or hydrogen systems. Funding may also be used to purchase energy-efficient equipment, add insulation, and improve heating and cooling systems. In fiscal year 2009, this program helped fund 1,485 REAP projects in 50 states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Western Pacific Islands. Read More

SOURCE: WisBusiness.com

Now Available: Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies

May 9, 2010:

New Energy research report from GBI Research is now available from Fast Market Research

GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest report "Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Emerging Economies" that gives an in-depth analysis of the emerging economies as upcoming renewable energy hotspots and provides investment forecasts up to 2015.

The research analyzes the growth, evolution and investments in renewable energy market in emerging countries of the world. The study identifies potential hotspots for renewable energy investments in the world and analyzes the investment trends in emerging markets.

The study provides a detailed analysis and investment forecasts in key emerging countries namely, China, India and Brazil. The report also provides a detailed analysis of financial investments by deal type in key emerging countries. Read more

SOURCE: Press Release, Fast Market Research

The International Solar Technology Industry is Set to Meet at the Intersolar Europe Conference

May 3, 2010:

On June 7, two days before the start of the world's largest exhibition for solar technology, Intersolar Europe, will see the opening of the Intersolar Europe Conference. For five days, until June 11, the international solar technology industry will meet at the International Congress Center, Munich (ICM) of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. The event focuses on the fields of "photovoltaics", "solar thermal technology" and "solar thermal power plants". More than 140 speakers and over 2,000 participants from around the world are expected to attend more than 30 conference sessions.

From June 7 - 11, the international solar technology sector will share information on current industry trends and developments at the Intersolar Europe Conference. The conference will take place both in the run up to, and throughout the duration of the world's largest trade exhibition for solar technology, Intersolar, at Munich's International Congress Center (ICM) in the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. This year's event will attract visitors to more than 30 sessions, where over 140 expert speakers will share their expertise with conference participants. More than 2,000 visitors are expected to attend the Munich conference. The Intersolar Europe Conference is divided into three subject areas. In addition to "photovoltaics" and "solar thermal technology", the 2010 event will also take a closer look at "solar thermal power plants".  Read more

SOURCE: Businesswire

Offshore Wind Booms as Utilities Seek 18% Margins

April 30, 2010:

E.ON AG and Vattenfall Europe AG are among utilities leading a worldwide push to develop offshore wind power, overcoming a lack of work ships, stormy seas and higher costs to make almost twice the profit they would on land.

This week, they began running Germany’s first windmills in deep water, anchored more than 20 meters (66 feet) below the surface. Across the Atlantic, the U.S. approved plans two days ago for that nation’s first offshore turbines near Cape Cod.

“Offshore technology is the future, with excellent growth potential and tremendous opportunities,” said Werner Brinker, chief executive officer of EWE AG, the German utility partner of Duesseldorf-based E.ON and Vattenfall in the 250 million-euro ($331 million) project in the North Sea.

Investment in ocean-based windmills will rise about 30 percent this year to $3.9 billion, outpacing growth of less than 10 percent onshore, Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimated. Developers get more electricity output per turbine offshore, where winds blow 40 percent more often than on land, according to the European Wind Energy Association. Read more

SOURCE: Bloomberg Businessweek

US DOE offering $17M for solar power improvements

April 27, 2010:

The US Department of Energy has pledged to invest >$200M over five years to expand and accelerate work in renewable energy technologies, with the bulk going toward solar power efforts.

Among the projects laid out by the DOE:

• PV manufacturing initiative: up to $125M/five years. This portion targets manufacturing-focused research projects (at the university and industry levels) promising to foster greater industry cooperation with near- and mid-term impact on the US solar industry. Concept papers due June 3; full applications due in early August.
• PV supply chain development: up to $40M/three years. This area of funding seeks to identify and accelerate unique products/processes that will have major industry impact via the supply chain in the next 2-5 years, helping to meet goals of cost-competitiveness and implementation. Examples: engineering lower-cost coating materials, performance-improving electrical components, waste-reducing processes, or equipment that "dramatically improves manufacturing or installation speed." Applications due July 2.
• A national administrator for solar instructor training: up to $4.5M/five years. A National Administrator will be selected to act as a central coordinating body for the Training Network, created in 2009 by the DOE to establish and support local training for personnel involved in most aspects of solar PV and heating/cooling systems: sales, design, installation, commissioning, and inspection. Awards were made to nine regional resource and training providers. The administrator will manage collaboration among Training Network members, disseminate products and conduct outreach efforts (e.g., recommend & adopt best practices). The organization will serve as a national point of contact for the Training Network, and work with various "stakeholders" to define, prioritize, and address issues related to solar training and workforce development. Applications due June 15. Read more

SOURCE: Photovoltaics World

REpower and Heritage sign supply contract covering 18 MW for Michigan wind farm project

April 23, 2010:

REpower USA Corp., a subsidiary of German wind turbine manufacturer REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703), has signed a third contract with US project developer Heritage Sustainable Energy LLC to supply nine wind turbines for a site in Michigan. The turbines of the REpower MM92 type have a rated power of 2.05 megawatts (MW) and a hub height of 100 meters each; they are destined for the Stoney Corners III wind farm project near the city of McBain and are expected to be installed by summer 2011. The contract also provides an option for delivery of another 70 REpower MM92 turbines for additional Heritage projects in Michigan.

The nine turbines in Stoney Corners III wind farm will have a total output of 18.45 MW. In addition to the projects Stoney Corners I and Stoney Corners II it is the third joint project of REpower and Heritage in this region. In 2011, when Stoney Corners will be completed, 25 REpower MM92 turbines will be installed at the site – seven turbines with a hub height of 80 meters as well as a another 18 turbines with 100 meters hub height. REpower and Heritage will also execute an agreement for a twelve year integrated service package for all REpower turbines at the Stoney Corners site.

Steve Dayney, CEO of REpower USA Corp., said after the signing of the contract: “We are delighted to further extend our collaboration with Heritage to a third contract for REpower turbines within the past year. Michigan offers a large number of excellent wind sites, and we are confident that we will continue to be a major participant in its wind energy future.” Read More

SOURCE: REpower Press Release

Taft Wind Farm Expansion Coming This Summer

April 22, 2010:

The Papalote Creek wind farm in San Patricio County is about to get a lot larger, with the managing company placing an order for 87 more turbines.

E. ON signed a deal with German-based Siemens that will start construction on phase two of the wind farm this year.

Those turbines are expected to start arriving at the Port of Corpus Christi in May of this year, with phase two commissioned in the fall.

The 200 megawatt facility will not provide power to the Coastal Bend, instead a 15-year agreement with CPS Energy powers homes in the San Antonio area. Read more

SOURCE: Kristv.com

DOE Announces New Opportunities to Improve Commercial Building Energy Efficiency

April 21, 2010:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced support for energy-saving commercial building projects as part of an ongoing effort by DOE to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the United States. With money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, DOE's national laboratories will select and fund technical experts to provide technical guidance to commercial building owners and operators. The goal of this Commercial Building Partnerships (CBP) initiative is to increase the energy efficiency of selected new and existing buildings.
 

DOE's CBP initiative will foster collaborative relationships among the owners and operators of commercial buildings, researchers from DOE national laboratories and private-sector technical experts. Building owners receive technical expertise on how to design, build and maintain low-energy buildings that can reduce energy use and lower energy bills across their building portfolios. These collaborations help to move energy-saving strategies into the marketplace quickly and cost-effectively. Each of the CBP building projects will be documented in publicly available case studies that will provide detailed energy use data and best practices to other building operators across the country.

Three DOE national laboratories are managing this new effort: the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado; and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. Read more

SOURCE: EERE News

German investment in renewables to double by 2020: study

April 19, 2010:

Germany’s annual investment in renewable energy will be doubled to 28 billion euros (37 billion U.S. dollars ) by 2020, and the industry will become a main creator of jobs and an investment growth point. That's according to the latest report from the German Association of Renewable Energy (BEE).

The report, conducted by consulting company Prognos AG at the request of the BEE, said Germany’s renewable energy industry would attract up to 235 billion euros in the next 10 years, and the green industry by 2020 would witness a fast-paced expansion in the sectors of electricity, heat and transport.

"With the upcoming investment worth of billions of euros, the renewable energy sector will increase employment and add new values to Germany, without polluting the environment and wasting resources,” said Bjoern Klusmann, CEO of the BEE.

A stable political environment, such as the protection from the German Renewable Energy Act,“is a prerequisite for this positive development,” the CEO said in a statement.

Germany's alternative energy sector was expected to create 500,000 new jobs in the next 10 years, most of which would be created by German companies and be needed outside the county, the study said. Read more

SOURCE: People's Daily Online

German solar firms get warm welcome in California market

April 15, 2010:
California hopes to use 33 percent renewable energy by 2020, making it an attractive market for Geman solar companies. Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized German-Californian cooperation during her recent visit to the state.

German companies eager to profit from their expertise have been flocking to California in recent years. With government incentives driving the growth of renewable energy sources at a breakneck speed in the US, California has emerged as one of the nation's most active markets for solar energy.

The companies range from contractors who install solar panels on homes to energy suppliers, who feed electricity from renewable sources into the nation's power grid. Some enterprises form partnerships with local companies while others launch North American subsidiaries. But all say there is no shortage of demand.

Growth potential yet to peak

California's economy is the eighth largest worldwide, and its goal is to use 33 percent renewable energy by 2020. Angela Merkel said during her current visit that the state is a source for German cooperation in both industry and scientific research.

"We can dramatically develop our relationships here," she told the dpa press agency.

German companies have been doing just that, largely because California's solar energy market is known for rapid growth thanks to progressive government policies. Read more

SOURCE: Deutsche Welle

Cape Wind Signs Agreement to Buy Siemens 3.6-MW Offshore Wind Turbines

March 31, 2010:

Cape Wind announced today it has entered into an agreement with Siemens<//font> to supply 130 of its 3.6-Megawatt (MW) turbines for America's first planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts and, at the same time, Siemens also announced plans to open a U.S. Offshore Wind office in Boston.

"We are pleased to be working with Siemens which is a market leader in offshore wind and we are thrilled Siemens is bringing clean energy jobs to Massachusetts by opening up its U.S. Offshore Wind office in Boston. This agreement between Cape Wind and Siemens represents a major step forward to jumpstarting the American offshore wind industry and increasing energy independence, creating a healthier environment while producing hundreds of green energy jobs," said Jim Gordon, Cape Wind President.

The Siemens 3.6-MW offshore wind turbines are an industry 'workhorse' with 1,000 units sold and 150 units installed and successfully operating.

"While the onshore wind industry is well developed in the U.S., the United States offshore wind resources still offer a vast, untapped source of renewable energy potential. The final approval of the Cape Wind offshore wind farm will be key to the success of the offshore wind industry in the U.S.," Randy Zwirn, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, Inc. stated. Read more

SOURCE: Business Wire

Solar’s Big Question: What Happens in the Second Half?

March 30, 2010:

Wie geht es Ihnen, Deutschland?

Will the second half of 2010 look like the first half of 2009? That's the big fear in the solar industry, according to speakers at the 2010 Solar Summit sponsored by Greentech Media.

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Solar is growing. Make no mistake. Globally, 9 gigawatts of solar may get deployed this year, according to GTM Research. That would be 50 percent growth over 2009. But declining prices for panels and factory capacity will squeeze margins. And changes to subsidy programs may create a situation where demand slows as the year goes on.

"That's what we are all holding our breath about," said Jim Pierobon, vice president of policy and marketing development at Standard Solar, during a meeting in the hallway.

As usual, the big factor determining the health of the industry is Germany. In the first half of 2009, only around 500 megawatts of solar were installed in Germany. In the second half of 2009, approximately 2.5 gigawatts of solar were installed in the country, according to GTM Research senior analyst Shayle Kann. Read more

SOURCE: greentechmedia.com

RWE Innogy to built €120 biomass plant in Georgia

RWE Innogy will invest €120m to build the world’s largest biomass pellet plant in southern Georgia

March 25, 2010:
The proposed facility, with 750,000 metric tons a year of nameplate capacity, is due to begin operation in 2011. Construction of the plant, which is located in Waycross, Georgia, began in March 2010.  The project will be carried out in collaboration with BMC Management AB, a Swedish company which specializes in development of biomass manufacturing solutions.

All 750,000 tons of output will be shipped to Europe and used in Co-firing plants in the Netherlands and in Germany. This will help lower carbon dioxide emissions at RWE, which emits more of the gas than any company in Europe. Leonhard Birnbaum, a board member of Innogy parent RWE, says without biomass “we will be unable to achieve the targets for reducing CO2 emissions in Germany and Europe.” RWE says the pellets produced in Waycross will help reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million tons per year.

Georgia wood pellets will be shipped to Europe through the port of Savannah. A long-term transport contract has been concluded with Dampskibselskabet NORDEN A/S, Denmark, one of the world's largest shipping companies for dry bulk materials. RWE will use the pellets to replace some coal as fuel at the 1,245 megawatt Amercentrale power station. Plans call for raising the co-firing level from 30% to up to 50% for biomass. “Through this new plant, RWE will be able to secure a supply of biomass at stable and competitive prices,” says Hans Bunting, a board member at RWE Innogy. “Due to the large surplus available, wood is much cheaper in the US than in Europe with its restricted woodland availability.” He says the company was attracted to Georgia because the state is located in a region where forest management is being carried out in a sustainable manner that “fully meets our strict criteria for the production of biomass.”

RWE wants to use biomass pellets at other power plants in Britain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Europe remains RWE Innogy´s core market, because it is the company´s goal to reduce the CO2 position of the RWE Group as a whole. “As long as the US is not part of the CO2 emissions trading scheme, RWE will not – due to strategic reasons – invest in power generation capacity from renewables in the US,” he says.

SOURCE: GACC South

Porsche Presents 918 Spyder High-Performance Concept Sports Car in Geneva

March 2, 2010:

Stuttgart. Presenting a high-performance mid-engined concept sports car with ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is further increasing the Company’s competence in hybrid technology.

The 918 Spyder prototype combines high-tech racing features and electro-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities: An emission level of just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre on fuel consumption of three litres/100 kilometres (equal to 94 mpg imp) truly outstanding even for an ultra-compact city car, on the one hand, combined with the performance of a super sports car and acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in just under 3.2 seconds, top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph) plus, and a lap time on the Nordschleife of Nürburgring in less than 7:30 minutes, faster than even the Porsche Carrera GT, on the other.

The 918 Spyder is one of three Porsche models with hybrid drive making their world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This trio – made up of Porsche’s new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two-seater high-performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid – clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid drive.

The highly innovative 918 Spyder concept car combines Porsche’s Intelligent Performance technology, high-tech in motorsport, and classic but modern design to make a truly convincing statement.

SOURCE: Press Release; Porsche AG

Timbers, Solarworld form Landmark Jersey Partnership

February 24, 2010:
The Portland Timbers and SolarWorld, the largest solar manufacturer in America, today announced a new landmark partnership, making SolarWorld the team’s official jersey sponsor for the 2010 season and the first renewable-energy company to become a jersey partner of a professional soccer franchise in the United States.

SolarWorld, which is connected to the game of soccer on three continents, is one of the largest and most experienced manufacturers of solar technology in the world. It has three plants on the West Coast, including a vertically integrated 500 MW manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Ore.

“I am delighted to partner with SolarWorld on the 2010 Timbers jersey rights,” said Timbers president Merritt Paulson. “We pride ourselves on being a green organization – not just our colors – and partnering with a preeminent sustainable company like SolarWorld is a no-brainer.”

Source: Press Release - www.solar-world.com

Bosch Powers Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel – 2009 Green Car of the Year®

February 23, 2010:

Los Angeles – Volkswagen of America’s Jetta 2009 TDI, the country’s first-launched 50-state compliant clean diesel vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal’s 2009 Green Car of the Year®. The award was presented at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Jetta’s 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection (TDI) engine uses the latest generation of Bosch clean diesel common rail system capable of up to 1800 bar (nearly 30,00 psi) and multiple (up to five) pre- and post-injections through piezo-electric injectors.

Additional vehicle content from Bosch includes the high-pressure pump, engine electronic control unit, low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation pressure sensors, cam sensors, lambda sensors and the hot film air mass sensor, and glow timing electronic control unit.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2009 estimated fuel economy ratings, the Jetta achieves 29 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, making it one of the more fuel efficient clean diesel vehicles on the road today.

Source: Press Release Point

eSolar and German indutsrial ginat Ferrostaal partner on solar thermal

February 22, 2010:

eSolar and Ferrostaal AG are partnering on the deployment of turnkey solar thermal power plants in countries including Spain, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa.

eSolar will provide solar field and receiver technology, while Ferrostaal will provide the power block as well as manage the overall realisation as general contractor, including financing activities.

 “This partnership with Ferrostaal is a real coup for eSolar,” says John Van Scoter, CEO of eSolar. “Ferrostaal’s extensive construction capacity and expertise – particularly in the concentrated solar thermal field – together with eSolar’s award-winning technology, offers us the opportunity to rapidly construct solar power projects across the globe in coming years.”

eSolar’s solar thermal tower technology reflects sunlight onto a receiver mounted atop of a tower using mirrors. The receiver generates high-temperature steam powering a turbine producing electricity.

Source: Renewable Energy Focus

Smith Electric Vehicles Providing 10 Electric Vans to Ford of Europe for German Trials

February 22, 2010:

Smith Electric Vehicles is providing 10 Edison electric vans to Ford of Europe, which is a partner in the colognE-mobil project in Cologne (earlier post), which launched today.

The first phase of the project will examine the potential benefits of electric commercial vehicles in Cologne, then forecast how they could impact on Germany’s plans to deploy 1 million zero emission vehicles by 2020.

The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van, powered by lithium-ion batteries. Designed for urban operations, the vehicle delivers a range of up to 100 miles (160 km) on a full charge and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) Smith has produced Edison in collaboration with Ford since 2007.

Source: Green Car Congress

Now, an Alternative to Alternative Energy

February 18, 2010:

Big money is starting to flow into biomass, geothermal, and marine wave power projects  

London - When oil prices crashed and credit markets froze in 2008, private investment in alternative energy withered. "The last 18 months have been extremely difficult" as risk-averse investors shied away from green tech, says Martin McAdam, chief executive of Aquamarine Power, an Edinburgh-based company developing power plants that tap energy from waves. Wind and solar projects were kept alive, however, thanks to some $3 billion in government subsidies in the U.S. alone, and many more billions overseas. Nearly 8,000 megawatts of new wind capacity was installed in the U.S. in 2009, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (NEF).

Now, backers of other green projects—largely shut out to date—are seeing some government lucre as well. "Solar and wind got all the attention, but new funding is putting geothermal and other technologies front and center," says Karl Gawell, executive director of the Geothermal Energy Assn. in Washington. So far, at least $500 million in government backing has gone to such projects worldwide.

It's a big boost for what you might call alternative alternative energy. Geothermal power (tapping into heat deep inside the earth) will increase by more than 40% by 2013, according to NEF. The firm expects power from biomass—organic material such as wood chips, farm waste, and grass clippings that is burned to produce electricity—to jump by nearly a third over the same period. And market researcher Frost & Sullivan figures output from systems that harness ocean waves will go from almost nothing to more than 3,000 megawatts, equivalent to four coal power plants, by 2020. "Governments want to fund as many technologies as possible to meet their [green energy] commitments," says Alex Klein, research director at Emerging Energy Research in Cambridge, Mass.

SOURCE: Businessweek.com

Siemens to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Facility to Meet High-Speed Rail Needs - Trains will be built with Renewable Energy

February 18, 2010:

Siemens Mobility today announced that in response to the federal government's recent investment in high-speed rail, it has taken steps to expand its U.S. manufacturing plant to meet future demand for the trains and rail infrastructure technologies required for the systems. Specific actions taken include the purchase of land for plant expansion and adding power supply from renewable energy sources.

"We applaud the Obama Administration's commitment to building America's high-speed-rail system. Siemens is ready to not only bring its proven high-speed-train technology to the U.S. market, but also to build the systems right here in the United States." said Oliver Hauck, President of Siemens Mobility in the United States.

Siemens makes a line of trains that run up to 220 mph, which are currently operating in Germany, China, Russia and Spain. These trains are a match for the systems proposed for California and Florida. Siemens also produces a line of trains that go between 110 and 125 mph, which would fit the requirements of other high-speed-rail corridors, including the Midwest.

Source: Marketwatch

Day4 Signs 10-MW Deal with Solera Sunpower

February 16, 2010:

Day4 Energy Inc. has signed a 10-megawatt (MW) solar module framework agreement with Solera Sunpower GmbH for projects in Southern Germany. Solera Sunpower has been installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the German market since 2004.

The company recently installed 150 kilowatts of Day4 modules on two complete streets of housing developments in Immendingen, Germany.

"Based on our positive experience with the Day4 Energy module performance, the evolving conditions of the German feed-in-tariff system forecasted for 2010 and our focus on the best quality PV solutions, we chose to continue our partnership with Day4 as our major supplier of solar modules," said Silvano Jakob, CEO of Solera Sunpower.

Earlier this year, Day4 Energy entered into a supply contract to provide a total of 5.1 MW of solar modules to Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Inc. for projects that will be installed in Ontario, Canada by Hybridyne, which is owned in part by Atlantic Wind and Solar Inc.

Source: Renewable Energy World

German-Based Solar Technology Company Launches in US

February 16, 2010:

MAGE SOLAR, a German-based solar technology company, launched in the United States in January 2010, as a result of working with the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, Inc.

Based in Germany, MAGE SOLAR is part of the fourth division of a large and well-established industry group, MAGE INDUSTRIE HOLDING AG. After working extensively with the Houston office of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern, US, Inc. (GACC South), MAGE SOLAR officially launched in the US Market in January 2010.

MAGE SOLAR’s journey began in the US after establishing contact with the GACC South Houston office, which primarily focuses on renewable energy initiatives. At a conference in September 2009 in Florida arranged by the GACC South, MAGE SOLAR was able to present information about their company to over 150 industry attendees. Then, more than ten meetings with solar installers were arranged for the solar company.

Source: PRLog

German Company juwi Group Developing Its First U.S. Wind Farm

February 5, 2010:

German energy company juwi Group is developing its first U.S. wind farm. Construction on the 60 MW Flat Water Wind Farm in Richardson County, Neb., has started, and the project is expected to be complete in 2011.

The project is being developed by the juwi Group, through its J.W. Prairie Wind Power LLC, located in Lawrence, Kan. A 20-year power purchase agreement was concluded with Omaha Public Power District.

The project is being constructed by Gallop Power LLC, which acquired the Flat Water Wind Farm from J.W. Prairie Wind Power. It is anticipated that juwi will perform the technical and commercial management of the Flat Water Wind Farm for Gallop.

The Flat Water wind farm will consist of 40 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines and is expected to produce about 220 million kWh of electricity annually.

SOURCE: juwi Group

Department of Energy Selects Bosch to Lead $24 MillionProject to Increase Fuel Efficiency 30 Percent

Source: dbusiness

At $750M, Foreign Firms Get 33% of U.S. Clean Energy Stimulus