Tidal power next big step for renewable energy

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Excerpt: A tidal power system has successfully completed testing, a “huge milestone” for America’s ocean energy industry, according to its Maine-based manufacturer. Ocean Renewable Power Company’s $2 million underwater system has generated grid-compatible power from tidal currents in the waters off E …

Peacing together green communities

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Excerpt: In support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), a partnership of Western Hemisphere governments, the Department of State will provide $1 million to fund Peace Corps volunteer efforts that increase rural access to energy, put the effects of climate change in check, and suppor …

NREL seeks proposals for photovoltaic incubator program

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Excerpt: The U. S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking project proposals as part of DOE funding to accelerate commercialization of solar energy.The Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Incubator is to foster collaboration between U.S. small businesses, NREL, …

Designing a “Green” Power Alternative for the Tropics

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Excerpt: By Laura Carrabine, Senior Editor 3D technology helps designers create floating solar energy plantSea Solar Power Inc. designed an economically efficient system for generating electricity from the solar energy in tropical oceans. The system is based on a proven technology called oce …

Helpful Tips for Solar Site Planning

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Excerpt:By John R. Gyorki, Editorial DirectorObviously, solar panels and collectors must be located where the sunlight can reach them most of the day during all seasons of the year. Accurate procedures used to find these spots have been around for several decades, but with the recent push to install …

U.S. Military Creates Projects For Smart Microgrid Technology

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Excerpt: The U.S military is ramping up its dedication to solar energy and other alternate fuels with two new demonstration projects for smart microgrid technology. These microgrids could pull power interchangeably from solar arrays and other sources to cut costs, improve logistics, and reduce the troop …

Brownfields’ bright spot: solar and wind energy

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Excerpt: A few months ago, the EPA and U.S Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory announced their decision to join forces in evaluating sites that could be used for renewable-energy production. Since then, wind turbines have risen from abandoned toxic industrial sites, and solar panels …

Largest solar project in Ohio summed up

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Excerpt: Work wraps up on the Wyandot Solar Project, located in Wyandot County. The 12-MW project is the largest operating solar energy facility in Ohio. Juwi Solar, a Boulder, Colorado based company, developed, engineered, and constructed the project, while about 95% of the labor consisted of Ohio residents …

Case Study: Contra Costa Community College District

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Excerpt: In 2006, Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) started an energy efficiency and solar program aimed at making its facilities more efficient and easier to manage, while reducing its energy costs and exposure to utility price fluctuations. This program included solar power generating systems …

3 MW project at Pocono Raceway

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Excerpt: Construction started in mid-May on the 3 MW photovoltaic array at Pocono Raceway Solar Project. The project will be designed and construced by enXco and then turned over to Pocono Raceway upon completion.The project will be along Long Pond Road on approximately 25 acres of land. The solar system …