Orion Energy Systems Recognized for Manufacturing Excellence

The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in Green Bay, Wis., named Orion Energy Systems Inc. Manufacturer of Distinction for Industrial Technology during its annual awards dinner on Nov. 6, 2008. The award is given to recognize a manufacturer in Northeast Wisconsin for cutting-edge technological advancements and excellence in manufacturing. Jim Haney,... 

Solzar Introduces New Solar-Max & MSolar Solar Power Platforms

Solzar, a leading designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, announced today it has broadened its solar power systems product line to include Solar-Max (Outdoor Solar Power System) and MSolar (Portable Solar Power System). In many rural areas and developing countries, where the electricity grid is unavailable, Solar-Max Off-Grid configuration... 

The Brattle Group Projects $1.5 to $2.0 Trillion Investment Needed in the U.S. Electric Utility Industry by 2030

The U.S. utility industry will have to invest between $1.5 and $2.0 trillion between 2010 and 2030 to maintain current levels of reliable energy service for customers throughout the country, according to a new report issued today by The Brattle Group. The findings are detailed in “Transforming America’s Power Industry: The Investment Challenge... 

AEP Recognized as Military-Friendly Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year

G.I. Jobs magazine has named American Electric Power one of the nation’s 50 most “military-friendly” employers for the sixth consecutive year. AEP is among only seven companies that have appeared on the publication’s top-50 list each year since it was introduced in 2003. G.I. Jobs helps provide training and career opportunities... 

Ventyx 2009 U.S. Power System Wall Map Captures Huge Growth in Renewable Power Investment

Ventyx®, the world’s largest private software provider to the energy and utility industry, today announced the release of the new 2009 U.S. Power System Map. Utilizing complex data from the energy industry’s most trusted source for market intelligence, Ventyx Velocity Suite, this new edition is the most detailed and up-to-date reference... 

Platts Survey: October OPEC Oil Output Dropped to 32.26 Mil. Barrels Per Day

The 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) pumped an average 32.26 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in October, according to a Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials just released. This is a 210,000 b/d decline from the September level of 32.47 million b/d. Excluding Iraq, production from the 12... 

Raser Technologies Inaugurates Utah Geothermal Plant with Advanced Technology That Can Make Geothermal a Major Source of the U.S. Energy Supply

Raser Technologies, Inc., a leader in geothermal power generation, inaugurated late yesterday its first commercial-scale power plant, in Beaver County, Utah, demonstrating the viability of advanced technology that can make geothermal a major price-competitive resource for this country’s energy supply. The plant’s output has already been committed... 

Solar Thin Films, Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Algatec Solar AG

Solar Thin Films, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of manufacturing equipment for the production of “thin-film” amorphous silicon photovoltaic solar modules, has entered into a share exchange agreement to acquire Algatec Solar AG (“Algatec”), a German company that produces and markets metallurgic silicon crystalline... 

Future Fuels Creates Pennsylvania Clean Coal Project

Future Fuels LLC has created a strategic investment with Immersive Media Corp. in Future Power PA LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Future Fuels. The two parties intend to develop an electricity generation project using state-of-the-art clean coal gasification technology in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. A strategic investment by IMC of $5 million... 

Casa Energia Expo-2008

Casa Energia Expo, the important event dedicated to homes that produce and save energy, will be held once again at the Datchforum of Assago, Milano, from 7 to 9 November, and will have on show materials, technologies, products and services for a new way of living able to combine comfort, wellbeing and environmental sustainability. With 6, 000 square...