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, president of the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Association, presented the award to Orion. Orion... Read more..

Coal-Fired Utilities See Improved Efficiency With Green Plus

Biofriendly Corporation announced today that its Green Plus® liquid combustion catalyst has been proven to reduce harmful emissions from coal-fired power plants. In addition, trials have shown an improvement in thermal efficiency that result in reductions of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which are believed to be a major contributor to global warming. Successful implementations of Green Plus have been completed in coal-fired boilers ranging in size... Read more..

Hong Kong Highpower Technology Announces Groundbreaking on New Ni-MH Battery Manufacturing Facility

Hong Kong Highpower Technology, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and related products, today announced the groundbreaking of its new Ni-MH battery manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China and commencement of building construction on site plans that have been environmentally certified. In February 2007, the Company acquired approximately 1.36 million... Read more..

Geothermal Energy Improves U.S. Oil Recovery

Ormat Technologies, Inc. announces the successful co-production of geothermal power at a producing oil well. This project marks the first of its kind by providing onsite fuel free power that will increase the productivity and possibly extend the longevity of existing U.S. oil fields. Ormat, in a joint project with the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Rocky Mountain Oil Test Center (RMOTC), validates the feasibility of proven technology already used... Read more..

SolarWorld to Showcase High-Capacity Technologies at Solar Power International

SolarWorld, a world leader in high quality solar power technology, today announced it will exhibit at this year’s Solar Power International event — the United States’ largest and most prestigious solar conference and exhibition. SolarWorld is located in booth #1613 and will be sharing information on its expansions in production, green jobs and safe investments in solar installations here in the Americas. The show takes place in San... Read more..

SkyFuel Unveils the SkyTrough: the World’s Highest Performance, Lowest Cost Utility-Scale Solar Power System

SkyFuel, Inc. today secured its position as the leader in the rapidly growing concentrating solar power (CSP) industry by unveiling the SkyTrough(TM): the highest performance, lowest cost utility-scale solar power system of any kind for generating electricity. With glass-free mirrors, a highly engineered space frame that allows compact transportation and rapid field assembly, and new more efficient drive & control systems, the SkyTrough(TM) cuts... Read more..

Wire-Free Power Energizes Mobile Consumer Electronic Devices in the UK

WildCharge Inc., a company that revolutionizes the charging and powering of mobile devices with its patented, environmentally-friendly, wire-free electric power technology, announced the availability of its charging pads and adapters for the popular BlackBerry Pearl and Curve smartphones in the UK beginning October 1st 2008. The company plans to offer device adapters for other popular consumer electronic devices later this year. The company’s wire-free... Read more..

Carmanah Receives $1 Million Order to Power Telecom Project in North Africa With Solar Technology

Carmanah Technologies Corporation has received an initial $1 million order from Lyon, France-based telecom provider TWIST to supply solar power systems for a telecommunications project in North Africa. The project, facilitated by Solergitech, Carmanah’s authorized distributor in the region, will power a network of telecommunications towers with the company’s stand-alone solar power systems. According to Ted Lattimore, Chief Executive... Read more..

Shaw Joint Venture to Build a New World-class Module Fabrication and Assembly Facility in Lake Charles, La.

A state-of-the-art module fabrication and assembly facility will be built in Lake Charles, La., by a newly formed joint venture created by The Shaw Group Inc. and Westinghouse Electric Company, L.L.C. Shaw’s Fabrication & Manufacturing Group will serve as managing member of the new joint venture, named Global Modular Solutions, L.L.C. “After an extensive search of potential sites, the Port of Lake Charles was chosen because of its deep water... Read more..

U.S. Senator Kohl to Visit Orion Energy Systems

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl today will tour the Manitowoc manufacturing facility of Orion Energy Systems Inc., a leading power technology enterprise that designs, manufactures and implements energy management systems, consisting primarily of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting systems, controls and direct renewable products for commercial and industrial customers. Recently, Orion announced it will expand its Manitowoc factory, creating 170 jobs... Read more..