Education
Magnolia Solar Supports Renewable Energy Mandate
18 April 2011POSTED IN Business News
Magnolia Solar Corporation has announced that it participated in California's Tech Valley Energy Forum organized by the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering's (CNSE) Energy & Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC).
MIT Solar Vehicle Sponsored by Konica Minolta
13 April 2011POSTED IN Business News
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that the company is an Official Platinum Sponsor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Solar Electric Vehicle Team (SEVT) and their efforts to design a solar car to participate in the World Solar Challenge to be held in Australia on 16-21 October, 2011.
Veeco Partnering with CNSE Solar Project
12 April 2011POSTED IN Business News
Veeco Instruments Inc., a leading provider of equipment for the solar industry, announced that it is a key partner for The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the State University of New York at Albany. Last week the Department of Energy announced a $57M award to the College as part of its SunShot Advanced PV Manufacturing Partnerships Program.
Largest Solar-Powered Secondary School in North America
30 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Unirac, Inc., a provider of infrastructure for solar power systems, was selected by Consolidated Solar Technologies, Inc. (CST) to supply an ISYS Ground Mount (IGM) mounting solution for a 1.1 megawatt (MW) solar installation spanning a five-acre site at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Applying the Franchise Model to Solar
19 March 2011POSTED IN Editors Blogs
The dramatic rise in energy costs from non-renewable sources has made alternative energy sources such as solar an intriguing option. Many homeowners however, have been weary to jump into this still evolving market. In the past, the startup costs alone have outweighed the rewards in the eyes of many potential customers. But by applying a tried and true business model, knowledgeable and well trained sales people and installers can walk consumers through the process, apply government incentives and show them that solar not only makes sense but is affordable.
Solar Industry Education at PV Power Up Solar Summit
18 March 2011POSTED IN Business News
The PV Power UP Solar Summit is a three-day event beginning 29 March, taking place in South Bend, Indiana and featuring leading manufacturers in the PV industry.
Boots on the Roof Solar Training
14 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
The Boots on the Roof school provides specialised solar energy training programs in the US where people can access the hands-on solar education and training they need to pursue a career in the solar energy industry.
Scholarships Available for ISES Solar World Congress
11 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Kassel University, the host of the ISES Solar World Congress 2011, is offering scholarships to scientists from developing countries to participate in the Congress.
UAlbany Nanocollege Launches High-K Metal Gate Technology Platform
09 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, New York (UAlbany) today announced the introduction of a 28 nanometre (nm) high-K metal gate (HKMG) technology platform.
2011 ConocoPhillips Energy Prize
07 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
ConocoPhillips and Pennsylvania State University are kicking off the 2011 ConocoPhillips Energy Prize to see who can develop the most original and actionable solutions that can help improve the way the US develops and uses energy. This is the 4th year in a row the two have joined forces in this endeavour.
MIT Energy Conference Begins Today
04 March 2011POSTED IN Applications News
MIT's Energy Conference begins today at noon. The theme is "Confronting Limits with Fact-Based Analysis," and will feature experts who will discuss the limits of specific technologies, funding mechanisms, and other proposed energy system transformations.
Solar Decathlon to Stay on National Mall
24 February 2011POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior announced that the Solar Decathlon 2011 will be held on the National Mall in Washington, DC as it has in previous years.
Journey to the Solar Decathlon: Spotlight on Team Massachusetts
22 February 2011POSTED IN Editors Blogs
The Solar Decathlon is a unique opportunity for students to learn about renewable energy, construction, architecture, business and marketing, competition and more. The students, both undergraduate and graduate, join the Decathlon team and commit to it for a period of two years. For most of these students it means juggling a full university course load along with what amounts to a high-pressure, full-time job.
Trojan Battery Sponsors NABCEP Certification
16 February 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Trojan Battery Company, a manufacturer of deep cycle batteries for renewable energy applications, today announced its corporate sponsorship of North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), which offers certification and entry-level knowledge assessment programs for renewable energy professionals throughout North America.
NREL Expands Workforce, Campus and Contracts
11 February 2011POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The presence of the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado is a $714 million annual boost to the state’s economy, according to data compiled in a soon to be released analysis by the University of Colorado.
Solar Teaching Tools for Students Off the Grid
10 February 2011POSTED IN Applications News
A solar-powered interactive whiteboard from CyberSmart brings 21st century learning to rural African students.
Students Appeal Solar Decathlon Move Off the Mall
07 February 2011POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Twenty student-led teams from universities around the world are appealing the US Department of Interior's (DOI) 11 January decision to relocate the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar Decathlon 2011 from the National Mall to an alternate site.
The Mother (Earth) of All Going Green Checklists
07 February 2011POSTED IN Applications News
If you’ve ever tried piecing together your own green checklist from eco-friendly information found on the Internet, you know it’s overwhelming. AltFuelsNow.com has done the legwork for you, compiling a comprehensive website featuring everything from energy conservation to recycling. You can also find dozens of articles on solar energy, wind energy and many other green living options.
"Design Solutions for Solar Applications" Training Available Free of Charge
07 February 2011POSTED IN Business News
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc., and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor company, have teamed up to offer a series of multimedia technical videos focusing on challenges and solutions of designing for solar-powered systems.
Wells Fargo Finances GCL-Poly Solar Projects
04 February 2011POSTED IN Business News
Wells Fargo & Company and GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited today announced tax equity financing is complete for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a capacity of 6MW at the University of San Diego and five high schools in the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District.
