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Solar Thermal Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
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VC Investment in Green Tech Up to US $1.2B in Q2
Greentech Media Inc. this week released quarterly data showing that venture capital investment in green technologies totaled US $1.2 billion in 85 deals in the second quarter of 2009. This is up from $836 million in 59 deals in the first quarter of 2009.
Nominations Open for Lifetime Leadership Awards
People who know worthy nominees for the Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership (BELL) award are encouraged to visit http://bit.ly/BELLdoc to review the nomination criteria and download the award nomination form.
Funding for a wide range of energy related projects
US DOI Fast-Tracking Initiatives for Solar Energy on Federal Lands
Under initiatives announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), federal agencies will work with western leaders to designate tracts of U.S. public lands in the West as prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development, fund environmental studies, open new solar energy permitting offices and speed reviews of industry proposals.
Renewable Energy Investors Are Cautiously Optimistic
In just five months, the U.S. government has gone from being a casual supporter of renewable energy to the one of world's biggest investors in the space. Now the private sector is trying to figure out what role it will play in this new era of government involvement.
IRENA Names Pelosse As Director General and Abu Dhabi As Headquarters
The Preparatory Commission of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has named Hélène Pelosse as the first head of the emerging Agency during its second session in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Four candidates with outstanding profiles and strong backgrounds in the field of renewable energy were nominated by the Member States for the position and the French candidate, Pelosse, was appointed.
Zoi Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Ener...
Cathy Zoi has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the post of Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Are the Chinese Working To Curb Their Emissions?
Beijing's formulation of the {Alternative Energy Revitalization Plan} is yet another concrete illustration of the determination of the Chinese government to develop a low-carbon economy. It is also a reminder to critics of China's efforts to tackle climate change that Beijing is taking significant steps in realizing that goal. To be responsible in their criticism, those who care about climate change need to get under the hood and examine in detail the renewable energy engine that China is building and avoid the oversimplification that obscures a real convergence of interests.
House Passes Climate Bill Including National RPS
Late last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-212 to pass the American Clean Energy & Security Act. The new climate legislation includes a National Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) provision, mandating that investor owned utilities buy a minimum of 15% of their energy from renewable sources.
Aora Launches Hybrid Solar Thermal Station
Aora has launched its first hybrid solar thermal gas turbine power station at Kibbutz Samar in southern Israel. Aora's Samar "Power Flower" station consists of a field of 30 tracking mirrors (heliostats) situated on half an acre of land.
Radiance Solar & Cox Enterprises Complete Solar Hot Water Installation
Radiance Solar LLC announced the completion of one of Georgia's largest solar thermal hot water installations at Cox Enterprises' Manheim Georgia facility. The system will supply hot water to Manheim Georgia's auto detail operation, offsetting more than 300 million BTUs of energy per year with renewable solar energy.
Climate and the $3,100 Lie Detector
How can you tell when a politician in Washington isn't telling the truth? When they claim that the cost of capping carbon emissions and reducing foreign oil dependence will cost American families "$3,100."
Video: Solar Thermal Energy Industry Still Growing Worldwide
The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. This, despite the difficult economic condition around the world, according to new numbers relesed by the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF).
PG&E, NRG & eSolar Developing 92-MW of Solar Thermal
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has entered into an agreement with Alpine SunTower LLC, a subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc., for 92 megawatts (MW) of renewable, solar thermal power. The Alpine SunTower project features eSolar's solar thermal technology and is scheduled for completion in 2012.
SkyFuel to Install SkyTrough Collectors at Cogentrix Facility
SkyFuel Inc. has signed an agreement with Sunray Energy Inc. for the installation of SkyTrough collectors at Sunray's 43-megawatt (MW) parabolic trough generating plant near Daggett, California, formerly known as Solar Energy Generation Systems I and II.
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