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Renewable energy-focused Quorum Business Solutions gains capital investment
30 July 2010
Quorum Business Solutions, which provides information technology solutions for the renewable energy industry, has received a ‘significant’ but undisclosed capital investment from global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group and energy-focused private equity firm Riverstone Holdings.
Clean fuel developer ITM Power’s directors acquire shares
30 July 2010Pennsylvania NanoMaterials commercialisation centre awards $450,000 for new energy development
30 July 2010Senergy Alternative Energy acquires SGC Engineering, secures US foothold
30 July 2010Philippine geothermal company Energy Development Corp to spend $1bn on clean energy
30 July 2010Engineer Timken expands into wind industry under $26m contract with Xinjiang Goldwind
30 July 2010
Fund News
Global X Funds launches first lithium exchange-traded fund
23 July 2010
US-based Global X Funds has launched the world’s first lithium exchange-traded fund, which it said is the first to offer investors targeted access to a resource industry critical for the development of renewable energy.
South West Investment Group and partners launch South West Cleantech Co-investment Fund
22 July 2010New Earth’s recycling fund generates more than 20 per cent returns since launch
21 July 2010Draper Fisher Jurvetson raises $350m for tenth technology fund
20 July 2010RE-Invest Partners launches £35m RE-Forest Fund, first UK forestry exempt unit trust
19 July 2010Founder of renewable energy-focused asset management group I2BF, Ilya Golubovich, assumes co-founders’ stakes
13 July 2010
Company News
NV Energy seeks renewable energy portfolio credits
30 July 2010
Energy holding company NV Energy has requested offers for renewable energy portfolio credits from qualified renewable energy generators by September, without seeking the associated renewable power from the generation sources.
Hydrogenics cut costs and losses in second quarter
30 July 2010Brazilian pulp company Suzano creates $1.3bn biomass unit
30 July 2010US state regulators approve Tucson Electric Power’s community solar scheme
30 July 2010Wastewater company Parkson doubles capacity at Mexico facility
30 July 2010Coulomb Technologies installs charging stations under $37m collaboration with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA
30 July 2010
Policy News
Florida Energy and Climate Commission invests $36m in energy efficiency projects
The US Florida Energy and Climate Commission will invest $36m in clean energy projects through a newly-unveiled investment scheme.
US Environmental Protection Agency warns against slow adoption of renewable energy
30 July 2010Morocco requests bids for $9bn solar initiative, Reuters reports
29 July 2010Maine and Nova Scotia officials agree to develop ocean energy technology on Bay of Fundy coastline
29 July 2010Greece to invest €12bn on environment and energy to boost beleaguered economy
29 July 2010Scottish government to create offshore renewable energy hubs
28 July 2010
People News
Solar company Solyndra appoints Brian Harrison as president and CEO
28 July 2010
US-headquartered solar system developer Solyndra has appointed Brian Harrison as president and CEO at a time when the company’s sales are expected to reach $400m by 2011.
Indus Entrepreneurs UK appoints new co-heads
27 July 2010Peter Gerstrom becomes head of Cory Environmental
26 July 2010Duston Williams joins solar company Stion’s board of directors
22 July 2010Energy management firm Evergreen Energy appoints William Gibson as chairman
19 July 2010Renewable energy consultancy Atmos hires Jon Huckle as principal ecologist
16 July 2010
Biomass Biofuel News
Clean fuel developer ITM Power’s directors acquire shares
30 July 2010A number of directors and officers of Aim-listed energy storage and clean fuel developer ITM Power have purchased shares in the company at a price of £0.31 per share.
Brazilian pulp company Suzano creates $1.3bn biomass unit
30 July 2010Transport industry could utilise waste-to-energy, says expert
30 July 2010Isobutanol could be the new bioethanol, renewable chemical developer Gevo shows
29 July 2010Biofuel groups speak out against US energy bill
28 July 2010Bioenergy gaining traction in Africa and Europe, studies show
27 July 2010
Energy Efficiency News
NV Energy seeks renewable energy portfolio credits
Energy holding company NV Energy has requested offers for renewable energy portfolio credits from qualified renewable energy generators by September, without seeking the associated renewable power from the generation sources.
Hydrogenics cut costs and losses in second quarter
30 July 2010Florida Energy and Climate Commission invests $36m in energy efficiency projects
30 July 2010Pennsylvania NanoMaterials commercialisation centre awards $450,000 for new energy development
30 July 2010Coulomb Technologies installs charging stations under $37m collaboration with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA
30 July 2010Skills are needed for retooling the ever-evolving energy sector, stresses energy body
29 July 2010
Energy Storage News
Energy storage system developer Xtreme Power raises $29.5m
27 July 2010
Texan integrated smart power management and energy storage system developer Xtreme Power has raised $29.5m in venture capital funding, according to a report.
New York passes law to accelerate fly-wheel energy storage plant deployment
26 July 2010Hydrogenics secures hydrogen fuel technology orders from Russia and Saudi Arabia
15 July 2010Beacon Power receives $2.25m federal grant to develop advanced energy storage system
13 July 2010Heliocentris Fuel Cells grows revenue whilst losses deepen
5 July 2010Washington State University researchers pioneer energy storage technology
5 July 2010
Geothermal News
Philippine geothermal company Energy Development Corp to spend $1bn on clean energy
30 July 2010
Philippine-based geothermal power company Energy Development Corp (EDC) has committed to spending more than $1bn in renewable and clean energy projects before 2016.
Magma Energy ‘confident’ HS Orka acquisition complies with Icelandic law
29 July 2010Icon Energy obtains approval for two Queensland geothermal projects
28 July 2010Magma’s $45.1m public offering marred by Icelandic investigation
28 July 2010Pratt & Whitney’s Italian subsidary to supply geothermal plant to German utility
27 July 2010Geothermal company Calpine uses $1.1bn private placement to repay debt
27 July 2010
Solar News
US state regulators approve Tucson Electric Power’s community solar scheme
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in the US has approved Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP) plan to provide its customers with locally-generated solar power.
China Solar Energy sells its Hong Kong subsidiary for $2.7m
30 July 2010HK Electric commissions Hong Kong’s largest solar project
30 July 2010First Solar raises earnings guidance on 12 per cent annual sales increment
30 July 2010Morocco requests bids for $9bn solar initiative, Reuters reports
29 July 2010Sandia National Laboratories and SunPower to leverage $1bn for PV integration research partnership
29 July 2010
Water News
Wastewater company Parkson doubles capacity at Mexico facility
Wastewater treatment company Parkson has doubled the capacity of its wastewater treatment facility near Mexico City.
Terrabon inaugurates water treatment project in Texas, receives state funding award
30 July 2010Ocean Power Technologies receives £1.5m support from UK government to scale-up wave energy system
29 July 2010Maine and Nova Scotia officials agree to develop ocean energy technology on Bay of Fundy coastline
29 July 2010SDE completes first phase of 50MW wave energy plant in Israel
27 July 2010World’s largest marine energy test site installed off UK south coast
27 July 2010
Wind News
Senergy Alternative Energy acquires SGC Engineering, secures US foothold
Power services company Senergy Alternative Energy said it has cemented its position in the US market with the acquisition of transmission and wind-power focused SGC Engineering.
Engineer Timken expands into wind industry under $26m contract with Xinjiang Goldwind
30 July 2010Safety equipment provider Cosalt and wind industry engineers APRO form UK offshore JV
28 July 2010Scottish government to create offshore renewable energy hubs
28 July 2010First Wind secures $117m federal loan guarantee for Hawaiian wind project
28 July 2010‘Distressed’ wind industry sinks to 2007 levels, says AWEA
28 July 2010
Africa News
Morocco requests bids for $9bn solar initiative, Reuters reports
29 July 2010
Morocco has called for companies to bid for the first phase of its $9bn solar initiative, according to Reuters.
Japan and Tunisia join forces to deliver solar project
28 July 2010Bioenergy gaining traction in Africa and Europe, studies show
27 July 2010Egypt utilises solar and wind
12 July 2010Infrax secures first payment for Nigerian smart-grid wireless network
6 July 2010Angolan President turns to Brazil to expand biofuels sector
28 June 2010
Asia News
Philippine geothermal company Energy Development Corp to spend $1bn on clean energy
30 July 2010Philippine-based geothermal power company Energy Development Corp (EDC) has committed to spending more than $1bn in renewable and clean energy projects before 2016.
Engineer Timken expands into wind industry under $26m contract with Xinjiang Goldwind
30 July 2010China Solar Energy sells its Hong Kong subsidiary for $2.7m
30 July 2010HK Electric commissions Hong Kong’s largest solar project
30 July 2010Panasonic to acquire Sanyo Electric as it aims to become top green innovator
29 July 2010Solar module supplier Kyocera’s sales jump 39 per cent, boosts profits by $525m
29 July 2010
Australasia News
Icon Energy obtains approval for two Queensland geothermal projects
28 July 2010
Australian geothermal project developer Icon Energy has received the seal of approval to construct two projects in the Queensland region.
Algae biofuel technology developer OriginOil secures first revenue
27 July 2010Australian solar start-up Bright Generation integrates Solon modules into combined PV and thermal system
26 July 2010Australia’s PM pledges AUD$1bn of renewable energy investment
23 July 2010Queensland dedicates $3.57m to community solar farm
23 July 2010Lower Lake Margaret power station upgraded with $13m hydroelectric system
23 July 2010
Europe News
Clean fuel developer ITM Power’s directors acquire shares
30 July 2010A number of directors and officers of Aim-listed energy storage and clean fuel developer ITM Power have purchased shares in the company at a price of £0.31 per share.
Transport industry could utilise waste-to-energy, says expert
30 July 2010Skills are needed for retooling the ever-evolving energy sector, stresses energy body
29 July 2010Ocean Power Technologies receives £1.5m support from UK government to scale-up wave energy system
29 July 2010Magma Energy ‘confident’ HS Orka acquisition complies with Icelandic law
29 July 2010UK business federation speaks out against 30 per cent emissions reduction target
29 July 2010
Latin America News
Brazilian pulp company Suzano creates $1.3bn biomass unit
Brazilian pulp and paper company Suzano Papel e Celulose has committed to invest $1.3bn in the formation of a biomass unit that will market wood pellets in Europe, according to reports.
Amazon natives hold hydroelectric plant employees hostage
26 July 2010Winds of change needed in climate change approach, says UNFCCC head
23 July 2010Qualibou Energy to develop geothermal project on St Lucia
23 July 2010Atlantic Wind & Solar launches renewable energy development finance programme
21 July 2010Novozymes partners with Brazilian energy manufacturer Dedini to develop ethanol process
19 July 2010
Middle East News
SDE completes first phase of 50MW wave energy plant in Israel
27 July 2010
Marine energy company SDE has constructed a large-scale sea wave power plant in Israel, which represents the initial stage of a 50MW project on the 1000-metre breakwater at Jaffa Port.
Hydrogenics secures hydrogen fuel technology orders from Russia and Saudi Arabia
15 July 2010Oman Government moves away from oil
7 July 2010Tesla looks to raise $185m from IPO, confirms Toyota private placement
15 June 2010American Superconductor supports ten per cent of global wind installations
15 June 2010UN’s Bonn talks result in fleshing out climate regime
14 June 2010
North America News
NV Energy seeks renewable energy portfolio credits
30 July 2010Energy holding company NV Energy has requested offers for renewable energy portfolio credits from qualified renewable energy generators by September, without seeking the associated renewable power from the generation sources.
Renewable energy-focused Quorum Business Solutions gains capital investment
30 July 2010Hydrogenics cut costs and losses in second quarter
30 July 2010Florida Energy and Climate Commission invests $36m in energy efficiency projects
30 July 2010US state regulators approve Tucson Electric Power’s community solar scheme
30 July 2010Pennsylvania NanoMaterials commercialisation centre awards $450,000 for new energy development
30 July 2010
NV Energy seeks renewable energy portfolio credits
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Renewable energy-focused Quorum Business Solutions gains capital investment
July 30th, 2010 | North America, deals
Hydrogenics cut costs and losses in second quarter
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Clean fuel developer ITM Power’s directors acquire shares
July 30th, 2010 | Europe, biomass/biofuel, deals, news
Brazilian pulp company Suzano creates $1.3bn biomass unit
July 30th, 2010 | Latin America, biomass/biofuel, companies, news
Florida Energy and Climate Commission invests $36m in energy efficiency projects
July 30th, 2010 | North America, energy efficiency, policy
US state regulators approve Tucson Electric Power’s community solar scheme
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, solar
Pennsylvania NanoMaterials commercialisation centre awards $450,000 for new energy development
July 30th, 2010 | North America, deals, energy efficiency
Wastewater company Parkson doubles capacity at Mexico facility
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, water
Senergy Alternative Energy acquires SGC Engineering, secures US foothold
July 30th, 2010 | North America, deals, wind
US Environmental Protection Agency warns against slow adoption of renewable energy
July 30th, 2010 | North America, policy
Coulomb Technologies installs charging stations under $37m collaboration with Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Philippine geothermal company Energy Development Corp to spend $1bn on clean energy
July 30th, 2010 | Asia, deals, geothermal
Terrabon inaugurates water treatment project in Texas, receives state funding award
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, water
Engineer Timken expands into wind industry under $26m contract with Xinjiang Goldwind
July 30th, 2010 | Asia, deals, wind
Transport industry could utilise waste-to-energy, says expert
July 30th, 2010 | Europe, biomass/biofuel, companies
China Solar Energy sells its Hong Kong subsidiary for $2.7m
July 30th, 2010 | Asia, deals, solar
HK Electric commissions Hong Kong’s largest solar project
July 30th, 2010 | Asia, companies, solar
First Solar raises earnings guidance on 12 per cent annual sales increment
July 30th, 2010 | North America, companies, solar
Morocco requests bids for $9bn solar initiative, Reuters reports
July 29th, 2010 | Africa, policy, solar
Skills are needed for retooling the ever-evolving energy sector, stresses energy body
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, energy efficiency
Isobutanol could be the new bioethanol, renewable chemical developer Gevo shows
July 29th, 2010 | North America, biomass/biofuel, companies
American Superconductor raises annual forecast on 40 per cent profit margin
July 29th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Ocean Power Technologies receives £1.5m support from UK government to scale-up wave energy system
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, deals, water
Magma Energy ‘confident’ HS Orka acquisition complies with Icelandic law
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, deals, geothermal
Alternative fuel tax credit cuts damage XcelPlus’ sales and income, company claims
July 29th, 2010 | North America, companies
Sandia National Laboratories and SunPower to leverage $1bn for PV integration research partnership
July 29th, 2010 | North America, companies, solar
Maine and Nova Scotia officials agree to develop ocean energy technology on Bay of Fundy coastline
July 29th, 2010 | North America, policy, water
Panasonic to acquire Sanyo Electric as it aims to become top green innovator
July 29th, 2010 | Asia, deals, energy efficiency
UK business federation speaks out against 30 per cent emissions reduction target
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, energy efficiency
Solar module supplier Kyocera’s sales jump 39 per cent, boosts profits by $525m
July 29th, 2010 | Asia, companies, solar
Greece to invest €12bn on environment and energy to boost beleaguered economy
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, policy
Centrica purchases ROCs in H1 2010 to make up renewable energy deficit
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, energy efficiency
US energy efficiency company Servidyne’s building performance division rides upward curve
July 29th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Indian solar developer Azure Power to operate first plant under solar mission
July 29th, 2010 | Asia, companies, solar
Scheuten Solar and French power company Free-Power deliver the Auvergne’s largest PV plant
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, solar
SolarEdge Technologies expands in Greece, forms trade partnership with Enolia
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, solar
Landis+Gyr partnership to accelerate UK smart meter roll-out through interoperability
July 29th, 2010 | Europe, companies, energy efficiency
High energy efficiency company SolidFire closes first round of venture capital funding
July 29th, 2010 | North America, deals, energy efficiency
Carmanah provides solar LED systems to community Selkirk Trestle bridge project
July 29th, 2010 | North America, companies, solar
IT sector cuts 32 million tons of emissions since 2007, study shows
July 28th, 2010 | North America, companies, energy efficiency
Solar module maker Sulfurcell expands Asia presence
July 28th, 2010 | Asia, companies, solar
EDF Energies Nouvelles’ solar business undergoes ‘strong growth’, results show
July 28th, 2010 | Europe, companies, solar
Safety equipment provider Cosalt and wind industry engineers APRO form UK offshore JV
July 28th, 2010 | Europe, companies, wind
Scottish government to create offshore renewable energy hubs
July 28th, 2010 | Europe, policy, wind
Solar wafer maker Danen IPOs on Taiwan exchange, market cap of $350m
July 28th, 2010 | Asia, deals, solar
Solar company Solyndra appoints Brian Harrison as president and CEO
July 28th, 2010 | North America, people, solar
Biofuel groups speak out against US energy bill
July 28th, 2010 | North America, biomass/biofuel, companies
Mandatory carbon reporting is essential to highlight risks, Co-operative Financial Services and WWF warn
July 28th, 2010 | Europe, energy efficiency, policy
UK spotlight on renewable energy will raise investment profile, says FCP
July 28th, 2010 | Europe, energy efficiency, policy
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Investors target deals with mature risk-return profile
July 2010
With the rapid growth of the green investment space, investors are becoming increasingly keen to identify opportunities with a more mature risk-return profile.
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