Stirling Energy Systems Inc. (SES, Phoenix, AZ), a developer of alternative energy solutions using solar, wind, and green energy, announced a 300...
XsunX Inc. (Aliso Viejo, CA), the developer of Power Glass™ solar technology that allows glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun, announced that the design of its mass production systems for the manufacture of its Power Glass photovoltaic (PV) films will provide for modular expansion capabilities. The system design will provide […]
The Defense and Space Power Division of EaglePicher Technologies LLC (Phoenix, AZ) announced that NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) was launched aboard...
BMW Group (Munich, Germany) will join General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit, MI) and DaimlerChrysler AG (Stuttgart, Germany) to develop gasoline-electric power systems that offer better fuel economy and create fewer emissions than traditional gasoline engines. BMW intends to enter into an agreement with GM and DaimlerChrysler later this year. DaimlerChrysler and GM announced in December […]
Fuel cell developer Hoku Scientific Inc. (Honolulu, HI) reported its financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2005. Total revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2005, was $1.1 million, compared to $100,000 in the same quarter of 2004. The increase is due to the recognition of engineering service and license deferred […]
Researchers at Ener1 Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), a developer of lithium batteries and fuel cells, announced that its board of directors has authorized a plan to spin-off the common stock of its three primary alternative energy subsidiaries to the Ener1 stockholders. The Ener1 board believes that EnerDel Inc., NanoEner Inc., and EnerFuel Inc. has made […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA), a developer of power control electronics, reported that it has successfully listed five additional PowerGate™ AE-PV Series utility-grade, photovoltaic (PV) inverter designs on the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) list of eligible inverters. The efficiency rating of the PowerGate AE-PV 75 kW and 135 kW models tested and accepted was 95.5 […]
GlobeTel Communications Corp. (Fort Lauderdale, FL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanswire Networks LLC, has signed a letter of intent with the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), which states that ZSW will provide research and development engineering support under a cooperative research and development agreement for the development of […]
C&D Technologies Inc. (Tucson, AZ) has provided a number of its 250 mW LME1205S single-output, isolated dc-dc converters for a solar-powered vehicle...
Sharp Electronics Corp. (Mahwah, NJ), a marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corp. (Japan), announced that Michael Troetti has been named president of Sharp Electronics Marketing Co. of America (SEMCA), effective September 21, 2005. He will replace Noboru Fujimoto who will assume the responsibility of Group Deputy General Manager of the Solar Systems Group, where he will […]
GridPoint Inc. (Washington, DC), a provider of intelligent energy management (IEM) appliances for residential, light commercial, and government markets, announced that its products will help consumers reap the benefits of tax credits, net metering, time-based pricing, and other forms of demand response outlined in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, recently signed into law by […]
Spain approved €23.6-billion (CAD$34.74-billion) in funding for a plan to boost the use of renewable energy. The plan runs through 2010, and...
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) stands to receive more than $20 million in cash back after shareholders approved a deal...
Digital Gas Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced that its Digital Sofcell solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) subsidiary will participate in a joint venture with Shanghai ShenLi High Tech Co. and Goeta Technology Developer International. Digital Gas anticipates that the fuel cell technology will be used in various business areas, especially for fuel cell cars and buses. The […]
SunPower Corp. (Sunnyvale, CA), a silicon solar-cell company and a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., announced that it has filed an initial public offering to sell up to $115 million in Class A common stock. Details about the number of shares to be offered or an estimated price range for the IPO were not disclosed […]