Verengo Solar becomes leading PV installer in California in November 2011

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 1:32 (Solarserver)

On December 20th, 2011 Verengo Solar (Torrance, California, U.S.) announced that it has become the leading residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installer by both total installations and total sales volumes in the U.S. state of California in November 2011. In making this claim, the company cites data released by the California Solar Initiative. Solar City Corporation (San Mateo, California, U.S.) previously held the position of California residential PV market leader. Read more

PV and solar heating in Maryland: Solar Energy World boosts system sales in 2011; adds 40 jobs to local economy

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 1:31 (Solarserver)

On December 21st, 2011, Solar Energy World (Elkridge, Maryland, US) reported that it doubled its revenues in 2011 and added 40 jobs to the local economy. Solar Energy World on own account is the region's leading installer of commercial and residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar hot water systems. The company installed more than 300 solar electric and solar hot water systems in 2011, more than double what was installed in 2010, Solar Energy World reports. Going into 2012, the company is seeking to double that figure again. Read more

Northern Lights Solar Solutions offers new Polysun software package for solar hot water heating systems

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 1:30 (Solarserver)

On December 20th, 2011, Northern Lights Solar Solutions (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) announced that it launched a new customized Polysun Software package in partnership with Vela Solaris (Winterthur, Switzerland). Polysun Software enables the installer to run easy professional and accurate simulations when it comes to planning and selling solar hot water heating systems. The software is a valuable complement to Northern Light's existing product range and brings the customization of solar system installations to the customer. Read more

The 11 Top Biofuels Trends of 2011

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

It's that holiday time, time to look-back with misty eyes at the glories of yesteryear. In our case, at the 11 Hottest Trends of 2011, in what proved to be a vintage year for biofuels. There were IPOs a go-go, a big comeback from biodiesel. The global ethanol fleet has acquired new popularity amongst advanced biofuels developers looking for capital light steel in the ground. Meanwhile, gasification got hot. Seemed like every algae venture headed for Australia, and Brazil and the US Navy became everyone's new best friends. Read more

Wind Industry Turns Attention to 2012 for PTC Extension

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Last weekend Congress finalized year-end legislative activity without taking action to extend the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC). AWEA issued the following statement in response: Read more

Only Three Days Left ? Submit Your Nomination for the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards!

Monday, 12.26.2011 - 17:24 (Renewable Energy World)

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