Posted: 2011-12-19
NRG Energy recently announced an agreement with the New Meadowlands Stadium Company for the energy company to design, install and operate solar panels atop the football stadium, which will power the LED lighting a display system at the facility.
"Our goal is to provide our fans with the best possible game-watching experience, one that is exciting, enjoyable and environmentally conscious," said Woody Johnson, CEO of the New York Jets. "Our partnership with NRG illustrates our commitment to this cause as we continue to explore eco-friendly initiatives to make MetLife Stadium the best in the world."..
Posted: 2011-12-16
The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved the 25-year contract purchase between Pacific Gas and Electric and Sempra Generation's Copper Mountain Solar 2 project in Boulder City, Nevada, which will supply the company with 150 megawatts of solar energy.
"Copper Mountain Solar 2 represents another big step forward for Sempra Generation as we continue growing our portfolio of contracted renewable energy assets throughout the U.S.," said Jeffrey W. Martin, president and CEO of Sempra Generation. "There is a lot of excitement about starting construction on this major solar project, [and we] look forward to delivering another important source of clean energy to California consumers."..
Posted: 2011-12-14
Suntech Power Holdings was recently honored by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the top places to work in Arizona, which makes Suntech's Goodyear, Arizona, manufacturing facility the only solar panel producer to be ranked in the top 10.
"We're honored to be recognized as one of the top employers in a region that's well-positioned to lead the growth of U.S. solar industry," said John Lefebvre, president of Suntech America. "Our highly skilled workforce in Arizona has enabled the steady growth of our first U.S. manufacturing facility. We look forward to continuing that momentum in the years ahead."..
Posted: 2011-12-12
Sunbelt International recently announced an aggressive development and deployment of alternative energy technologies in Third World countries, which will work to install wind and solar thermal renewable energy projects in countries in Africa.
"It is the strategic objective of Sunbelt International to approach emerging markets with sustainable energy alternatives," said Fang Soo Lui, president of Sunbelt International...
Posted: 2011-12-09
According to Providence Business News, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management was recently awarded $1.5 million that will be used to install solar panels at nine of its facilities, which will be mounted of existing roof structures.
“These solar arrays illustrate how properly-sized renewable energy projects can work at a wide range of publicly-owned sites," Janet Coit, director of the DEM, told the news source. "The technology is proven and will result in lower electrical bills for the state for many years to come."..