South Korean Company to Build Polysilicon Plant
Construction materials maker KCC plants to spend $3.8 billion to build a plant in South Korea to produce raw material for solar industry.
Intelligent Energy Receives $13.6M Funding for Fuel Cells
Recent round of funding will be used to push applications towards commercialization.
Private Equity Firm Acquires Wind Power Component Maker
Doughty Hanson will acquire Svendorg Brakes for 460 million euros.
GE, GAF Form Solar Roofing Alliance
Two companies intend to work together to market and develop solar roofing systems.
MA Governor Signs Comprehensive Energy Bill
Green Communities Act puts Massachusetts on the path to 25% renewable energy by 2030.
Automakers Complain About Proposed Fuel Economy Rules
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers submitted comments Tuesday, claiming propopsed fuel economy rules are too difficult to meet. UCS says otherwise.
BLM Lifts Freeze on Solar Applications
The Bureau of Land Management will continued accepting and processing applications for solar projects on public lands as it performs environmental impact assesment.
Pacific Coast States Join B.C. To Form New Regional Collaboration
Pacific Coast Collaborative will work together to promote clean energy, sustainable economy and emergency management.
Conservation Deal Protects 300K Acres of Rocky Mountains
The Nature Conservancy, with help from the federal government, will purchase large parcels of land from Plum Creek Timber. Major Lands bill introduced in Senate.
Q-Cells Announces Expansion of EverQ, IPO and LDK Deal
Joint venture with REC and Evergreen Solar will expand production and begin preparing for an IPO.