Ormat Signs $42M in Contracts for NZ Geothermal Plant
New contracts extend geothermal company's backlog to $134 million for the year.
Gaiam 1Q Revenue and Profit Up
Lifestyle media company reports results from quarter, preparatinos for IPO of solar unit.
Centrosolar, Uni-Solar Sign Thin-Film Contract
Energy Conversion Devices subsidiary will supply thin-film solar to Centrosolar through 2011.
House Passes Transportation Bill
New bill supports increase public transportation. CAFE standards revisited by Congressional committee. GM announces FFVs.
CCS Would Require 20% of Power Output – Analysts
Analysts at recent coal conference said employing carbon capture and sequestration technoloyg would require 20% of the electricity output of power plants.
U.S. Conference of Mayors Opposes Tar Sands
At their latest meeting in Miami, Mayors adopt resolution to avoid most carbon-intensive fuels, including oil from tar sands projects.
Biofuel Makers Going Bankrupt
Twelve small or midsized biofuel makers have gone bankrupt in recent months; more expected.
Italian Company to Distribute Trina Solar Modules
Greenergy Capital subsidiary signs three-year deal for $158 million worth of solar modules.
Solarfun Acuires Ingot Maker, Signs Silicon Deal
Integrated Chinese solar company signs 8-year polysilicon supply agreement and completes full acquisition of affiliated ingot maker.
Raser Receives Geothermal Units for Utah Project
Company's geothermal wells will soon be third-party tested as a condition for Merrill Lynch financing.