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February 10, 2012
Interest in Distributed Energy Generation is Driving Growth in Small Wind Power

Increased government incentives, the desire for customer and community ownership of power generation, and the recognition that investment in small wind turbines can be an enduring source of economic development for the rural locales in which they are typically deployed are driving accelerating growth for the small wind power market.

News, On-site PV/wind, Distributed PV/wind, Utility Generation, Customer Generation
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February 3, 2012
U.S. Army to Build Large Solar PV System at White Sands Missile Range

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center has awarded a $16.8 million task order to implement energy-conserving upgrades, including a 4.465 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power generating system—the largest to date for the U.S. Army—at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M.  

News, On-site PV/wind, Customer Generation
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January 23, 2012
The Rise of Landfill Gas to Energy

Thanks to the environmental benefits of putting landfill gas to use, landfill-gas-to-energy has begun to emerge as a renewable energy industry.

In The Know, Recycling, Customer Generation, Environmental Impact
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January 17, 2012
The Significance of Small Wind-Powered Wind Systems

Stand-alone and utility-interactive, wind turbines rated 100kW or less are an increasingly important part of today’s renewable energy picture.

In The Know, On-site PV/wind, Wind, Utility Generation, Customer Generation
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January 17, 2012
Don't Overlook a Shining Opportunity

Capture the sun at closed landfills for an alternative energy source.

Insights, Business, Solar Power, Customer Generation
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January 17, 2012
U.S. Army Awards Contract for Intelligent Microgrid

The U.S. Army has awarded a $922,000 contract for the development of a new intelligent microgrid.

News, Customer Generation, Energy Delivery, End Use
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January 3, 2012
Solar – Its what’s in the news!

 Despite the  antics, solar is growing up!

Insights, Solar Power, Customer Generation
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January 2, 2012
EERC Uses Coffee to Brew up Energy

The Energy & Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota is leading a project to develop an efficient renewable electricity technology for coffee-processing plants.

News, Customer Side Generation Research, Customer Generation
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December 29, 2011
Microgrid Market is Shifting from Pilot Programs to Commercial Projects

According to a new tracker report from Pike Research, one of the most significant changes in the nascent microgrid market in 2011 was the beginning of a shift away from pilot projects and toward full-scale commercial microgrids.

News, Customer Side Generation Research, Customer Generation, Smart Grid
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December 20, 2011
Is the Solar Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

The answer depends on whether you’re a manufacturer or consumer.

Insights, Business, Solar, Solar Power, Utility Generation, Customer Generation