Reuters, Los Angeles – German solar thermal company Solar Millennium AG and plant builder MAN Ferrostaal AG have joined forces to capture a chunk of the growing U.S. market for solar thermal power. The two companies said on Monday they have created a new company, Solar Trust of America LLC, which was formed through the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off so far )Southern California Edison, a utility arm of Edison International, has signed contracts to buy up to 960 megawatts of power from wind and solar energy suppliers, SCE said on Wednesday. The contracts are part of California’s shift toward renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that are blamed for contributing to climate change.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off so far )Southern California Edison on Wednesday announced seven purchase agreements for 1,300 megawatts of solar thermal power with BrightSource, a start-up with backing from Google, BP and Chevron, in what’s being billed as the largest solar deal ever crafted. While price tags weren’t announced for the power purchase pacts, the construction of a 400 megawatt BrightSource [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off so far )A ground-breaking initiative in Richmond, CA to pilot a solar thermal rebate program that requires the customer utilizes locally-trained labor passed unanimously at the city council meeting Tuesday night, January 20th. The initiative was introduced by Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Lopez and Councilmember Ritterman. Solar Richmond, Richmond BUILD, Grid Alternatives [...]
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