Canadian Solar Reports Second Quarter 2009 ResultsONTARIO, Canada - Q209 Highlights – Net revenues of US$114.2 million, a 131% increase from Q109 net revenues of US$49.5 million. — Shipments of 48.2 MW, a 168% increase from Q109 shipments of 18 MW. — Gross margin of 20.2% and net margin of 15.5%, compared to Q109 negative gross margin of 7.9% and Q109 negative net margin of 9.7%. — Earnings per diluted share of US$0.49, compared to Q109 net loss per diluted share of US$0.13. Honeywell’s Low-Global-Warming Refrigerant for Vehicles Approved for Import, Use By Japan RegulatorsMORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey - - Significant step taken in commercialization of HFO-1234yf as global solution to meet new regulation Stop the Clock on Global WarmingPHOENIX - - Nations Trust Launches ‘Cool Pavement Coatings’ With the launch of the Emerald Cities Project(TM) May 2009, Nations Technology Trust Ltd. has initiated a green initiative aimed at Global Warming by introducing cool pavement products to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect of the cities. In July 2009, Nations Technology Trust Ltd. signed an Agreement to represent and market a Polymer Composite Micro-Overlay (PCMO E-Krete) developed by Polycon for introduction into global markets. Frost & Sullivan Sees Immense Potential for the Green Energy Storage Solutions IndustryLONDON - Alternative energy storage solutions are now opening up as a significant industry with immense potential. Different technologies in the developmental, near-commercialisation and commercialised stages are garnering increasing attention. Catering to specialised applications and end-user markets, these technologies, if understood and utilised appropriately, can be highly beneficial to end users in the long term. Invitation to the International Press Conference With Jermaine Jackson Presentation of the SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS 2009VIENNA, Austria - - Andie MacDowell and Carl Lewis Will Attend - Press Conference on July 24 at 11 p.m. at the Palais Niederosterreich in Vienna US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Says ITC Green Centre is a “Monument to the Future”NEW DELHI, India - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chose the LEED Platinum rated ITC Green Centre to announce a vision for Indo-US collaboration on climate change. Secretary Clinton, after a tour of ITC’s green building, said that, “The ITC Green Centre is a monument to the future. This Centre is a model of environmental stewardship and economic development, which provides inspiration as we approach the Copenhagen discussions.” Secretary Clinton said that if buildings across the globe replicated ITC Green Centre’s example, global energy use would be reduced by 20 %. She expressed her admiration for ITC’s commitment and work on sustainability issues which underscored the fact that there was no conflict between poverty and economic development. Endeavour Schedules 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference CallHOUSTON - Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) will host a conference call to discuss its 2009 second quarter financial and operating results on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time, 3 p.m. British Summer Time. Synthetic Genomics Inc. and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Next Generation Biofuels Using Photosynthetic AlgaeLA JOLLA, California - Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to address a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, announced today a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) to develop next generation biofuels using photosynthetic algae. Intersolar News: Tigo Energy Inc. Announces Key Distribution Partner for the TIGO Energy(TM) Maximizer SystemLOS GATOS, California - Tigo Energy, (www.tigoenergy.com), the solar company whose unique technology significantly increases efficiency in photovoltaic solar installations, announced today that AEE Solar will be the first US Distribution Partner to carry the TIGO Energy Maximizer System as a catalog product. The Neuchatel Institute of Microengineering (IMT) of EPFL and BrightView Systems Announce Collaboration for Solar Cell Production Process Optimization SolutionsNEUCHATEL, Switzerland and PETACH-TIKVA, Israel - The Thin-Film Photovoltaics Laboratory at IMT, a world leading lab in silicon-based thin-film solar cells research, part of the renowned Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and BrightView Systems, an innovative developer of production process optimization tools for the solar industry are joining forces to introduce novel solutions for the optimization of next generation thin-film solar cells production. Leading Developer Selects Energy-Efficient Otis Products for Projects Across ChinaFARMINGTON, Connecticut - Otis Elevator Company’s joint venture Xizi Otis has secured a new contract from Longfor Properties, a leading real estate developer in China. Xizi Otis will deliver and install 442 elevators and 10 escalators for residential and commercial projects in four cities. The order, which includes energy-saving Gen2(R) elevators with ReGen(TM) drives, is the second awarded by Longfor Properties to Xizi Otis, the largest of Otis’ 10 joint ventures in China. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX). Leading International Climate Scientists Call on World Leaders for Global Emissions Peak by 2020L’AQUILA, Italy - - Action by Scientists Underscores Urgency of National Progress and Global Negotiations UK Only 74th, but Costa Rica Tops ‘Happy Planet Index’LONDON - As the G8 prepare to meet in Italy this week, the second global ranking of the ecological efficiency with which the world’s nations deliver long and happy lives for the people who live there - the ‘Happy Planet Index’ - reveals a surprising picture of the relative wealth and progress of nations. Mars Plays Key Role at Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Summer-Long Sustainability Exhibition in GermanyLINDAU, Germany - Mars will showcase its cocoa sustainability program as part of a summer-long sustainability exhibition on Mainau Island, one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. The exhibition, which opens today, follows on from the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany last week, in which Mars played a significant role. Aluminum Industry Continues to Add Value to a Greener EuropeBRUSSELS - - Material’s Unique Benefits and 10+ Years of Progressive, Sustainable Thinking Paying Off for European Consumers ZigBee(R), HomePlug(R) Alliances Previews Future Direction of Smart Energy HAN StandardSAN RAMON, California and PORTLAND, Oregon - - Smart Energy is Key Smart Grid Standard and Champions Consumer Control The New Economy Energy & Environmental Awards 2009LONDON - The New Economy is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Energy & Environmental Awards, recognising excellence in the winners’ respective fields, including innovative use of technology and achievement in other specific areas. The award winners were: Tauw is Training Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Clean up PesticidesDEVENTER, The Netherlands - Tauw has been commissioned by the World Bank to be a consultant in how to approach old pesticides and organic contaminations that are difficult to decompose (POPs) in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The consultants at Tauw will take care of the transfer of knowledge about drawing up an inventory and how to deal with the old storage places of these toxic substances. The contract was signed on June 3. Valeo Research Projects for Low-CO2 Vehicles Supported by French Environment Agency ADEMEPARIS - The French environment agency ADEME is supporting Valeo research projects. Two projects for low-CO2 vehicles, which have received 6 million euros in funding from ADEME, were presented yesterday at the French Sustainable Development Ministry: TRX Expands Access To Industry Leading Airline Carbon Emissions Tracking ServiceATLANTA - Free Service Opportunity For Companies Seeking Reliable Insight Into Air Travel-Related Carbon Emissions UAE First Country to Ratify IRENA StatuteABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Leaders from five continents back UAE’s offer to world’s first international renewable energy agency Prince Albert of Monaco Says Luxury Brands Should be More Socially ResponsibleMONACO - Prince Albert II, ruler of the principality of Monaco, revealed his views on sustainable luxury to Fiona Sanderson of The Luxury Channel this week at the FT Business of Luxury Summit. Breakthrough Thin-Film Technologies to Dominate the Solar Power Sector, Notes Frost & SullivanLONDON - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) Solar Cells on Thursday, 25 June 2009, at 16.00 BST ‘Poo Power’ Gets the Green LightMANCHESTER, England - First Use of Biogas to Supply UK Gas Grid - With Photo The people of Manchester will soon be contributing to a green energy revolution - just by flushing the loo! From Kyoto to Copenhagen: Danish Ambassador Attends 5th Anniversary Event of Japanese ‘Cool Biz’ Campaign in KyotoKYOTO, Japan - On May 31, 2009, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment (MOE) held a publicity event for the ‘Cool Biz 2009′ campaign in Kyoto, the first such event in Kansai (the western district of Japan) in its 5-year history. Since the campaign kicked off in 2005, workers have been encouraged to limit the use of air conditioning and wear casual clothes such as short-sleeved shirts without jackets or ties. This year, the MOE aims to expand the movement from the business scene to everyday lifestyles, using various knowledge and ideas, to stay comfortable in 28 C rooms. Nuvera to Deliver Fuel Cell Power Systems and Hydrogen Refueling Station to H-E-BBILLERICA, Massachusetts - Nuvera Fuel Cells announced today the sale of 14 PowerEdge(TM) fuel cell systems, along with a complete PowerTap(TM) Hydrogen Generator and Hydrogen Station, to H-E-B in San Antonio, Texas. The fuel cell units will power Class II forklift trucks used for the company’s distribution center operations. Delivery is scheduled for September, 2009. Partial funding is being provided by the Department of Energy’s hydrogen and fuel cell market transformation initiative. Workshop: Wind Energy - The Facts - Integrating Wind Power in HungaryBUDAPEST - 12 June 2009 - Radisson SAS Béke Hotel - Budapest, Hungary The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Hungarian Wind Energy Association (HuWEA) are pleased to invite you to a workshop exploring the untapped wind power potential in Hungary and issues related to the further development of this power-generating technology in the country. Hertz Refreshes Green Collection to Meet Customer Demand for Eco RentalsLONDON - Stringent CO2 Emissions Policy Introduced for Green Cars Which are Make and Model Reservable, an Industry First ‘Stars of Science’ Has Kicked Off on 17 Arab ChannelsDOHA, Qatar - The Groundbreaking Projects of Innovation From the 16 Candidates are Now Revealed “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”HAMBURG, Germany - International Environmental Prize to be Awarded in Future in Hamburg City Mayor Ole von Beust, City Senator for the Environment Anja Hajduk and Foundation President Anthony S. Papadimitriou today announced the future awarding of “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”, speaking at Hamburg City Hall. The prize is endowed by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation and is to be awarded in Hamburg every two years for “outstanding contributions towards protecting and improving the environment, including the long-term economical use of energy”. The first award will be in autumn 2010, and the prize may be given to individuals or organisations of all kinds, other than politicians or political parties. It is one of the highest-endowed environmental prizes in the world, carrying an award of EUR 250,000. Tigo Energy Reaches Key Milestones and Raises US$10 Million ‘B’ Round FinancingLOS GATOS, California - Tigo Energy, (www.tigoenergy.com), the solar company whose unique technology significantly increases efficiency in photovoltaic solar installations, announced today that it has closed the second round of funding. Underwriters Laboratories Continues to Invest in Its Capacity to Support the Global Growth of the Solar IndustryNORTHBROOK, Illinois - UL looks to new countries and expanded laboratories Today, Underwriters Laboratories, a world leader in product safety testing and certification, outlined plans to maintain its position as a preferred partner in the photovoltaic (PV) marketplace by enhancing its capabilities, as well as opening and expanding its facilities dedicated to PV services in markets around the world. International Conference on Solar Energy Features Leading Experts and World’s Top Solar CompaniesROTTERDAM, Netherlands and MUNICH, Germany - Conference in Munich, Germany Will Include Chief Executives of World’s Largest Solar Manufacturers, Top Investors and Analysts Digital Realty Trust Completes New Lease Agreement With IBMPARIS and LONDON - Digital Realty Trust Completes Second Turn-Key Datacentre(SM) Lease Agreement with IBM in Paris Sugarcane Ethanol Passes Critical Test in California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Says Brazilian Sugarcane Industry AssociationSACRAMENTO, California - California Air Resources Board votes to recognize sugarcane ethanol’s carbon reduction levels |
