Archive for November, 2008
Nov 28, 2008 – Are you switching over from your solar power now that the days in the northern hemisphere are getting shorter to wind power because there is more wind at night? So what do batteries, a $71 billion industry, have to do with solar power and/or wind power? See the Nov 15, 2008 [...]
November 28th, 2008 | Posted in SOLAR POWER, UTILITY COMPANIES, WIND POWER | 2 Comments
Nov 28, 2008 – Happy Black Friday! If you are looking to buy some green energy gifts today. Please check out Amazon. I just received an email from them listing discounted prices on programmable thermostats and related items that are listed in their Home Improvement category. Most have free standard shipping. Photo courtesy & © [...]
November 28th, 2008 | Posted in ENERGY CONSERVATION | 5 Comments
Nov 27, 2008 – If you are reading this you have a PC [Personal Computer] even though it might be a Mac. Do you leave it on overnight? In a new ad that IBM is running, it shows oil barrels lying on their sides radiating out from a central upright oil barrel and it states, [...]
November 27th, 2008 | Posted in AUTOMOBILES / CARS, ENERGY CONSERVATION | 1 Comment
SunPower Completes 18-Megawatt Olivenza Solar Power Plant in Badajoz, Spain Courtesy of www.sunpowercorp.com November 24, 2008 SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) is a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems for residential, commercial and power plant customers. They announced the completion of the18-megawatt Olivenza solar electric power plant in Badajoz, Spain. This solar [...]
November 26th, 2008 | Posted in GENERAL, SOLAR POWER | 11 Comments
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. If you live in a cold climate, think about what new alternative energy improvements you can install in your business and residence. In both hot and cold climates, think about what energy conservation items you can install in your residence and business. Both will not only be good for the [...]
November 26th, 2008 | Posted in ENERGY CONSERVATION, GREEN ENERGY INSTALLERS, SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER | No Comments
NanoSpire is seeking serious investors/strategic partners. They have a patented, unique quantum superior processing technology to manufacture Solar PV cells to a cost level as low as US$0.10/watt, much lower than current targets of US$0.70 – 1.30/watt. Contact: Sergio Lebid, SVP & Co-Founder, NanoSpire, Inc.; slebid8@gmail.com Please check GreenEnergyForEarth blog frequently to find new investment and [...]
November 26th, 2008 | Posted in EMPLOYMENT, SOLAR POWER | 1 Comment
A General Manager sought for a Manufacturing Plant in Eastern Europe. The company is a $250 million dollar composite manufacturer with plants in North America and Latin America. Two new plants are underway due to growth. The specific requirements are: Full P/L responsibility in excess of $100mm. BS Degree, Prefer MBA. Solid manufacturing & [...]
November 26th, 2008 | Posted in GREEN COMPANIES, WIND POWER | 3 Comments
Nov 26, 2008 – Have solar stocks hit bottom and are they now ready to soar to their previous heights? I do not know, but the stocks in the Solar portfolio that I watch on Yahoo Finance are all showing green up numbers. Included in the list of soaring solar stocks are the ones that [...]
November 26th, 2008 | Posted in BIOFUELS, GOVERNMENT, INVESTMENTS, SOLAR POWER, WIND POWER | 1 Comment
Training Manager will directly manage 9 trainers focused on compliance training · Supervise the development of training content, formulate & review training outlines to determine appropriate instructional format. · Evaluate & recommend internal & vendor programs to meet training objectives. · Coordinate the development of reference materials appropriate to specific program objectives. · Establish uniform [...]
November 25th, 2008 | Posted in GREEN COMPANIES | 1 Comment
Nov. 24, 2008 – With the economic turmoil of the last few months, those companies whose finances are OK want to reassure customers and the investment community. Apparently, it was successful with the latter as its stock is currently up 80% today with 35 minutes to go. Even so, it is still down 86% from its [...]
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in INVESTMENTS, SOLAR POWER | 4 Comments
Nov 24, 2008 – OK, I know the Scion car is made by Toyota. This scion is William C. Ford, Jr., the great-grandson of Henry Ford, and until 2006 CEO of the company. He is Chairman of the company and has been since 1999. Just as Ford Motor [NYSE: F] switched away from black cars [...]
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in AUTOMOBILES / CARS, BIOFUELS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, GOVERNMENT, GREEN COMPANIES, INVESTMENTS | No Comments
With Michigan’s growth in wind energy dependent on community adoption of the necessary wind siting laws, Michigan Citizen Planner is offering a “What You Need to Know about Wind Energy Siting and Policy Issues” workshop at nine locations throughout Michigan during December 2008. Sponsored by Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan State University, the 3½-hour workshops [...]
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in GOVERNMENT, WIND POWER | No Comments
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) released its 3rd quarter results and its 4th quarter outlook on Friday, November 21. The details are available from their web site, csisolar.com.
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in INVESTMENTS, SOLAR POWER | No Comments
BioSolar, Inc. has developed a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that will reduce the cost per watt of solar cells. Most of the solar industry is focused on photovoltaic efficiency to reduce cost. BioSolar is the first company to introduce a new dimension of cost reduction by replacing petroleum-based plastic [...]
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in BIOFUELS, GREEN COMPANIES, INVESTMENTS, SOLAR POWER | No Comments
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November 22nd, 2008 | Posted in GENERAL | No Comments