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JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli solar company says it has raised more than $200 million to build eight solar energy fields in the country’s southern desert.
Arava Power Co. says the deal is by far the biggest ever in Israel‘s solar power industry.
Arava Power’s chief executive, Jon Cohen, said Tuesday the installations, to be built in southern Israel‘s Negev desert, are “another step toward energy independence for Israel and a greener future for generations to come.”
The company says the fields will generate 58.5 megawatts of power. Investors include the Noy investment fund, French energy company EDF, Bank Hapoalim, Israeli insurer Migdal and pension fund manager Amitim.
Israel hopes to generate 10 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/israeli-solar-firm-raises-200-million-160200473--finance.html
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli solar company says it has raised more than $200 million to build eight solar energy fields in the country’s southern desert.
Arava Power Co. says the deal is by far the biggest ever in Israel‘s solar power industry.
Arava Power’s chief executive, Jon Cohen, said Tuesday the installations, to be built in southern Israel‘s Negev desert, are “another step toward energy independence for Israel and a greener future for generations to come.”
The company says the fields will generate 58.5 megawatts of power. Investors include the Noy investment fund, French energy company EDF, Bank Hapoalim, Israeli insurer Migdal and pension fund manager Amitim.
Israel hopes to generate 10 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/israeli-solar-firm-raises-200-million-160200473--finance.html
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleantech Solutions International Inc., which makes components and assemblies for the solar and wind power industries, said Tuesday that it received $1.7 million in orders for motor shaft forgings from Nanjing Turbine Electric Machinery Changfeng Alternative Energy Co.
The news sent the Chinese company’s U.S. shares up more than 45 percent in midday trading.
Cleantech, based in Wuxi, China, said the orders call for it to deliver 800 units of motor shaft forgings to Nanjing Turbine by the end of 2012. The company said it has received advance payments of about $300,000.
Cleantech shares rose $1.10, or 45.3 percent, to $3.53 in midday dealings after peaking at $3.92 earlier in the session. Over the past 52 weeks, the company’s shares have traded between $1.65 and $21.60.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/cleantech-gets-1-7m-motor-shaft-forging-orders-172713964--finance.html
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleantech Solutions International Inc., which makes components and assemblies for the solar and wind power industries, said Tuesday that it received $1.7 million in orders for motor shaft forgings from Nanjing Turbine Electric Machinery Changfeng Alternative Energy Co.
The news sent the Chinese company’s U.S. shares up more than 45 percent in midday trading.
Cleantech, based in Wuxi, China, said the orders call for it to deliver 800 units of motor shaft forgings to Nanjing Turbine by the end of 2012. The company said it has received advance payments of about $300,000.
Cleantech shares rose $1.10, or 45.3 percent, to $3.53 in midday dealings after peaking at $3.92 earlier in the session. Over the past 52 weeks, the company’s shares have traded between $1.65 and $21.60.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/cleantech-gets-1-7m-motor-shaft-forging-orders-172713964--finance.html
COMMENTARY | Sometimes common sense and keeping up with current events can keep you from looking like you don’t know what you’re talking about. Not getting stuck on your political party’s talking points helps too. Take Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus’ nonsensical attempts to answer CNN anchor Candy Crowley‘s leading comments about an improving economy under President Barack Obama on “State Of The Union.”
Priebus said “absolutely not” at Crowley’s assertion the economy had improved since Obama took office. And when Crowley pressed, he said, “I think it’s all relative. I think that people out there across the country that can’t fill up the gas tank because gas is too expensive, they can’t buy a full set of groceries, if you look at what’s happening in Greece, in Europe, across the Atlantic Ocean.”
To which Crowley interjected, “(Obama) can’t help what’s happening in Greece, can he?”
The answer is no, but that wouldn’t sit well with the Republican Party’s attempt to keep the “Obama the socialist” insinuation alive, not to mention allude to a darker America headed down the slippery slope of becoming more like the socialistic European Union.
But all of the talk on socialism and gas prices is misdirection. The U.S. isn’t Greece nor is it the European Union. Greece is a bit player on the world stage, while the U.S. remains the world’s economic driver. Given the various histories, cultures, economies and monetary systems, the comparison is a typical apples to oranges set-up.
Priebus’ remark about Americans not being able to “fill up the gas tank because gas is too expensive” is indicative of someone unaware of falling gas prices. Since the GOP made gas prices a common interest talking point early in the primary season, prices peaked near the $4 mark in early April and have dropped since. According to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the average gallon of regular gasoline is $3.69, down almost 25 cents from their average high at the beginning of April.
Relatively speaking, the price of gas is far higher than when it dipped to $1.80 a gallon when Obama took office. Huge unemployment numbers and the housing collapse had caused a more frugal outlook with regard to transportation and demand for gasoline was down considerably.
Economists have noted higher average gas prices are a good sign of an increased demand for oil and the economy is doing well or improving. That would partially account for why the record high in June 2008, when they peaked at $4.26 under President George W. Bush, saw a precipitous drop when the second wave of the financial crisis hit.
So talking about falling gas prices and pointing to the problems of Europe might not be the best argument against the economic record of a president who inherited the Great Recession, a president who has seen slow but sure gains in the economy — not to mention a slow but steady decrease in overall unemployment — for two years.
Wonder how many Republicans would like to have Michael Steele back as chairman of the RNC?
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/priebus-economys-worse-cites-gas-prices-greece-175100054.html
COMMENTARY | Sometimes common sense and keeping up with current events can keep you from looking like you don’t know what you’re talking about. Not getting stuck on your political party’s talking points helps too. Take Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus’ nonsensical attempts to answer CNN anchor Candy Crowley‘s leading comments about an improving economy under President Barack Obama on “State Of The Union.”
Priebus said “absolutely not” at Crowley’s assertion the economy had improved since Obama took office. And when Crowley pressed, he said, “I think it’s all relative. I think that people out there across the country that can’t fill up the gas tank because gas is too expensive, they can’t buy a full set of groceries, if you look at what’s happening in Greece, in Europe, across the Atlantic Ocean.”
To which Crowley interjected, “(Obama) can’t help what’s happening in Greece, can he?”
The answer is no, but that wouldn’t sit well with the Republican Party’s attempt to keep the “Obama the socialist” insinuation alive, not to mention allude to a darker America headed down the slippery slope of becoming more like the socialistic European Union.
But all of the talk on socialism and gas prices is misdirection. The U.S. isn’t Greece nor is it the European Union. Greece is a bit player on the world stage, while the U.S. remains the world’s economic driver. Given the various histories, cultures, economies and monetary systems, the comparison is a typical apples to oranges set-up.
Priebus’ remark about Americans not being able to “fill up the gas tank because gas is too expensive” is indicative of someone unaware of falling gas prices. Since the GOP made gas prices a common interest talking point early in the primary season, prices peaked near the $4 mark in early April and have dropped since. According to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the average gallon of regular gasoline is $3.69, down almost 25 cents from their average high at the beginning of April.
Relatively speaking, the price of gas is far higher than when it dipped to $1.80 a gallon when Obama took office. Huge unemployment numbers and the housing collapse had caused a more frugal outlook with regard to transportation and demand for gasoline was down considerably.
Economists have noted higher average gas prices are a good sign of an increased demand for oil and the economy is doing well or improving. That would partially account for why the record high in June 2008, when they peaked at $4.26 under President George W. Bush, saw a precipitous drop when the second wave of the financial crisis hit.
So talking about falling gas prices and pointing to the problems of Europe might not be the best argument against the economic record of a president who inherited the Great Recession, a president who has seen slow but sure gains in the economy — not to mention a slow but steady decrease in overall unemployment — for two years.
Wonder how many Republicans would like to have Michael Steele back as chairman of the RNC?
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/priebus-economys-worse-cites-gas-prices-greece-175100054.html
DuPont™ Tedlar® Polyvinyl Fluoride Film Aimed at Helping Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels
Circleville, OH (PRWEB) May 22, 2012
DuPont celebrated the completion of a $295 million capacity expansion that has more than doubled production capacity for DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film. The expansion underscores the company’s commitment to help reduce global dependence on fossil fuels through providing enabling materials and technologies designed to increase the adoption of solar energy. Tedlar® films serve as the essential component of photovoltaic backsheets, providing long-term durability and reliable performance for solar modules exposed to the harshest conditions.
“DuPont has recently signed supply contracts with several leading solar panel manufacturers, and with more customers qualifying and certifying Tedlar® every day, we anticipate even greater future demand,” said David B. Miller, president, DuPont Electronics Communications. “The completion of this expansion project demonstrates our commitment to support the growing solar energy industry with critical materials that deliver proven performance and greater power output over time for solar modules. We continue to innovate with Tedlar® and other key materials to improve the efficiency and lifetime of solar modules as a means of bringing down overall system costs, to spur further adoption of solar energy and help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.”
“Our company has built a reputation for delivering products of superior quality and reliability, largely in part to our selection of raw materials that have been proven to live up to our 25-year product warranty,” said Dengyuan Song, chief technology officer, Yingli Green Energy. “DuPont™ Tedlar® is synonymous with safety and durability, so as a leading photovoltaic module supplier, we are excited by the prospect of our expanded, long-term partnership.”
Yingli recently signed a $100 million strategic agreement with DuPont to purchase photovoltaic materials, including protective backsheet for solar modules made with DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride film. Several other leading solar companies have announced collaborations with DuPont for photovoltaic materials aimed at accelerating the adoption of solar energy. These include Trina Solar, China Sunergy/China Electric Equipment Group (CEEG), and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world’s largest producer of solar panels.
“Reliability is critical to quality for Suntech, so we depend on materials like backsheet based on Tedlar® films to differentiate and protect our brand as they help ensure our modules last 25-plus years in the field,” said Neal Holmlund, vice president of Operations and Supply Chain, Suntech America. “Durable, long life solar modules not only are good for our customers, they contribute to the continued success of the solar energy industry.”
DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF films have been an essential component of photovoltaic backsheets for more than 25 years. Tedlar® is widely recognized as the industry standard due to its excellent balance of properties including weatherability, robust adhesion, hydrolysis, ultraviolet and chemical resistance. As a result, Tedlar® enables solar modules to achieve long-life performance providing a long-term sustainable energy source for the marketplace. This results in improved economic returns for investments in solar energy projects and therefore a lower cost of solar electricity to consumers. Tedlar® films also are used in key applications for aerospace and other industrial applications because they are essential for long-term surface protection.
The expansion of Tedlar® film production at the Circleville facility resulted in the creation of over 70 new DuPont jobs and about 30 additional contract positions.
DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films are part of the broad and growing portfolio of products represented by DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, which connects science and technology from across the company on a global scale to help support the dramatic growth of the photovoltaic industry. To learn more about DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, visit http://photovoltaics.dupont.com.
DuPont is applying the power of its science to help reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. DuPont has a range of market-leading products that serve the renewable energy industry, including enabling materials for photovoltaics, biofuels, renewably sourced materials and technologies engineered to improve energy efficiency.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.
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5/22/12
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and Tedlar® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
Ellen G. Pressley
DuPont
919-248-5598
Email Information
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/dupont-celebrates-completion-295-million-expansion-project-supply-192617344.html
DuPont™ Tedlar® Polyvinyl Fluoride Film Aimed at Helping Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels
Circleville, OH (PRWEB) May 22, 2012
DuPont celebrated the completion of a $295 million capacity expansion that has more than doubled production capacity for DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film. The expansion underscores the company’s commitment to help reduce global dependence on fossil fuels through providing enabling materials and technologies designed to increase the adoption of solar energy. Tedlar® films serve as the essential component of photovoltaic backsheets, providing long-term durability and reliable performance for solar modules exposed to the harshest conditions.
“DuPont has recently signed supply contracts with several leading solar panel manufacturers, and with more customers qualifying and certifying Tedlar® every day, we anticipate even greater future demand,” said David B. Miller, president, DuPont Electronics Communications. “The completion of this expansion project demonstrates our commitment to support the growing solar energy industry with critical materials that deliver proven performance and greater power output over time for solar modules. We continue to innovate with Tedlar® and other key materials to improve the efficiency and lifetime of solar modules as a means of bringing down overall system costs, to spur further adoption of solar energy and help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.”
“Our company has built a reputation for delivering products of superior quality and reliability, largely in part to our selection of raw materials that have been proven to live up to our 25-year product warranty,” said Dengyuan Song, chief technology officer, Yingli Green Energy. “DuPont™ Tedlar® is synonymous with safety and durability, so as a leading photovoltaic module supplier, we are excited by the prospect of our expanded, long-term partnership.”
Yingli recently signed a $100 million strategic agreement with DuPont to purchase photovoltaic materials, including protective backsheet for solar modules made with DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride film. Several other leading solar companies have announced collaborations with DuPont for photovoltaic materials aimed at accelerating the adoption of solar energy. These include Trina Solar, China Sunergy/China Electric Equipment Group (CEEG), and Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world’s largest producer of solar panels.
“Reliability is critical to quality for Suntech, so we depend on materials like backsheet based on Tedlar® films to differentiate and protect our brand as they help ensure our modules last 25-plus years in the field,” said Neal Holmlund, vice president of Operations and Supply Chain, Suntech America. “Durable, long life solar modules not only are good for our customers, they contribute to the continued success of the solar energy industry.”
DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF films have been an essential component of photovoltaic backsheets for more than 25 years. Tedlar® is widely recognized as the industry standard due to its excellent balance of properties including weatherability, robust adhesion, hydrolysis, ultraviolet and chemical resistance. As a result, Tedlar® enables solar modules to achieve long-life performance providing a long-term sustainable energy source for the marketplace. This results in improved economic returns for investments in solar energy projects and therefore a lower cost of solar electricity to consumers. Tedlar® films also are used in key applications for aerospace and other industrial applications because they are essential for long-term surface protection.
The expansion of Tedlar® film production at the Circleville facility resulted in the creation of over 70 new DuPont jobs and about 30 additional contract positions.
DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films are part of the broad and growing portfolio of products represented by DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, which connects science and technology from across the company on a global scale to help support the dramatic growth of the photovoltaic industry. To learn more about DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, visit http://photovoltaics.dupont.com.
DuPont is applying the power of its science to help reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. DuPont has a range of market-leading products that serve the renewable energy industry, including enabling materials for photovoltaics, biofuels, renewably sourced materials and technologies engineered to improve energy efficiency.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.
# # #
5/22/12
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and Tedlar® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
Ellen G. Pressley
DuPont
919-248-5598
Email Information
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/dupont-celebrates-completion-295-million-expansion-project-supply-192617344.html
Opening a new, entrepreneurial era in spaceflight, a ship built by a billionaire businessman sped toward the International Space Station with a load of groceries and other supplies Tuesday after a spectacular middle-of-the-night blastoff.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/solar-energy-industries-association-statement-passage-maryland-solar-193016816.html
Opening a new, entrepreneurial era in spaceflight, a ship built by a billionaire businessman sped toward the International Space Station with a load of groceries and other supplies Tuesday after a spectacular middle-of-the-night blastoff.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/solar-energy-industries-association-statement-passage-maryland-solar-193016816.html