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Spring 2012 US China Market Review Released

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US-China Market Reviews

Spring 2012The US-China Market Review regularly examines the most significant developments in renewable energy markets, finance, and policy in the U.S. and China. The Review is a product of ACORE’s US-China Program (USCP) and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association … Continue reading

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Small Businesses Nationwide Begin Work on Cutting-Edge Innovative Research Projects

Feb. 21, 2012 — Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that with support from the Department of Energy, 142 small businesses around the nation are starting work this week on 180 innovative research projects. >>More

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[ACORE Member] Goldwind to enter solar industry with PV inverter factory

Feb. 21, 2012 — Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind is moving into the solar industry with plans to produce inverters for PV power plants. >>More

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UT Bill seeks up to 75% tax credit for alternative energy

Feb. 21, 2012 — A Utah Senate committee approved a bill Friday that would specify state tax credits for alternative-energy producers and shift the program to the new Office of Energy Development. >>More

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[ACORE Member] First Wind to break ground on Kawailoa Wind farm

Feb. 21, 2012 — First Wind plans to break ground next week on what will be the largest wind energy project in Hawaii, the 69-megawatt Kawailoa Wind farm on the North Shore of Oahu. >>More

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Renewable energy draws public, private investment in U.S.

Feb. 21, 2012 — Public-private partnerships are a cornerstone of renewable energy research and development, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory director [and ACORE Advisory Board Member] Daniel Arvizu. >>More

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U.S. Defense Contractors Are Hidden Investment Plays in Renewable Energy Initiatives

Feb. 19, 2012 — Not many investors are aware of it, but the U.S. defense contractors are hidden investment plays in the widening use of renewable energy. >>More

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[ACORE Member] First Solar: Antelope Valley Permit Issue Reportedly Settled

Feb. 17, 2012 — First Solar shares are trading sharply higher Friday morning on a report that the company has settled the permit issues that have been delaying the completion of funding for the Antelope Valley Solar Ranch project the … Continue reading

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Port Chester Company Builds $17M Solar Plant

Feb. 17, 2012 — Solar Systems Inc. of Port Chester partnered with a New Jersey-based clean energy company to build the $17 million plant. >>More

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