AT&T and Superior Communications have introduced a charger does not waste any energy when it’s not in use.

In March, SunPower Corp. was awarded two research grants worth 1.5 million dollars from the California Solar Initiative Research, Development, Deployment and Demonstration (CSI RD&D) Program.

Siemens has been awarded a $14M contract to supply a hollow fiber membrane treatment system as part of the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWR System) expansion at Orange County Water District (OCWD) in California.

Earlier this year, Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA said its UD5 and UJ6 photovoltaic modules had been tested near salt water and results indicate that the modules can withstand an ocean front environment.

IBM announced that it has opened an Energy & Utilities Solutions Lab in Beijing, China. IBM proposes to combine advanced analytics skills, industry-specific offerings and best practices to make energy and utility networks safer, more efficient and smarter.

Wireless connectivity for photovoltaic systems provide higher reliability, remote connectivity, lower installation costs, and future Smart Grid integration.

There may not be rice hulls in your solar panels yet. Thanks to Thermal Technology's new processes, there might be soon.

Zero Motorcycles has introduced its four 2010 electric street and dirt bikes models that are said to be faster, more powerful, and come with longer living power packs than its previous 2008 or 2009 models.

Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances in China, India, elsewhere forecast. Proper e-waste collection, recycling key to recovering valuable materials, protecting health, building new green economy.

The Waterpebble is a device designed to take the effort out of saving water.  It does this by monitoring water going down the plug hole while you shower. 

BestGreenHomeDIYEnergy.com recently announced the availability of new solar technology for homeowners that can help them reduce their electricity expenses by 80%.  

 

Digital Sun Inc. has developed a wireless, sensor based system that will continuously monitor your lawn, recording the moisture in the soil and communicating with the receiver to relay information on when and how much water is needed at any point in time.

By maintaining gas turbines in optimal operating condition, power generation companies are able to increase their energy output, reduce emissions and improve heat rate. 

Energy Xtreme’s Independence Package is a breakthrough in vehicle power management and fuel efficiency.

SANYO North American Corporation recently donated its award winning eneloop bike to the California Center for Sustainable Energy(CCSE).  CCSE benefits by using this remarkable and award winning electric-hybrid bicycle as an example of the future of sustainable transportation. 

New air pollution data collection system helps businesses save paper while complying with the Federal Clean Air Act.

Israeli startup SolarEdge partners with NASDAQ-traded Flextronics (FLEX) to ramp up solar energy harvesting systems which will increase electricity output by 25 per cent.

Siemens USA, recently announced expansion of its gas turbine and wind turbine manufacturing plants in the United States.

Bourne Energy has produced two portable hydroelectric generators that can be carried on your back using backpack sized modules.  The Backpack Power Plant-Type 1 and the Type 2 models use currents from small rivers and streams to generate power.  Both packs only require about a stream that is four-feet deep.

Basel Action Network has started the e-Stewards Certification and Standard to help ensure that e-waste is disposed of and recycled properly and safely.