- Amerex Energy Services has hired three new team members. Stuart King has been appointed Vice President of Northeast Energy Consulting, Will Matthews has been appointed Director of Portfolio Management, and Brett Zeitz is Amerex’s newest Energy Consultant. All will report to Jeff Shoaf, SVP of Amerex Energy Services. Mr. King will be based in Connecticut, while Mr. Matthews and Mr. Zeitz will be based in Houston.
- REF-2013 Moscow, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Forum in Russia and CIS, will take place on November 12-13, 2013 in Moscow. The event is devoted to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects development in Russia and CIS. The event was organized by IBCentre in close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy of RF and the State Duma of Russian Federation and in partnership with the leading Russian and international Associations working for sustainable energy development. REF-2013 Moscow is the meeting place for professionals, whose activities are connected with the Russian market of energy efficiency, smart grid and renewable energy (solar energy, wind energy, small hydropower and energy from biomass).
- POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, a joint venture between U.S.-based POET and Dutch-based DSM, was named the “Bio-based Deal of the Year” Tuesday by GreenPower Conferences. The award recognizes “a deal that is of particular relevance for the long-term development of the bio-based industries.” It was announced during the World Bio Markets USA conference in San Francisco.
- Chint Power Systems America has announced it will provide over 300 20kW inverters for PV installations across New Jersey. The projects include a variety of applications that reflect the broad flexibility benefits of string inverter architecture; a single inverter design can address rooftop, carport and ground mount applications of varying overall kW capacities. Chint’s 20kW platform has been independently tested by PHOTON Labs and published as a “Top 10” inverter of all models evaluated (as of November, 2011). It is a 600Vdc product with dual independent MPPT’s and integrated wire box with all fusing, DC and AC disconnects included. In 2013, CPS has launched 14kW 208Vac and 23/28kW 1000Vdc models – all UL approved.