"Wind projects add 555 MW to RMT's renewable energy portfolio"
MADISON, WISCONSIN - 03.1.2013 - RMT, Inc. (RMT), a renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, completed the design and construction of 555 megawatts of renewable energy in 2012.
A subsidiary company of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, LLC (IEA), RMT specializes in wind and solar energy generating facility design and construction. Wind energy projects completed by the company last year were:
* 24 MW Auwahi Wind Farm for Sempra Generation in Maui, Hawaii
* 67 MW Colorado Highlands Wind Farm for Alliance Power and GE Financial Energy Financial Services in Logan County, Colorado
* 69 MW Kawailoa Wind Farm for First Wind in Oahu, Hawaii
* 21 MW KWP II Wind Farm for First Wind in Maui, Hawaii
* 69 MW Laurel Hill Wind Farm for Duke Energy in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
* 104 MW Palouse Wind Farm for First Wind in Whitman County, Washington
* 201 MW Post Rock Wind Farm for Wind Capital Group in Lincoln & Ellsworth counties, Kansas
RMT closed out the year with an industry-leading safety record once again. RMT and its subcontractors worked over 1.7 million hours in 2012 without a single lost-time incident. The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) came in at 0.46 and its Experience Modification Rate (EMR) came in at 0.80, well below the industry averages of 3.5 and 1.0, respectively. RMT and its subcontractors have worked over 4.2 million consecutive man hours without a lost-time incident since September 29, 2010.
The companies of IEA have institutionalized a culture of safety, enabling them to operate in the most stringent and challenging work environments. "As projects become more complex, with tighter budgets and schedules, especially in 2012 with rushed deadlines of December 31st to meet the Production Tax Credit expiration, RMT remained focused on safely completing all of our projects," said RMT President John Kennedy. "Meeting our client's goals and bringing our people home safe is a consequence of the culture, commitment, and quality of our people."
RMT received numerous health and safety awards for its 2012 performance. This includes four awards from the National Safety Council: the Milestone Award, the Perfect Record Award, the Million Work Hours Award and the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award.
HEADLINE NEWS:
* The UK's Department of Energy & Climate Change awarded contracts worth more than lb315 million to 27 projects. ScottishPower got one to build a 714-MW offshore wind farm, RWE Innogy GmbH won for three onshore wind projects totaling 166 MW, and Lightsource will build a 14.67-MW solar facility. [Bloomberg]
* SunEdison, the world's largest renewable energy development company, is planning to supply electricity to 20 million unserved people around the world. The initiative will be led by a company group focused on developing sustainable business models and technologies for renewable energy in rural areas. [AltEnergyMag]
* Under a new plan by governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, electric distribution companies will collaborate with state agencies on a bidding process for proposals for clean energy resources including wind, solar, small hydro, biomass, fuel cells and other low-carbon sources. [Lexington Herald Leader]
* Iberdrola Renewables, the owner and operator of the Blue Creek Wind Farm, along with Ohio State Senator Cliff Hite presented checks to Van Wert County, Ohio for more than 2,070,000, and Paulding County for 666,000. Iberdrola pays the counties 18,000 per year for each Iberdrola turbine they have. [Delphos Herald]
* In Hawaii, the Big Island's electric utility has asked Ormat Technologies to supply it with more geothermal power. The additional 25 MW will come from a new power plant at a new location, Hawaii Electric Light Co said Tuesday. The precise location has not yet been announced, under a nondisclosure agreement. [Thegardenisland.com]
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"This is our moment in time. America's solar energy industry stands ready to do our part to help fight climate change and usher in a new era of clean energy in America and around the world." - "Rhone Resch", "Huffington Post, 2013"
We couldn't agree more - the time for solar power is now.
Thanks to SunPower's new X-Series solar panels, delivering efficient electric energy to your home has never been more cost-effective. Released in April of this year, the X-Series is the energy experts at Solaire's new preferred choice of residential solar panel. These new panels deliver more energy, are highly reliable and have superior aesthetics to previous models.
The X-Series' efficiency is a world record breaker and makes them the most efficient residential solar panels on the market. Efficiency in solar panels is measured by what percentage of the sun's energy they're able to convert into electricity. Standard solar panels have an efficiency of around 15%, while the X-Series work at an impressive 21.5%.
Their top-of-the-line features include:
* A high-energy output with no light-induced output degradation. Output degradation sometimes happens with older solar panel modules - the solar cells lose efficiency after being exposed to sunlight. Over time, this degradation by sunlight can substantially decrease solar cell efficiency. SunPower's X-Series solar cells have, by far, the lowest degradation rates of any solar panel in the industry.
* SunPower's X-Series are hardworking, too. With their better low-light and spectral response, they'll be at work before you get up in the morning and still be generating electricity long after you're home in the evening (especially with California's long summer daylight hours).
* Some rooftops have higher temperature than others. X-Series panels make the most of this. They are low temperature co-efficient, which means that even under the highest heat condition, SunPower's X-Series solar cells will produce more power than any other product on the market.
* The X-Series is available for the residential market with its standard (335 watt) and smaller (250 watt) formats. The cells' sleek black design makes them ideal for house rooftops, as they blend in smoothly with outdoor d'ecor and look much more attractive than traditional home solar systems.
Here at Solaire Energy Systems we are an Elite Sunpower Dealer, which means we are experts in supplying and installing SunPower's new X-Series Model, and we are national leaders in customer satisfaction and sales. If you're interested in getting this new solar panel model for your home, or you'd just like to know more, contact us online.
Origin: renewable-technologies.blogspot.com
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You might be somewhere in the subject of solar energy. Most people do not have realistic expectations about solar energy entails or what is required. You should research your options before you go with solar energy. Keep reading into the following paragraphs to discover some truths you ought to know about solar energy.
You should figure out how you can store energy after you get it made by your solar energy system you're using.A quality battery that stores a lot of power for a long time or selling energy produced to utility companies can be great ideas.
If you have to have panels that are at a fixed angle, you'll need to choose a position that is somewhere in the middle of what is ideal for summer and what is ideal for winter.
If you're leasing your solar energy system rather than buying it, make sure your contract offers you the ability to transfer your lease.
You need to find a back-up plan in case the solar panels are not producing any power. You can use a generator or stay connected to the power grid and use this when your solar panels are down.
You should consider investing in solar energy if you don't mind the investment.Solar panels require an initial investment and a while before they pay for themselves. You should invest in solar energy.
Crunch your numbers before investing in solar energy. Depending on where you are, solar panels could cost a lot when you have potential costs mixed with overhead costs.
The advances in solar power keeps improving. Whether you want a large or small system, if you search thoroughly you can find the right one.
If you have to make payments on your house still, solar panels may end up being a financial burden that you are unable to continue.
Check the regulations that apply to you before installing solar energy system. You may have to remove your solar panels if you find out.
Think about converting your water heater as a way to get started with solar energy. Water heaters can consume up a large portion of the energy consumption. With lower up front costs than a full system, a solar water heater will start saving you money much sooner.
Solar panels are responsible for much more than just provide energy to power your home. They also be used to warm water and heat your home. This means a solar system can lower your overall electric bill.the amount you pay for electricity every month.
Remember that not all solar panels on the roof. Using adjustable mounts or sun tracking systems can ensure that your solar panels gain much more energy than if they were fixed in one location on the roof.
You can actually make money from a solar energy. If you are a business or home owner investing in a solar system, it is important that you get a quick investment return.
You could have your solar energy panels installed with a large discount on an installation if you're lucky. The government often provides grants to offset the cost of solar energy systems.
A solar power system costs about five thousand dollars. Think about how fast you will earn that back through savings from a lowered power bill. You can also choose to install your solar panels at one time.
A shaded roof is not likely to effectively make use of the available sunlight.Any company which says solar panels can work in the shade should not be trusted.
You need to invest in smaller panels or may find that larger panels are more suited for your needs.
Check the solar panels regularly to ensure they stay in good condition. While solar panels rarely need maintenance, you should regularly check to make sure they aren't damaged. You would hate to discover that something is amiss by a large energy bill.
Find out about leasing a solar panels. This option may help you get started with solar energy system at home. Many companies offer leases on panels and this can help you get solar energy.
Few people understand the ins and outs of solar energy. This article should have given you a good idea of what solar energy is and how you should use it. Perhaps you already know about the benefits to be had by choosing to use solar energy. Remember this information when selecting solar energy.
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