Solar Stocks News- Enbridge (TSX:ENB (NYSE:ENB ) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Agree on 60 MW Renewable Energy Expansion at Sarnia
Initial 20 MW Sarnia Solar Project achieves commercial operations
CALGARY, ALBERTA AND TEMPE, ARIZONA--- Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB (NYSE:ENB ) and First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) announced that they have entered into an agreement to expand the Sarnia Solar Project from 20 megawatts of capacity to 80 megawatts (MW), with a total system cost of approximately CDN $300 million for the expansion. When completed in the second half of 2010, it is expected to be the largest photovoltaic solar energy facility in North America. Enbridge and First Solar announced in October an agreement for Enbridge to acquire the initial 20 MW solar energy project that First Solar developed at the Sarnia site. This project achieved full commercial operation on December 7, 2009.
"We're delighted to further strengthen our relationship with First Solar," said Patrick D. Daniel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge, Inc. "First Solar has delivered the initial 20 MW as committed - demonstrating their strong technical competence combined with attention to meaningful community engagement and corporate social responsibility practices that align with our own values.
"Enbridge has made significant strides in growing its green energy business in 2009. With this investment, we will have interests in more than 470 megawatts of green power capacity from our five wind energy projects, expanded solar facilities, four waste heat recovery facilities and the world's first commercial application of hybrid-fuel cell technology."
"We welcome this new investment from Enbridge to expand the Sarnia project," said Bruce Sohn, President of First Solar. "It demonstrates confidence in First Solar's Engineering, Procurement and Construction team, which has recently completed the first 20 MW at Sarnia."
Mr. Daniel noted that solar energy is a key component of Enbridge's environmental performance strategy to invest in renewable and alternative energy sources that complement Enbridge's core operations and provide environmental benefits.
"Our increased investment in the Sarnia Solar Project maintains risk and return characteristics which are fully consistent with Enbridge's low-risk business model, and similar to our crude oil pipeline business," said Mr. Daniel. "The expansion of the Sarnia Solar Project will take advantage of the capacity of the Sarnia site to accommodate additional capacity. Following on our recently announced wind energy project, the Sarnia solar expansion provides a good balance in our renewable energy portfolio between solar and wind."
Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, First Solar will construct the solar project for Enbridge under a fixed price engineering, procurement and construction contract, utilizing its thin film photovoltaic technology. First Solar's advanced thin film technology has been deployed in 1.5 gigawatts of installations in the U.S. and Europe.
The 60 MW phase of the project is expected to begin construction in December and be completed by December 2010. At 80 MW, Enbridge expects the Sarnia Solar Project will generate enough power to meet the needs of over 12,800 homes and help to save the equivalent of approximately 39,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
First Solar will also provide operations and maintenance services to Enbridge under a long-term contract. The power output of the 80 MW facility will be sold to the Ontario Power Authority pursuant to 20-year Power Purchase Agreements under the terms of the Ontario Government's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program.
"Our recent investments in green energy projects in Ontario - including the 99 MW Talbot Wind Energy Project, our 190 MW Enbridge Ontario Wind Project, and the Sarnia Solar Project - are evidence of Enbridge's commitment to advancing environmentally preferred energy solutions, and of the value of the Ontario government's proactive support and encouragement of investment within the province," said Mr. Daniel.
Sarnia Solar Energy at a glance:
Capacity peak: approx. 80,000 kilowatts
Module surface area: approx. 973,000 m2; approx. 1.3 million thin film modules (First Solar)
Annual yield: approx. 120 million kWh (corresponding to the annual consumption of over 12,800 households)
CO2 saving: over 39,000 tonnes per year
About Enbridge
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a North American leader in delivering energy. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses, and is expanding its interests in renewable and green energy technologies including wind and solar energy, hybrid fuel cells and carbon dioxide sequestration. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 6,000 people, primarily in Canada and the U.S. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit enbridge.com.
About First Solar
First Solar manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) system solutions. By continually driving down manufacturing costs, First Solar is delivering an economically viable alternative to fossil-fuel generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost-effective, renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com.
For Enbridge Investors
Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Enbridge believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, weather, economic conditions and commodity prices. You can find a discussion of those risks and uncertainties in our Canadian securities filings and American SEC filings. While Enbridge makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For First Solar Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company's business involving the company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
CTSI Matching Cleantech Companies With Utility & Municipal Partners
CTSI Matching Cleantech Companies With Utility & Municipal Partners
Leading organizations support new clean technology identification and partnership program for smart grid, efficiency, distributed generation and more.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a global non-profit trade organization, announced the launch of the Utility Technology Challenge to address a critical roadblock faced by companies in the clean tech space - finding the right test partners.
The goal of the Utility Technology Challenge is to facilitate testing and pilot project partnerships that will enable more rapid growth of clean technology companies, and increase the speed of clean technology adoption by utilities and municipalities - driving more jobs, and securing safer, cleaner, and more reliable energy and water supplies.
Initial sponsors of the program include, The US Department of Energy, Austin Energy, Accenture, City of Anaheim, National Grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and Lockheed Martin. "Our partners are global leaders in recognizing the importance of helping develop and implement innovative clean technologies," stated Patricia Glaza, CTSI Executive Director. "Their support allows us to address a driving need of our membership - bridging the partner identification gap."
Companies developing energy, water and environmental technology solutions are encouraged to submit into the Utility Technology Challenge program. All solutions that meet program criteria will be made available and marketed to utility and municipal test and adoption partners, including the program sponsors. The program is open to companies across the globe, providing access and visibility to the best technology solutions available.
Utilities and municipalities seeking clean technology solutions are invited to participate in the program as either identified testing partners or program sponsors. Solution categories include: Smart Grid, Building Efficiency/Management, Industrial/Commercial Energy Efficiency, Residential Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, Load Management, Distributed Generation, Centralized Power Generation, Energy Storage, Lighting, IT, Transmission & Distribution, Transportation, Reliability & Service Management, Pollution Monitoring & Reduction, Water, Waste Management & Recycling.
Stan Blazewicz, Global Head of Technology commented on National Grid's membership "We are delighted to be involved with this utility challenge, our industry is facing great challenges as we look to secure and deliver energy supplies in a sustainable, carbon free way. Finding the right technologies and products and developing them to commercialization is a priority area for us. We look forward to working with DOE and our industry peers in identifying new opportunities for our industry.''
The Utility Technology Challenge offers energy-focused solution companies participating in the program the opportunity to gain international recognition and increase their chances of relationship development. The Challenge will result in a showcase being held June 22, 2010 in Anaheim, California as part of the Clean Technology 2010 conference and expo. An Advisory Committee, made up of program partners and technology experts, will review and select the top submitted solutions for presentation at the event, resulting in a list of 'Top 15 Utility Technologies'. All companies, regardless of technology type, will be invited to participate in the Utility & Municipal showcase and exclusive networking reception.
For more information on the program, please visit: www.ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/
About CTSI:
The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. Clean technologies offer much needed solutions to growing resource security and sustainability concerns and are critical to maintaining economic competitiveness. CTSI brings together global leaders for advocacy, community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. Visit www.ct-si.org for more information.
About Clean Technology 2010:
Clean Technology 2010 is in its fourth year of providing business, technical and government leaders the opportunity to identify new technologies, build commercial partnerships, debate policy and regulations, and collaborate in a fast-paced, information packed event. Clean Technology 2010 is part of the annual TechConnect World conference and trade show, which attracts more than 5,000 attendees from around the word. Visit www.cleantech2010.com for more information.
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Leading organizations support new clean technology identification and partnership program for smart grid, efficiency, distributed generation and more.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a global non-profit trade organization, announced the launch of the Utility Technology Challenge to address a critical roadblock faced by companies in the clean tech space - finding the right test partners.
The goal of the Utility Technology Challenge is to facilitate testing and pilot project partnerships that will enable more rapid growth of clean technology companies, and increase the speed of clean technology adoption by utilities and municipalities - driving more jobs, and securing safer, cleaner, and more reliable energy and water supplies.
Initial sponsors of the program include, The US Department of Energy, Austin Energy, Accenture, City of Anaheim, National Grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and Lockheed Martin. "Our partners are global leaders in recognizing the importance of helping develop and implement innovative clean technologies," stated Patricia Glaza, CTSI Executive Director. "Their support allows us to address a driving need of our membership - bridging the partner identification gap."
Companies developing energy, water and environmental technology solutions are encouraged to submit into the Utility Technology Challenge program. All solutions that meet program criteria will be made available and marketed to utility and municipal test and adoption partners, including the program sponsors. The program is open to companies across the globe, providing access and visibility to the best technology solutions available.
Utilities and municipalities seeking clean technology solutions are invited to participate in the program as either identified testing partners or program sponsors. Solution categories include: Smart Grid, Building Efficiency/Management, Industrial/Commercial Energy Efficiency, Residential Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, Load Management, Distributed Generation, Centralized Power Generation, Energy Storage, Lighting, IT, Transmission & Distribution, Transportation, Reliability & Service Management, Pollution Monitoring & Reduction, Water, Waste Management & Recycling.
Stan Blazewicz, Global Head of Technology commented on National Grid's membership "We are delighted to be involved with this utility challenge, our industry is facing great challenges as we look to secure and deliver energy supplies in a sustainable, carbon free way. Finding the right technologies and products and developing them to commercialization is a priority area for us. We look forward to working with DOE and our industry peers in identifying new opportunities for our industry.''
The Utility Technology Challenge offers energy-focused solution companies participating in the program the opportunity to gain international recognition and increase their chances of relationship development. The Challenge will result in a showcase being held June 22, 2010 in Anaheim, California as part of the Clean Technology 2010 conference and expo. An Advisory Committee, made up of program partners and technology experts, will review and select the top submitted solutions for presentation at the event, resulting in a list of 'Top 15 Utility Technologies'. All companies, regardless of technology type, will be invited to participate in the Utility & Municipal showcase and exclusive networking reception.
For more information on the program, please visit: www.ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/
About CTSI:
The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. Clean technologies offer much needed solutions to growing resource security and sustainability concerns and are critical to maintaining economic competitiveness. CTSI brings together global leaders for advocacy, community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. Visit www.ct-si.org for more information.
About Clean Technology 2010:
Clean Technology 2010 is in its fourth year of providing business, technical and government leaders the opportunity to identify new technologies, build commercial partnerships, debate policy and regulations, and collaborate in a fast-paced, information packed event. Clean Technology 2010 is part of the annual TechConnect World conference and trade show, which attracts more than 5,000 attendees from around the word. Visit www.cleantech2010.com for more information.
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
New Jersey’s and New York City’s Electricity Systems Now Talking to Each Other, Thanks to GE’s Smart Grid Technology & Smart Capital
New Jersey’s and New York City’s Electricity Systems Now Talking to Each Other, Thanks to GE’s Smart Grid Technology & Smart Capital
LINDEN, N.J.--Two major Northeastern US power grids, in New Jersey and New York City, are now talking to each other and dispatching energy more efficiently and reliably using breakthrough GE smart grid technology and capital, the company announced today. Three massive “variable frequency transformers” are converting up to 315 megawatts of electricity – enough for up to 300,000 homes – from the power system in New Jersey and feeding it to New York City.
The successful technology kickoff was celebrated during a dedication ceremony today at the 900-megawatt Linden cogeneration power plant owned by GE Energy Financial Services, just up the road from where Thomas Edison designed the first reliable electric light bulb 130 years ago. It follows three years of planning, design, construction and testing.
The rotary-type transformers – in their largest application – help control the intersection of two of the two largest electrical demand centers in the United States, the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) transmission system and the New York City section of the NYISO grid, which are connected by an upgraded cable buried 60 feet below the Arthur Kill waterway.
These variable frequency transformers are stabilizing New York City’s power grid, increasing energy reliability and providing consumers with more diverse and lower-cost power sources. Because of capacity constraints, New York City pays among the highest electricity costs in North America, creating demand for PJM’s historically lower-cost power generation. The technology also reduces the need for new power plants within the city, where siting is difficult and construction costs are high.
“This investment will enable existing generating and transmission assets to help serve the needs of New York City, enhancing the return on those assets,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president of GE Energy’s transmission and distribution business. “Smarter technology, like these variable frequency transformers, help equip the grid with the versatility and capacity needed to power a world that’s continuing to increase its reliance on electrical power.”
The variable frequency transformers provide a precise control path between electrical grids, permitting power exchanges previously impossible because of technical constraints. They enable transmission system operators to control power flows with high reliability, speed and efficiency, while offering flexibility in how utilities meet growing energy demand.
“In addition to technology breakthroughs, the smart grid requires smart capital -- not only money, but expertise in understanding and navigating energy markets,” said Alex Urquhart, president and CEO of GE Energy Financial Services. “The capital we provided for this Linden smart grid project underscores our ability to optimize the value of an essential, long-lived and capital-intensive asset we own.”
Transformers Could Also Send Power from NYC to NJ
While power will most often flow from New Jersey to New York, economics and other factors could at times favor a reverse flow of power: from New York City to PJM. GE Energy Financial Services has commissioned PJM to study the transmission upgrades required for enabling such a reverse flow. GE Energy Financial Services also plans to work with PJM, as well as NYISO, to improve the system rules so the scheduling of power flows can be coordinated more smoothly between the two systems, allowing more economic, efficient and quicker use of the variable frequency transformers.
GE to Auction More Power from the Transformers
Four power marketing and trading companies are buying 300 megawatts of the power, in the first truly merchant US transmission project, and reselling it to wholesale and retail customers in New York City. GE Energy Financial Services plans to auction the balance of the transformers’ output, 15 megawatts, available because the system’s performance is exceeding its commitment.
The Linden project builds on GE Energy Financial Services’ 30-year legacy of investment in power transmission and generation. GE Energy Financial Services holds equity investments in power projects with a capacity to produce 23 gigawatts, equivalent to the installed generating capacity of the Netherlands.
About GE Energy Financial Services
GE Energy Financial Services’ experts invest globally with a long-term view, backed by the best of GE’s technical know-how, financial strength and rigorous risk management, across the capital spectrum, in one of the world’s most capital-intensive industries, energy. GE Energy Financial Services helps its customers and GE grow through new investments, strong partnerships and optimization of its more than $22 billion in assets. GE Energy Financial Services is based in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.geenergyfinancialservices.com.
About GE Energy
GE Energy (www.ge.com/energy) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2008 revenue of $29.3 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. Numerous GE Energy products are certified under ecomagination, GE’s corporate-wide initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges.
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.
Editor’s Note: B-roll and high res photos: http://www.geenergyfinancialservices.com/LindenVFT_Inauguration.asp
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LINDEN, N.J.--Two major Northeastern US power grids, in New Jersey and New York City, are now talking to each other and dispatching energy more efficiently and reliably using breakthrough GE smart grid technology and capital, the company announced today. Three massive “variable frequency transformers” are converting up to 315 megawatts of electricity – enough for up to 300,000 homes – from the power system in New Jersey and feeding it to New York City.
The successful technology kickoff was celebrated during a dedication ceremony today at the 900-megawatt Linden cogeneration power plant owned by GE Energy Financial Services, just up the road from where Thomas Edison designed the first reliable electric light bulb 130 years ago. It follows three years of planning, design, construction and testing.
The rotary-type transformers – in their largest application – help control the intersection of two of the two largest electrical demand centers in the United States, the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) transmission system and the New York City section of the NYISO grid, which are connected by an upgraded cable buried 60 feet below the Arthur Kill waterway.
These variable frequency transformers are stabilizing New York City’s power grid, increasing energy reliability and providing consumers with more diverse and lower-cost power sources. Because of capacity constraints, New York City pays among the highest electricity costs in North America, creating demand for PJM’s historically lower-cost power generation. The technology also reduces the need for new power plants within the city, where siting is difficult and construction costs are high.
“This investment will enable existing generating and transmission assets to help serve the needs of New York City, enhancing the return on those assets,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president of GE Energy’s transmission and distribution business. “Smarter technology, like these variable frequency transformers, help equip the grid with the versatility and capacity needed to power a world that’s continuing to increase its reliance on electrical power.”
The variable frequency transformers provide a precise control path between electrical grids, permitting power exchanges previously impossible because of technical constraints. They enable transmission system operators to control power flows with high reliability, speed and efficiency, while offering flexibility in how utilities meet growing energy demand.
“In addition to technology breakthroughs, the smart grid requires smart capital -- not only money, but expertise in understanding and navigating energy markets,” said Alex Urquhart, president and CEO of GE Energy Financial Services. “The capital we provided for this Linden smart grid project underscores our ability to optimize the value of an essential, long-lived and capital-intensive asset we own.”
Transformers Could Also Send Power from NYC to NJ
While power will most often flow from New Jersey to New York, economics and other factors could at times favor a reverse flow of power: from New York City to PJM. GE Energy Financial Services has commissioned PJM to study the transmission upgrades required for enabling such a reverse flow. GE Energy Financial Services also plans to work with PJM, as well as NYISO, to improve the system rules so the scheduling of power flows can be coordinated more smoothly between the two systems, allowing more economic, efficient and quicker use of the variable frequency transformers.
GE to Auction More Power from the Transformers
Four power marketing and trading companies are buying 300 megawatts of the power, in the first truly merchant US transmission project, and reselling it to wholesale and retail customers in New York City. GE Energy Financial Services plans to auction the balance of the transformers’ output, 15 megawatts, available because the system’s performance is exceeding its commitment.
The Linden project builds on GE Energy Financial Services’ 30-year legacy of investment in power transmission and generation. GE Energy Financial Services holds equity investments in power projects with a capacity to produce 23 gigawatts, equivalent to the installed generating capacity of the Netherlands.
About GE Energy Financial Services
GE Energy Financial Services’ experts invest globally with a long-term view, backed by the best of GE’s technical know-how, financial strength and rigorous risk management, across the capital spectrum, in one of the world’s most capital-intensive industries, energy. GE Energy Financial Services helps its customers and GE grow through new investments, strong partnerships and optimization of its more than $22 billion in assets. GE Energy Financial Services is based in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.geenergyfinancialservices.com.
About GE Energy
GE Energy (www.ge.com/energy) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2008 revenue of $29.3 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. Numerous GE Energy products are certified under ecomagination, GE’s corporate-wide initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges.
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.
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Monday, December 07, 2009
DEUTSCHE BANK LAUNCHES FREE EMBEDDABLE CARBON COUNTER WIDGET TO MARK THE LAUNCH OF THE COPENHAGEN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
DEUTSCHE BANK LAUNCHES FREE EMBEDDABLE CARBON COUNTER WIDGET TO MARK THE LAUNCH OF THE COPENHAGEN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
A virtual Carbon Counter is also available for free download at www.dbcca.com
NEW YORK – Dec. 7, 2009 – Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division (DeAM) today launched a free, embeddable widget of its Carbon Counter, a landmark digital billboard in New York City which displays the running total of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, as part of its campaign to raise public awareness of climate change and encourage investment.
A widget is a downloadable, stand-alone application that can be embedded into an end-user’s web page or desktop. In addition to the widget, a virtual Carbon Counter is also available for download and display on any computer, television or most other types of viewing screen. Both items can be found on the “Know the Number” web site at http://www.dbcca.com/dbcca/EN/what-you-can-do/downloadable_widget.jsp.
The Carbon Counter and “Know the Number” campaign are part of groundbreaking climate-change awareness and education initiative sponsored by DB Climate Change Advisors group (DBCCA), DeAM's institutional climate change investment and research business. The “Number” on the Carbon Counter is based on measurements developed by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that include all long-lived greenhouse gases covered under the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols (24 gases excluding ozone and aerosols).
Since the launch of the Carbon Counter in June of this year, the running total of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased by approximately 7.205 billion metric tons. According to a recent report by the American Meteorological Society, which uses MIT’s Integrated Global System Model, probabilistic projections indicate that conditions are warmer than previously understood, with a median surface warming in 2091 to 2100 of 5.2°C, compared to 2.4°C in an earlier study. “We believe that enabling all web site operators to easily display the Carbon Counter ahead of the Copenhagen summit will continue to raise awareness of this very serious issue,” said Kevin Parker, Global Head of DeAM and member of Deutsche Bank’s Group Executive Committee. “Major global investment is essential to preventing catastrophic climate change, and it is imperative for governments to build the regulatory and policy frameworks that accommodate and encourage that investment.
We are hopeful that world leaders will make significant strides in that direction in Copenhagen.” DeAM is one of the leading climate change investors in the world, with approximately $6 billion under management as of September 2009. With a world-class in-house research team focusing on this theme, DeAM is an investment industry thought-leader on a broad range of climate change dynamics.
For further information, please contact: Deutsche Bank Renee Calabro +1 (212) 250-5525 Mayura Hooper +1 (212) 250-5536
About Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 78,530 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people. www.db.com About Deutsche Asset Management With approximately $695 billion in assets under management globally as of September 2009, Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division is one of the world's leading investment management organizations, not just in size, but in quality and breadth of investment products, performance and client service. The Asset Management division provides a broad range of investment management products across the risk/return spectrum.
Renee CalabroVice President, Press and Media RelationsDeutsche Bank- Global Markets Division60 Wall St., 21st FloorMailstop - NYC60-2115New York, NY 10005Phone: 212-250-5525Fax: 646-461-2387Cell: 917-664-8617renee.calabro@db.com
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A virtual Carbon Counter is also available for free download at www.dbcca.com
NEW YORK – Dec. 7, 2009 – Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division (DeAM) today launched a free, embeddable widget of its Carbon Counter, a landmark digital billboard in New York City which displays the running total of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, as part of its campaign to raise public awareness of climate change and encourage investment.
A widget is a downloadable, stand-alone application that can be embedded into an end-user’s web page or desktop. In addition to the widget, a virtual Carbon Counter is also available for download and display on any computer, television or most other types of viewing screen. Both items can be found on the “Know the Number” web site at http://www.dbcca.com/dbcca/EN/what-you-can-do/downloadable_widget.jsp.
The Carbon Counter and “Know the Number” campaign are part of groundbreaking climate-change awareness and education initiative sponsored by DB Climate Change Advisors group (DBCCA), DeAM's institutional climate change investment and research business. The “Number” on the Carbon Counter is based on measurements developed by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that include all long-lived greenhouse gases covered under the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols (24 gases excluding ozone and aerosols).
Since the launch of the Carbon Counter in June of this year, the running total of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased by approximately 7.205 billion metric tons. According to a recent report by the American Meteorological Society, which uses MIT’s Integrated Global System Model, probabilistic projections indicate that conditions are warmer than previously understood, with a median surface warming in 2091 to 2100 of 5.2°C, compared to 2.4°C in an earlier study. “We believe that enabling all web site operators to easily display the Carbon Counter ahead of the Copenhagen summit will continue to raise awareness of this very serious issue,” said Kevin Parker, Global Head of DeAM and member of Deutsche Bank’s Group Executive Committee. “Major global investment is essential to preventing catastrophic climate change, and it is imperative for governments to build the regulatory and policy frameworks that accommodate and encourage that investment.
We are hopeful that world leaders will make significant strides in that direction in Copenhagen.” DeAM is one of the leading climate change investors in the world, with approximately $6 billion under management as of September 2009. With a world-class in-house research team focusing on this theme, DeAM is an investment industry thought-leader on a broad range of climate change dynamics.
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Global Power and Water Industries and Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co. Ltd. to Establish a JV to Build a 500 Megawatt Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar P
Global Power and Water Industries and Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co. Ltd. to Establish a JV to Build a 500 Megawatt Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Guangdong, China
CARSON CITY, NV-- - December 2, 2009 - Global Power and Water Industries (Carson City, Nevada) announced that they have formed a Joint Venture Company with Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co., Ltd. (Meixian County, Guangdong, China) (SHSE: 600868) and has been granted their CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERPRISES WITH FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. The new entity will be implementing the latest in concentrated photovoltaic solar technology and power storage technology for clean energy production in China.
On November 11, 2009, the Board of Directors of Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co. Ltd. and Global Power and Water Industries convened and passed the resolutions to establish the Joint Venture to be named "Guangdong Global Power and Water Industries, Ltd." Office facilities will be established at No. 1 MeiYan Science and Technology Park, MeiXian County, Guangdong Province, P.R. China.
The scope of the JV is to develop and build a 500 Megawatt Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in MeiXian County, Guangdong, China. Site planning, local government requirements and regulatory issues, as well as feasibility and engineering studies are set to commence immediately with a team of Global Power and Water Industries engineers traveling to MeiXian County after the first of the year.
Howard A. Foote, Chairman of Global Power and Water Industries, stated, "This JV Company is a very exciting step for both companies and moves us forward on our mission to bring Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar technology and Power Storage technology to large segments of the Chinese population. Guangdong Hydropower Co. Ltd. owns and operates eight hydropower facilities in China and they are a key strategic partner, properly positioned politically and financially in the power industry of China. They bring us the experience and expertise we need to successfully build and operate this, our initial facility."
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CARSON CITY, NV-- - December 2, 2009 - Global Power and Water Industries (Carson City, Nevada) announced that they have formed a Joint Venture Company with Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co., Ltd. (Meixian County, Guangdong, China) (SHSE: 600868) and has been granted their CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERPRISES WITH FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. The new entity will be implementing the latest in concentrated photovoltaic solar technology and power storage technology for clean energy production in China.
On November 11, 2009, the Board of Directors of Guangdong Meiyan Hydropower Co. Ltd. and Global Power and Water Industries convened and passed the resolutions to establish the Joint Venture to be named "Guangdong Global Power and Water Industries, Ltd." Office facilities will be established at No. 1 MeiYan Science and Technology Park, MeiXian County, Guangdong Province, P.R. China.
The scope of the JV is to develop and build a 500 Megawatt Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in MeiXian County, Guangdong, China. Site planning, local government requirements and regulatory issues, as well as feasibility and engineering studies are set to commence immediately with a team of Global Power and Water Industries engineers traveling to MeiXian County after the first of the year.
Howard A. Foote, Chairman of Global Power and Water Industries, stated, "This JV Company is a very exciting step for both companies and moves us forward on our mission to bring Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar technology and Power Storage technology to large segments of the Chinese population. Guangdong Hydropower Co. Ltd. owns and operates eight hydropower facilities in China and they are a key strategic partner, properly positioned politically and financially in the power industry of China. They bring us the experience and expertise we need to successfully build and operate this, our initial facility."
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Renewable Energy Stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF), Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) in Most Advanced Gainers on NASDAQ
Renewable Energy Stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF), Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) in Most Advanced Gainers on NASDAQ
POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –December 2 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com reports renewable energy stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM:BIOF) and Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM:RSOL) were listed in most advanced gainers on NASDAQ today. BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF) has had a daily trading range of $ 2.80 - $4.13 at time of publication.
BioFuel Energy (NGM: BIOF) currently has two 115 million gallons per year ethanol plants in the Midwestern corn belt. The Company's goal is to become a leading ethanol producer in the United States by acquiring, developing, owning and operating ethanol production facilities.
Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) is a leading residential solar energy integrator, having installed over 5,000 solar systems. Real Goods Solar offers turnkey solar energy services, and has 31 years of experience in residential solar energy, beginning with the sale in 1978 of the first solar photovoltaic, or PV, panels in the United States.
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ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB; Vienna:ABBN.VX) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB group of companies operates in some 100 countries and employs approximately 120,000 people.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market. Advanced Energy® also develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications.
Ambient Corporation (OTCBB:ABTG) designs, develops and markets Ambient Smart Grid® communications technologies and equipment. Using open standards-based technologies along with in-depth industry experience, Ambient provides utilities with solutions for creating smart grid communication platforms and technologies.
American Superconductor (NASDAQGS:AMSC) The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.
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POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –December 2 , 2009 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within www.Investorideas.com reports renewable energy stocks BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM:BIOF) and Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM:RSOL) were listed in most advanced gainers on NASDAQ today. BioFuel Energy Corp. (NGM: BIOF) has had a daily trading range of $ 2.80 - $4.13 at time of publication.
BioFuel Energy (NGM: BIOF) currently has two 115 million gallons per year ethanol plants in the Midwestern corn belt. The Company's goal is to become a leading ethanol producer in the United States by acquiring, developing, owning and operating ethanol production facilities.
Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NGM: RSOL) is a leading residential solar energy integrator, having installed over 5,000 solar systems. Real Goods Solar offers turnkey solar energy services, and has 31 years of experience in residential solar energy, beginning with the sale in 1978 of the first solar photovoltaic, or PV, panels in the United States.
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market. Advanced Energy® also develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications.
Ambient Corporation (OTCBB:ABTG) designs, develops and markets Ambient Smart Grid® communications technologies and equipment. Using open standards-based technologies along with in-depth industry experience, Ambient provides utilities with solutions for creating smart grid communication platforms and technologies.
American Superconductor (NASDAQGS:AMSC) The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.
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Water- Stocks.com Interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management
Water- Stocks.com Interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management Inc.
The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010
Point Roberts WA, DELTA, BC –December 2, 2009 http://www.water-stocks.com/, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents an interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc., discussing ‘The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010’.
Summit Global Management, Inc. is an investment firm focusing on global water industry stocks and acquiring and developing water rights and entitlements throughout the world.
Water- Stocks.com Interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc:
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
Jud, can you start with giving our readers some personal background on your entry into the water sector and your current firm, Summit Global and its investment strategy?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
I have been in the cleantech sector, particularly water, for 30 years…long before it was cool. I spent the first half of my career operating clean tech concerns at both Westinghouse and Atlantic Richfield as well taking a cleantech company, Thermatrix, public in the mid nineties. The second half of my career has transitioned to financial areas serving as the Managing Director of HSBC Securities focused on the water sector to the last 10 years in private equity with affiliates of the Texas Pacific Group, including Aqua LLC, a private equity fund focused exclusively in the global water sector.
Summit Global Management is a San Diego-based investment management firm with a strict Discount to Appraised Value philosophy of securities selection, designed to achieve consistent long-term returns while minimizing risk.
Our value discipline has encouraged an unrivaled, 30-year specialization in global hydro commerce and other industries directly impacted by water. Water has historically proven to be an attractive non-cyclical opportunity, and the current reality of exploding demand coupled with diminishing supplies suggests an increasingly compelling and persistent investment theme. We are particularly focused on finding long term investments in the areas of water rights/entitlements and in situ water storage.
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
You recently chaired the panel,' EMERGING ASSET CLASSES: WATER, CARBON AND THE GREEN MOVEMENT 'at the Global Financial Leadership Conference held in Naples Florida. Other noted green and cleantech speakers included T. Boone Pickens, Chairman, BP Capital Management discussing 'THE NEW ENERGY PARADIGM'. Can you give is the key points of your panel discussion- and did you walk away with any new insight?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
Sure, it was a very interesting panel. I think it was the first time that many of leaders in the global financial community had heard any in depth discussion regarding how critical a role water plays in global economies and how inexorably water and energy are tied together, For example, as we begin to dramatically ramp up biofuels as an alternative fuel source, we are only now beginning to appreciate that impact some of these alternatives (e.g. corn based ethanol) are having on water supplies. For example, it requires 100 times more water to produce a gallon of ethanol versus conventional gasoline and depending on the region can cause dramatic consequences relative to maintaining a sustainable water resource…let alone its impact of food pricing.
Another enlightening example is contrasting and comparing “peak energy” to “peak water”. Peak energy albeit important to national security and global economies there ultimately are substitutes to fossil fuels (e.g. nuclear, solar wind); however, water has no substitute and is a very local commodity. When an aquifer is pumped essentially dry and surface waters are dramatically depleted and/or contaminated the price of water will rise dramatically and not only will economies be affected but there may be dramatic impacts on human health effecting food supplies and access to clean water and sanitation.
The water/energy nexus has other important parallels, another example being, as we strive to reduce carbon footprints and conserve carbon, California uses over 20% of its energy to move water and in many areas, due to antiquated water lines as much as 30% of the potable water is lost thru infiltration. Simply said, if we want to save energy, we need to fix the water infrastructure.
As a consequence, water is only now beginning to be appreciated as an asset class, creating investment interest in owning the right to use water (e.g. water rights/entitlements) in those areas of the world that have defined regulatory frameworks and provide for private ownership, principally the western United States and Australia. This is sometimes referred to as “wet water” versus investing in the general water domain (e.g., pumps, membranes, utilities) or “hydro commerce”. Water has historically been under priced and with an inexorable growing demand and more rational pricing models being adopted I believe “wet water” will be a critical resource to have in a diversified investment portfolio.
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
In Summit's report, 'The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010' , (http://www.summitglobal.com/documents/SummitCaseWaterEquityInvesting2010.pdf) you go through the underlying drivers for investing in water , from supply and demand to, to geographic imbalance between sources and use, to aging and insufficient infrastructure to increasing regulation and heightened awareness . For our readers, can you summarize the points and let us know what you think the most significant driving force is?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
There are a number of key trends to watch. First and foremost is the basic understanding that water has no substitute.., unlike energy. and there is a fixed finite supply (only 2.5% of the worlds water supply is fresh and of that 70% is locked up in glaciers and permafrost). Secondly, water is heavy (7lbs/gal) and is very expensive to move and not surprising there are large populations where fresh water is in short supply (e.g. middle east, western US, China and India).
So like politics, water is local… and therefore not surprisingly very political and emotional asset. Accordingly that leads to water allocation and prioritization. Typically 70% of water supplies are allocated to agriculture with the balance going to municipal and industrial uses. And finally, as in any valued commodity, the controlling metric is price. As the price of water rises, which it is at an increasing rate, alternative options become cost effective, driving investment and opportunity.
These opportunities can be seen in a variety of areas. A few examples include the proliferation of desalination plants and membrane improvements, remote metering and more efficient irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation.
The other key trend to watch is what is being referred to as “virtual water”…the amount of water that is required to produce a specific good. For example, it takes 5,000 gallons of water to yield a bushel of wheat and 1000 gallons of water to put a hamburger on a bun. We are beginning to see both industries and countries consider the impacts of virtual water as a key component of sustainable development and growth,
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
Your report also goes into detail on the opportunities in the water investing universe. For investors looking at the sector - what are some key trends and events they need to be on the watch for to really move the stocks in the sector?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
We see strong fundamental drivers for sustainable growth and equity appreciation in global
“hydrocommerce,” investors have the opportunity today to invest in water companies at more attractive
valuations than have been available for a number of years.
Despite the negative short-term impact of the financial crisis, water equities are uniquely resistant to external economic cycles because of the decreasingly available supply and increasingly relentless demand for water. We believe water stocks represent an attractive alternative “store of value” in an uncertain world – a good place to save money for a rainy day.
The lure of water investing is not a new idea, but it is one that deserves fresh examination from the
perspective of the revised business expectations and new economic environment to emerge from the
wreckage of 2008. The intention of this document is not to promote a specific investment style or strategy,
only to be a broad overview of issues relevant to the serious investor in water equities.
People new to the concept of water investing are encouraged to read The Case for Water Equity Investing
2010 in its entirety in order to gain a complete understanding of the space, from its most fundamental
aspects on up.
In summary, it’s difficult to summarize in a few words other than providing some anecdotal metrics and examples. I would encourage your readers to take a few minutes and click thru to the link http://www.summitglobal.com/documents/SummitCaseWaterEquityInvesting2010.pdf I think they will find the information enlightening.
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The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010
Point Roberts WA, DELTA, BC –December 2, 2009 http://www.water-stocks.com/, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents an interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc., discussing ‘The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010’.
Summit Global Management, Inc. is an investment firm focusing on global water industry stocks and acquiring and developing water rights and entitlements throughout the world.
Water- Stocks.com Interview with Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc:
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
Jud, can you start with giving our readers some personal background on your entry into the water sector and your current firm, Summit Global and its investment strategy?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
I have been in the cleantech sector, particularly water, for 30 years…long before it was cool. I spent the first half of my career operating clean tech concerns at both Westinghouse and Atlantic Richfield as well taking a cleantech company, Thermatrix, public in the mid nineties. The second half of my career has transitioned to financial areas serving as the Managing Director of HSBC Securities focused on the water sector to the last 10 years in private equity with affiliates of the Texas Pacific Group, including Aqua LLC, a private equity fund focused exclusively in the global water sector.
Summit Global Management is a San Diego-based investment management firm with a strict Discount to Appraised Value philosophy of securities selection, designed to achieve consistent long-term returns while minimizing risk.
Our value discipline has encouraged an unrivaled, 30-year specialization in global hydro commerce and other industries directly impacted by water. Water has historically proven to be an attractive non-cyclical opportunity, and the current reality of exploding demand coupled with diminishing supplies suggests an increasingly compelling and persistent investment theme. We are particularly focused on finding long term investments in the areas of water rights/entitlements and in situ water storage.
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
You recently chaired the panel,' EMERGING ASSET CLASSES: WATER, CARBON AND THE GREEN MOVEMENT 'at the Global Financial Leadership Conference held in Naples Florida. Other noted green and cleantech speakers included T. Boone Pickens, Chairman, BP Capital Management discussing 'THE NEW ENERGY PARADIGM'. Can you give is the key points of your panel discussion- and did you walk away with any new insight?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
Sure, it was a very interesting panel. I think it was the first time that many of leaders in the global financial community had heard any in depth discussion regarding how critical a role water plays in global economies and how inexorably water and energy are tied together, For example, as we begin to dramatically ramp up biofuels as an alternative fuel source, we are only now beginning to appreciate that impact some of these alternatives (e.g. corn based ethanol) are having on water supplies. For example, it requires 100 times more water to produce a gallon of ethanol versus conventional gasoline and depending on the region can cause dramatic consequences relative to maintaining a sustainable water resource…let alone its impact of food pricing.
Another enlightening example is contrasting and comparing “peak energy” to “peak water”. Peak energy albeit important to national security and global economies there ultimately are substitutes to fossil fuels (e.g. nuclear, solar wind); however, water has no substitute and is a very local commodity. When an aquifer is pumped essentially dry and surface waters are dramatically depleted and/or contaminated the price of water will rise dramatically and not only will economies be affected but there may be dramatic impacts on human health effecting food supplies and access to clean water and sanitation.
The water/energy nexus has other important parallels, another example being, as we strive to reduce carbon footprints and conserve carbon, California uses over 20% of its energy to move water and in many areas, due to antiquated water lines as much as 30% of the potable water is lost thru infiltration. Simply said, if we want to save energy, we need to fix the water infrastructure.
As a consequence, water is only now beginning to be appreciated as an asset class, creating investment interest in owning the right to use water (e.g. water rights/entitlements) in those areas of the world that have defined regulatory frameworks and provide for private ownership, principally the western United States and Australia. This is sometimes referred to as “wet water” versus investing in the general water domain (e.g., pumps, membranes, utilities) or “hydro commerce”. Water has historically been under priced and with an inexorable growing demand and more rational pricing models being adopted I believe “wet water” will be a critical resource to have in a diversified investment portfolio.
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
In Summit's report, 'The Case for Water Equity Investing 2010' , (http://www.summitglobal.com/documents/SummitCaseWaterEquityInvesting2010.pdf) you go through the underlying drivers for investing in water , from supply and demand to, to geographic imbalance between sources and use, to aging and insufficient infrastructure to increasing regulation and heightened awareness . For our readers, can you summarize the points and let us know what you think the most significant driving force is?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
There are a number of key trends to watch. First and foremost is the basic understanding that water has no substitute.., unlike energy. and there is a fixed finite supply (only 2.5% of the worlds water supply is fresh and of that 70% is locked up in glaciers and permafrost). Secondly, water is heavy (7lbs/gal) and is very expensive to move and not surprising there are large populations where fresh water is in short supply (e.g. middle east, western US, China and India).
So like politics, water is local… and therefore not surprisingly very political and emotional asset. Accordingly that leads to water allocation and prioritization. Typically 70% of water supplies are allocated to agriculture with the balance going to municipal and industrial uses. And finally, as in any valued commodity, the controlling metric is price. As the price of water rises, which it is at an increasing rate, alternative options become cost effective, driving investment and opportunity.
These opportunities can be seen in a variety of areas. A few examples include the proliferation of desalination plants and membrane improvements, remote metering and more efficient irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation.
The other key trend to watch is what is being referred to as “virtual water”…the amount of water that is required to produce a specific good. For example, it takes 5,000 gallons of water to yield a bushel of wheat and 1000 gallons of water to put a hamburger on a bun. We are beginning to see both industries and countries consider the impacts of virtual water as a key component of sustainable development and growth,
Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
Your report also goes into detail on the opportunities in the water investing universe. For investors looking at the sector - what are some key trends and events they need to be on the watch for to really move the stocks in the sector?
A- Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Summit Global Management, Inc.
We see strong fundamental drivers for sustainable growth and equity appreciation in global
“hydrocommerce,” investors have the opportunity today to invest in water companies at more attractive
valuations than have been available for a number of years.
Despite the negative short-term impact of the financial crisis, water equities are uniquely resistant to external economic cycles because of the decreasingly available supply and increasingly relentless demand for water. We believe water stocks represent an attractive alternative “store of value” in an uncertain world – a good place to save money for a rainy day.
The lure of water investing is not a new idea, but it is one that deserves fresh examination from the
perspective of the revised business expectations and new economic environment to emerge from the
wreckage of 2008. The intention of this document is not to promote a specific investment style or strategy,
only to be a broad overview of issues relevant to the serious investor in water equities.
People new to the concept of water investing are encouraged to read The Case for Water Equity Investing
2010 in its entirety in order to gain a complete understanding of the space, from its most fundamental
aspects on up.
In summary, it’s difficult to summarize in a few words other than providing some anecdotal metrics and examples. I would encourage your readers to take a few minutes and click thru to the link http://www.summitglobal.com/documents/SummitCaseWaterEquityInvesting2010.pdf I think they will find the information enlightening.
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Green Energy in the US: Renewable Investment, Capacity Growth and Future Outlook for the Multi Billion Dollar Industry
Research and Markets: Green Energy in the US: Renewable Investment, Capacity Growth and Future Outlook for the Multi Billion Dollar Industry
DUBLIN---Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c4f69d/green_energy_in_th) has announced the addition of the "Green Energy in the US: Renewable Investment, Capacity Growth and Future Outlook" report to their offering.
US electrical production capacity and generation has had historically an energy mix consisting primarily of fossil fuels including gas, coal and oil, backed up with a volume of nuclear and hydro power. With the new presidency have come new decisions. The US department of energy announced massive investment in the renewable industry including $60bn in clean energy investments, which will include $11bn in a smart grid system, $2bn in developing the next generation of energy storage batteries. An announced move away from corn-based ethanol fuel and $1.8bn investment in the next generation of biofuels will stimulate the vehicular fuel industry, towards a cleaner, more efficient system. The new administration has announced intention to develop available offshore renewable energy source located on the continental shelf area. The area has vast potential and scientists estimate that 900GW of wind power may be achieved.
Although still primarily a conventional thermal based country, through incentivized support in renewable energy, a new energy market is beginning to evolve. Recent addition has been made to the energy mix by way of renewable energy technologies which include power from the wind - wind turbines, and power from the sun - solar cells, and geothermal - relying on the heat that can be found at varying degrees of depth into the Earth's surface. In the last decade newly installed renewable energy technologies are starting to gain a notable share of the market. This report documents the growth of this new market, showing its current status and projecting where it is likely to grow to in the foreseeable future. This document gathers the statistical data on the different types of energy generation, combines and contrasts them against each other to show the clear leaders, drivers to change and future growth.
Scope of this report
•Analysis of energy type volumes, capacity installed and generation output across the US. •Market projections to 2020, including an evaluation of energy type and national growth potential. •Overview of trends impacting on and shaping innovation in the energy market. •New renewable energy technology analysis including innovation, capacity investment. •Insight relating to the most innovative product launches and potential areas of opportunity for manufacturers. •Examination of the key technology introductions and innovations •Identification of the key trends shaping the market, as well as an evaluation of emerging trends that will drive innovation moving forward. Reasons to purchase this report
•Achieve a quick and comprehensive understanding of how US market trends and legislation are influencing the development of the renewable energy market. •Realize up to date competitive intelligence through a comprehensive review of the US market renewable energy market between 1990 and 2008. •Assess the emerging trends in renewable energy technology - wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, tidal, wave - capacity and generation. •Identify which key trends will offer the greatest growth potential and learn which trends are likely to remain niche over the next 10 years. •Compare how manufacturers are positioning new product developments to gain market share and achieve the highest sales potential. •Quantify value and volume growth potential in major regional markets and in energy generation technology type. •Identify winning product positioning developed from an assessment of current and emerging trends Key market issues addressed
•Environmental regulations: Imminent environmental targets set to control Carbon dioxide emissions in the US using a cap and trade mechanism are creating a path for lower carbon emitting power generation technologies. Recent capacity investment has focused on wind turbines, gas and solar photovoltaic installations. •Renewable Electricity market incentives: The US is has in place state level Renewable energy Production Standards and the Production Tax Credit which promote the development of renewable energy projects across the country, and are responsible for robust incentivized growth. •Energy efficiency:- The current electrical infrastructure experiences substantial energy loss from generation to transmission to load delivery. A more efficient system is required, a network that can take advantage of the intermittent supply nature of wind and solar - and balance these with the more constant and reliable conventional thermal generation, geothermal, hydroelectric and nuclear power. Recent US policy has awarded investment into an intelligent grid system. The US has also announced energy efficiency measures to include appliances, vehicles and power plants. •Energy security:- Oil, coal and gas supply and pricing structures are volatile and uncontrollable, due to the majority imported from non-US countries. This volatility is likely to increase as reserves of the natural resources decline. •Centralized network to distributed:- the changeover to renewable technologies is a changeover to a distributed energy system, as renewable energy technologies take advantage of natural resources such as wind, solar or thermal energy which are more concentrated in specific geographical locations. Key findings from this report
•In terms of new capacity installed during 2008, the US was the largest market with 8,346.0MW, followed by China (6,300.0MW), then India (1,800.0MW), then Germany (1,665.0MW), then Spain (1,609.0 MW), and Italy (1,010.0 MW). •Out of the 5,568MW of global capacity which was installed during 2008, Spain grid-connect PV market accounted for 45.1%, Germany accounted for 26.9% and US accounted for 6.1%. •Hydropower accounts for approximately 5.8% of world electricity supply. In 2008, the total world's hydroelectricity consumption was 3,170.9TWH. The US ranked fourth with a consumption of 250.6TWH in 2008. The US is the world leader in geothermal energy and, at the end of 2008, had cumulative installed capacity of 3,040.3MW. •In 2008, the total generation of electricity in the US was 4,110bn KWH. Generation of electricity in the US is dominated by coal. During 2008, 48.5% of the total US electric power was generated at coal-fired plants. Natural gas-fired plants contributed 21.3% to the total US electricity generation followed by nuclear plants with 19.6%. Key questions answered by this report
•What are the drivers shaping and influencing new capacity installed in the energy industry? •How will renewable energy technologies capacity share perform to 2020? What are the opportunities? •What are the forecast market growth rates 2008-2030? Which markets will see the highest value growth and which the highest volume growth? •Which states and regions offer the greatest opportunity for growth? •Which renewable energy technology types will be the winners and which the losers in terms of volume growth to 2030? •Which energy types are likely to find favor with manufacturers moving forward? •Which emerging technologies are gaining in popularity and why? Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Market development
Chapter 2 The Obama effect
Chapter 3 Wind power
Chapter 4 Solar power
Chapter 5 Hydropower
Chapter 6 Geothermal power
Chapter 7 Biomass
Chapter 8 Ocean power
Chapter 9 Future outlook
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c4f69d/green_energy_in_th
Source: Business Insights
Contacts Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager,press@researchandmarkets.com
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DUBLIN---Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c4f69d/green_energy_in_th) has announced the addition of the "Green Energy in the US: Renewable Investment, Capacity Growth and Future Outlook" report to their offering.
US electrical production capacity and generation has had historically an energy mix consisting primarily of fossil fuels including gas, coal and oil, backed up with a volume of nuclear and hydro power. With the new presidency have come new decisions. The US department of energy announced massive investment in the renewable industry including $60bn in clean energy investments, which will include $11bn in a smart grid system, $2bn in developing the next generation of energy storage batteries. An announced move away from corn-based ethanol fuel and $1.8bn investment in the next generation of biofuels will stimulate the vehicular fuel industry, towards a cleaner, more efficient system. The new administration has announced intention to develop available offshore renewable energy source located on the continental shelf area. The area has vast potential and scientists estimate that 900GW of wind power may be achieved.
Although still primarily a conventional thermal based country, through incentivized support in renewable energy, a new energy market is beginning to evolve. Recent addition has been made to the energy mix by way of renewable energy technologies which include power from the wind - wind turbines, and power from the sun - solar cells, and geothermal - relying on the heat that can be found at varying degrees of depth into the Earth's surface. In the last decade newly installed renewable energy technologies are starting to gain a notable share of the market. This report documents the growth of this new market, showing its current status and projecting where it is likely to grow to in the foreseeable future. This document gathers the statistical data on the different types of energy generation, combines and contrasts them against each other to show the clear leaders, drivers to change and future growth.
Scope of this report
•Analysis of energy type volumes, capacity installed and generation output across the US. •Market projections to 2020, including an evaluation of energy type and national growth potential. •Overview of trends impacting on and shaping innovation in the energy market. •New renewable energy technology analysis including innovation, capacity investment. •Insight relating to the most innovative product launches and potential areas of opportunity for manufacturers. •Examination of the key technology introductions and innovations •Identification of the key trends shaping the market, as well as an evaluation of emerging trends that will drive innovation moving forward. Reasons to purchase this report
•Achieve a quick and comprehensive understanding of how US market trends and legislation are influencing the development of the renewable energy market. •Realize up to date competitive intelligence through a comprehensive review of the US market renewable energy market between 1990 and 2008. •Assess the emerging trends in renewable energy technology - wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, tidal, wave - capacity and generation. •Identify which key trends will offer the greatest growth potential and learn which trends are likely to remain niche over the next 10 years. •Compare how manufacturers are positioning new product developments to gain market share and achieve the highest sales potential. •Quantify value and volume growth potential in major regional markets and in energy generation technology type. •Identify winning product positioning developed from an assessment of current and emerging trends Key market issues addressed
•Environmental regulations: Imminent environmental targets set to control Carbon dioxide emissions in the US using a cap and trade mechanism are creating a path for lower carbon emitting power generation technologies. Recent capacity investment has focused on wind turbines, gas and solar photovoltaic installations. •Renewable Electricity market incentives: The US is has in place state level Renewable energy Production Standards and the Production Tax Credit which promote the development of renewable energy projects across the country, and are responsible for robust incentivized growth. •Energy efficiency:- The current electrical infrastructure experiences substantial energy loss from generation to transmission to load delivery. A more efficient system is required, a network that can take advantage of the intermittent supply nature of wind and solar - and balance these with the more constant and reliable conventional thermal generation, geothermal, hydroelectric and nuclear power. Recent US policy has awarded investment into an intelligent grid system. The US has also announced energy efficiency measures to include appliances, vehicles and power plants. •Energy security:- Oil, coal and gas supply and pricing structures are volatile and uncontrollable, due to the majority imported from non-US countries. This volatility is likely to increase as reserves of the natural resources decline. •Centralized network to distributed:- the changeover to renewable technologies is a changeover to a distributed energy system, as renewable energy technologies take advantage of natural resources such as wind, solar or thermal energy which are more concentrated in specific geographical locations. Key findings from this report
•In terms of new capacity installed during 2008, the US was the largest market with 8,346.0MW, followed by China (6,300.0MW), then India (1,800.0MW), then Germany (1,665.0MW), then Spain (1,609.0 MW), and Italy (1,010.0 MW). •Out of the 5,568MW of global capacity which was installed during 2008, Spain grid-connect PV market accounted for 45.1%, Germany accounted for 26.9% and US accounted for 6.1%. •Hydropower accounts for approximately 5.8% of world electricity supply. In 2008, the total world's hydroelectricity consumption was 3,170.9TWH. The US ranked fourth with a consumption of 250.6TWH in 2008. The US is the world leader in geothermal energy and, at the end of 2008, had cumulative installed capacity of 3,040.3MW. •In 2008, the total generation of electricity in the US was 4,110bn KWH. Generation of electricity in the US is dominated by coal. During 2008, 48.5% of the total US electric power was generated at coal-fired plants. Natural gas-fired plants contributed 21.3% to the total US electricity generation followed by nuclear plants with 19.6%. Key questions answered by this report
•What are the drivers shaping and influencing new capacity installed in the energy industry? •How will renewable energy technologies capacity share perform to 2020? What are the opportunities? •What are the forecast market growth rates 2008-2030? Which markets will see the highest value growth and which the highest volume growth? •Which states and regions offer the greatest opportunity for growth? •Which renewable energy technology types will be the winners and which the losers in terms of volume growth to 2030? •Which energy types are likely to find favor with manufacturers moving forward? •Which emerging technologies are gaining in popularity and why? Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Market development
Chapter 2 The Obama effect
Chapter 3 Wind power
Chapter 4 Solar power
Chapter 5 Hydropower
Chapter 6 Geothermal power
Chapter 7 Biomass
Chapter 8 Ocean power
Chapter 9 Future outlook
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c4f69d/green_energy_in_th
Source: Business Insights
Contacts Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager,press@researchandmarkets.com
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Quantum Technologies to Acquire Schneider PowerBusiness Combination to create North American alternative energy company
Quantum Technologies to Acquire Schneider PowerBusiness Combination to create North American alternative energy company
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA and TORONTO, ONTARIO-- Nov. 25, 2009 - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) and Schneider Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SNE) today announced the signing of a definitive business combination agreement under which Quantum has agreed to acquire in a stock-for-stock exchange all of the outstanding common shares of Schneider Power.
The acquisition of Schneider Power will enhance Quantum's strategic position as a fully integrated alternative energy company with technologies and capabilities to further the commercial use and adoption of alternative and renewable energies. The transaction will combine Schneider Power's wind and solar power generation development portfolio with Quantum's world-leading alternative fuel technologies and solar power technologies to create a fully integrated renewable energy company. The combined companies' portfolio will encompass products that enable energy efficient utilization in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles to solar module manufacturing and clean electricity generation for North American consumers.
Quantum, through a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, will acquire by way of Plan of Arrangement all the outstanding common shares of Schneider Power being approximately 71.0 million common shares, and Quantum will assume all of Schneider Power's outstanding warrants. The purchase price payable by Quantum is 0.236 of a Quantum common share for each Schneider Power common share. As a result, upon closing of the transaction, Quantum will issue approximately 16.8 million common shares and reserve an additional 2.0 million common shares for issuance upon exercise of the assumed warrants.
Alan Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum, commented: "We believe this acquisition will further expand Quantum's commitment to alternative energy and wind/solar farm development capability with expanded resources in terms of development and operation of renewable energy farms. We are excited about their shovel-ready power-generation projects in addition to their portfolio in excess of 1,000 MW of solar and wind electricity generation development projects located across two continents."
Lewis Reford, CEO of Schneider Power, said: "We are bullish about the future of Schneider Power and we are even more excited about the possibilities this combination brings to our business. This merger allows our shareholders to rapidly transition from a successful niche in small renewable energy project development to a dynamic and exciting diversified alternative energy platform while allowing Quantum investors to participate in the significant wind and solar project pipeline of the two companies moving forward. Through this transaction we will gain access to Quantum's broad investor base and strong project partner relationships in the United States marketplace. For these reasons, Schneider Power's Board supports this transaction which creates a new aggressive, growth focused alternative energy company."
Under the terms of the agreement announced today:
•Schneider Power shareholders will receive 0.236 of a Quantum common share per Schneider Power common share; •On a pro forma basis, Quantum will be owned approximately 87% by current Quantum shareholders and 13% by current Schneider Power shareholders; •The transaction values Schneider Power common shares at CDN $0.30, or approximately CDN $21 million (USD$19.9 million); •Holders of at least 50% of Schneider Power common shares have agreed not to sell their Quantum common shares received at closing for a period of 6 months following the closing, except in certain permitted circumstances; •Quantum will provide Schneider Power with a loan for up to $1 million to support Schneider Power's applications for power purchase agreements under Ontario's feed-in-tariff program; •An individual nominated by Schneider Power will be appointed to fill a current vacancy on Quantum's Board of Directors; •The transaction was unanimously approved by the Boards of both companies, and holders of over 50% of Schneider Power's outstanding common shares have signed voting Support Agreements whereby they have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction; and •The transaction is to be completed by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement and will also require that a meeting of Schneider Power shareholders be held to approve the proposed plan. Benefits to Quantum Shareholders
•Creates a more vertically- and horizontally-integrated alternative energy company with a seasoned project development skill set for both wind and solar power generation projects; •Opens up the prospect of the in-house solar project development using Quantum's high quality PV modules; and •Provides for participation in cash flows from Schneider Power's producing assets and projects with development agreements. Benefits to Schneider Power Shareholders
•All-share transaction allows Schneider Power shareholders to continue to participate in the upside of a major wind and solar project pipeline; •Provides for significant synergies in developing new projects in international markets using Quantum's solar modules; •Leverages Quantum's highly experienced and well connected management team for project opportunities in the U.S. marketplace; •Provides for participation in Quantum's exciting new product breakthroughs in advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles; and •Provides for enhanced liquidity. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including receipt of all necessary court, shareholder and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and NASDAQ and approval by the holders of at least two-thirds of the common shares of Schneider Power. If all necessary approvals are obtained and the conditions contained in the agreement are satisfied, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of calendar 2010. The transaction is subject to termination if it does not close by June 30, 2010.
Advisors and Counsel
Quantum's financial advisor is Thomas Weisel Partners LLC and Schneider Power's financial advisor is Jacob Securities Inc. Heenan Blaikie LLP is Quantum's Canadian legal counsel, Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC is Quantum's US legal counsel, and Troutman Sanders LLP is Quantum's special US legal counsel. Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Macleod Dixon LLP are Schneider Power's legal counsel.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this document regarding the proposed transaction between Quantum and Schneider, the expected timetable for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for Quantum, and any other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by the management of either Quantum or Schneider Power constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact including statements containing the words "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," and similar expressions should be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements, including: the failure to realize the synergies and other perceived advantages resulting from the acquisition; costs and potential litigation associated with the acquisition; the failure to obtain court approval of the plan of arrangement; the inability to obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, applicable regulatory and tax requirements relating to the acquisition; the failure of either party to meet the closing conditions set forth in the plan of arrangement; the ability to retain key personnel both before and after the acquisition; each company's ability to successfully execute its business strategies; competitive conditions in the industry; business cycles affecting the markets in which the companies conduct business; and economic conditions generally. Additional risk factors concerning Quantum's and Schneider Power's business may be found in their annual and quarterly reports Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions, and expectations of Quantum's and Schneider Power's management at the time they are made, and Quantum and Schneider Power does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
About Quantum Technologies:Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes advanced lithium-ion battery systems, electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, dealer networks, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.
More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at www.qtww.com.
About Schneider Power:Schneider Power Inc. is one of Canada's premier renewable energy companies, with a portfolio in excess of 1,000 MW of clean electricity generation development projects and advanced exploration projects located across two continents, and large land positions on the most promising and prospective wind and solar power areas in North America and the Caribbean.
More information can be found about Schneider Power at www.schneiderpower.com.
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA and TORONTO, ONTARIO-- Nov. 25, 2009 - Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) and Schneider Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SNE) today announced the signing of a definitive business combination agreement under which Quantum has agreed to acquire in a stock-for-stock exchange all of the outstanding common shares of Schneider Power.
The acquisition of Schneider Power will enhance Quantum's strategic position as a fully integrated alternative energy company with technologies and capabilities to further the commercial use and adoption of alternative and renewable energies. The transaction will combine Schneider Power's wind and solar power generation development portfolio with Quantum's world-leading alternative fuel technologies and solar power technologies to create a fully integrated renewable energy company. The combined companies' portfolio will encompass products that enable energy efficient utilization in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles to solar module manufacturing and clean electricity generation for North American consumers.
Quantum, through a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, will acquire by way of Plan of Arrangement all the outstanding common shares of Schneider Power being approximately 71.0 million common shares, and Quantum will assume all of Schneider Power's outstanding warrants. The purchase price payable by Quantum is 0.236 of a Quantum common share for each Schneider Power common share. As a result, upon closing of the transaction, Quantum will issue approximately 16.8 million common shares and reserve an additional 2.0 million common shares for issuance upon exercise of the assumed warrants.
Alan Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum, commented: "We believe this acquisition will further expand Quantum's commitment to alternative energy and wind/solar farm development capability with expanded resources in terms of development and operation of renewable energy farms. We are excited about their shovel-ready power-generation projects in addition to their portfolio in excess of 1,000 MW of solar and wind electricity generation development projects located across two continents."
Lewis Reford, CEO of Schneider Power, said: "We are bullish about the future of Schneider Power and we are even more excited about the possibilities this combination brings to our business. This merger allows our shareholders to rapidly transition from a successful niche in small renewable energy project development to a dynamic and exciting diversified alternative energy platform while allowing Quantum investors to participate in the significant wind and solar project pipeline of the two companies moving forward. Through this transaction we will gain access to Quantum's broad investor base and strong project partner relationships in the United States marketplace. For these reasons, Schneider Power's Board supports this transaction which creates a new aggressive, growth focused alternative energy company."
Under the terms of the agreement announced today:
•Schneider Power shareholders will receive 0.236 of a Quantum common share per Schneider Power common share; •On a pro forma basis, Quantum will be owned approximately 87% by current Quantum shareholders and 13% by current Schneider Power shareholders; •The transaction values Schneider Power common shares at CDN $0.30, or approximately CDN $21 million (USD$19.9 million); •Holders of at least 50% of Schneider Power common shares have agreed not to sell their Quantum common shares received at closing for a period of 6 months following the closing, except in certain permitted circumstances; •Quantum will provide Schneider Power with a loan for up to $1 million to support Schneider Power's applications for power purchase agreements under Ontario's feed-in-tariff program; •An individual nominated by Schneider Power will be appointed to fill a current vacancy on Quantum's Board of Directors; •The transaction was unanimously approved by the Boards of both companies, and holders of over 50% of Schneider Power's outstanding common shares have signed voting Support Agreements whereby they have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction; and •The transaction is to be completed by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement and will also require that a meeting of Schneider Power shareholders be held to approve the proposed plan. Benefits to Quantum Shareholders
•Creates a more vertically- and horizontally-integrated alternative energy company with a seasoned project development skill set for both wind and solar power generation projects; •Opens up the prospect of the in-house solar project development using Quantum's high quality PV modules; and •Provides for participation in cash flows from Schneider Power's producing assets and projects with development agreements. Benefits to Schneider Power Shareholders
•All-share transaction allows Schneider Power shareholders to continue to participate in the upside of a major wind and solar project pipeline; •Provides for significant synergies in developing new projects in international markets using Quantum's solar modules; •Leverages Quantum's highly experienced and well connected management team for project opportunities in the U.S. marketplace; •Provides for participation in Quantum's exciting new product breakthroughs in advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles; and •Provides for enhanced liquidity. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including receipt of all necessary court, shareholder and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and NASDAQ and approval by the holders of at least two-thirds of the common shares of Schneider Power. If all necessary approvals are obtained and the conditions contained in the agreement are satisfied, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of calendar 2010. The transaction is subject to termination if it does not close by June 30, 2010.
Advisors and Counsel
Quantum's financial advisor is Thomas Weisel Partners LLC and Schneider Power's financial advisor is Jacob Securities Inc. Heenan Blaikie LLP is Quantum's Canadian legal counsel, Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC is Quantum's US legal counsel, and Troutman Sanders LLP is Quantum's special US legal counsel. Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Macleod Dixon LLP are Schneider Power's legal counsel.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this document regarding the proposed transaction between Quantum and Schneider, the expected timetable for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for Quantum, and any other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by the management of either Quantum or Schneider Power constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact including statements containing the words "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," and similar expressions should be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements, including: the failure to realize the synergies and other perceived advantages resulting from the acquisition; costs and potential litigation associated with the acquisition; the failure to obtain court approval of the plan of arrangement; the inability to obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, applicable regulatory and tax requirements relating to the acquisition; the failure of either party to meet the closing conditions set forth in the plan of arrangement; the ability to retain key personnel both before and after the acquisition; each company's ability to successfully execute its business strategies; competitive conditions in the industry; business cycles affecting the markets in which the companies conduct business; and economic conditions generally. Additional risk factors concerning Quantum's and Schneider Power's business may be found in their annual and quarterly reports Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions, and expectations of Quantum's and Schneider Power's management at the time they are made, and Quantum and Schneider Power does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
About Quantum Technologies:Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes advanced lithium-ion battery systems, electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, dealer networks, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.
More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at www.qtww.com.
About Schneider Power:Schneider Power Inc. is one of Canada's premier renewable energy companies, with a portfolio in excess of 1,000 MW of clean electricity generation development projects and advanced exploration projects located across two continents, and large land positions on the most promising and prospective wind and solar power areas in North America and the Caribbean.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Green IPO Watch at Renewableenergystocks.com: New Solar IPO- China Based Trony Solar Holdings
Green IPO Watch at Renewableenergystocks.com: New Solar IPO- China Based Trony Solar Holdings
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Investorideas.com Renewable Energy Stocks Directory Adds New Wind Stocks and Creates Category for Smart Grid Stocks
Investorideas.com Renewable Energy Stocks Directory Adds New Wind Stocks and Creates Category for Smart Grid Stocks
POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –November 20, 2009 - http://www.blogger.com/www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within http://www.investorideas.com/ announces the renewable energy and green energy stocks directory has recently added new wind stocks in addition to creating a new sub- sector for smart grid stocks due to the growing number of entrants to the space.
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ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB; Vienna:ABBN.VX) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB group of companies operates in some 100 countries and employs approximately 120,000 people.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market. Advanced Energy® also develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications.
Ambient Corporation (OTCBB:ABTG) designs, develops and markets Ambient Smart Grid® communications technologies and equipment. Using open standards-based technologies along with in-depth industry experience, Ambient provides utilities with solutions for creating smart grid communication platforms and technologies.
American Superconductor (NASDAQGS:AMSC) The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CSCO) Cisco delivers an end-to-end, IP-based secure communications infrastructure for the smart grid from generation to businesses and homes.
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POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –November 20, 2009 - http://www.blogger.com/www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within http://www.investorideas.com/ announces the renewable energy and green energy stocks directory has recently added new wind stocks in addition to creating a new sub- sector for smart grid stocks due to the growing number of entrants to the space.
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ABB Ltd. (NYSE:ABB; Vienna:ABBN.VX) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB group of companies operates in some 100 countries and employs approximately 120,000 people.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEIS) develops grid connect inverters for the solar energy market. Advanced Energy® also develops innovative power and control technologies that enable high-growth, plasma thin-film manufacturing processes worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, solar cells, architectural glass, and other advanced product applications.
Ambient Corporation (OTCBB:ABTG) designs, develops and markets Ambient Smart Grid® communications technologies and equipment. Using open standards-based technologies along with in-depth industry experience, Ambient provides utilities with solutions for creating smart grid communication platforms and technologies.
American Superconductor (NASDAQGS:AMSC) The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
EcoFactor Wins World's Largest Clean Tech Business Competition With Its Personalized Residential Energy Management Solution
EcoFactor Wins World's Largest Clean Tech Business Competition With Its Personalized Residential Energy Management Solution
Redwood City-Based Startup Named Cleantech Open National Award Winner
REDWOOD CITY, CA- - November 19, 2009- EcoFactor, the premier provider of personalized solutions for managing residential energy use, announced today that it has won the grand prize in the Cleantech Open national business plan competition, the largest competition of its kind. EcoFactor was recognized for its personalized residential energy management solution, which offers real benefits to consumers, utilities, energy retailers and home service providers.
The Cleantech Open included 278 contestants from three regions -- California, Rocky Mountain and the Pacific Northwest -- competing in multiple rounds of regional competition judged by prominent venture capitalists and clean tech industry experts. In October, EcoFactor was named the winner in the smart power category, giving them the opportunity to present on the main stage of the Cleantech Open Awards Gala on November 17 and vie for the national grand prize.
"While energy efficiency isn't the flashiest corner of clean tech, and HVAC management isn't the most exciting story to tell, we're offering tangible, real-world value that can have a huge impact on energy savings," said John Steinberg, EcoFactor CEO and co-founder. "Considering all of the innovative clean technology ideas coming out of Silicon Valley and around the world, this recognition truly shows that people are looking for energy efficiency solutions that don't ask people to change behavior or sacrifice comfort."
"This year's competition was full of exceptional companies. EcoFactor's win speaks to its unique strengths: a smart, capital-efficient and scaleable business model; solving a real need in the market today; and providing a compelling go-to-market strategy," said Cleantech Open judge and Cleantech Circle Managing Partner Christopher O. Vargas. "The judges felt EcoFactor will make a substantial contribution to the clean tech industry, measurably reduce energy use and carbon consumption and, most importantly, deliver immediate bottom-line cost savings to customers."
EcoFactor's SaaS-based solution works with a two-way communicating thermostat and a broadband Internet connection to develop a dynamic, customized heating and cooling strategy that can save homeowners an average of 20-30 percent on their HVAC energy spend. The company's personalized approach to HVAC management takes into account thousands of data points, including weather patterns, a home's unique thermal characteristics and occupant preferences, in order to provide a more effective solution that is responsive to the conditions at each individual home. In addition to consumer savings, EcoFactor offers cost-effective and self-validating energy efficiency, demand response and load forecasting to utilities and energy retailers. The company recently announced its first commercial deployment with Oncor, a regulated electric utility delivering power to more than three million homes and businesses in Texas.
"Being chosen as the national award winner in the CleanTech Open is a huge honor and goes a long way towards validating our business model," said Scott Hublou, EcoFactor co-founder and senior vice president of products. "From the beginning we've been determined to find a solution that finds common ground for energy providers and consumers in reducing energy usage, and now we feel even more confident in the value that we are delivering to both parties."
About EcoFactor
EcoFactor provides personalized solutions for managing residential energy use for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Its SaaS platform collects, analyzes and acts upon thousands of data points relating to a home's HVAC needs and preferences to help utilities improve demand management, and enable consumers to lower energy costs and save money on utility bills without sacrificing comfort or giving up control. EcoFactor is working with leading energy and home service providers to maximize energy efficiency programs. Based in Redwood City, Calif., EcoFactor was founded in 2006 to provide an effective alternative to one-size-fits-all residential energy management solutions. More can be found online at www.ecofactor.com.
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Redwood City-Based Startup Named Cleantech Open National Award Winner
REDWOOD CITY, CA- - November 19, 2009- EcoFactor, the premier provider of personalized solutions for managing residential energy use, announced today that it has won the grand prize in the Cleantech Open national business plan competition, the largest competition of its kind. EcoFactor was recognized for its personalized residential energy management solution, which offers real benefits to consumers, utilities, energy retailers and home service providers.
The Cleantech Open included 278 contestants from three regions -- California, Rocky Mountain and the Pacific Northwest -- competing in multiple rounds of regional competition judged by prominent venture capitalists and clean tech industry experts. In October, EcoFactor was named the winner in the smart power category, giving them the opportunity to present on the main stage of the Cleantech Open Awards Gala on November 17 and vie for the national grand prize.
"While energy efficiency isn't the flashiest corner of clean tech, and HVAC management isn't the most exciting story to tell, we're offering tangible, real-world value that can have a huge impact on energy savings," said John Steinberg, EcoFactor CEO and co-founder. "Considering all of the innovative clean technology ideas coming out of Silicon Valley and around the world, this recognition truly shows that people are looking for energy efficiency solutions that don't ask people to change behavior or sacrifice comfort."
"This year's competition was full of exceptional companies. EcoFactor's win speaks to its unique strengths: a smart, capital-efficient and scaleable business model; solving a real need in the market today; and providing a compelling go-to-market strategy," said Cleantech Open judge and Cleantech Circle Managing Partner Christopher O. Vargas. "The judges felt EcoFactor will make a substantial contribution to the clean tech industry, measurably reduce energy use and carbon consumption and, most importantly, deliver immediate bottom-line cost savings to customers."
EcoFactor's SaaS-based solution works with a two-way communicating thermostat and a broadband Internet connection to develop a dynamic, customized heating and cooling strategy that can save homeowners an average of 20-30 percent on their HVAC energy spend. The company's personalized approach to HVAC management takes into account thousands of data points, including weather patterns, a home's unique thermal characteristics and occupant preferences, in order to provide a more effective solution that is responsive to the conditions at each individual home. In addition to consumer savings, EcoFactor offers cost-effective and self-validating energy efficiency, demand response and load forecasting to utilities and energy retailers. The company recently announced its first commercial deployment with Oncor, a regulated electric utility delivering power to more than three million homes and businesses in Texas.
"Being chosen as the national award winner in the CleanTech Open is a huge honor and goes a long way towards validating our business model," said Scott Hublou, EcoFactor co-founder and senior vice president of products. "From the beginning we've been determined to find a solution that finds common ground for energy providers and consumers in reducing energy usage, and now we feel even more confident in the value that we are delivering to both parties."
About EcoFactor
EcoFactor provides personalized solutions for managing residential energy use for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Its SaaS platform collects, analyzes and acts upon thousands of data points relating to a home's HVAC needs and preferences to help utilities improve demand management, and enable consumers to lower energy costs and save money on utility bills without sacrificing comfort or giving up control. EcoFactor is working with leading energy and home service providers to maximize energy efficiency programs. Based in Redwood City, Calif., EcoFactor was founded in 2006 to provide an effective alternative to one-size-fits-all residential energy management solutions. More can be found online at www.ecofactor.com.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Cleantech News - GE (NYSE: GE) , Chinese Partners Sign Agreements to Advance Clean Technologies, Create Jobs
Cleantech News - GE (NYSE: GE) , Chinese Partners Sign Agreements to Advance Clean Technologies, Create Jobs
‘Company’ to Country’ strategy leads to growth opportunities
•GE Aviation, AVIC Systems create global avionics business for commercial aircraft •GE Energy, Shenhua Group Corporation to accelerate “cleaner coal” technologies, coal gasification in China •GE Transportation, China’s Ministry of Railways to advance high-speed rail partnership opportunities in the United States •GE Transportation, CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co. announce diesel engine joint venture •CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co. agrees to purchase 300 Evolution® Series locomotive assemblies •Ventures will create jobs in both countries, including about 500 in U.S.
GE (NYSE: GE) and its Chinese partners that represent some of that country’s key infrastructure development goals announced the signing of a series of “Country to Company” agreements aimed at promoting collaboration between GE and Chinese public and private sector aviation, energy and transportation organizations. The announcements, which were made as part of "GE's Clean Technology Week in China" activities, included the formation of two joint ventures – in avionics and locomotive engines; and the parties’ agreements to explore future “cleaner coal” gasification and high-speed rail opportunities.
The agreements encourage active collaboration to advance clean technologies that address both long-term strategic challenges and economic opportunities for GE and China. Over time, these initiatives are expected to create and safeguard thousands of jobs in both countries.
Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE said, “These agreements share common themes – rapid growth potential, clean technologies and job creation. Whether expanding our existing aviation, energy and transportation relationships or looking at technology collaborations to open up new growth opportunities, partnerships like these help protect and grow employment for both GE and China’s infrastructure sectors.
“We expect these investments and commitments to yield long-term benefits,” Immelt said. “New global sales will be a direct result of these collaborations – safeguarding and growing U.S. jobs while supporting Chinese growth for GE businesses and the Chinese aviation, energy and transportation industries,” Immelt said. These partnerships will also give GE the opportunity to strengthen our own local capabilities, enhancing our ability to serve our Chinese customers as that nation drives its technology initiatives.”
Mark Norbom, GE’s president & CEO for Greater China, said: “The deals we are signing are built upon GE's rapid growth in mainland China in the first three quarters of 2009. They not only represent tremendous growth opportunities for our China platforms but also support jobs in the United States. The partnerships we are building with the Chinese industry leaders will better position GE in strategic growth sectors in China such as aviation, transportation and energy. "
Spanning GE’s industrial portfolio, the announcements include initiatives in the following areas:
•Avionics joint venture: GE Aviation and AVIC Systems will create a global avionics business to develop and market integrated systems for commercial aircraft customers. The joint venture, to be headquartered in Beijing, China, plans to offer fully integrated, open architecture avionics and services for future civil aircraft programs. The joint venture, which was announced on Sunday, may create more than 200 U.S. jobs. •Cleaner coal energy: GE Energy and Shenhua Group Corporation have agreed to a framework for an industrial coal gasification joint venture. GE and Shenhua would conduct research and development on new cleaner coal technologies to improve cost and performance of commercial scale gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) solutions, and jointly pursue the deployment of commercial scale IGCC plants with carbon capture and sequestration. To further progress "cleaner coal" IGCC technology in China, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced its intention to fund the initial steps toward a plant in China based on GE's technology. •Advancing high-speed rail technologies: GE and the China’s Ministry of Railways (MOR) are considering advancing partnership opportunities to pursue high-speed rail projects in the United States. While GE is the world leader in diesel-electric locomotive technology, GE does not currently manufacture locomotives for high-speed rail travel. A successful partnership with the MOR would allow GE to more effectively compete against European and Japanese companies for high-speed rail related opportunities and would create in the near future about 150 high technology jobs in the U.S. and sustain approximately 3,500 U.S. jobs over time – at least 80% of the content would be sourced from, and all final assembly will take place in the U.S. •Transportation locomotive assemblies order: CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd. agreed to purchase 300 Evolution® Series locomotive assemblies. The agreement helps to sustain nearly 1,200 clean-technology jobs in the U.S. •Engine joint venture: GE Transportation and CSR Qishuyan will form a joint venture company to develop, build and service GE’s Evolution® Series locomotive diesel engines in China, where there is significant opportunity for modernization. Of the 12,000 diesel locomotives in China, only a small fraction are advanced technology. Also, as demand for the ecomagination™ certified technology increases around the world, the new company would jointly seek future commercial opportunities. The announcements came as GE’s “Company to Country” strategy continues to bear fruit. In 2006 GE signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to explore broad partnerships with the Chinese government and state-owned companies, especially on GE’s green initiative “ecomagination.” The areas of cooperation with NDRC cover energy, transportation, aviation, water, lighting and other key infrastructure sectors.
GE started doing business in China as early as 1906 and was considered one of the most active foreign companies in the country at the time. Currently GE runs 36 wholly owned or joint venture companies in China ranging from manufacturing, service, research and development, financial services and sourcing, with a total workforce of over 13,000. GE is actively involved in China's infrastructure expansion by offering products and technologies in power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, aviation, transportation, healthcare, security, lighting, power distribution and financial TV.
To learn more about GE’s announcements in China this week, visit http://www.ge.com/chinanews.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, and television programming, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
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‘Company’ to Country’ strategy leads to growth opportunities
•GE Aviation, AVIC Systems create global avionics business for commercial aircraft •GE Energy, Shenhua Group Corporation to accelerate “cleaner coal” technologies, coal gasification in China •GE Transportation, China’s Ministry of Railways to advance high-speed rail partnership opportunities in the United States •GE Transportation, CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co. announce diesel engine joint venture •CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co. agrees to purchase 300 Evolution® Series locomotive assemblies •Ventures will create jobs in both countries, including about 500 in U.S.
GE (NYSE: GE) and its Chinese partners that represent some of that country’s key infrastructure development goals announced the signing of a series of “Country to Company” agreements aimed at promoting collaboration between GE and Chinese public and private sector aviation, energy and transportation organizations. The announcements, which were made as part of "GE's Clean Technology Week in China" activities, included the formation of two joint ventures – in avionics and locomotive engines; and the parties’ agreements to explore future “cleaner coal” gasification and high-speed rail opportunities.
The agreements encourage active collaboration to advance clean technologies that address both long-term strategic challenges and economic opportunities for GE and China. Over time, these initiatives are expected to create and safeguard thousands of jobs in both countries.
Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE said, “These agreements share common themes – rapid growth potential, clean technologies and job creation. Whether expanding our existing aviation, energy and transportation relationships or looking at technology collaborations to open up new growth opportunities, partnerships like these help protect and grow employment for both GE and China’s infrastructure sectors.
“We expect these investments and commitments to yield long-term benefits,” Immelt said. “New global sales will be a direct result of these collaborations – safeguarding and growing U.S. jobs while supporting Chinese growth for GE businesses and the Chinese aviation, energy and transportation industries,” Immelt said. These partnerships will also give GE the opportunity to strengthen our own local capabilities, enhancing our ability to serve our Chinese customers as that nation drives its technology initiatives.”
Mark Norbom, GE’s president & CEO for Greater China, said: “The deals we are signing are built upon GE's rapid growth in mainland China in the first three quarters of 2009. They not only represent tremendous growth opportunities for our China platforms but also support jobs in the United States. The partnerships we are building with the Chinese industry leaders will better position GE in strategic growth sectors in China such as aviation, transportation and energy. "
Spanning GE’s industrial portfolio, the announcements include initiatives in the following areas:
•Avionics joint venture: GE Aviation and AVIC Systems will create a global avionics business to develop and market integrated systems for commercial aircraft customers. The joint venture, to be headquartered in Beijing, China, plans to offer fully integrated, open architecture avionics and services for future civil aircraft programs. The joint venture, which was announced on Sunday, may create more than 200 U.S. jobs. •Cleaner coal energy: GE Energy and Shenhua Group Corporation have agreed to a framework for an industrial coal gasification joint venture. GE and Shenhua would conduct research and development on new cleaner coal technologies to improve cost and performance of commercial scale gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) solutions, and jointly pursue the deployment of commercial scale IGCC plants with carbon capture and sequestration. To further progress "cleaner coal" IGCC technology in China, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced its intention to fund the initial steps toward a plant in China based on GE's technology. •Advancing high-speed rail technologies: GE and the China’s Ministry of Railways (MOR) are considering advancing partnership opportunities to pursue high-speed rail projects in the United States. While GE is the world leader in diesel-electric locomotive technology, GE does not currently manufacture locomotives for high-speed rail travel. A successful partnership with the MOR would allow GE to more effectively compete against European and Japanese companies for high-speed rail related opportunities and would create in the near future about 150 high technology jobs in the U.S. and sustain approximately 3,500 U.S. jobs over time – at least 80% of the content would be sourced from, and all final assembly will take place in the U.S. •Transportation locomotive assemblies order: CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd. agreed to purchase 300 Evolution® Series locomotive assemblies. The agreement helps to sustain nearly 1,200 clean-technology jobs in the U.S. •Engine joint venture: GE Transportation and CSR Qishuyan will form a joint venture company to develop, build and service GE’s Evolution® Series locomotive diesel engines in China, where there is significant opportunity for modernization. Of the 12,000 diesel locomotives in China, only a small fraction are advanced technology. Also, as demand for the ecomagination™ certified technology increases around the world, the new company would jointly seek future commercial opportunities. The announcements came as GE’s “Company to Country” strategy continues to bear fruit. In 2006 GE signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to explore broad partnerships with the Chinese government and state-owned companies, especially on GE’s green initiative “ecomagination.” The areas of cooperation with NDRC cover energy, transportation, aviation, water, lighting and other key infrastructure sectors.
GE started doing business in China as early as 1906 and was considered one of the most active foreign companies in the country at the time. Currently GE runs 36 wholly owned or joint venture companies in China ranging from manufacturing, service, research and development, financial services and sourcing, with a total workforce of over 13,000. GE is actively involved in China's infrastructure expansion by offering products and technologies in power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, aviation, transportation, healthcare, security, lighting, power distribution and financial TV.
To learn more about GE’s announcements in China this week, visit http://www.ge.com/chinanews.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, and television programming, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Cleantech Entrepreneurs From Around the Globe Compete for Funding to Realize Sustainable Ideas
Cleantech Entrepreneurs From Around the Globe Compete for Funding to Realize Sustainable Ideas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- November 11, 2009 - While American cleantech startups are competing for the $250,000.00 grand prize from the Cleantech Open business plan competition, forward-thinking entrepreneurs from around the world will face off for the Global Ideas Competition, a signature event for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week. Both competitions will come to a close at the Cleantech Open Awards Gala in San Francisco on November 17. The Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition aims to accelerate the discovery and development of groundbreaking cleantech solutions.
Each entrant will have five minutes to engage the audience as they pitch an innovative concept for technologies, products, marketing campaigns or systems that will solve large-scale energy and environmental issues. Gala attendees will vote for their favorite via text message to determine the winners. Prizes, designed to jump-start the fledgling companies, are valued at $100,000.
The Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition looks to find 'big ideas' by working at a grassroots level and to support and foster those ideas. More informal than the current Cleantech Open business plan competition, the Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition is open to entrants across the globe, even if they are only in beginning stages. Already confirmed are teams from Brazil, China, Denmark, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, and the United States.
Details:
2009 Cleantech Open Grand Expo & Awards GalaNob Hill Masonic Center1111 California StreetSan Francisco, CA 94108November 17, 200910 am PT - 8pm PTRSVP/REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.cleantechopen.comAll Cleantech Open Green Card Holders receive free admission including Premier seating at the Awards Gala, as well as unlimited access to all the public Cleantech Open events. To sign up for a green card, visit http://www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/green_cards/signup. For more information or for general registration, visit http://www.cleantechopen.com
Journalists are encouraged to visit http://www.cleantechopenmedia.com/ for news and updates.
Relevant Web resources
Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition website:www.ideas.cleantechopen.comCleantech Open blog: www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/blog/Cleantech Open on Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid%3D21709779424Cleantech Open on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/73589Cleantech Open on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cleantechopen -- @cleantechopenGlobal Entrepreneurship Week website: www.unleashingideas.orgEwing Marion Kauffman Foundation website: www.kauffman.orgThe Cleantech Open is made possible by the generous support provided by National Expansion Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Platinum Sponsor: PG&E; Gold Sponsors: Autodesk, The Cleantech Circle, Google, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati; Silver Sponsors: Accretive Solutions and RoseRyan; and Program Sponsors: California Clean Energy Fund, Ernst and Young, and Korn/Ferry International.
The Cleantech Open is the world's largest cleantech business competition. It finds, funds, and fosters entrepreneurs with revolutionary ideas, technologies, and products that address today's most urgent energy, climate, and economic challenges. Through its one-of-a-kind annual business competition and mentorship program, the Cleantech Open has helped hundreds of clean technology startups bring their breakthrough ideas to fruition since 2006, helping alumni contestants raise over $125m and making thousands of green collar jobs possible. In addition to the original competition held in California, the 2009 Cleantech Open was expanded to include two new regions: the Rocky Mountain region, including Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming; and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Cleantech entrepreneurs will compete for a total of more than $1 million in prizes. Fueled by a network of over 400 volunteers and sponsors, the Cleantech Open unites the public and private sectors in a shared vision for making America's cleantech sector a thriving economic engine. Past alumni successes include Adura Technologies, Cool Earth Solar, Enverity, Federspiel Controls, GreenVolts, GroundSource GeoThermal, Lucid Design Group, Mission Motors, and Syncromatics. For more information, visit www.cleantechopen.com and follow @cleantechopen on Twitter.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
With the goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, Global Entrepreneurship Week will encourage youth to think big, turn their ideas into reality, and make their mark. From Nov. 16-22, 2009, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement to generate new ideas and seek better ways of doing things. Tens of thousands of activities are being planned in dozens of countries. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign. For more information, visit www.unleashingideas.org and follow @unleashingideas on Twitter.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- November 11, 2009 - While American cleantech startups are competing for the $250,000.00 grand prize from the Cleantech Open business plan competition, forward-thinking entrepreneurs from around the world will face off for the Global Ideas Competition, a signature event for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, sponsored by Global Entrepreneurship Week. Both competitions will come to a close at the Cleantech Open Awards Gala in San Francisco on November 17. The Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition aims to accelerate the discovery and development of groundbreaking cleantech solutions.
Each entrant will have five minutes to engage the audience as they pitch an innovative concept for technologies, products, marketing campaigns or systems that will solve large-scale energy and environmental issues. Gala attendees will vote for their favorite via text message to determine the winners. Prizes, designed to jump-start the fledgling companies, are valued at $100,000.
The Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition looks to find 'big ideas' by working at a grassroots level and to support and foster those ideas. More informal than the current Cleantech Open business plan competition, the Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition is open to entrants across the globe, even if they are only in beginning stages. Already confirmed are teams from Brazil, China, Denmark, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, and the United States.
Details:
2009 Cleantech Open Grand Expo & Awards GalaNob Hill Masonic Center1111 California StreetSan Francisco, CA 94108November 17, 200910 am PT - 8pm PTRSVP/REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.cleantechopen.comAll Cleantech Open Green Card Holders receive free admission including Premier seating at the Awards Gala, as well as unlimited access to all the public Cleantech Open events. To sign up for a green card, visit http://www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/green_cards/signup. For more information or for general registration, visit http://www.cleantechopen.com
Journalists are encouraged to visit http://www.cleantechopenmedia.com/ for news and updates.
Relevant Web resources
Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition website:www.ideas.cleantechopen.comCleantech Open blog: www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/blog/Cleantech Open on Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid%3D21709779424Cleantech Open on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/73589Cleantech Open on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cleantechopen -- @cleantechopenGlobal Entrepreneurship Week website: www.unleashingideas.orgEwing Marion Kauffman Foundation website: www.kauffman.orgThe Cleantech Open is made possible by the generous support provided by National Expansion Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Platinum Sponsor: PG&E; Gold Sponsors: Autodesk, The Cleantech Circle, Google, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati; Silver Sponsors: Accretive Solutions and RoseRyan; and Program Sponsors: California Clean Energy Fund, Ernst and Young, and Korn/Ferry International.
The Cleantech Open is the world's largest cleantech business competition. It finds, funds, and fosters entrepreneurs with revolutionary ideas, technologies, and products that address today's most urgent energy, climate, and economic challenges. Through its one-of-a-kind annual business competition and mentorship program, the Cleantech Open has helped hundreds of clean technology startups bring their breakthrough ideas to fruition since 2006, helping alumni contestants raise over $125m and making thousands of green collar jobs possible. In addition to the original competition held in California, the 2009 Cleantech Open was expanded to include two new regions: the Rocky Mountain region, including Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming; and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Cleantech entrepreneurs will compete for a total of more than $1 million in prizes. Fueled by a network of over 400 volunteers and sponsors, the Cleantech Open unites the public and private sectors in a shared vision for making America's cleantech sector a thriving economic engine. Past alumni successes include Adura Technologies, Cool Earth Solar, Enverity, Federspiel Controls, GreenVolts, GroundSource GeoThermal, Lucid Design Group, Mission Motors, and Syncromatics. For more information, visit www.cleantechopen.com and follow @cleantechopen on Twitter.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
With the goal to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity, Global Entrepreneurship Week will encourage youth to think big, turn their ideas into reality, and make their mark. From Nov. 16-22, 2009, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement to generate new ideas and seek better ways of doing things. Tens of thousands of activities are being planned in dozens of countries. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign. For more information, visit www.unleashingideas.org and follow @unleashingideas on Twitter.
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