Archive for the ‘Arizona Renewable Energy’ Category
September 17th, 2007 | 
Author: Business Sponsors to Present Real-World Challenges to Top Business Students Worldwide
GLENDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The deadline is approaching to register for Thunderbird School of Global Management’s second annual Sustainable Innovation Summit which draws top business school students from around the world for a global competition to develop sustainable innovative business solutions for real-world companies. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tucson, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SION Power’s lithium sulfur (Li-S) battery, with the highest specific energy of any rechargeable battery available, enabled QinetiQ’s battery/solar powered Zephyr 6.1 High Altitude, Long Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to beat the official world record for the longest duration unmanned flight. This flight is the culmination of a 4-year joint development effort.
The historic flight took place at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The Zephyr, an all-electric UAV with a wing span of 62 feet and a gross Read the rest of this entry »
Multi-Year Agreement Supports Field Tests of Transgenic Guayule to Improve Rubber and Biomass Yields
MARICOPA, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yulex® Corporation, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), and Mendel Biotechnology have signed an agreement to develop and field test proprietary guayule (why-YOU-lee) plants with enhanced natural rubber latex yields and increased biomass. Read the rest of this entry »
TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – September 06, 2007) – Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CESI) announced today that the definitive registration statement on Form S-4 containing the proxy statement / prospectus relating to its proposed business combination with the renewable energy divisions of NZ Legacy, LLC has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Catalytica Energy Systems plans to commence mailing of the definitive proxy statement / prospectus and related materials, including the Contribution and Merger Agreement, for stockholder consideration on or about Friday, September 7, 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
ASU Parking and Transit Services (PTS) has announced its partnership with Flexcar, the largest car-sharing company in the United States.
PTS, which is committed to providing sustainable, viable transportation options for the campus community, is bringing Flexcar’s service to the university. The Tempe campus also marks the first site in the state of Arizona where Flexcar will have a presence.
An official launch celebration is scheduled for noon, Sept. 6, at the cul-de-sac of the Memorial Union. Read the rest of this entry »
European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of semiconductors, solar cells and wafers, today announced that the Company will exhibit in Booth F-34, Hall 20, at the 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition taking place September 3-7, 2007 in Milan, Italy. Read the rest of this entry »
TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – August 23, 2007) – Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CESI) announced today that stockholders of record of the Company as of the close of business on Friday, August 31, 2007 will be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at a forthcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders. The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to consider and vote on the proposed merger agreement between Catalytica Energy Systems and the renewable energy divisions of NZ Legacy, LLC, pursuant to which the companies will combine and operate under a new holding company to be named Renegy Holdings, Inc. Read the rest of this entry »
San Diego-Based Company to Provide Complete “Turn-Key Solution†for Development and Commercialization of Solar Carports
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced today a strategic alliance with ENVISION Solar, LLC, a San Diego-based new business venture formed to develop and commercialize carport structures with integrated photovoltaic arrays (a.k.a. “solar carportsâ€) for U.S. and international customers. Read the rest of this entry »
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLY), a renewable energy company addressing the global energy challenge by developing eco-friendly technologies, today announced that it is donating the proceeds from ECOtality Website sales of environmentally minded products, books, and videos to environmental education programs. The first recipient is the “International Youth Fuel Cell Competition†(www.iyfcc.com). Read the rest of this entry »
