University of Maryland forms renewable energy company

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has formed a renewable energy development company. The new company, Eastern Shore Energy LLC, will focus on creating renewable energy projects at multiple sites on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Eastern Shore Energy’s goal is to develop systems capable of generating 100 MW to 150 MW from wind, solar and biomass projects. The regional initiative is the result of a partnership between the Maryland Hawk Corp., and National Renewable Solutions LLC, an affiliate of National Wind LLC. Currently, Eastern Shore Energy is studying the feasibility of three wind projects within Somerset and Worcester counties and expects to identify additional sites over the next several months.

OMVS, Texas Southern University team up to develop printable solar technology

On the Move Systems has signed an agreement with Texas Southern University to co-develop a next-generation printable solar panel. The company did not disclose financial terms.

Under the agreement, TSU will be responsible for the design, testing, assembly and revision of innovative solar materials, printer heads, base materials and commercial applications, while OMVS will provide the necessary funding.

eMeter completes integration of EnergyIP platform with CPS Energy system

eMeter, global smart grid information platform provider, has completed the integration of its eMeter EnergyIP platform with CPS Energy’s SAP IS-U EhP5 system. The integration enables CPS Energy to provide its customers with real-time energy usage information and enhanced metering services.

Using eMeter EnergyIP’s interval data framing service, CPS Energy is now providing 40,000 of its customers with 15 minute, hourly and daily energy consumption information. In addition, CPS Energy uses eMeter EnergyIP’s real-time validation and estimation service to ensure that customers have timely and accurate information.

Sequel Power partners with Table Rock Capital for utility-scale solar projects

Tegal Corp. unit Sequel Power, which is dedicated to the development and operation of large scale photovoltaic-based solar utility projects, has established a strategic alliance with Table Rock Capital. The alliance is designed to accelerate the development of several utility-scale projects currently in Sequel Power’s pipeline.

Sequel Power currently has more than a dozen active projects with major partners in various stages of analyzing and developing solar utilities in six different countries within the global Sunbelt. Table Rock Capital, which has financed, developed and managed more than 200 large-scale energy projects, is focusing initially on Sequel Power’s projects in the Americas.

GT Advanced Technologies to begin DSS MonoCast Beta shipments

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. has started final production testing for its new DSS MonoCast ingot growth technology with Nexolon. The program will allow GT Advanced Technologies to validate and optimize MonoCast product performance in an actual PV wafer production environment and to finalize product specifications prior to the commencement of volume shipments.

GT Advanced Technologies is expected to begin taking orders for its new MonoCast systems in October. Initial lead time for commercial deliveries is expected to be three months.

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