Energy Focus Inc., a Cleveland-based lighting manufacturer, has formed a strategic alliance with Woodstone Energy, LLC a commercial and industrial energy services company (ESCO) that designs and implements turnkey, energy-saving solutions for Fortune 50-ranked manufacturers around the globe. Woodstone will utilize Stones River Companies, which Energy Focus recently acquired, as the turnkey lighting energy services provider for its energy services projects. Details
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Panasonic Wants to Be One of the Top Three Companies in PV by 2016
A report on www.thestreet.com says Panasonic wants to use its recent acquisition of Sanyo to become one of the big dogs in the solar market.
GE Lights & Powers New Cowboys Stadium
GE’s contribution to the largest NFL venue ever built, the Dallas Cowboys’ new billion-dollar stadium — a cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting and electrical distribution equipment—has satisfied the Texas-sized expectations of the Cowboys organization. For GE Appliances & Lighting, the charge was to go on offense, developing and delivering stadium lighting that provides uniform and maintained light across the field, while eliminating glare and shadows for fans in the stands and at home. (Photo by James Smith/Dallas Cowboys)
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Lighting Manufacturer Acquires Electrical Contractor/ESCO
Energy Focus Inc., Solon, Ohio, a lighting manufacturer, has acquired Stones Rivers Companies LLC (SRC), Nashville, Tenn., an electrical contractor with an energy service division from TLC Investments LLC, in a transaction valued at approximately $5 million. The acquisition was completed Dec. 31. Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, said, “SRC’s business is based on retrofitting lighting systems in existing public sector buildings. Given the large open order log SRC brings to Energy Focus, we expect to start out 2010 with a dramatic growth in our energy services business.”
Energy Focus, Inc. is a manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting products with a strong focus in government work. Its customers include the U.S. government, state and local governmental agencies, supermarket chains, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels and swimming pool builders. Stones River Electric specializes in energy management systems, energy conservation projects, lighting upgrades, maintenance contracts and electrical/lighting installation and maintenance. Details
Ballard Power Systems to Supply Fuel Cells to Daimler AG
Ballard Power Systems, Vancouver, B.C., will supply Daimler AG fuel cell products for the auto manufacturer’s fuel cell car and bus programs. The agreement provides for minimum revenue of approximately $24 million over eighteen months from April 2010, with roughly equal distribution in 2010 and 2011. Ballard Power Systems is a clean energy growth company with product leadership in fuel cell power solutions, focused on the material handling and stationary power markets.
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LEDS Now Produce 15% of Sales for Osram
According to a Dec. 21 Bloomberg report, the Osram division of Siemens AG (parent of U.S.-based Osram-Sylania, Danvers, Mass.) now generates 15 percent of its sales with LED technology. IMS Research, Wellingborough, England, says Osram is #2 in the world in LED production behind Nichia, Tokushima, Japan..
According to an IMS Research report on LEDs, the top three companies in 2007 in terms of total dollar revenues for packaged LEDs were Nichia (24% of the market), Osram Opto (10.5%) and Lumileds/ Philips (6.5%). Said the report, “These three companies have been well established as the top three for several years now. Although full data for 2008 was not available as the report went to press, it is believed that the top three rankings will be the same for 2008. Lumileds may face competition for 3rd spot from Seoul Semiconductor in the next few years. For several years now, Seoul Semi has grown aggressively and faster than the overall LED market and has risen steadily through the top 10 to reach 4th spot.”
California Approves Deal for Solar Power from PG&E and Sempra Energy that Will Supply 30,000 Homes
According to a Reuters report, California regulators have approved a long-term agreement for utility PG&E Corp to buy power from a 48-megawatt project being built by Sempra Energy and solar panel maker First Solar Inc. The move by the California Public Utilities Commission on Dec. 17 clears the way for building to start in January and finish in late 2010, and then supply 30,000 homes with power.
Landis+Gyr Announces Shipment of 2 Millionth Focus AX Smart Meter
Landis+Gyr announced the shipment of its 2 millionth Focus AX smart meter. The company provides the Focus AX meter to numerous utilities across the country actively engaged in smart metering programs. PG&E, Pepco Holdings (PHI), Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Oncor, AEP Texas, and many others have selected the Landis+Gyr Focus meter to bring advanced functionality to energy consumers. NEMA release
Sol Inc. Appoints Chaguaceda Business Development Manager
Sol Inc. (Palm City, Fla.): This manufacturer of solar lighting products for applications such as area and security lighting, roadways, billboards and transit and shelter lighting has appointed Andy Chaguaceda as its business development manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. He brings to Sol 30 years of electrical sales experience, having been previously associated with such companies as Thomas & Betts Utilities and Homac where he held district, regional and international sales positions and has worked with distributors, contractors, factory representatives and engineers in Latin America, the Caribbean and South Florida. He holds an associate’s degree from Ashworth College in Atlanta and will be stationed in Miami to better serve the needs of Sol’s customer base in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Bulbs.com to Distribute Cree LEDs
bulbs.com, Worcester, Mass., announced on Dec. 14 that it has become an online distributor for Cree’s LED lighting products. Since the beginning of 2009, the company has reviewed and added more than 75 LED products to its line of over 3,500 lighting products. “We’re glad to be working with Cree to make this major addition to our LED lighting product selection,” said Mike Connors, CEO of bulbs.com. “The Cree LR6, a 6-inch recessed downlight is the proven all-in-one solution for residential and business customers. Its turnkey installation is among the simplest on the market — taking only minutes to install into an existing recessed lighting fixture. Details