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Trojan Battery Company, the world's leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries backed by over 80 years of proven technology - introduced today its new RE Series line of batteries, designed and built on the industry's best-performing deep cycle battery and optimized to deliver unmatched life, durability and excellent charge efficiency in renewable energy applications such as solar/photovoltaic, small wind, and micro hydro.

GE energy Financial Services has announced that it has joined a group providing Soliant Energy with nearly US $21 million in venture capital. GE Energy Financial Services announced at Solar Power International '08 in San Diego that it is investing through its ecomagination program in Soliant.

Continuum Lakewood Development Company, MMA Renewable Ventures, Oak Leaf energy Partners and SunPower Corporation, announced that a 1.75-megawatt (MW) solar power system that has been constructed on three parking garages at the Belmar mixed-use development in Lakewood, Colorado is now producing electricity.

Although the rapid growth of Colorado's PV industry has been among the country's best PV success stories, the state's industry now faces extreme uncertainty in 2009 and there is the potential for significant market retraction and resulting loss of jobs.

Leader Ventures, an investment firm offering blended debt and equity financing, and Silicon Valley Bank announced that they have provided US $5 million of financing to Innovalight, a developer of silicon-ink based solar cells and modules.

With new discoveries of high deposits of quality coal worldwide, the need for mining safety equipment has increased. Addressing safety issues is important for mine workers and owners alike above ground and beneath. The staff at SnugHarness.com found a solution to encourage wearing safety harnesses and carrying tools. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1512434.htm

In an effort to increase participation in energy efficiency initiatives, NYSERDA is offering rebates to help businesses offset the cost of energy efficient lighting upgrades and performance-based demand response. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1513584.htm

Written to help potential investors sort out the pros & cons, the book also covers the big picture and facts that every consumer, not just investors, need to know. The book is about direct investments, which can be more beneficial than stocks or funds. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1508444.htm

Norwegian integrated energy major StatoilHydro has assigned the management of its technology corporate venture activities to a special purpose company, Energy Capital management.

The engineer is hit by weakness in the mining sector.