Alternative Energy Businesses Putting Cleantech On the Rise in Georgia
8/17/2010
The Cleantech sector, an umbrella term for alternative or green energy production, is currently a small piece of the state’s overall economic picture; however, burgeoning alternative energy businesses in the state and a heightened profile on creating new sources of fuel could put Cleantech on a steeply rising … read more »
COI Facilitates Georgia Wood Pellet Use In Netherlands Power Plants
8/11/2010
Georgia BioMass, LLC is wood pellet plant currently under construction in Waycross, Georgia and owned by RWE AG, Germany’s second-largest utility and owner of Dutch power plants. The plant is a product of the growing demand for green energy and illustrates the potential green energy holds for the state of Geor … read more »
Georgia Solar Energy Company Adds Third Production Line
7/23/2010
Suniva, Inc. is expanding its capacity to handle 170 megawatts of power, up from the current 96 megawatts, by adding its third production line. The company, based in Norcross, produces silicon cells and modules for the solar energy industry. “Demand for our high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells and module … read more »
7/14/2010
St. Marys’ Riverview Hotel is undergoing the final phase of a $300,000 renovation that has included everything from redecorating every room to replacing the double-hung windows in the 1916 building. The most notable change to green enthusiasts, however, will be the addition of solar panels that will assist in a … read more »
Italian Publication Interested In Georgia Biomass Use
7/07/2010
An article in a recent edition of Pellets News in Italy outlined how Georgia uses its large quantities of forest land, as well as how much biomass is currently used for renewable energy in the state. The article, based on an interview with Jill Stuckey, COI for Energy director, highlighted why foreign co … read more »
