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AES Welcomes Planning Changes For Solar Panels
Tim Madeiros, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alternative Energy Systems says he welcomes an announcement by the Planning Department to increase the square footage for a Permitted Development Permit for solar panels. Mr Madeiros said, “I welcome the Planning Department’s announcement of an increase in the square footage for a Permitted Development... Read more of this article
AES Offers $8,899 SunPower Solar Starter Kits
Alternative Energy Systems [AES] has launched of SunPower Solar Starter Kits, which the Company said will “make switching to solar power easy and affordable for Bermudians.” The kits feature solar cell technology, include all necessary equipment and installation, which AES said will result in immediate savings on homeowner energy bills. “The... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Installs Solar Energy System
Local company Alternative Energy Systems [AES] has been awarded by Gosling’s with the contract to engineer, design, supply and install a photovoltaic [PV] solar energy system to generate electricity at its head office in Hamilton. Gosling’s will be the first commercial customer to finance the project in full through The Bank of N.T. Butterfield... Read more of this article
‘Significant Progress’ For Brookfield
Bermuda’s Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. announced today [Jan.12] that it is increasing its unitholder distributions by three cents to $1.38 a year as the company also moved to increase its wind farm assets in California. The increase in unitholder distributions, taking effect with the first quarter distribution payable in April, marginally... Read more of this article
Gorham’s 2nd Installation: Solar Energy
Alternative Energy Systems (Bermuda) Ltd. (AES) has been given approval by Gorham’s True Value Home Centre to complete the second installation of the photovoltaic solar energy system to generate electricity at its store in Pembroke. The second phase of installation will consist of an additional 86 kilowatts of capacity that combined with the 16 kilowatts... Read more of this article
Island Firm: China’s Solar Sector Booms
A Bermuda-based business and financial media company reports Chinese suppliers of solar panels and power systems are optimistic about continuing strong sales as they improve product performance, even while slashing prices and confronting substantial industry challenges. This is according to the newly issued Global Sources [Bermuda] “China Sourcing... Read more of this article
Roban To Attend Barbados Conference
The Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban will attend the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum [CREF] in Bridgetown, Barbados next week. The conference, which takes place from October 12th to 14th, will bring together the largest gathering of renewable energy stakeholders in the Caribbean including energy decision-makers,... Read more of this article
Gorhams First Solar Phase Complete
To cut down on initial investment costs, Gorham’s chose to implement their new solar system in phases and will continue to build upon the system until it is a total of 160 kilowatts. Upon completion, the 160 kilowatt system will save Gorham’s approximately $105,0001 a year on electricity bills based on the current cost of electricity. In addition,... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Tables Energy White Paper
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban yesterday [July 15] tabled the 2011 Bermuda Energy White Paper. The Minister said, “This White Paper provides a nine year plan that will guide Bermuda to take an increasingly sustainable approach toward the production and consumption of energy.” “If we do not... Read more of this article
Solar Energy: Butterfield To Offer Financing
Local company Alternative Energy Systems (AES) today announces it has partnered with The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited to offer the island’s first financing deal for customers in Bermuda who wish to install a SunPower photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system at their homes or businesses. For Butterfield mortgage customers, the loan will... Read more of this article
Solar Power Growing In Popularity
Local company Alternative Energy Systems (Bermuda) Ltd. [AES] has installed a record 150 kilowatts of solar power systems for homes and businesses in Bermuda. The company has seen a 38% growth in Q1 2011 over the same period over last year, indicating that alternative energy is gaining popularity on the island. Tim Madeiros, founder and CEO, Alternative... Read more of this article
Lindo’s Installs Solar Energy System
Bermuda’s first commercial installation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system has been completed, at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. This system will produce approximately 11,340 kilowatts of energy per month, enough to handle between 40 and 60% of Lindo’s load requirements at any given time. “It’s extremely gratifying to bring solar energy... Read more of this article
