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Yeah. DESC lookin better everyday. Tryin not to get too excited and sell before it hits $11. TGB is lookin great and that is my other big play.
DESC News
Proton Energy Commissions Fuel-Cell-Based Backup Power Systems for Local Utility and Major Telecom; Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Finances 2 More Demonstration Projects
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2006--Proton Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., announced today that its hydrogen technology group commissioned two additional fuel cell-based backup power systems. Both projects - one at the Town of Wallingford's power substation and the other for a major telecommunications company -- have been made possible by funding from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF).
Proton said the projects demonstrate how regenerative fuel cells can be used as a clean, reliable alternative to the large arrays of lead-acid batteries that most commonly provide backup power solutions in similar applications.
The company's proprietary regenerative fuel cell creates its own fuel using water and electricity to generate pure hydrogen. Then, when electricity is needed, such as for backup power in these applications, the process is reversed to produce the necessary electricity from the stored hydrogen in a clean and efficient process. Proton is a leader in hydrogen-related and fuel-cell-based technologies, and provides electricity-oriented energy systems and services for industrial, commercial and government organizations.
The Wallingford Electric division of the Town of Wallingford's Department of Public Utilities is using the Proton-developed substation backup system to deliver 10kW of power for up to eight hours of operation in the event of a power failure. It utilizes Proton's outdoor high-pressure hydrogen electrolyzer and three GenCore fuel-cell modules from Plug Power Inc..
Rick Hendershot, general manager for the Town of Wallingford's Dept of Public Utility Controls, said, "We look forward to 'hosting' Proton's new 15-kW Unigen(R) regenerative fuel cell system, and to demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of this new technology in an electric utility application. Wallingford Electric has committed significant time and effort while working with Proton to prepare both the substation and the Unigen system for this long-term trial installation, and views this as an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand operating experience with an advanced technology while working with a local manufacturer."
The second system provides critical backup power at a major telecommunications company site. This system provides a minimum of 3.5kW of backup power and also utilizes a high-pressure hydrogen electrolyzer, enabling switching stations to continue to function even during a prolonged power outage.
"These demonstration systems offer real world testing of our high pressure electrolysis technology, coupled to a fuel cell, to provide a fully autonomous regenerative fuel cell solution," said Rob Friedland, senior vice president and head of the Proton's hydrogen technology group. "The projects also provide critical experience for dealing with different market applications, evolving codes and standards and cold weather climates. We are very grateful to our technology partners and to the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund for their continued support of our company and these projects."
"Fuel cell technology is meeting a broader variety of today's power requirements," said Keith Frame, associate director, new technologies and project management at the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. "Both demonstration systems are proving that fuel cell technology can function as an effective energy source for critical backup power, and CCEF is committed to supporting clean energy solutions such as these."
DESC will open New England's first Hydrogen Fueling Station on Monday July 3rd in a Ceremony with Congressmen Bernie Sanders.
Detail can be found at
http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage5509.html
The July 4th week should have some fireworks for this stock.
DESC will open New England's first Hydrogen Fueling Station on Monday July 3rd in a Ceremony with Congressmen Bernie Sanders.
Detail can be found at
http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage5509.html
The July 4th week should have some fireworks for this stock.
DESC will open New England's first Hydrogen Fueling Station on Monday July 3rd in a Ceremony with Congressmen Bernie Sanders.
Detail can be found at
http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage5509.html
The July 4th week should have some fireworks for this stock.
not me. Don't trust this co or any other OTC. stock.
HEC has 223 million shares O/S.
BKMP has...I lost count now...nobody knows. 8 billion?
Eventually it will hit 150 billion like QBID and volume will drop to zero at a price of .0001
still no volume on this thing.
ACPW up an explosive 15%
ANYTHING TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IS JUST THAT.
perhaps.
My gift to you is the gift of knowledge.
I get it.
Sharing my investment experience. that's all. Don't do what I did and believe anything said on this board.
That's what the buyers would like you to believe. But don't you sell.
Nope. Lost my shirt and learned my lesson. No more OTC stocks for me. I like real stocks.
sadly find out not a real stock.
I wonder if DESC will partner with Honda here ?
Honda to build new plant in Indiana
11:55 a.m. 06/28/2006 Provided by
DETROIT (Reuters) - Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said on Wednesday that it plans to build a new $550 million U.S. auto plant in Indiana and start production in fall of 2008.
Honda said the plant will be constructed in Decatur County, near Greensburg, 50 miles southeast of Indianapolis.
Honda, the first Asian auto maker to build vehicles in the United States, has outlined an aggressive growth strategy for North America. The company plans for North American sales to grow by 16 percent to more than two million vehicles by the end of the decade.
The plant will begin production of 4-cylinder vehicles in 2008 with an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles. The plant will employ 2,000 people, the company said.
The company declined to say which vehicle would be built in the plant.
"The density of the supply base allowed us to choose this location," said Larry Jutte, Senior Vice President, Honda of America Manufacturing.
The new Indiana plant, Honda's sixth assembly plant and 14th major plant overall in North America, will help boost Honda's total North American production capacity from 1.4 million units to more than 1.6 million units in 2008.
What ya gonna do with this PLUG? Could vault at any moment.
My research indicates 80 million shares O/S. Without details on how the $217m will affect dilution etc... we are left with no info and a falling share price.
perhaps. PLUG seems like a good buy at this point. Not sure why the pps is being held down. Maybe the $217m investment is too good to be true?
Its all down from here.
Love my DESC today up 8% with lots of room to go up.
Was tempted to buy PLUG, but as of 10:03 Eastern time, i am glad I did not.
PLUG - One more hour and they vote. Will this PR reverse it up quickly?
PLUG - One more hour and they take the vote. Will this PR reverse it up quickly?
PLUG - One more hour and they take the vote. Will this PR reverse it up quickly?
Yeah. DESC still holding in positive territory. Can't say same for PLUG or QTWW.
DESC chart says it all.
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=desc
Hettygreen won't be buying!
whoopty do.
DESC up in premarket with 100k shares traded. Now at $4.85
DESC up in premarket with 100k shares traded. Now at $4.85
Maybe. I am just watchin. DESC is much more deserving of an upward correction in my opinion.
congratulations.
DESC NEWS!!!
Northern Power Signs Strategic Agreement Focused on Implementing Wind Power in Alaska
11:31 a.m. 06/26/2006 Provided by
WAITSFIELD, Vt., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (DESC), announced it has signed an agreement with two key Alaskan-based contracting firms. The agreement with construction firm STG, Inc. and engineering services firm Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC (HDL) forms the Alaska Wind Resource Group (AWRG), a cooperative effort dedicated to the turnkey installation, commissioning and service of Northern Power's NorthWind(R) 100 wind turbine systems in Alaska.
The 100-kilowatt (kW) NorthWind 100 wind turbine will be the centerpiece of AWRG's sales and business development efforts. With its direct-drive design and enclosed tower and nacelle, the NorthWind 100 is a proven solution for cold weather environments. To date, the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) has purchased 13 NorthWind 100 turbines to generate lower cost, environmentally friendly power for a number of the 52 rural villages in its service area.
The first three turbines purchased by AVEC have been installed at Toksook Bay, with three more scheduled for installation in the village of Kasigluk this month. Northern Power supplied the turbines, as well as remote monitoring software, system controls, and engineering and wind-diesel integration services. STG, Alaska's preeminent construction management and planning firm, erected the turbines, while HDL performed civil and geotechnical engineering and permitting duties on the Kasigluk installation.
Integrated Group Offers Complete Wind Power Package
Brett Pingree, NorthWind 100 sales manager at Northern Power, stated that the successful work on the initial turbines and a positive relationship with AVEC sparked conversations between the companies. "Together, Northern Power, STG and HDL form a cohesive, tightly integrated group with practical, real- world experience in Alaska," Pingree said. "We are able to provide a superior turnkey system and excellent service, which are both critical in helping these villages avoid high fuel and maintenance costs, as well as gain greater power independence using renewable resources."
Jim St. George, president of STG agreed, adding that, "The unique combination of experience of the parties involved in the AWRG agreement gives us great confidence that we offer the best solution for remote utility customers in Alaska seeking to integrate wind power into their energy portfolios."
Local Technicians Certified to Perform Turbine Maintenance
The AWRG group has also developed a certification course for training Alaska-based technicians to service wind turbines in the field. In March 2006, an initial group of STG technicians completed the course at Northern Power's Barre, VT manufacturing facility, certifying them on the NorthWind 100 wind turbine. Having a team of local, trained experts on-site in Alaska will ensure AWRG customers receive faster response times for any maintenance and repair needs and receive improved overall customer satisfaction.
Northern Power to Host Wind Diesel Energy Conference
Building on the agreement and the group's established AVEC relationship, Northern Power will be hosting a one-day conference in Bethel, Alaska, on June 29, 2006. The conference is aimed at helping community leaders and organizations understand the opportunities, challenges, and processes involved in implementing an effective wind project. Representatives from STG, the Alaska Energy Authority, AVEC, and the Association of Village Council Presidents will attend.
The day's events will include presentations from individuals with recent experience installing wind-diesel systems, and a field trip to an actual site, where participants will have an opportunity to see first-hand how wind systems work and integrate into the broader community.
For more information on the Wind-Diesel Energy Conference, please contact Kelly Griffith at kgriffith@northernpower.com or (802) 583-7230.
About Northern Power
Northern Power designs, builds, installs and services reliable power solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and military customers worldwide. The company also conducts research and development in the areas of renewable energy, distributed generation and hydrogen technology. Northern Power was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT, with field offices in California, New York City and Houston. Northern Power is a wholly owned operating unit of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. For more information, visit http://www.northernpower.com .
About STG
STG is dedicated to providing superior construction management and construction services throughout rural Alaska where the conditions are harsh and locations are logistically challenging. STG's services include design review, project planning support, logistical expertise, budget and schedule development, technical construction documents, and other construction management services for the successful implementation of various construction related projects. STG specializes in a wide variety of commercial construction needs including; Bulk Fuel Systems, Pile Foundations, Diesel Power Generator Facilities, Renewable Energy Systems such as Wind Generation and Waste Heat Recovery, Power Distribution, Communication Towers and Fuel and Water Pipelines. For more information please visit www.stginc.cc .
About HDL
Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC is a locally owned consulting firm specializing in civil, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. The company provides programming, planning, design and construction phase services on road, highway, water and wastewater, airport, bulk fuel, and site development projects for a wide range of valued clients in Alaska. As one of Alaska's best mid-sized engineering firms, HDLs' mission is to respond to the customer's needs with quality, client-focused deliverables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking information. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "could," "may," "will" and "would" and other forms of these words or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking information. Northern's and Distributed Energy's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Northern Power Systems and Distributed Energy each disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contained in Northern's and Distributed Energy's forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, failure of our products and systems to perform as specified or achieve commercial acceptance, the impact of competitive products and systems, and other factors detailed in Distributed Energy's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and other filings Distributed Energy may make from time to time with the SEC.
Amy Klinger, Northern Power, +1-802-496-2955 ext. 7289, aklinger@northernpower.com, for Distributed Energy Systems Corp.
DESC NEWS!!!
Northern Power Signs Strategic Agreement Focused on Implementing Wind Power in Alaska
11:31 a.m. 06/26/2006 Provided by
WAITSFIELD, Vt., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (DESC), announced it has signed an agreement with two key Alaskan-based contracting firms. The agreement with construction firm STG, Inc. and engineering services firm Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC (HDL) forms the Alaska Wind Resource Group (AWRG), a cooperative effort dedicated to the turnkey installation, commissioning and service of Northern Power's NorthWind(R) 100 wind turbine systems in Alaska.
The 100-kilowatt (kW) NorthWind 100 wind turbine will be the centerpiece of AWRG's sales and business development efforts. With its direct-drive design and enclosed tower and nacelle, the NorthWind 100 is a proven solution for cold weather environments. To date, the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) has purchased 13 NorthWind 100 turbines to generate lower cost, environmentally friendly power for a number of the 52 rural villages in its service area.
The first three turbines purchased by AVEC have been installed at Toksook Bay, with three more scheduled for installation in the village of Kasigluk this month. Northern Power supplied the turbines, as well as remote monitoring software, system controls, and engineering and wind-diesel integration services. STG, Alaska's preeminent construction management and planning firm, erected the turbines, while HDL performed civil and geotechnical engineering and permitting duties on the Kasigluk installation.
Integrated Group Offers Complete Wind Power Package
Brett Pingree, NorthWind 100 sales manager at Northern Power, stated that the successful work on the initial turbines and a positive relationship with AVEC sparked conversations between the companies. "Together, Northern Power, STG and HDL form a cohesive, tightly integrated group with practical, real- world experience in Alaska," Pingree said. "We are able to provide a superior turnkey system and excellent service, which are both critical in helping these villages avoid high fuel and maintenance costs, as well as gain greater power independence using renewable resources."
Jim St. George, president of STG agreed, adding that, "The unique combination of experience of the parties involved in the AWRG agreement gives us great confidence that we offer the best solution for remote utility customers in Alaska seeking to integrate wind power into their energy portfolios."
Local Technicians Certified to Perform Turbine Maintenance
The AWRG group has also developed a certification course for training Alaska-based technicians to service wind turbines in the field. In March 2006, an initial group of STG technicians completed the course at Northern Power's Barre, VT manufacturing facility, certifying them on the NorthWind 100 wind turbine. Having a team of local, trained experts on-site in Alaska will ensure AWRG customers receive faster response times for any maintenance and repair needs and receive improved overall customer satisfaction.
Northern Power to Host Wind Diesel Energy Conference
Building on the agreement and the group's established AVEC relationship, Northern Power will be hosting a one-day conference in Bethel, Alaska, on June 29, 2006. The conference is aimed at helping community leaders and organizations understand the opportunities, challenges, and processes involved in implementing an effective wind project. Representatives from STG, the Alaska Energy Authority, AVEC, and the Association of Village Council Presidents will attend.
The day's events will include presentations from individuals with recent experience installing wind-diesel systems, and a field trip to an actual site, where participants will have an opportunity to see first-hand how wind systems work and integrate into the broader community.
For more information on the Wind-Diesel Energy Conference, please contact Kelly Griffith at kgriffith@northernpower.com or (802) 583-7230.
About Northern Power
Northern Power designs, builds, installs and services reliable power solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and military customers worldwide. The company also conducts research and development in the areas of renewable energy, distributed generation and hydrogen technology. Northern Power was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT, with field offices in California, New York City and Houston. Northern Power is a wholly owned operating unit of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. For more information, visit http://www.northernpower.com .
About STG
STG is dedicated to providing superior construction management and construction services throughout rural Alaska where the conditions are harsh and locations are logistically challenging. STG's services include design review, project planning support, logistical expertise, budget and schedule development, technical construction documents, and other construction management services for the successful implementation of various construction related projects. STG specializes in a wide variety of commercial construction needs including; Bulk Fuel Systems, Pile Foundations, Diesel Power Generator Facilities, Renewable Energy Systems such as Wind Generation and Waste Heat Recovery, Power Distribution, Communication Towers and Fuel and Water Pipelines. For more information please visit www.stginc.cc .
About HDL
Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC is a locally owned consulting firm specializing in civil, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. The company provides programming, planning, design and construction phase services on road, highway, water and wastewater, airport, bulk fuel, and site development projects for a wide range of valued clients in Alaska. As one of Alaska's best mid-sized engineering firms, HDLs' mission is to respond to the customer's needs with quality, client-focused deliverables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking information. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "could," "may," "will" and "would" and other forms of these words or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking information. Northern's and Distributed Energy's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Northern Power Systems and Distributed Energy each disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contained in Northern's and Distributed Energy's forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, failure of our products and systems to perform as specified or achieve commercial acceptance, the impact of competitive products and systems, and other factors detailed in Distributed Energy's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and other filings Distributed Energy may make from time to time with the SEC.
Amy Klinger, Northern Power, +1-802-496-2955 ext. 7289, aklinger@northernpower.com, for Distributed Energy Systems Corp.
DESC NEWS!!!
Northern Power Signs Strategic Agreement Focused on Implementing Wind Power in Alaska
11:31 a.m. 06/26/2006 Provided by
WAITSFIELD, Vt., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (DESC), announced it has signed an agreement with two key Alaskan-based contracting firms. The agreement with construction firm STG, Inc. and engineering services firm Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC (HDL) forms the Alaska Wind Resource Group (AWRG), a cooperative effort dedicated to the turnkey installation, commissioning and service of Northern Power's NorthWind(R) 100 wind turbine systems in Alaska.
The 100-kilowatt (kW) NorthWind 100 wind turbine will be the centerpiece of AWRG's sales and business development efforts. With its direct-drive design and enclosed tower and nacelle, the NorthWind 100 is a proven solution for cold weather environments. To date, the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) has purchased 13 NorthWind 100 turbines to generate lower cost, environmentally friendly power for a number of the 52 rural villages in its service area.
The first three turbines purchased by AVEC have been installed at Toksook Bay, with three more scheduled for installation in the village of Kasigluk this month. Northern Power supplied the turbines, as well as remote monitoring software, system controls, and engineering and wind-diesel integration services. STG, Alaska's preeminent construction management and planning firm, erected the turbines, while HDL performed civil and geotechnical engineering and permitting duties on the Kasigluk installation.
Integrated Group Offers Complete Wind Power Package
Brett Pingree, NorthWind 100 sales manager at Northern Power, stated that the successful work on the initial turbines and a positive relationship with AVEC sparked conversations between the companies. "Together, Northern Power, STG and HDL form a cohesive, tightly integrated group with practical, real- world experience in Alaska," Pingree said. "We are able to provide a superior turnkey system and excellent service, which are both critical in helping these villages avoid high fuel and maintenance costs, as well as gain greater power independence using renewable resources."
Jim St. George, president of STG agreed, adding that, "The unique combination of experience of the parties involved in the AWRG agreement gives us great confidence that we offer the best solution for remote utility customers in Alaska seeking to integrate wind power into their energy portfolios."
Local Technicians Certified to Perform Turbine Maintenance
The AWRG group has also developed a certification course for training Alaska-based technicians to service wind turbines in the field. In March 2006, an initial group of STG technicians completed the course at Northern Power's Barre, VT manufacturing facility, certifying them on the NorthWind 100 wind turbine. Having a team of local, trained experts on-site in Alaska will ensure AWRG customers receive faster response times for any maintenance and repair needs and receive improved overall customer satisfaction.
Northern Power to Host Wind Diesel Energy Conference
Building on the agreement and the group's established AVEC relationship, Northern Power will be hosting a one-day conference in Bethel, Alaska, on June 29, 2006. The conference is aimed at helping community leaders and organizations understand the opportunities, challenges, and processes involved in implementing an effective wind project. Representatives from STG, the Alaska Energy Authority, AVEC, and the Association of Village Council Presidents will attend.
The day's events will include presentations from individuals with recent experience installing wind-diesel systems, and a field trip to an actual site, where participants will have an opportunity to see first-hand how wind systems work and integrate into the broader community.
For more information on the Wind-Diesel Energy Conference, please contact Kelly Griffith at kgriffith@northernpower.com or (802) 583-7230.
About Northern Power
Northern Power designs, builds, installs and services reliable power solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and military customers worldwide. The company also conducts research and development in the areas of renewable energy, distributed generation and hydrogen technology. Northern Power was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT, with field offices in California, New York City and Houston. Northern Power is a wholly owned operating unit of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. For more information, visit http://www.northernpower.com .
About STG
STG is dedicated to providing superior construction management and construction services throughout rural Alaska where the conditions are harsh and locations are logistically challenging. STG's services include design review, project planning support, logistical expertise, budget and schedule development, technical construction documents, and other construction management services for the successful implementation of various construction related projects. STG specializes in a wide variety of commercial construction needs including; Bulk Fuel Systems, Pile Foundations, Diesel Power Generator Facilities, Renewable Energy Systems such as Wind Generation and Waste Heat Recovery, Power Distribution, Communication Towers and Fuel and Water Pipelines. For more information please visit www.stginc.cc .
About HDL
Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC is a locally owned consulting firm specializing in civil, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. The company provides programming, planning, design and construction phase services on road, highway, water and wastewater, airport, bulk fuel, and site development projects for a wide range of valued clients in Alaska. As one of Alaska's best mid-sized engineering firms, HDLs' mission is to respond to the customer's needs with quality, client-focused deliverables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking information. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "could," "may," "will" and "would" and other forms of these words or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking information. Northern's and Distributed Energy's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Northern Power Systems and Distributed Energy each disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contained in Northern's and Distributed Energy's forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, failure of our products and systems to perform as specified or achieve commercial acceptance, the impact of competitive products and systems, and other factors detailed in Distributed Energy's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and other filings Distributed Energy may make from time to time with the SEC.
Amy Klinger, Northern Power, +1-802-496-2955 ext. 7289, aklinger@northernpower.com, for Distributed Energy Systems Corp.
DESC NEWS!!!
Northern Power Signs Strategic Agreement Focused on Implementing Wind Power in Alaska
11:31 a.m. 06/26/2006 Provided by
WAITSFIELD, Vt., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (DESC), announced it has signed an agreement with two key Alaskan-based contracting firms. The agreement with construction firm STG, Inc. and engineering services firm Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC (HDL) forms the Alaska Wind Resource Group (AWRG), a cooperative effort dedicated to the turnkey installation, commissioning and service of Northern Power's NorthWind(R) 100 wind turbine systems in Alaska.
The 100-kilowatt (kW) NorthWind 100 wind turbine will be the centerpiece of AWRG's sales and business development efforts. With its direct-drive design and enclosed tower and nacelle, the NorthWind 100 is a proven solution for cold weather environments. To date, the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) has purchased 13 NorthWind 100 turbines to generate lower cost, environmentally friendly power for a number of the 52 rural villages in its service area.
The first three turbines purchased by AVEC have been installed at Toksook Bay, with three more scheduled for installation in the village of Kasigluk this month. Northern Power supplied the turbines, as well as remote monitoring software, system controls, and engineering and wind-diesel integration services. STG, Alaska's preeminent construction management and planning firm, erected the turbines, while HDL performed civil and geotechnical engineering and permitting duties on the Kasigluk installation.
Integrated Group Offers Complete Wind Power Package
Brett Pingree, NorthWind 100 sales manager at Northern Power, stated that the successful work on the initial turbines and a positive relationship with AVEC sparked conversations between the companies. "Together, Northern Power, STG and HDL form a cohesive, tightly integrated group with practical, real- world experience in Alaska," Pingree said. "We are able to provide a superior turnkey system and excellent service, which are both critical in helping these villages avoid high fuel and maintenance costs, as well as gain greater power independence using renewable resources."
Jim St. George, president of STG agreed, adding that, "The unique combination of experience of the parties involved in the AWRG agreement gives us great confidence that we offer the best solution for remote utility customers in Alaska seeking to integrate wind power into their energy portfolios."
Local Technicians Certified to Perform Turbine Maintenance
The AWRG group has also developed a certification course for training Alaska-based technicians to service wind turbines in the field. In March 2006, an initial group of STG technicians completed the course at Northern Power's Barre, VT manufacturing facility, certifying them on the NorthWind 100 wind turbine. Having a team of local, trained experts on-site in Alaska will ensure AWRG customers receive faster response times for any maintenance and repair needs and receive improved overall customer satisfaction.
Northern Power to Host Wind Diesel Energy Conference
Building on the agreement and the group's established AVEC relationship, Northern Power will be hosting a one-day conference in Bethel, Alaska, on June 29, 2006. The conference is aimed at helping community leaders and organizations understand the opportunities, challenges, and processes involved in implementing an effective wind project. Representatives from STG, the Alaska Energy Authority, AVEC, and the Association of Village Council Presidents will attend.
The day's events will include presentations from individuals with recent experience installing wind-diesel systems, and a field trip to an actual site, where participants will have an opportunity to see first-hand how wind systems work and integrate into the broader community.
For more information on the Wind-Diesel Energy Conference, please contact Kelly Griffith at kgriffith@northernpower.com or (802) 583-7230.
About Northern Power
Northern Power designs, builds, installs and services reliable power solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and military customers worldwide. The company also conducts research and development in the areas of renewable energy, distributed generation and hydrogen technology. Northern Power was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT, with field offices in California, New York City and Houston. Northern Power is a wholly owned operating unit of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. For more information, visit http://www.northernpower.com .
About STG
STG is dedicated to providing superior construction management and construction services throughout rural Alaska where the conditions are harsh and locations are logistically challenging. STG's services include design review, project planning support, logistical expertise, budget and schedule development, technical construction documents, and other construction management services for the successful implementation of various construction related projects. STG specializes in a wide variety of commercial construction needs including; Bulk Fuel Systems, Pile Foundations, Diesel Power Generator Facilities, Renewable Energy Systems such as Wind Generation and Waste Heat Recovery, Power Distribution, Communication Towers and Fuel and Water Pipelines. For more information please visit www.stginc.cc .
About HDL
Hattenburg Dilley & Linnell, LLC is a locally owned consulting firm specializing in civil, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. The company provides programming, planning, design and construction phase services on road, highway, water and wastewater, airport, bulk fuel, and site development projects for a wide range of valued clients in Alaska. As one of Alaska's best mid-sized engineering firms, HDLs' mission is to respond to the customer's needs with quality, client-focused deliverables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking information. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "could," "may," "will" and "would" and other forms of these words or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking information. Northern's and Distributed Energy's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Northern Power Systems and Distributed Energy each disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contained in Northern's and Distributed Energy's forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, failure of our products and systems to perform as specified or achieve commercial acceptance, the impact of competitive products and systems, and other factors detailed in Distributed Energy's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and other filings Distributed Energy may make from time to time with the SEC.
Amy Klinger, Northern Power, +1-802-496-2955 ext. 7289, aklinger@northernpower.com, for Distributed Energy Systems Corp.