SatCon Technology Corp. (Nasdaq: SATC) provides utility-scale renewable energy solutions for distributed power markets to deliver advanced, reliable and proven clean energy alternatives. To create market awareness and increased strength in the industry, the company today announced Pete DeGraff as corporate vice president of sales and marketing.

Altair announced the successful completion of its demonstration and validation program for a two-megawatt, 500 kilowatt-hour battery system purchased by AES Corp. (NYSE: AES), one of the largest global power companies in the world. With operations in 29 countries on five continents, AES has the capacity to serve 100 million people worldwide.

The company announced it will expand its product development pipeline to include technologies capable of producing clean electricity derived from kinetic energy of moving vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, trains and rapid transit.

DayStar Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTI) develops photovoltaic (PV) products based on CIGS thin-film semiconductor technology. As the company seeks out avenues to remain a competitive player in the solar industry, support of an experienced management team is integral. The company recently announced William Steckel as the company’s newly appointed CFO.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) announced the Quantum-Powered Fisker Karma hybrid sports sedan is featured in a five-page article in the July 2008 edition of CAR Magazine. This publication highlights trends and technology in the automotive industry, and gives the company and its partnership with Fisker Automotive Inc., widespread attention.