International Rectifier Names Michael Barrow Executive Vice President

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) today announced the appointment of Michael Barrow as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective April 14, 2008. Barrow, 53, will report directly to Oleg Khaykin, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will be responsible for implementing strategies to build a world-class manufacturing organization. Link. Chart.

Solazyme Announces Appointment of Dr. James Barber as Key Advisor

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Solazyme, Inc., a leading synthetic biology company that harnesses the power of microalgae to renewably produce clean and scalable high performance biofuels, “green” chemicals and health and wellness products, today announced that Dr. James J. Barber has joined its board of advisors. In this role, Dr. Barber will draw on his deep expertise in driving companies from R&D into the commercial arena to help accelerate Solazyme’s progress. Link.

Ze-gen Appoints Scott Fraser as Senior Vice President of Engineering

BOSTON -- Ze-gen, Inc., a Boston-based, privately-held company providing advanced gasification technology to convert industrial and municipal waste streams into synthesis gas and low emissions electrical energy, welcomes Scott Fraser as Senior Vice President of Engineering to their team. Mr. Fraser has been active in the energy field for thirty years. Link.

Tioga Energy Adds Solar Industry Leader as New VP Sales

SAN MATEO, Calif., -- Leading renewable energy services provider Tioga Energy today announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Sales. Marc Roper, a solar industry veteran with 15 years of market experience, will lead client sales opportunities: adding value to Tioga Energy's existing projects base and pursuing new opportunities in a ripe renewable energy market. Link.

Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group Appoints Michael Lasky as Director of Reseller Channel Sales

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., – Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group (SESG), the U.S. solar arm of Sharp Corporation, a world leader in solar electric solutions, has appointed Michael Lasky to the position of director of reseller channel sales. In this capacity, Lasky will report directly to Ron Kenedi, vice president of SESG and lead Sharp’s efforts to enhance its reseller channel network of customers. Link.

EDF Energies Nouvelles Enters Strategic Partnership with California-Based Nanosolar

PARIS -- EDF Energies Nouvelles (Paris:EEN) announces the signing of a photovoltaic panel supply master agreement with Nanosolar and a $50 million investment in the company via EDF Energies Nouvelles Réparties. Silicon Valley based Nanosolar uses innovative technology to manufacture thin-film photovoltaic cells of Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide (CIGS) using a printing deposition process. Under the master supply agreement, EDF Energies Nouvelles will gain access from 2009 onwards to part of Nanosolar’s production of solar panels. In a solar market in which cutting production cost represents a major challenge, EDF Energies Nouvelles is thus securing its supply of panels at competitive prices. These panels will in particular also help EDF Energies Nouvelles to expand its solar activities in North America. In parallel to the signing of the panel supply agreement, the Group, through its EDF Energies Nouvelles Réparties subsidiary, is also participating via a $50 million investment (€31 million) in an equity financing completed by Nanosolar to further accelerate the company’s production ramp. Link.

Comverge Names Bud Vos as Chief Technology Officer

EAST HANOVER, N.J., -- Comverge, Inc. (Nasdaq: COMV), a leading clean capacity provider through demand response and energy efficiency, announced today that Mr. Arthur "Bud" Vos, who currently serves as Comverge's VP of Marketing and Strategy, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Strategy effective April 1, 2008. Mr. Vos will drive forward Comverge's technology for Smart Grid applications with a focus on developing enterprise software for electric utilities. Link. Chart.

Greg Schlicht Joins VeraSun Executive Team as Senior Vice President

Brookings, S.D., April 1, 2008 - VeraSun Energy Corp. (NYSE: VSE), one of the nation’s largest ethanol producers, today announced that Greg Schlicht has joined the company’s executive team as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Schlicht comes to VeraSun from US BioEnergy where he held a similar role. Link. Chart.