Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. announced this morning that it is a Lab Sponsor to the University of Arkansas RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) Research Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

“We are pleased to officially become a sponsor of the University of Arkansas RFID Research Center,” stated NPDT CEO Gary DeMel. “Our Company has made a commitment to bringing leading edge RFID solutions to market and we are excited to be a part of the leading RFID research center in the world. As we previously announced, Newport Digital has opened up a sales and research and development office in Bentonville, with proximity to Wal-Mart, and we are dedicated to developing strong ties to the University’s research center.”

“In the future RFID will provide numerous societal benefits including ensuring that your medical history pops up at the nursing desk as you are checked

Sep. 9, 2009 (Business Wire) — Premier Power Renewable Energy (OTCBB:PPRW) announced today that it has broken ground on the first phase of its 20 mega watt (MW) solar pipeline in Italy.

Premiers Power’s first phase projects are located in the Puglia region of southern Italy and are the first in a series of projects valued in excess of $100 million that are being developed as a result of Premier Power’s acquisition of Arco Energy in July 2009. Arco Energy is an Italian solar project developer, EPC and distributor.

The Company expects the first fixed ground mount solar installation to be completed by October 2009. The project will utilize crystalline modules provided by Canadian Solar and inverters from Power One. The Puglia installations will be installed using environmentally friendly racking, ensuring minimal disruption to the land and surrounding environment.

“Italy is no doubt the hottest market in the world today and