Category: Solar

The Swiss solar inverter manufacturer Sputnik Engineering AG expands its management board

In future, Christoph Biedermann and Dr. Martin Zwyssig will support the management board at Sputnik Engineering AG, from Biel . The new three-member body already met for the first time in August, chaired by the president and chief executive officer of Sputnik Engineering AG, Christoph von Bergen . Sputnik Engineering’s expansion of the management board… Read more »

Premier Power & REgeneration Finance Develop 3.0 MW of Solar Projects for Douglas County Schools

$18.3 Million Project to be Built at No Cost to Douglas County School District Taxpayers School District Estimates $5.5 Million in Cost Savings by Partnering with REgeneration Finance –Premier Power to Build One of the Largest Solar Electric Projects in the State of Colorado Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., a global leader in the development,… Read more »

German solar pioneer Wagner Solar Inc. targets North America with award-winning products

Did you know you could use solar energy in Alaska? Wagner & Co, a German manufacturer of multi award-winning, high quality and efficient thermal collectors, takes the first steps into the North American market. The US subsidiary, Wagner Solar Inc’s introduced the first US solar thermal collector of the EURO collector line and was rated… Read more »

Phoenix Solar AG builds 2.2 megawatt solar park in Slovakia

. green energy slovakia s.r.o. invests in solar energy. Construction work started in August Sulzemoos, 30 August 2010 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading photovoltaic system integrator listed on the German TecDAX, has signed an agreement with green energy slovakia, s.r.o, a German-Slovakian investor partnership, on the planning and implementation of a solar… Read more »

Phaesun offgrid-specialists start project on rural electrification in Mozambique

Solar energy vendor in Memmingen/Germany establishes distribution network and trains traders on the spot Phaesun GmbH in Memmingen/Germany provides households, small business enterprises and public institutions in Mozambique with solar energy. With an inaugural event on 23 July 2010 which was attended by about 70 visitors, the Offgrid specialist started the project on the rural… Read more »

Solar Energy Initiatives to Present at the Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc., with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced that David Fann, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:20 p.m. EDT. Conference Presentation Details:Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010Time: 5:20… Read more »

KYOCERA to Install Solar Power Generating Systems at All Domestic Manufacturing Sites

20 Company Sites Worldwide to Generate over 1.8MW Total Kyocera Corporation today announced that it will install solar power generating systems using the company’s own solar modules at six domestic plants by March 2011, generating a total of 593kW, as part of its activities to promote environmental protection. This move will increase the number of… Read more »

Solar Energy Initiatives to Open Second Training School in South Carolina

Solar EOS’s Solar Installer School Has Been Approved by the Waccamaw Workforce Investment Board as a South Carolina Eligible Training Provider Under the Workforce Investment Act Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. , with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced that the company’s SNRY Solar Inc. division has been approved to open… Read more »

Construction Begins Today on EVSO’s Solar Demonstration Project at TSU

Installation to give students hands-on experience with solar technology Construction is set to begin this week on Evolution Solar’s photovoltaic demonstration project at Texas Southern University’s campus in Houston. Partnering with the university, Evolution Solar will install eight AmpleSun thin-film photovoltaic panels on the campus that are intended to serve as a cornerstone of the… Read more »

Sharp(R) Electronics Names Eric Hafter Senior Vice President, Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group

Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) today announced that Eric Hafter has been named Senior Vice President of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group (SESG), a division of SEC and the U.S. solar arm of Sharp Corporation. In this position, Mr. Hafter is responsible for all U.S. sales and marketing of Sharp’s solar energy products and solutions. Mr…. Read more »

Dow Showcases New Photovoltaic Solutions at European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference

Complete Solutions Improve Solar Cell Device Performance and Overall Cost The Dow Chemical Company will showcase its new solutions designed for photovoltaic manufacturers at this year’s 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC) in Valencia, Spain (stand L3/H4/B4, Hall 4, Feria Valencia). Dow’s photovoltaic solutions can help increase solar cell efficiency and solar… Read more »

State Regulators Back TEP Plans for 10 New Renewable Power Projects

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has expressed its support for Tucson Electric Power’s plan to purchase the output of 10 new renewable power projects that together will generate nearly 150 megawatts (MW), enough energy to power more than 30,000 Tucson homes. The ACC concluded that TEP’s agreements to purchase energy from eight new Tucson-area solar… Read more »

UNI-SOLAR(R) Brand Rooftop Integrated Photovoltaics Recently Installed at Ameridian Corporate Headquarters

Inovateus Solar Supplies UNI-SOLAR(R) Flexible Solar Panels for Ameridian Corporate Headquarters United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of building-integrated and rooftop photovoltaics under its UNI-SOLAR(R) brand — and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices and its partner Inovateus Solar announce the completed 80KW installation of its BIPV product at Ameridian Specialty Services. Ameridian… Read more »

XcelPlus Global Adds Solar Energy to Its Portfolio with Acquisition of Sunfield North America

XcelPlus Global Holdings, Inc. ,an alternative energy and renewable energy solutions company, today announced that it has acquired Sunfield Technologies North America, Inc. (Sunfield N.A.), making XcelPlus the exclusive U.S. supplier of Sunfield solar thermal collectors. “This solar thermal collector is the key component of our new line of products to retrofit traditional hot water… Read more »

AT&T Enlists SunEdison to Add 2MW of Solar Power in California by 2011

AT&T* and SunEdison today announced that SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR | PowerRating), will expand AT&T’s national solar initiative by activating a new roof top solar power installation in San Diego. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders as well as executives from AT&T and SunEdison… Read more »

Solutions from science develops first solar powered radiotv production studio

When most people think about generators the images that enter their mind are often tied to natural disasters, powerful storms or even a terrorist attack. Generators are for emergencies, for unforeseen events that knock out our power; at least that’s the popular thought. The truth is, there are a number of benefits to utilizing a… Read more »

FPL Changes Space Coast Skyline to Add New, Clean Energy Center

Construction Nears for More Efficient and More Reliable Units Florida Power & Light Company changed the Space Coast skyline this morning by demolishing the most visible structures at its 42-acre, 45-year-old Cape Canaveral Power Plant, as it prepares to build the Cape Canaveral Next Generation Clean Energy Center, which will open in 2013. FPL’s Next… Read more »

EU PVSEC 2010 in Valencia – Rehm Thermal Systems shows Solar Equipment for Metallization Lines

Rehm Thermal Systems presents an advanced new series of drying systems and firing systems for solar cell metallization at EU PVSEC in Valencia, September 6-9, 2010. These Systems offer a range of advanced process features and thermal control that enable PV manufacturers to move their processes to an entirely new level of efficiency and yield.

Solon Se On Target To Build The Uks First Solar Power Plant

SOLON SE has reached an agreement with the British project developer 35 Degrees Ltd, to build a 1.3 MWp solar power plant near Bissoe in Cornwall. Pending the necessary planning permits for the groundbreaking energy park, the power plant could be the first ground-mounted solar power plant ever built in the UK. The proposed agreement… Read more »

Oldcastle Precast and DEGERenergie team up

Oldcastle Precast, a leader in the precast concrete industry, and DEGERenergie, the leader in the manufacture of sensor-controlled solar tracking systems, teamed up to provide a unique system that utilized an octagonal precast foundation with a dual axis solar tracking system for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley and Chandler, AZ. Oldcastle… Read more »

IPVEA and EU PVSEC Organize PV Production Forum 2010

The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA), an independent, non-profit organization of manufacturers and suppliers of photovoltaic (PV) fabrication equipment and related raw materials, announces that it is working with the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) to present the “PV Production Forum 2010” for photovoltaic manufacturing technologies at the 25th EU PVSEC… Read more »

Cogentrix Energy Enters Contract with PSCo for Solar Power Project in Colorado

Cogentrix Energy, an electric power generation project development company, announced that it has entered into a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), an Xcel Energy company, for a solar generating project to be located near Alamosa, in southern Colorado. In a release, Cogentrix Energy said the 30,000 kilowatt solar generating project will be… Read more »

Press release from Phoenix Solar AG from 11 August 2010

Phoenix Solar AG closes second quarter 2010 with a record result. Upfront buying effects owing to cuts in feed-in tariffs result in highest quarterly sales and revenues since the founding of the company . Revenues rise by 145 percent to EUR 283.6 million; EBIT climbs to EUR 22.3 million .Share of international business in revenues… Read more »

Eclipse at EU PVSEC 2010; showcases unprecedented PV production flexibility

DEK Solar is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Eclipse platform at this year’s EU PVSEC exhibition, being held in Valencia from 6th – 10th September. On stand B14 in Hall L2/H4, the DEK Solar team will introduce visitors to the advanced metallization line’s unprecedented flexibility. Senior Process Development Specialist, Tom Falcon, will also be… Read more »

SOLON And TEP Bring 1.6MW Solar Power Plant to Tucson

SOLON’s Turnkey Velocity MWTM System and 5,808 Locally-Manufactured, High-Efficiency Solar Modules to be featured at SolarZone@UATechPark Tucson based SOLON Corporation, one of the largest crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers in the U.S. and provider of turnkey solar power plants, today announced an agreement with Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) that will bring a 1.6 megawatt… Read more »

Bella Energy Brings Solar Power to KMGH Channel 7’s 24/7 Weather Center

A partnership between 7News and Bella Energy will power the 24/7 Weather Center with solar energy. The new solar array provides enough power to offset over 25,000 lbs of carbon emissions every year and will make the 24/7 Weather Center one of the only clean energy broadcast segments in the country. Today, on 7News at… Read more »

RSB Funds and Jeffco partner for solar energy project

Renewable Social Benefit Funds, or RSB Funds, has partnered with Jeffco Public Schools to bring solar energy to 30 neighborhood schools. With no upfront cost to Jeffco because of federal, state and Xcel Energy renewable energy incentives, the goal is to save an estimated $1 million in energy costs over the next 20 years for… Read more »

Cloudy times for Florida’s solar energy future

In a remote field awash with 90,000 solar panels, President Barack Obama praised the launch last year of the country’s largest solar plant in secluded Arcadia as a watershed moment for Florida’s emerging green economy. Roughly 10 months later, Florida’s time in the sun has darkened, with a smattering of renewable energy programs in place… Read more »

SOLON SE announces management buyout of Austrian subsidiary SOLON HILBER Technologie

As part of a management buyout, SOLON SE will spin off the core operations of its Austrian subsidiary SOLON HILBER Technologie GmbH (SHT). The majority of business operations will now be undertaken by the original founder, Franz Hilber, in a new company called HILBER SOLAR GmbH beginning on January 1, 2011. HILBER SOLAR will specialize… Read more »

Yingli Green Energy’s in-house polysilicon plant enters commercial operation

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd, a leading solar energy companyand one the world’s largest vertically integrated PV manufacturers, announced its in-house polysilicon manufacturing facility, Fine Silicon Co., Ltd, has successfully started commercialoperation. The polysilicon plant with a designed capacity of 3,000 metric tonnes per year is capable of producing high quality solar-grade and electronic-grade… Read more »

Phoenix Solar AG completes entry into the United States solar electricity market

. Subsidiary headquartered in the high-growth solar market of the State of California . Experienced energy industry leaders take key positions in the USsubsidiary Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the German TecDAX, today announced the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary under United States law and the location… Read more »

SunPower Completes Largest Solar Power Tracking System in Australia

SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and solar systems, today announced it has completed a 505-kilowatt solar power installation for Horizon Power, a government-owned utility providing power to remote and regional communities and resource operations in Western Australia. The ground-mounted SunPower T20 Tracker installation is located on two… Read more »

Solar Energy Initiatives Launches New Corporate Website

New Website Is www.solarenergy-us.com Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced the launch of their new corporate website and social media presence at www.solarenergy-us.com. “The launch of the new www.solarenergy-us.com web site is the final step in the Company’s multi-phase brand recognition strategy,” said Mr. David… Read more »

State Regulators Approve TEP’s New Bright Tucson Community Solar Program

TUCSON, The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP’s) plan to provide customers with an affordable way to meet their electric needs with locally generated solar power. By the end of this year, participants in TEP’s Bright Tucson Community Solar Program will be able to purchase shares of solar energy for as… Read more »

Broadwind Energy Opens Office in Hamburg, Germany

Move positions Company closer to customers and changing wind turbine technology Broadwind Energy, Inc.today announced that it has opened an office in Hamburg, Germany, and named Michael Stegelmann as managing director of Broadwind Energy Europe GmbH. “Many turbine manufacturers have engineering offices in the Hamburg area, and this new office will enable us to keep… Read more »

Chevron Energy Solutions and City of Brea Announce 1.8MW Solar and Energy Efficiency Project

Project Expected to Save Brea $13 Million and Reduce City Energy Use by 40 Percent Chevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation, and the City of Brea announced today the start of construction of an energy efficiency and solar project expected to save the city more than $13 million in net energy savings over… Read more »