Today is the inauguration of SOLON SE’s first ground-mounted solar power plants in France situated in Ferrassières near Avignon, in the Rhône-Alpes region. SOLON Investments, a SOLON SE subsidiary, planned and built two turnkey solar power plants with a total nominal output of three megawatts (MWp) on the former site of two launch pads for… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading photovoltaic system integrator listed on the German TecDAX, today presented “The True Value of Photovoltaics in Germany” study on the calculation of the differential cost of photovoltaic electricity and the costs and benefits of photovoltaics. The intention of this study is to present an objective standpoint on the… Read more »
First Reserve Corporation, the world’s leading private equity firm in the energy industry, today announced that it has entered into a euro 276 million project financing facilities agreement for the Rovigo solar plant in Northeast Italy. First Reserve acquired the 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant from Sun Edison LLC, a division of MEMC… Read more »
Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX: DFE), a leading global provider of solar photovoltaic products and solutions, announces that it has completed its acquisition of ACI ecoTec GmbH (“ACI”) in an all stock transaction of up to 9.18 million common shares. At the completion of the acquisition 5,400,000 common shares of the company were issued at a… Read more »
Oldcastle Precast was contracted by Synergy Electric to design, engineer and manufacture the precast solar panel ballasted foundations for the more than 6,000 solar panels that cover 6 acres. The $ 9 million NAVFAC solar energy project is located on top of an old landfill on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA, known as the… Read more »
It’s been noted before that war drives innovation. From cling film to aerosols, digital cameras to cold medicine and GM foods to Google, many of the gadgets and conveniences enjoyed today can be traced back to conflict. It’s therefore encouraging to learn that the US military has recently announced that it aims to use 50% renewable energy within ten… Read more »
Today, Solarsense UK Ltd. starts operating Britain ‘s largest private solar power plant. Solarsense has installed the 200 kilowatt plant on the cowhouse of the Worthy Farm in the town of Glastonbury in southern England . The grounds are used as a venue for Europe ‘s largest open-air music festival, attended by roughly 200,000 guests… Read more »
Chevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), announced three solar and energy efficiency projects in Orange County, Calif. The projects are expected to save the City of Brea and two school districts more than $40 million over the life of the projects through energy efficiency improvements and the installation of more than… Read more »
BUSINESS leaders on the frontline of the solar energy revolution will meet at a major conference later this year to plot the UK’s future in the rapidly growing market. The Solar Flair 10 conference will see key players in the photovoltaic sector gather at Lumley Castle, County Durham, to discuss the future of the emerging… Read more »
Meyer Burger continues to benefit from the very positive market environment in the solar industry and increases its guidance on net sales. For fiscal year 2010, Meyer Burger expects net sales to reach about CHF 800 million now. The increase is based on expected deliveries and sales recognition until the end of the current year…. Read more »
The multiple world champion in orienteering racing has fulfilled her dream of a modern home. As from now, Simone Niggli-Luder’s family will be living in a home which conserves resources and is energy efficient. The EnergyPlus house was built to comply with the Minergie standard and produces more energy than it uses. The MegaSlate® solar… Read more »
Kyocera Corporation (KYO 100.86, -2.17, -2.11%) (tokyo:6971) today announced that it has installed a total of 305.1kW of solar power systems to two villages in Mongolia through the World Bank’s Renewable Energy for Rural Access Project. The installations are among the largest stand-alone solar power generating systems in the world. The systems were installed this… Read more »
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Global Tech I including 80 plants to be created northwest of Cuxhaven inthe North Sea-Energy suppliers as client HOCHTIEF Construction has been awarded the contract for another offshore wind farm. From mid-2012, the HOCHTIEF subsidiary is expected to start constructing the wind farm Global Tech I in the German North Sea. The contract volume is… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd strengthens its sales and service organization in the United States and acquires through its fully owned subsidiary 3S Industries USA Inc. (new: MBT Systems Ltd.) by way of an asset purchase transaction the employees and assets of SGS Slicing Solutions Inc. and SGS Machine Tool LLC. Closing of the transaction is… Read more »
aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it will increase the total annual production capacity of its three factories from 250 megawatts (MW) to 390 MW by the end of the coming year. Around EUR 20 million is being invested in the expansion, which will create a total of 100 new jobs. This expansion… Read more »
German solar pioneer Wagner & Co has joined forces with one of the leading suppliers of photovoltaic equipment in southern England, AC Solartechnic Ltd. The new joint venture, “Wagner Solar UK “, will do business beginning in November from AC Solartechnic´s present site in Sidlesham, near Chichester, West Sussex . The premises provide enough space… Read more »
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Hareon Solar Corporation has selected Applied’s SmartFactoryTM manufacturing automation software to improve productivity across Hareon’s solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in China. Hareon Solar will deploy Applied’s software at its cell subsidiaries Jiangyin Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. and Altusvia Energy Co., Ltd. Hareon Solar selected the SmartFactory… Read more »
Thanks to its specialist know-how in the field of thin-wafer handling in the semiconductor industry, Mechatronic Systemtechnik, a supplier of thin-wafer handling systems based in Carinthia, Austria, has been selected by the European Commission to make its skills available to the photovoltaic [solar energy] industry. Mechatronic Systemtechnik is a technology partner within the EU project,… Read more »
Government and energy utilities are embracing solar energy on a global scale because it can compete with conventional energy sources such as oil and gas not only in terms of making environmental savings, but also on grounds of cost. As the world’s energy consumption is forecast to triple by 2050, the need to find a… Read more »
The world market leader in the field of solar wafer measurement increases its engagement for cell producers Hennecke Systems, Member of the Meyer Burger Technology Group, delivers now specialized measuring tools for the cell line incoming wafer inspection. The leading manufacturer in the quality control of solar wafers has expanded its product portfolio accordingly. The… Read more »
Coventry, UK – 19th October 2010 – Circadian Solar, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems supplier, has today announced the appointment of Hans-Juergen Cramer as Chairman. The strategic appointment comes as Circadian Solar moves towards volume manufacture of its CPV systems. The former CEO of Vattenfall Europe has nearly 30 years of experience in the energy,… Read more »
Albion, Mich. – October 20, 2010 – Patriot Solar Group announces its new e-commerce site, focusing on selling a wide-range of solar-powered products.The new site, http://store.patriotsolargroup.com, showcases the full-line of solar products the company sells in conjunction with its solar tracking systems, fixed and ground mount structures. “With our new e-commerce site, we are your… Read more »
More than 30 years after former President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the roof of the White House, President Barack Obama might have a better chance of installing panels that will stay put. The Department of Energy announced this month that the White House soon will have solar panels to supply the first family’s… Read more »
Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a world leader in solar electricity, today announced that it will supply its industry-leading tandem junction thin film solar panels for an 18.5 megawatt (MW) DC solar deployment in Ontario, Canada. The solar deployment, which is being developed under a joint venture between SunEdison, a subsidiary… Read more »
Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract of over CHF 30 million for wire saws with a customer in Asia. The customer plans the expansion of its production facility in 2011, and relies on the high-tech manufacturing equipment from Meyer Burger. The wire saws are scheduled to be delivered during fiscal year 2011. Meyer Burger… Read more »
SNRY Shareholders to Receive SOPV Stock Solar Energy Initiatives, with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced that the company intends to distribute shares of Solar Park Initiatives. SNRY will file a registration statement during the fourth quarter of 2010 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will enable… Read more »
Grenzebach Maschinenbau signs contracts at glasstec Every two years, glasstec – the world’s most important fair for the glass industry and the respective sub-suppliers – takes place at Düsseldorf. Grenzebach Maschinenbau showed a lot of innovative technology for the glass and solar branch on their new, two-story fair stand. „For us, glasstec is the most… Read more »
With so many conferences and exhibitions in the solar/PV calendar, it can be tough to decide which to attend. PES is committed to showcasing the very best the industry has to offer, which is why in this issue we’re previewing SPI – North America’s largest B2B solar event. Background Previously known as the Solar Power… Read more »
CVD Equipment Corporation announced today that it has received an initial order for $3.4 million from a solar panel manufacturer to provide deposition production tools for their solar factory. CVD continues to benefit from the increased demand for products that generate or save energy and we anticipate that this trend will continue to create demand… Read more »
The collaboration between Broadstreet Energy and SET-Solar began over one year ago. Since then, Broadstreet has installed 1 megawatt of SET-Solar’s modules. With this collaboration Broadstreet was able to produce one of the largest solar installations in the Los Angeles Area-Flamemaster Corporation. The 211 kW solar PV system, installed on the roof of the Flamemaster… Read more »
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared the month of October “Solar Energy Month,” and Southern California Edison (SCE), a supplier of renewable energy and solar power, reminds everyone that there is much to celebrate. According to a release, the following is a roundup of noteworthy solar news, events and facts: Throughout October / Free Solar Classes for… Read more »
The DGM-S460 is a rugged utility- grade photovoltaic (PV) inverter that offers a unique architecture and a market-leading 460W power output in the micro-inverter space. The technology employed in the Direct Grid micro-inverter permits unparalleled customization options, increased flexibility and connection to the highest power PV modules available on the market. “Achievement of UL1741 now… Read more »
PowerGuard partners with Upsolar to provide industry-leading insurance policy Upsolar, a leading international solar module supply partner, today announced its new warranty program, backed by PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, a coverage holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries. Effective December 31, 2010, Upsolar’s high-quality solar photovoltaic… Read more »
Effective of 1 October 2010, Dr. Maria Lahaye-Geusen (50) has been appointed as head of Corporate Communications at Ferrostaal AG. She is reporting to CEO Jan Secher, who took office in June 2010. From 2008, Lahaye-Geusen was responsible for marketing and communications at the light metal supplier Honsel AG, where she supported the restructuring process…. Read more »
DEK Solar used the recent EU PVSEC exhibition in Valencia to unveil the results of breakthrough new research into the Print-on-Print (PoP) technique, an approach that improves cell efficiencies, can be dropped into mainstream commercial production and can reduce the costs of production. Now available for download from www.deksolar.com, the company’s new white paper is… Read more »