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Sharp To Supply PV Systems to Two Leading Homebuilders

Sharp Electronics, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, announced yesterday that it has signed agreements with leading homebuilders Clarum Homes and William Lyon Homes, Inc. to supply solar energy systems. The deals are Sharp's first homebuilder contracts and will result in more than 250 new homes in two California community developments featuring Sharp solar electric systems. The two projects are expected to produce upwards of 580,000 kilowatts per year. Clarum Homes contracted with Sharp to supply photovoltaic systems for 149 single-family homes and townhouses at Vista Montaa, California's largest Zero Energy home community located in Watsonville.

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Fuel Cell Marathon Starts May 3: 10,000km Across Europe with Fuel Cell Vehicle

General Motors (GM) and Opel will test the durability and day-to-day reliability of their fuel cell propelled vehicles by staging a marathon drive across Europe starting May 3. The long-distance journey for the hydrogen-powered prototype, "HydroGen3" (based on the Opel Zafira) will cover a distance of about 10,000 km and will pass through 14 countries. The marathon will cover an average of 500 km a day, starting in Hammerfest, Norway, Europe's most northerly town. It will finish on June 11 in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of the European continent. The HydroGen3 will stop over in 14 cities. The vehicle is propelled by a 60 kW/82 hp electric motor, with a fuel cell generating the necessary electrical energy from liquid hydrogen stored in the on-board tank. There will also be a travelling exhibition on fuel cells and the use of hydrogen as a fuel. And experts from GM's fuel cell development center will give lectures on the current status of fuel cell and hydrogen technology at local universities. The HydroGen3 will be driven by journalists and celebrities from the 14 countries. Dr. Byron McCormick, the Executive Director of GM Fuel Cell Activities, […]

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