SolarSummary: March 18-24, 2003

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news ATS Automation: http://www.atsautomation.com BP Solar: www.bpsolar.com Carmanah Technologies: www.carmanah.com Duke Solar: www.dukesolar.com Evergreen Solar: www.evergreensolar.com Photowatt (ATS Automation): www.photowatt.com Shell Solar: www.shell.com/solar SunWize Technologies: www.sunwize.com Xantrex Technologies: www.xantrex.com Emerging Technologies BP Solar has announced it has achieved a world record in solar cell efficiency for a 125mm size cell. The 18.3 percent efficiency was verified by the Fraunhofer Institut Solare Energiesysteme in Germany. The 18.3 percent efficiency represents an 11 percent improvement over the 16.5 percent efficiency currently available with Saturn solar cells. The new premium solar cell technology will form the basis for the new BP Solar Tres Cantos facility in Madrid, Spain, as well as underpinning efficiency improvements at the existing Alcobendas facility near Madrid. (Solarbuzz.com, 24/03/03)New Products Xantrex Technology Inc. has completed its first financing deal in collaboration with Vermont Solar Engineering, a certified Xantrex dealer. Xantrex’ Renewable Energy Financing Program will make it possible for Vermont Solar Engineering’s customers to purchase a solar electric system for their new rural home. Administered through Thalman Financial, the program enables a customised payment schedule of monthly installments for customers at very competitive rates. (SolarAccess.com, 21/03/03) Applications The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada […]

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