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SolarSummary: October 8 14, 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news Energy Conversion Devices ECD (Bekaert ECD/United Solar Systems) EnviroMission Evergreen Solar PowerLight Corp Solar Dynamics SolarWorld Applications EnBW, one of the largest German Utilities, today announced the inauguration a new 50 kW photovoltaic installation, which the company says is the largest Copper Indium Diselenide thin film (CIS) PV array in the world. This installation is viewed as the next step on the road to commercial production of the technology. The PV array is located at the technology park in Marbach, Germany. (Solarbuzz, 08/10/02) The Arizona utility, Arizona Public Service Co., has said it plans by early next year to have a solar power plant with a production capacity of 1.5 MW, increasing to 5.5 MW in three to five years. The site is a 50-acre field full of PV panels, mirrors and reflectors near Prescott airport. Under an Environmental Portfolio Standard, APS and other investor-owned utilities must this year derive 0.4 percent of their power from renewable resources. For APS, that amounts to about 25 MW. APS must make up the difference between the solar power it generates and the required amount by purchasing hydro and wind power from other producers. (Arizona Republic […]

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SolarSummary: October 1 7, 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news AstroPower Energy Outfitters Evergreen Solar First Solar Kyocera Solar-Fabrik Xantrex Technology CorrectionIssue 35: Grameen Shakti is a renewable energy organisation based in Bangladesh.Emerging Technologies A team of solar energy researchers from the Australian National University in Canberra has received a grant of AUS$800,000 to assist in the development of low cost solar cells. The funding is part of the AUS$12 million that has been awarded to Australian Capital Territory scientists in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. The joint ARC and industry grant will be used to develop new production methods for solar cells that will help reduce the cost of home-based solar collectors. (ABC Canberra via Solarbuzz, 02/10/02)Applications Nevada Power Co. plans to budget $9.2 million for pilot programs that will enable residents and small businesses to reduce their power consumption, pending regulatory approval. The programs range from rebates for reducing air conditioner use to subsidies for installing energy efficient air conditioners and solar power units. Customers wishing to install new PV solar systems will need time-of-use meters to qualify for the $3/watt subsidy. The company said a typical customer would spend $10,000 for a 1,000-watt photovoltaic system and […]

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SolarSummary: September 24 30 , 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news AstroPower Black Country EEAC BP Solar Energy Conversion Devices First Solar LLC Grameen Shakti Kyocera NREL Renewable Power Association RWE Solutions Schott Glas Solar Century Shell Solar Applications Ashia Hansen, Commonwealth and European gold medallist, has helped put the final solar panels onto the roof of the new English Institute of Sport (EIS) indoor athletics training centre at the Alexander Stadium. The new centre is currently the UKs largest solar powered complex with 1,760 solar panels. The solar roof array was designed, installed and supplied by Solar Century. The project received a grant covering 65 percent of the solar costs from the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In addition the roof is sponsored by npower, who contributed 70,000 to its construction. (Solar Century via Solarbuzz, 30/09/02) In a move towards generating cleaner, cheaper electricity, fire stations in Ventura County, California are being installed with solar PV systems. Twelve of the Countys 31 stations are at least partly run on solar energy, and another dozen looks set to join them. With the current rebates and state grants, it costs about $7,000 to install each solar system on a fire station and will […]

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SolarSummary: 13th 23rd September, 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news BP Solar Carmanah Technologies Inc Duke Solar EcoEnergies Inc Kyocera Pfleiderer PowerLight Corp S.A.G. Solarstrom Schlumberger Schott Applied Power Shell Solar Solar Dynamics Solar Energy Systems ThinkEnergy New Products Carmanah Technologies Inc. of Canada has launched a solar-powered bus stop with a night visibility range of 1.6 km. The i-Stop bus stop uses high-intensity, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for its lighting features, including a flashing beacon to notify bus drivers a passenger is waiting, an illuminated bus schedule and a security light that keeps passengers from waiting in the dark. According to the company, transit agencies across North America and London, England, have placed orders to test the product. (Canada.com via Solarbuzz, 17/09/02) Solar Dynamics, Inc., a manufacturer of portable solar power systems, has announced the availability of The Cub, a lightweight, portable power source that provides DC and AC electricity for small electronic devices and recharges itself through a 5 watt thin film solar module. (Solarbuzz, 18/09/02)Applications In Scotland, Edinburgh City Council plans to spend 1.3 million on solar-powered parking ticket machines which alert operators when they are being vandalised. Council chiefs claim the huge outlay will save money by cutting electricity bills […]

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