Buy American Solar Made it Through Lame Duck Session
Surprisingly, the military is required to buy solar products made in the US because of legislation passed during the lame duck.
Solar Moves to Italy
With solar incentives in flux in Germany and France, Italy is becoming the new center of activity.
Guide to Community Solar Released
Profiles community solar projects in US with examples of various ownership models.
Cost of US Solar PV Systems Declining
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Study shows declining costs for PV systems from 1998-2009.
New Suntech JV Adds 1.2 GW of Solar Manufacturing Capacity
Joint Venture with Wuxi Industrial Development Group continues rapid expansion of manufacturing capacity in China.
Construction Completed on Largest US PV Solar Plant
Sempra Generation announced completion of 48 MW project in Nevada.
REC Enters U.S. Joint Venture for Solar Development
Panel manufacturer will join Seattle's Summit Power Group to form NorthLight Power.
Dow Jones Adds 4.1 MW Solar Plant to New Jersey Offices
4.1 MW solar system will be one of the largest single commercial sites in the US.
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 […]
SolarSummary: March 11-17, 2003
by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news BP Solar Carmanah Technologies Photowatt Shell Solar Solar Energy Systems Applications The utility, NorthWestern Energy of Montana and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) recently announced details of its two residential solar energy demonstration programs, a wind energy demonstration project and solar projects intended for schools and fire stations. All the projects are funded by NorthWestern Energy’s Universal Systems Benefits (USB) charge paid by the company’s electric customers. (Solarbuzz.com, 11/03/03) The first phase of the largest commercial solar project in the US has been completed in Suffolk County. A joint effort between a Suffolk County direct mail order company and the Long Island Power Authority has resulted in a showcase solar power system that will cover the business’ three rooftops and annually generate a possible 1.6 MWh of electricity, enough to power 125 average-sized homes. (Suffolk Life via Solarbuzz.com, 12/03/03) Shell Solar and AE Schmidt Environmental (AESE) have combined efforts to design and construction of a 73-kilowatt solar electric system at the AESE site in Los Angeles. With the incentives received from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Gas Company, the system will pay for itself in approximately […]
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