DOE Awards $145 Million for Next-Generation Solar
69 projects in 24 states aim to accelerate R&D to increase efficiency, lower costs and advance cutting-edge solar technologies.
$1.9 Billion in US Solar Exports in 2010, A Bright Spot in the US Economy
Solar PV components accounted for almost all of the exports, during this record year for US solar PV manufacturing.
SpectraWatt Files For Bankruptcy, Second US Solar Company This Month
Intel spinoff blames increasing competition from low-cost Chinese manufacturers and falling prices of solar panels.
Solar News: Notable Projects in California, Massachusetts
SolarWorld's panels will bring electricity to 1000 low income families, Suntech gets 28 MW order, and Mass. gets a 4.5 MW system.
SoloPower Expands Thin-Film Manufacturing to 400 MW
A $200M DOE loan guarantee makes it possible for them to expand its current plant and build two new ones in Portland, Oregon.
Largest Grocery Chain Installs First Rooftop Solar Systems
Kroger's first solar systems are on two Smith's Food & Drug stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Price Collapse Will Help US Solar Market Double in 2011
Despite a struggling economy, the US solar PV market will double in 2011.
Evergreen Solar Files for Bankruptcy
In 2007, Evergreen was considered an industry leader with share prices above $100 a share.
Ascent Solar Revives Ambitions With $450M Asia Deal
Colorado thin-film solar company gets major support from Asian joint venture.
More Enormous California Solar Plants on the Horizon
Interior approves 550 MW First Solar plant and Brightsource applies for another 500 MW solar thermal plant.
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