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GoSolarMarin Credited With Driving Down Costs Of Solar Installations San Rafael CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2008 
GoSolarMarin, a coalition created to lower the price and to increase the availability of solar power, has been cited in an international solar industry magazine as having started a movement that "...spells a great deal for California consumers." In an article entitled "DRIVING DOWN COSTS," PHOTON International magazine published in Germany, interviewed GoSolarMarin's founder and creator, Lisa ... read more |
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Polysilicon Shortages Should End In 2008
London, UK (SPX) Feb 20, 2008As climate change rises on the international agenda, the solar energy industry continues to grow at a very fast pace. However, over the last few years the solar photovoltaic market has been facing one of its biggest challenges. Severe shortages and allocations of polysilicon - a key component of the majority of solar panels - have played a strategic role, affecting the market. This year ... more REC Solar Unveils Innovative Solar Racking System 
San Luis Obispo CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2008REC Solar has announced the launch of its innovative commercial and residential racking system. SolaRak was created by a team of veteran solar engineers working with installers in the field. The technology is an innovative advancement and simplifies the solar installation process while also decreasing the cost associated with traditional racking solutions. REC Solar first rolled out SolaRak ... more United Solar Ovonic And ITOCHU To Supply PV Laminates For Large-Scale Rooftop Applications 
Rochester Hills MI (SPX) Feb 20, 2008United Solar Ovonic has announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement to supply its UNI-SOLAR brand solar laminates to ITOCHU Corporation for use on large-scale rooftop installations on industrial and commercial buildings worldwide. "The agreement with ITOCHU underscores our significant and growing presence in the global solar market," said Mark Morelli, president and CEO of ECD. ... more Xantrex Features Innovative Three Phase Product Line At Power-Gen 2008 
Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Feb 20, 2008Xantrex Technology will showcase its three phase product line at the Power-Gen Renewable Energy and Fuels Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Xantrex three phase product line includes the new Xantrex GT100 and GT250 Grid Tie Solar Inverters, with output power levels of 100 and 250 kilowatts respectively. Xantrex inverters efficiently convert raw direct current (DC) energy ... more Solar Cell Directly Splits Water For Hydrogen 
University Park PA (SPX) Feb 19, 2008Plants, trees and algae do it. Even some bacteria and moss do it, but scientists have had a difficult time developing methods to turn sunlight into useful fuel. Now, Penn State researchers have a proof-of-concept device that can split water and produce recoverable hydrogen. "This is a proof-of-concept system that is very inefficient. But ultimately, catalytic systems with 10 to 15 percent ... more |
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McGregor IA (SPX) Feb 19, 2008An environmental engineer/developer plans to construct a unique lifestyle "Green" condotel development on the banks of the main channel of the Mississippi River in the historic River city of McGregor in northeast Iowa. The site is within a 4 hr drive of a combined population of approx. 20 million, including the cities of Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee and Madison, WI. While close to ... more Surge In Solar PV Industry IPOs 
Dublin, Ireland (SPX) Feb 18, 2008Research and Markets has announced the addition of Solar PhotoVoltaics Report Edition 5 2007 to their offering. This is the 5th edition of the SVP Solar Photovoltaic Report. The report provides data up to the end of 2006 and available information for 2007. The solar PV market continued to grow, both in installed capacity and production although it was held back by a worldwide shortage of ... more Work Begins On Solar Manufacturing Project In Bucks County 
Fairless Hills PA (SPX) Feb 18, 2008Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty has welcomed another major clean energy manufacturer to Bucks Countys Keystone International Port Complex, saying Pennsylvanias commitment to renewable technologies is driving innovation and creating opportunities for the states workforce. McGinty joined local officials and executives of AE Polysilicon, a manufacturer of ... more Leading Engineers and Scientists Identify Advances That Could Improve Quality Of Life Around the World 
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 18, 2008The U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has announced the grand challenges for engineering in the 21st century. A diverse committee of experts from around the world, convened at the request of the U.S. National Science Foundation, revealed 14 challenges that, if met, would improve how we live. The panel, some of the most accomplished engineers and scientists of their generation, was ... more |
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Victoria, Canada (SPX) Feb 15, 2008Carmanah Technologies has received an order through Dubai-based GESOLAR -- the company's authorized aviation distributor in the United Arab Emirates -- to supply solar-powered portable airfield lights for privately owned airfield applications within the region. The order, valued at more than $600,000, provides the tools to enhance visibility and safety at remote airfields using energy ... more New Erie Recreation Center Opens With Novan Solar System 
Denver CO (SPX) Feb 15, 2008Novan Solar has recently completed a 70-panel solar thermal system for the new Erie Recreation Center in Erie, Colorado. The heating system will generate nearly 9,200 therms (the equivalent of 275 MWh) of energy every year. This will provide a significant portion of the energy needed to heat a large aquatics area replete with a lap pool, leisure pool, whirlpool, water slide with splash tank ... more Elliott Homes Reports Sales Success In Down Market 
Roseville CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2008In a real estate market that has been filled with bad news, Elliott Homes is proud to report an incredible homebuyer response at their first all-solar community in Roseville-which includes solar as a standard feature. The builder's brand-new neighborhood, Terra Vista at Stone Ridge, opened just two months ago and has already sold out its first phase of homes. "We've always taken a progress ... more Bonus Depreciation For Renewable Energy Projects Completed In 2008 
Portland OR (SPX) Feb 15, 2008Late last week Congress passed the Economic Stimulus Package of 2008 (the Act), which President Bush is expected to sign into law this week. Although the proposed extensions of the production tax credit and investment-based energy credit were removed from the bill before it was passed, the final version of the Act does contain a bonus depreciation provision that could provide significant ... more
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