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The energy from sunlight falling on only 9 percent of California's Mojave Desert could power all of the United States' electricity needs if the energy could be efficiently harvested, according to some estimates. Unfortunately, current-generation solar cell technologies are too expensive and inefficient for wide-scale commercial applications. A team of Northwestern University researchers ... read more |
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Synova Joins European Solar Research Alliance
Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 26, 2008Synova has announced it has joined a research alliance led by Europe's largest solar research organization, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, to explore new manufacturing methods that will both speed processing and improve the performance of solar cells. Comprising industry leaders whose offerings span the photovoltaic manufacturing spectrum -- from raw material ... more Sunovia At Forefront Of Next-Gen Cadmium Telluride Solar Cell Development 
Sarasota FL (SPX) Feb 26, 2008Sunovia Energy Technologies and EPIR Technologies are in the process of developing the most advanced cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells. The top experts and leading institutions in the world for CdTe now reside with the companies. The solar industry is currently dominated by the use of silicon; however CdTe is growing rapidly in acceptance and now represents the second most utilized ... more EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Helps Builders Aim For Top LEED Certification 
Dorchester, Canada (SPX) Feb 26, 2008Work is underway in what is planned as Canada's first residential development where every house meets the requirements for top LEED certification -- a development for which EnerWorks is providing the solar thermal technology. In the building of the EcoLogic subdivision in Newmarket, Ontario, Rodeo Fine Homes will aim to reduce household water use, water discharge, solid waste, greenhouse gas ... more Akeena Solar Continues To Expand Southern California Footprint 
Los Gatos CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2008Akeena Solar announces it has expanded its operations to the Thousand Oaks market of California. The new location at 780 Lakefield Rd., in Westlake Village, Calif., marks the ninth office Akeena Solar has opened in recent months, a response to the rapidly growing demand for its new, sleek Andalay panels. Akeena Solar maintains a total of 10 offices, with one in New Jersey. "With the right ... more LDK Solar Signs An Eight-Year Wafer Supply Agreement With Hyundai Heavy Industries 
Xinyu City, China (SPX) Feb 25, 2008LDK Solar has announced that it has signed an eight-year "Take or Pay" contract to supply multicrystalline solar wafers to Republic of Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries. Under the terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver 450 MW of multi crystalline solar wafers to Hyundai Heavy Industries over an eight-year period commencing in late 2008 through 2015. Hyundai Heavy Industries ... more |
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Lake Katrine NY (SPX) Feb 25, 2008In a significant boost for the Hudson Valley economy, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) joined leaders of The Solar Energy Consortium to announce the signing of Prism Solar Technologies as the first major manufacturing partnership with the consortium. The deal, which was signed this morning, will create new jobs in Ulster County this year with more than 400 new jobs to be created over ... more Masdar Headquarters To Be Located In World's First Positive Energy Mixed-Use Building 
Abu Dhabi, UAE (SPX) Feb 25, 2008Masdar has announced that it has chosen Chicago architecture firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) to design its headquarters in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste city fully powered by renewable energy. The headquarters will be the world's first large-scale, mixed-use "positive energy" building, producing more energy than it consumes. In addition ... more Abengoa Solar To Build World's Largest Solar Plant 
Denver CO (SPX) Feb 22, 2008Abengoa Solar has signed a contract with Arizona Public Service (APS) to build, own and operate what would be the largest solar power plant in the world if operating today. The plant, scheduled to go into operation by 2011, is located 70 miles southwest of Phoenix, near Gila Bend, Arizona. It will sell the electricity produced to APS over the next 30 years for a total revenue of around $4 ... more 2007 Renewable Energy Report 
Dublin, Ireland (SPX) Feb 22, 2008U.S. utilities will need to plan, finance, and build more than 52,000 MW of renewable capacity at an estimated capital cost of more than $53 billion. This detailed renewables map includes: New and existing renewable energy projects, transmission infrastructure, regulatory status, facility information (name, company, capacity, fuel, and estimated on-line date where appropriate). Plus, the i ... more |
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Boston MA (SPX) Feb 21, 2008Green Microfinance and MicroEnergy International of Germany announced the launch of Energizing India at the recent 2008 AAAS Annual Meeting. The microfinance institution, Evangelical Social Action Forum, has contracted with Energizing India in its endeavor to provide micro energy products for its 232,310 clients (micro-businesses and families) in four Provinces in south India. ... more Desert Energy Prepares To Help Meet Arizona Electric Demand 
Phoenix AZ (SPX) Feb 21, 2008Desert Energy Development has announced that it is nearing construction of its first renewable energy electrical generation facility in the Phoenix area. This announcement is in response to the recent request by Arizona Public Service for guidance from state regulators and industry experts about the types of facilities to plan for and construct. "We have been aware of the potential shortage ... more Power Gen 2008 Showcases Investment Advantages Of German Renewable Energies Industry 
Las Vegas NV (SPX) Feb 21, 2008Germany is a leading country for renewable energy investments. Companies from across the world are finding that Europe's largest economy matches their needs for workforce, infrastructure, political support, and standards of quality. The advantages of Germany as a location for investment will be presented at Power Gen 2008 in Las Vegas. Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act ... more SatCon Launches Next Gen 30kW And 50kW PowerGate Plus PV Inverters 
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 21, 2008SatCon Technology has announced the launch of its high efficiency, 30kW and 50kW PowerGate Plus photovoltaic inverters. PowerGate Plus photovoltaic inverters are the next generation of PowerGate inverters for commercial and large-scale grid connected photovoltaic power systems that have become recognized for their reliability, energy efficiency and ease-of-use. "PowerGate Plus 30 and 50 kW ... more
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