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Study: Solar water heating good investment
Maharashtra, India (UPI) Mar 10, 2009
Scientists in India say they have analyzed the engineering and economics of a solar water-heating system and determined it is a good investment. Vivek Khambalkar, Sharashchandra Gadge and Dhiraj Karale at the Deshmukh Agricultural University in Maharashtra, India, determined the 264,172-gallon (1,000 liter) solar water-heating system at a university hostel had a payback period of only t ... read more
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    Tampa Electric Signs Contract To Purchase Solar Photovoltaic Energy
    Tampa FL (SPX) Mar 12, 2009
    Tampa Electric has announced that it has signed a contract to purchase solar power supplied by Energy 5.0's Florida Solar I facility, a proposed 25-megawatt (MW) solar PV electric generating station, for a 25-year period beginning in 2011. Tampa Electric has filed a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission for approval to purchase the energy generated by the solar facility. The ... more

    City Of Santa Barbara Activates First Large-Scale Solar Power System
    Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2009
    Suntech Power, in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Tioga Energy have announced the activation of the City's first large-scale solar power system. The 384 kW DC system is the first large-scale solar deployment for the City of Santa Barbara as well as the largest solar power system in the City. The ceremony and educational tour are to be held from 2:00 - 3:00 PM beginning in th ... more

    SEPA Educates Utilities Exploring Solar Options
    Washington DC (SPX) Mar 12, 2009
    The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to announce that it will conduct its second annual Solar Fact Finding Mission for Utility Decision Makers, May 17th to 22nd and its first annual Utility Solar Conference, July 28th to 29th in San Jose, California. Registration is now open for these two programs which represent cornerstone events of SEPA's 2009 expanded solar educationa ... more

    SolFocus And Samaras Expands Solar CPV Project In Greece
    Mountain View CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2009
    SolFocus has announced an agreement which dramatically expands its installation of solar Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) technology in the country of Greece. Originally announced in November 2008 as a 1.6MWp1 deployment between SolFocus and Samaras Group, this new agreement increases the size of the project to 10MWp in recognition of the distinct financial and energy generation advantages for CP ... more

    Two 50MW CSP Solar Thermal Powerplants In Andalucia And Extremadura
    Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 12, 2009
    GRUPO IBEREOLICA continues its plan on the development of its viable renewable energy projects. Following its strategy to partner with leading groups interested in co-investing in its portfolio of clean and renewable energy projects, GRUPO IBEREOLICA has signed an agreement with INVERAVANTE and Real Estate conglomerate with worldwide presence which has taken a 50% stake in two SPV project ... more

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    Special Districts Solar Systems Help Keep Agencies Green
    Mill Valley CA (SPX) Mar 10, 2009
    Solar Power Partners has announced that its three recently-completed solar energy facilities at special districts in California are in operation and generating power. The special districts are a combination of clean water and wastewater treatment and comprise a 1.014 MW system at the West County Wastewater District in Richmond, CA; a 1.1 MW system at Valley Center Water District in Valley ... more

    US Companies Left Out Of LIPA Solar Project
    Larchmont NY (SPX) Mar 10, 2009
    The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has announced the companies selected to develop one of the largest solar power projects in U.S. history - a 50 megawatt photovoltaic solar power installation constructed and operated on municipal, school and private properties across Long Island. Of the 28 companies that provided bids, every firm selected by LIPA to participate in this important U.S ... more

    All-In-One Solar Electric, Thermal And Rainwater Harvesting
    Perth Amboy NJ (SPX) Mar 06, 2009
    Englert Environmental has unveiled an integrated metal roofing system that can deliver much of the energy, heating and water needs of the average American home without tapping into local utility resources. The new rooftop system provides electric power, hot water heat and water for outdoor and indoor uses all in a single package. Englert's UltraCOOL Energy Star and LEED compliant sta ... more

    Largest US Solar PV Project Operating On Dual-Axis Trackers
    Richmond CA (SPX) Mar 06, 2009
    ET Solar Group and Solar Power Partners have announced the completion of the largest dual-axis PV tracker system in the United States. Composed of 89 ET Solar trackers spread over 5 acres, the solar power plant will generate 1.014 MW or 35% of the electricity demands of West County Wastewater District every year. ET Solar provided the tracking systems, one of the key components of the enti ... more

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    Better solar panel efficiency achieved
    Chestnut Hill, Maine (UPI) Mar 4, 2009
    U.S. scientists say they have developed a titanium nanostructure that provides an expanded surface area and greater efficiency in the transport of electrons. Boston College researchers said their achievement will help in developing solar panels thick enough to absorb sunlight, yet thin enough to collect and transport electrons with minimal energy loss. Assistant Professor Dunwei ... more

    Spanish Solar Company To Become One Of Largest In USA
    Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 03, 2009
    Fotowatio has agreed to purchase the core US solar power assets - including the largest US solar photovoltaic installation, at Nellis Air Force base - of San Francisco-based MMA Renewable Ventures. Upon completion of the sale, Fotowatio's US business unit, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, will be one of the largest solar development companies in the United States as measured by megawatts in o ... more

    Industrial Nanotech Enters Solar Energy Market
    Naples FL (SPX) Mar 03, 2009
    Industrial Nanotech has announced that the Company's "Nansulate Solar" is currently being specified on both solar panels and the pipes and tanks of solar hot water systems to increase efficiency and lower operating costs. "Field trials of Nansulate Solar began a year ago in March of 2008 by Universal Energy Group, Inc., located in Stockton, California," stated Francesca Crolley, VP of Oper ... more

    The Race Is On For $1/W Solar Power
    Boston MA (SPX) Mar 03, 2009
    PHOTON Consulting has announced the release of The True Cost of Solar Power: Race to $1/W. The report shows solar energy companies are cutting costs at a pace that will soon make solar power competitive with grid electricity in several major global markets. The True Cost of Solar Power: Race to $1/W combines PHOTON Consulting's in-depth analysis of the solar sector with detailed ... more

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