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 Santa Clara CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009 
Applied Materials has announced that the 5.7m2 solar photovoltaic (PV) modules produced by its SunFab Thin Film Line, using both single and more advanced tandem junction technologies, were awarded International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) certification, validating their exceptional performance under extended outdoor exposure. Certification of these SunFab modules, which are the world ... read more
Boston MA (SPX) Jun 02, 2009Satcon has announced that their industry leading PowerGate Plus Spectrum micro grid solution has been selected to power La Ola Hawaii's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and Micro-Grid on the island of Lana'i. The 1.2 megawatt (MW) installation sits on a 10 acre site in south Lana'i on the Palawai Basin and is the first solar photovoltaic power plant to be controlled remotely by a ... more
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Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano 
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Gutmadingen, Germany (SPX) Jun 02, 2009Lotus Systems will be participating for the first time in the Intersolar trade show in San Francisco. The Lotus experts will be coming all the way from Germany's Black Forest region to demonstrate how wet chemistry can increase PV production yields, accelerate processes, and improve efficiency - whether for crystalline solar cells or thin-film technology. Our experts will be available for ... more 
Portland OR (SPX) Jun 02, 2009Portland General Electric was recognized by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) as a utility leader in the integration of solar into its generation portfolio. In SEPA's report, the "2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings," PGE ranked eighth in the nation - and fourth in the West - in total solar megawatts. The annual rankings are based on the amount of solar electricity in ... more 
Cleveland OH (SPX) Jun 02, 2009CSA International has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory for the testing and certification of solar panels and equipment used as an alternative energy source for homes and businesses worldwide. "This new facility will increase testing capacity for the rapidly growing photovoltaic market which recorded 110 percent growth in 2008," says Randall W. Luecke, president, CSA International. ... more 
Hollywood CA (SPX) Jun 01, 2009Hailed as metro L.A.'s first certified green, all-solar Smarthome community, The Gatsby Hollywood received city and state commendations for its sustainable design at the VIP Opening Event. Los Angeles 4th District Councilman, Tom LaBonge and Director of California's Department of Housing and Community Development, Lynne Jacobs, joined Hollywood city representatives and Dan Thompson, CEO of ... more |
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5 Bitcoin Alternatives Worth Considering in 2025Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 From being dismissed as internet magic money to becoming a household name, Bitcoin is now the poster child of cryptocurrency. However, Bitcoin isn't the only player in the game anymore. A number of other coins are stepping up, offering real use cases, better tech, and in some cases, more growth potential. ... more  
Why Small Satellites Fail More Often Than ExpectedLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2025 Small satellites have redefined access to space, enabling startups, academic teams, and emerging space programs to launch missions once limited to major players. Their low cost, compact size, and ra ... more 
Reusable debris collector promises leap forward in sustainable space cleanupSydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2025 Paladin Space, a startup incubated at the University of South Australia's Innovation and Collaboration Centre, has introduced Triton, the first reusable space payload designed to capture and store m ... more
  
Teaching Robots Theory of Mind to Boost CollaborationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic collaboration by integrating Theory of Mind-a uniquely human cognitive trait-into robotic systems. ... more 
UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI modelDubai (AFP) May 21, 2025 The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, describing it as the best-performing in the region. ... more 
AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower ShowLondon (AFP) May 19, 2025 Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers - the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation. ... more
  
Dealing with Russia: Strategic negligence, incompetence or worse?Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2025 The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming no longer is just the title of a humorous Cold War movie. ... more 
Merz to visit Lithuania as Germany helps bolster NATO's eastern flankFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) May 22, 2025 Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia. ... more 
Is NATO set to agree spending 5% of GDP on defence? Not qBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025 NATO countries look on course to agree a deal on ramping up their defence spending target at a summit in The Hague next month in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump. ... more |
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Arlington VA (SPX) May 29, 2009With the ever-increasing military demand to reduce the size and weight of unmanned aircraft while lengthening flight times, Air Force Office of Scientific Research officials here are funding a project to integrate solar power cheaply and easily into the base materials used to build them. Dr. Max Shtein and his team at the University of Michigan are investigating the energy harvesting poten ... more 
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) May 29, 2009At the Kennedy Space Center, Sen. Bill Nelson and Reps. Suzanne Kosmas and Bill Posey joined officials from Florida Power and Light Company and NASA to celebrate the groundbreaking of FPL's Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center. The new solar photovoltaic power facility is the result of a unique public-private partnership between FPL and NASA and demonstrates both organizations ... more 
Branchburg NJ (SPX) May 29, 2009Vanguard Energy Partners has announced the completion of a 578kW solar photovoltaic system at the Morristown Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project will be inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the facility grounds located at 80 East Hanover Avenue in Cedar Knolls. Vanguard teamed with Ferriera Construction on the project which features multiple ground and roof-mounted arrays ... more 
Hemlock MI (SPX) May 29, 2009The Hemlock Semiconductor Group, which includes two Dow Corning joint ventures, has commenced operation of a new 8,500 metric tons polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) production facility at its Hemlock, Mich. location. This new capacity, which has been brought online several months ahead of schedule, represents the completion of the first phase of the $1 billion expansion the Michigan ... more |
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