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August 31, 2009
California's First Utility-Scale PV Solar Farm Breaks Ground
Mendota CA (SPX) Aug 31, 2009
Cleantech America has broken ground on California's first utility-scale photovoltaic solar project to be approved under the state's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. Named CalRENEW-1, the solar farm is located in the City of Mendota in California's Central Valley and will provide 5 megawatts of emission-free solar electricity to PG and E under a long-term power purchase agreement. ... read more

Suniva ARTisun Solar Cells Surpass 18 Percent Efficiency
Norcross GA (SPX) Aug 31, 2009
Suniva has announced that its ARTisun series solar cells are achieving conversion efficiencies of more than 18 percent in production, a record for screen- printed cells in regular full-scale production. "Customers are expecting high-quality, high-efficiency products at lower costs," said John Baumstark, CEO of Suniva. "Suniva continues to lead these market requirements, delivering cells ... more
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    Solomon Technologies' Subsidiary Launches Instant Solar Product
    Danbury CT (SPX) Aug 31, 2009
    Technipower has announced that it has developed, tested, and launched its new Instant Solar product in collaboration with James P. Dunn, chairman of Solomon's Technical Advisory Board and President of Future Solar Systems. Starting from concept to new product launch, Technipower executed the development program in less than 6 months, with pilot manufacturing now underway. Instant Solar ... more

    Baoding Tianwei Starts Mass Production Of Thin Film Solar Panels
    Baoding, China (SPX) Aug 31, 2009
    As China boosts solar energy to meet growing power demand and reduce dependence on imported fuels, Tianwei and Oerlikon Solar announced the completion of one of the mainland China's largest thin film solar panel factories. The facility was completed ahead of schedule. This first phase of the Tianwei project produces 500,000 modules per year, which generates a total of 46 megawatts of power ... more

    KYOCERA Sakura Solar Energy Center Marks 25 Years
    Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Aug 31, 2009
    Since 1975, Kyocera has continuously been developing its solar energy business with the business rationale, "To bring the power of the sun to the world." To achieve that goal, in August 1984, Kyocera established the Sakura Solar Energy Center just outside of Tokyo for the research and development, and promotion of solar power generating systems. This month the Center marks its 25th ... more

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    Spartanics Flexible Combination Roll/Sheet-Fed Laser Die Cutting Machine
    Rolling Meadows IL (SPX) Aug 25, 2009
    Spartanics Finecut Combination Web and Sheet-fed Laser Die Cutting Machine designed to overcome the limitations of traditional die cutting operations, is now available to worldwide flexible solar panel manufacturers. With an eye to giving worldwide solar panel manufacturers the full operational versatility they need to survive and thrive both in current economic conditions and in the ... more

    Guardian Announces EcoGuard Solar Boost-LP Laminated Parabolic Mirrors
    Auburn Hills MI (SPX) Aug 25, 2009
    Global glass manufacturer Guardian Industries continues to expand its line of solar glass products with the announcement of EcoGuard Solar Boost-LP, laminated parabolic mirrors for concentrated solar power (CSP) applications. The new product is designed to provide best-in-class solar reflectivity, efficiency and durability. Guardian's EcoGuard Solar Boost-LP averages more than 94.5 percent ... more

    Carmanah Launches High Output, Low Cost Solar-LED Marine Lantern
    Victoria, Canada (SPX) Aug 25, 2009
    Carmanah Technologies has introduced the company's most versatile, cost-effective solar-powered marine lantern to date: the M650 solar-LED marine lantern. Featuring a simple on-board programmable interface, convenient USB connection, replaceable battery pack and intelligent deployment capability, the M650 lantern provides up to four nautical miles of visibility making it ideal for lighting ... more

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