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March 09, 2013

Toronto breakthrough promises much more efficient solar cells
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Mar 08, 2013
A new technique developed by University of Toronto Engineering Professor Ted Sargent and his research group could lead to significantly more efficient solar cells, according to a recent paper published in the journal Nano Letters. The paper, "Jointly-tuned plasmonic-excitonic photovoltaics using nanoshells," describes a new technique to improve efficiency in colloidal quantum dot photovoltaics, a technology which already promises inexpensive, more efficient solar cell technology. Quantum dot ... read more

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Panasonic and Pristine Sun To Build 50MW of California Solar Farms Panasonic Eco Solutions Energy Management North America and Pristine Sun have aligned to begin the first phase of a portfolio build-out of solar PV farms in California over the next 24 months. ... more		Saudis rev up plans for renewable energy Saudi Arabia has unveiled ambitious plans to develop renewable energy programs that will produce 54,000 megawatts of electricity by 2032, part of a strategy by the Persian Gulf petro-monarchies to save their oil for export. ... more		Trina Solar bullish on UK solar prospects Trina Solar has stated its belief that the UK solar PV industry is set to boom in 2013, predicting that installed capacity will double over the next 12 months, with residential and commercial segmen ... more
				Tindo Solar Partners With Solarbridge Technologies Tindo Solar has announced a partnership with SolarBridge Technologies to include their microinverters in the Tindo Karra-250 AC Module. The manufacturing of the Tindo Karra AC module will continue t ... more		MIT researchers develop solar-to-fuel roadmap for crystalline silicon Bringing the concept of an "artificial leaf" closer to reality, a team of researchers at MIT has published a detailed analysis of all the factors that could limit the efficiency of such a system. Th ... more

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EU begins tracking imports of Chinese solar products All EU imports of Chinese solar panels and components will now be recorded, the European Commission said Tuesday, as part of an anti-dumping probe that has sparked an angry response in Beijing. ... more		Alta Achieves 30.8 percent Efficiency Record with New Generation Solar Cell Technology Alta Devices has disclosed that it has reached 30.8% solar cell efficiency. This new NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) verified record has resulted from the company's first implementation ... more		Under CERES watch Earth radiation budget record reaches 25 years Multi core wildfire soot particles found to boost global warming impact Wildland fires estimated to release more organic air pollutants		Walmart expands solar installations to Ohio Walmart has announced that it has worked with SolarCity to install solar panels on 12 Walmart Stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Ohio. The solar panel installations will add approximately 6,000,000 k ... more
				RMT Safely Constructs Seven Wind Projects in 2012 RMT has completed the design and construction of 555 megawatts of renewable energy in 2012. A subsidiary company of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, LLC (IEA), RMT specializes in wind and sol ... more		MECASOLAR delivers 3,400 MECASCREW foundation screws to 3MW PV solar plant in Lorca MECASOLAR has supplied as many as 3,400 MECASCREW foundation screws to a solar PV farm being developed by Martifer Solar in Lorca, Murcia, in Spain. The R and D Department at MECASOLAR develop ... more

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First Power and Light Signs Major Solar Contract As Mainstream Moves To Acquire Them Mainstream Entertainment stands to benefit from First Power's announced 67.5 Kilo-Watt commercial solar installation contract. Valued at $275,000, it is the first of an anticipated eight contract, $ ... more		Dominion to Build Solar Power Project in Georgia Dominion has acquired a solar energy development project in Georgia from Smart Energy Capital and Jacoby Development. The project is to begin commercial operation late this year. Dominion's Az ... more		Fly through Webbs cosmic vistas celebrates four years of James Webb discoveries China harnesses nationwide system to drive spaceflight and satellite navigation advances How an Earnings Calendar Improves Your Investment Decisions		China to boost renewable energy in 2013 China will sharply boost renewable energy this year, it said Tuesday, after repeated bouts of heavy pollution across much of the country heightened public anger on the issue over recent weeks. ... more
				Silicon Energy Photovoltaics Perform Well In Severe Environmental Testing Silicon Energy's double-glass Cascade Series Photovoltaic (PV) Module outperformed standard PV modules for durability under extreme environmental conditions, in an experimental testing process by th ... more		MECASOLAR to present solar trackers at ENREG ENERGIA REGENERABILA MECASOLAR will participate in the ENREG ENERGIA REGENERABILA trade fair, to be held from 6 to 8 March. This international event focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency will draw more than ... more

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	SunPower To Partner With New Santa Clara Stadium SunPower Corp. has announced that SunPower has been named the official and exclusive solar technology partner of the San Francisco 49ers and the new Santa Clara Stadium. SunPower will supply 4 ... more		Ivanpah Project Reaches "First Flux" Milestone A major milestone in the start up of Ivanpah, the world's largest solar thermal plant, was reached last Wednesday. At approximately 3:55pm, more than one thousand heliostats focused onto the Ivanpah ... more		Czech Company Plans to Invest EUR 400 Mln Into Solar Plants in Ukraine Czech group of companies Ekotechnik Czech plans to invest EUR 400 million into the construction of solar power plants in the Khmelnytskyi oblast, Ukraine. The total installed capacity of solar plant ... more		SOLON and MP2 Capital Complete Construction of Multi-Campus Solar System SOLON Corporation has announced it has completed construction of 1.15 megawatts (MW) of solar systems for the Tanque Verde Unified School District (TVUSD) and will mark the occasion with project par ... more

UAV swarm algorithm boosts spectrum resilience in contested airspace

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Israeli air force deploys first laser interception system

Solar Photovoltaic Demand In 2012 Falls Short Of 30 GW Mark		Sweetwater Schools Dedicate SunPower Solar Systems at Six Campuses		A Trend Reversal For Module Prices Is Observable		Solar energy to get boost from cutting-edge forecasts		Successful "California Solar Initiative" Rebate Program Nearly Complete
EU launches solar glass probe against China		UConn Professor's Patented Technique Key to New Solar Power Technology		Walmart Expands Solar Installations in Hawaii		Mexico housing project goes solar		Canadian Solar Announces New Sales Agreement for Solar PV Projects in Tanzania

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Laird Technologies Acquires Nextreme Thermal Solutions

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ReneSola PV Module Installations Top 100 MW in Greece

SOLON Completes 5MW Prairie Fire Solar Plant

PV Demand In The Asia Pacific Region To Reach 13.5 GW In 2013

SunWize to Develop Two Solar Photovoltaic Projects in Ecuador

Azure Power Commissions The Largest Solar PV Project Under JNNSM

Independence Solar Completes 300 kW Rooftop Solar Array

SOLON Completes 459 kW Solar Project for Gila Bend Water Treatment Facility

Panasonic Enters Multi Year Development Agreement With Coronal Management

Benenson Capital Partners Completes State-of-the-Art Solar Installation

Azure Power commissions the largest solar PV project

Trina Solar Ranked No. 1 in Australia

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Sign of the times: Saudis go solar

Panasonic Teams With Power-One For Solar Inverters

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