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Adventures in microsolar supported by microelectronics and MEMS techniques Sandia National Laboratories scientists have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used.The tiny cells could turn a person into a walking solar battery charger if they were fastened to flexible substrates molded around unusual shapes, such as clothing.The solar particles, fabricated of crystalline...  

Washington, December 23 (ANI): Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories in the US have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could turn a person into a walking solar battery charger. The tiny cells could turn a person into a walking solar battery charger if they were fastened to flexible substrates molded around unusual shapes, such as clothing. The [...]  

The Blue Planet Foundation says Hawaii will have a legitimate claim to "clean energy leadership" when a new law requiring solar water heaters in new homes takes effect Jan. 1. "This is the type of transformative policy that will define Hawaii's clean energy future," said Jeff Mikulina, executive director of the Blue Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization working to make Hawaii energy independent, in a press release. "Hawaii's new law...  

ATLANTA, Ga. — Inman Solar, an Atlanta-based, full service solar photovoltaic (PV) systems integrator, serving commercial and residential clients, has commenced installation of three commercial PV projects that will be completed over the next six months. The projects represent over 750 kW of installed capacity, and are the realization of federal stimulus initiatives at the [...]  

... photovoltaic solar installations in New Mexico that will total 50 megawatts (MW) in generation capacity. The five 10MW sites, to be located in Lea and Eddy counties in southeastern New Mexico, will comprise a utility-scale, ground-mount system ...  

SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), and Xcel Energy's regional operating company, Southwestern Public Service Company, today announced a deal for five photovoltaic solar installations in New Mexico that will total  

SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, said Wednesday that it inked an agreement with Xcel Energy ’s regional operating company to build five photovoltaic solar installations in New Mexico. The facilities will generate a total 50 ...  

Tom Young, BusinessGreen, Thursday 24 December 2009 at 00:15:00 Company will manufacture large-area thin-film solar cells as well as traditional crystalline cells The growing attractiveness of the global solar energy market was underlined this week when South Korea's LG Electronics (LG) announced that it is to start commercial production of solar cells...  

Eco Factor: Tiny solar cells expected to produce more power at less cost. Researchers at the Sandia National Laboratory have developed glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that are about ten times thinner than conventional solar cells and promise to...  

As snowstorms sweep the country, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are warming up our winter blues with the creation of these gorgeous snowflake-shaped photovoltaic cells. The glitter-sized solar sequins are made from crystalline silicon and use 100 times less material to generate the same amount of electricity as standard solar cells made from 6-inch square [...]  

In an odd juxtaposition of purpose and ideals, Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops recently announced it was installing 3000 roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to supply electricity to the company's ...  

scientists have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used. Representative thin crystalline-silicon photovoltaic cells ...  

(TrendHunter.com) I always thought that electric cars were a thing the Jetsons came up with. Seriously, I never expected them to really make it. Evidently in New York City they are, as that city just got its first solar…  

Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed tiny, glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that are ten times thinner than conventional solar cells and could one day be used in a variety of applications – from satellites and remote-sensing, to tents and perhaps even clothing. Yep, these cells could turn the average Joe into a walking solar-battery charger... Tags: Efficiency, Electrical, Electricity, environment, Photovoltaic...  

First Solar Inc. and NRG Energy Inc. announced the start of commercial operation for the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. First Solar developed and built the 21-megawatt (MW) power plant in Blythe, California, which was acquired last month by NRG through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar.  

About 120 public housing apartments in the county will soon be powered by the sun. Installation of solar panels for the units, operated by the Housing Authority of Monterey County, began Monday. The project is funded with $1.  

Sharp's made no secret of its interest in solar cell technology, but finally they've shown off the fruit of their efforts, the first solar cell capable of surviving in space. As they're actually flexible, they'll be perfect for covering satellites and other space-bound objects, and are even able to be folded around tight corners. Measuring 20 microns in thickness, Sharp's prototype was created by combining indium gallium crystals, gallium...  

The thousands of solar panels suddenly springing up on top of utility poles throughout Central Jersey are part of a one-of-a-kind, multiyear initiative by the state's largest utility.  

S.A.G. Solarstrom said this week that it is installing 10 photovoltaic systems with a total output of 9.7 megawatts (MW) in the South Italian province of Brindisi for GPR Global Power Resources. The company said that the ground-mounted systems will be connected to grid in April 2010.  

A solar power system for your home will cost over $25000. It will only have 4 hours of useful sunlight during the winter months at 30 deg. N Lat. You can at best save around a $1000/Yr on your electric bill. If you invested the $25000 ...  

Patriot Place, the 1.3 million-square-foot shopping complex adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, will install a solar photovoltaic system powered by panels made by Evergreen Solar Inc.  

Central Waters Brewery in Amherst, Wisc., has been able to double its beer production without spending any more on natural gas after installing a solar water heater, reports Central Wisconsin Hub. The solar water heating system is projected to meet 18 percent of the brewery’s hot water needs and save $1.4 million over its 30-year life [...]  

Regulatory News: Air Liquide (Paris:AI) confirms its leading position in the PV market with the recent signature of thirteen new contracts with crystalline-Silicon (c-Si) solar cell manufacturers in China.  

GreenPacksFirst Solar & NRG Energy Open 21-MW Blythe ProjectRenewableEnergyWorld.comFirst Solar Inc. and NRG Energy Inc. announced the start of commercial operation for the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. ...First Solar laps competition with massive Calif. plant, new dealsVentureBeatSolar Gets Big Boost in CA, NYEnvironmental LeaderFirst Solar and NRG Energy Open Largest Solar PV Power Plant in CaliforniaEarthtimes...  

Using home solar panels to Harvest the Power of the SunUsing home solar panels will consist of photovoltaic cells that collect the suns energy and transform it into usable energy for your home. The energy produced can be stored in battery banks for use when power is called for. Solar panel systems can be... submitted by John Banks  

LG Electronics announced today the launch of solar cell production line in Gumi, about 200 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The new solar cell production line will enable LG to manufacture approximately half a million solar modules a year with a total capa...  

Normally, we wouldn't be interested in covering an accessory such as Amzer/Moftware's 3500 mAh Battery Backup Solar Charger ($100/$70), as it looks and feels like a cheap knock-off of the iPhone 3G, but some users might be interested in its features: a full face solar panel capable of recharging the internal 3500mAh battery inside -- enough to recharge an iPhone 2.5 times -- and a USB cable for times when the solar panel can't get the sunlight…  

"I want to do what C.J. does." Those are the words of Samantha Daubman, a sophomore at The Catholic University of America, after a real-world teaching moment involving the now-completed installation of 294 kilowatts of solar panels on four buildings of the University's Washington, DC, campus by Standard Solar, Inc.  

PV TechFirst Solar brings largest California photovoltaic power plant onlineBizjournals.comThe 21-megawatt power plant in Blythe is producing power for Southern California Edison. It will produce enough power for about 17000 homes, officials said. ...Largest PV Project In California Now In Commercial OperationSolar IndustryCalifornia's largest photovoltaic solar plant yet is turned onCentral Valley Business TimesFirst Solar opens utility-scale...  

The earth4energy review eBook consists of several sections that deal with clean energy in general, and solar power in particular. If you have ever been curious about how solar power works, or its benefits, you will find the earth4energy ...  

This bonus, along with the detailed focus on solar power make the Earth4Energy eBook one of the best guides to harvesting the power of the sun in your very backyard. To read opinion of consumers and review visit Earth4Energy review page ...  

WindLogics, a St. Paul-based wind and solar resource analysis company, is participating in a University of Minnesota-led consortium selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to study and improve wind turbine performance and reliability.  

KIRVAT-GAT, Israel, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), a US-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, and SolarPower Ltd., an Israeli solar power system integrator and project developer, today dedicated a 50-kilowatt rooftop solar power system at HP's Indigo division facility in Kiryat-Gat, Israel.  

A collaboration between researchers from Donghua University in Shanghai, China and Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany has developed photovoltaic cells that can be used to recharge batteries in implanted devices by shining a near infrared laser beam through the skin. Nanowerk reports: They use rare earth upconverting nanophosphors to absorb 980 nm laser light and then emit visible luminescence which can...  

A planned Carlisle Area School District solar array has drawn international interest from companies vying to install the system. A total of 40 companies have expressed interest in building the solar panel system, district Finance Director Tom Longenecker told school...  

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced the start of commercial operation for the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. First Solar developed and built the 21-megawatt (MW) power plant in Blythe, Calif., which was acquired last month by NRG through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar. Electricity generated by the solar facility is being sold to Southern California Edison (SCE) under...  

Going camping this summer? Going somewhere where you won't have access to a power outlet? Have no fear in taming the wild. Take this charger and power your essential electronics (and the fun ones too) using this 2600mA Li-ion batter solar charger. To charge your goodies use the included adapters, or use a USB cable charger.  

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- "I want to do what C.J. does." Those are the words of Samantha Daubman, a sophomore at The Catholic University of America, after a real-world teaching moment involving the now-completed installation of 294 kilowatts of solar panels on four buildings of the University's Washington, D.C., campus by Standard Solar, Inc.  

Even as state-level feed-in tariffs start to take off, global programs are the most effective way to ensure sustainable growth in the photovoltaic (PV) market. A white paper on solar feed-in tariffs from the SEMI PV Group says stable, transparent and substantial national feed-in tariffs will fuel rapid growth and new investments in the solar [...]  

The Current Situation of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Solutions - Despite that fact, we are not paying enough attention to this situation even as global demand for petrol, coal and diesel go up. Basically, there are mainly 2 ...  

SunRay Renewable Energy and SunPower Corp. announced that the 24-megawatt (MW) Montalto di Castro solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, the largest in Italy, has been completed and is transmitting electricity to Italy's national electric grid. The two ...  

MARLBORO and FOXBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of STRING RIBBON™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer manufacturing technology, announced today that its String Ribbon solar panels have been chosen for a 525-kilowatt installation at Patriot Place, a 1.3-million-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment complex located adjacent to Gillette Stadium, home of...  

A homemade wind power generator or wind turbine is used to generate renewable energy for home appliances. A wind turbine can be made by following a simple method and instruction. You do not necessary have to be an environmentalist to make such a thing. Earth 4 Energy is a program that shows people how to [...]  

Maybe you're already acquainted with DIY solar power kits. The concept might sound inviting but a lot of people are scared to form their own solar power system. Solar power is sometimes available in three kinds. ...  

Solyndra Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The company, a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic systems for commercial rooftops, unveiled its technology in October of 2008, saying that it could be a "game-changer" in the solar photovoltaic industry.  

SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), a US-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, and SolarPower Ltd., an Israeli solar power system integrator and project developer, today dedicated a ...  

WUXI, China, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, today announced that it is the first solar company in Asia to be awarded the VDE Test Data Acceptance Program (TDAP) certificate in accordance with all the requirements of IEC 61215. The award is further recognition of Suntech's strong commitment to implementing world-class...  

These days additional and more individuals are opting for homemade solar power energy as a result of it helps them in manufacturing their own electricity while not having to fret concerning the energy supplied by the government. ...  

The renewable energy feed-in tariff rates determined by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on December 18 are expected to stimulate installation of photovoltaic (PV) power-generating systems, with the total installation capacity estimated at 200-300MWp and possibly as much as 500MWp in 2010, according to chairman CY Tsai for the SEMI Taiwan PV Committee.  

One of the fastest ways to add this type of renewable energy to your system is by purchasing a DIY solar power kit. However, there are five important things with which you should be familiar before you make such a purchase. ...  

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Artesia, Calif.—McClellan Power & Energy (MP), a division of McClellan Products, Inc. A privately held corporation that designs, builds and manages solar and wind farms, sells commercial and residential wind and solar solutions, today announces an agreement with Phono Solar Technology Co. LTD. the United States a SUMEC Group Company, to purchase 25 megawatts of solar panels.  

Solar panels work best outside and as a result nature tends to get dust, dirt, grime, and such on the panels which lower the efficiency of the panels. Now some researchers have accidentally found a way to have self-cleaning solar panels to cut back on maintenance costs and increase efficiency. Molecular microbiology and biotech professor Ehud [...]  

Fresh off the heels of announcing that it was planning to lay of 20% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan, Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) has signed an agreement with Endesa to install 3 megawatts (MW) of UNI-SOLAR photovoltaic (PV) laminates on the rooftops of two Coca-Cola Company buildings in Seville, Spain.  

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolution Solar Corp. (PinkSheets:EVSO) today announced that the Company has received a purchase order from an international customer for 8.5MW of mono crystalline solar panels. The purchase order resulted from introductions made by Beacon, Ltd. a Bermuda based consulting firm recently engaged by the Company to assist with the introduction of its renewable energy solutions to the Bermuda market. The Company expects...  

South Florence High School is one of five winning schools across the Carolinas that will receive a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation through Progress Energy’s SunSenseSM schools program.  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deutsche Bank today announced the completion of a 250-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Piscataway, NJ, office. The roof-mounted array will offset a portion of the facility’s electricity consumption and reduce its carbon emissions by 143 metric tons annually, equivalent to 16,232 gallons of gasoline. The solar installation consists of 1,066 roof-mounted PV modules that will generate...  

While a group of workers held an 18-day occupation at Vestas wind turbine plant on Great Britain’s Isle of Wight in July, other Vestas workers and their supporters erected an encampment outside the plant. On Nov. 27 this tent community — which after four months included such comforts as a kitchen, showers, furniture and a solar-powered laptop/cell phone charging station! — was disbanded when Vestas obtained a court eviction order. Campers...  

Yesterday's reason to love quantum was the CCD sensor, which relies on the photoelectric effect to take digital pictures. Sticking with the photoelectric theme, today's first quantum-enabled technology is the photovoltaic cell, the basis for solar panels. Photovoltaic cells convert light into electricity, essentially via the same photoelectric effect used in CCD's. A photon of light comes along, and knocks an electron out of some material...  

Go green in 2010. This solar panel kit ($249.99) makes it easy to get started. Includes three 15-watt solar panels give you plenty of clean, quiet energy, 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-volt DC adapter outlets, LED charge indicator, mounting hardware,...  

Tyco Electronics solar products helped power the 2009 World Games in Taiwan's Kaoshiung Stadium. This venue is the world's first multi-function stadium powered by Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solar energy. The 1.2 megawatts of electricity generated by this system eliminates up...  

First Solar Inc. announced this week that it has manufactured and shipped more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of its photovoltaic (PV) solar modules in 2009, becoming the first PV company to attain this production volume in a single year.  

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it has manufactured and shipped more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of its photovoltaic (PV) solar modules in 2009, becoming the first PV company to attain this production volume in a single year. One gigawatt of solar modules produces enough electricity to serve the needs of approximately 145,000 average American homes and saves roughly 1 million metric tons of carbon...  

December 17, 2009 (Albuquerque, NM) – Less than nine months after beginning production at its new Albuquerque facility, SCHOTT Solar today announced the expansion of its photovoltaic (PV) module production line. PV production will double, f ...  

Eco Factor: New research points at solar panels that are up to 67% more efficient. Scientists at Boston College have built solar cells that successfully use hot electrons to increase the cell’s power output, which could be used as a concept for.  

Conergy Germany GmbH last week hosted Schleswig-Holstein Minister for Science, Economics and Transport Jost de Jager in Hörup near Flensburg, where the company opened a 4.2 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility, the largest solar park in northern Germany.  

(TrendHunter.com) Lowe's, the retail powerhouse in the home improvement category, has announced that it will soon stock easy-to-install solar panels in its California stores. The Lowe's DIY solar panels, which will be available…  

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has state regulatory approval to buy solar power from what will be the largest operating photovoltaic solar plant in North America. The California Public Utilities Commission this week approved the utility's plan to contract with Sempra Generation for 48 megawatts of photovoltaic solar power from Sempra's Copper Mountain Solar facility. Construction to expand an existing 10-megawatt plant near Boulder City...  

Monmouth County (NJ) - Residents will soon reap the environmental and economic benefits of solar energy. Next year, the county will implement the first phase of a renewable energy program using canopy and roof installations."It is vital that we take the concept of clean, renewable energy very seriously," said Freeholder Amy A. Mallet, who spearheaded the initiative on behalf of the county. "Now we have the opportunity to move forward on these...  

Eco Factor: Solar charger for portable electronic devices and notebook computers. The Portable Solar Charger from ChinaVasion is a great addition to the gear of individuals who are often on the move and never want a dead battery. The device is...  

LDK Solar Co. Ltd it has signed an agreement with Italy's Uni Land S.p.A. to develop and construct photovoltaic plants totaling 20MW in 2010 and 2011. LDK Solar will manage engineering , procurement and construction of the plants and will also supply ...  

In order for us to capture that energy and convert it to electricity, we need the solar power panels. Sunlight is a great source of energy and a residential solar powered system only needs minimal maintenance. You can purchase solar ...  

Juwi Solar (JSI) has started construction on two solar photovoltaic installations in Ohio and Florida. The first project is a 12-megawatt plant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. When completed, the Wyandot Solar Energy Generation Facility is expected to generate approximately 15.8 million kilowatt hours of electrical energy per year.  

Solar Panels Plus (SPP), designer and manufacturer of innovative solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, today announced that their SPP-25 and SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors have been approved as eligible for Canada?s ?ecoENERGY for Renewal Heat Program.? The program is designed to encourage businesses, industries and institutions to install active energy-efficient solar air and/or water...  

CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Panels Plus (SPP), designer and manufacturer of innovative solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, today announced that their SPP-25 and SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors have been approved as eligible for Canada’s ‘ecoENERGY for Renewal Heat Program.’ The program is designed to encourage businesses, industries and institutions to install active energy...  

Solar electric industry returns to Philadelphia in April 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. – PV America has changed the date and location for its next meeting to April 3-5, 2011, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Additional details and announcements can be found at http://www.pvamericaexpo.com. PV America 2011 will be presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA...  

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7442b/organic_solar_phot) has announced the addition of the Organic Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook report to their offering.Solar power is the technology of obtaining usable energy from the light of the Sun.  

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7442b/organic_solar_phot : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchandmarkets.com%2Fresearch%2Fb7442b%2Forganic_solar_phot&esheet=6122018&lan=en_US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchandmarkets.com%2Fresearch%2Fb7442b%2Forganic_solar_phot&index=1&md5=1ef658fa7b15c299d34092daa76618d1 ) has announced the addition of the " Organic Solar...  

SAN FRANCISCO and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that financing has been completed on the 1-megawatt solar power system commissioned last month at the University of California, Merced. SunPower financed the system with Wells Fargo through a $100 million sale leaseback financing program announced by the companies in June of this year.  

Solar Christmas lights let homeowners save electrical power and brighten the holiday season while going green. If you decorate with outdoor lights, you might be interested in the wide variety of solar-powered decorative lights available online. Some are rather pricey, and solar-powered lights may not shine as brightly as the ones you're used to, but they save electricity (and fossil fuels that are burned to make that electricity) and lower...  

Constellation Energy has been selected by the state of Maryland to develop a 15.9-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project as part of the state's Generating Clean Horizons initiative. This installation will represent the bulk of a 17.1-MW, US $60 million solar facility that will be constructed, owned, operated and maintained by Constellation Energy on land leased from Mount St. Mary's University.  

Trina Solar announced the opening of the largest rooftop solar system in Europe with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW). The rooftop solar system was built for global logistics service provider Katoen Natie at its headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium. In ...  

Largest IT solar project in US kicking offA large data centre co-location provider in the US is starting an ambitious project to cover its roof in solar panels, a multi-million dollar undertaking that will provide up to 4.5 megawatts of power to customers.  

According to the new Solarbuzz QUARTERLY report launched today, Solarbuzz LLC forecasts that the global solar photovoltaic (PV) market will reach 6.37 GW in 2009. This represents growth of 5% on last year. * European demand will account for 71% of the global PV market, as Germany replaces Spain as the largest market. Germany's third quarter 2009 demand of 980 MW is projected to rise to 1680 MW in fourth quarter, an increase of 71.4%. This...  

Enbridge and First Solar will expand the Sarnia Solar Project from 20 megawatts (MW) of capacity to 80 MW, with a total system cost of approximately CAN $300 million for the expansion. When completed in the second half of 2010, it is expected to be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in North America.  

PV Powered, Inc., the innovation leader in solar inverter reliability, performance, installability, and serviceability, announces that its commercial solar inverters have been selected for use in a 525kW solar installation at Patriot Place Mall, the 1.3-million-square-foot entertainment, retail, and dining destination adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.  

Progress Energy Carolinas has signed a contract with Advanced Green Technologies in which AGT will build, own and operate a 1.27-megawatt solar photovoltaic array on the roof of a BSH Home Appliances warehouse in New Bern and sell the output to the...  

CHANGZHOU, China, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, today announced the inauguration of the largest rooftop solar system in Europe with a capacity of 40MW.  

[Jake] built himself a solar water heater. The system has an 82 gallon insulated water tank and uses a solar collection grid made of PVC pipe. As the water heats, it rises to the top of the collector and runs into the tank while pulling colder water from the bottom of the tank back into [...]  

RENO (AP) — The city of Reno has received $1 million as an incentive payment from NV Energy for installing solar panels on a downtown parking garage and the Reno Events Center.  

Energy Research Centere of the Netherlands (ECN) has made the world's first multicrystalline silicon solar panel with 17% efficiency. The full findings will be reported in the January 2010 issue of the journal "Progress in Photovoltaics" and represents a 1.5% improvement over the previous 15–year old listing of 15.5% efficiency held by Sandia National Labs.  

As you read this article, you will discover more about generating affordable residential solar power in Arizona–the most bountiful sunshine state in the U.S.–and what you need to get started with DIY solar energy. Many people are opting for a residential solar powered kit...read more  

Less than nine months after beginning production at its new Albuquerque facility, Schott Solar this week announced the expansion of its photovoltaic (PV) module production line. PV production will double, from two shifts to four shifts on a rotating schedule, effectively creating a 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week production capacity at Schott Solar's flagship facility.  

Toshiba Corporation has won a contract to develop a 7-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) generation project for Japanese utility, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Toshiba's systems will be installed in the Ukishima Solar Power Plant in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture.  

You can begin with very simple solar power systems for your home just like the solar generators. The generators are much a lot of reasonable and simple to make. Once a while, you'll be able to now build more complicated plans like the ...  

NV Energy (NYSE:NVE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved three separate long-term power purchase agreements for renewable energy that will benefit its customers during the next 25 years.The approved contracts include a 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic project to be constructed near Searchlight, Nevada by American Capital Energy; a 26-megawatt solar photovoltaic project that will be constructed by a subsidiary of...  

NV Energy (NYSE:NVE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved three separate long-term power purchase agreements for renewable energy that will benefit its customers during the next 25 years. The approved contracts include a 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic project to be constructed near Searchlight, Nevada by American Capital Energy; a 26-megawatt solar photovoltaic project that will be constructed by a subsidiary...  

RARITAN TWP. — Energy-efficiency isn’t just the buzz at Hunterdon Central High School, it’s become a mantra. Officials are doing everything from telling teachers to turn off the lights when they leave the room to organizing “green teams” and studying...  

Homeowners and businesses are turning to solar power to reduce their energy bills. Perhaps the simplest way to implement this type of renewable energy to your system is to purchase a DIY solar power kit. However, there are five ...  

Again today, rather than try to keep comprehensive track of the meetings in Copenhagen, The Tracker will highlight one pertinent story you perhaps won’t otherwise get to, and is not on any or many of the sites devoted around the clock to all things COP-15. NPR has, as have many serious large outlets, been following [...]  

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, turnkey manufacturing lines and solar PV systems, today reported that it hasread more  

Following in the footsteps of Home Depot, Sam’s Club, and Costco, Lowes is bringing renewable energy to the masses. As of last Thursday, twenty-one California stores now offer ready-to-install 175 watt solar panels, provided by Akeena Solar of Silicon Valley. The announcement, which drove Akeena stock up nearly 54 percent, adds to a growing trend to [...]  

ALAMOSA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Senator Gail Schwartz of Colorado, School Superintendent Robert Alejo, and Mayor Kathy Rogers, today celebrated the activation of the 835 (kW) DC solar photovoltaic power system at Alamosa High School. The solar system will be used to provide a portion of the power needs for the school district over the next 20 years. SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), and North America’s largest...  

A spot of bright news boosted SunPower shares. The California company, which makes solar cells and panels, said its ongoing investigation into accounting irregularities has found no new problems. The review was launched after SunPower found unsubstantiated accounting entries related to manufacturing operations in the Philippines. Last month, SunPower said it may have to restate some results.  

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shimadzu Scientific Instruments offers testing solutions for photovoltaic manufacturing processes and research and development that contribute to higher conversion efficiencies, reliability and yields from solar cells. Shimadzu’s comprehensive line of analytical instruments can evaluate materials, as well as provide quality control for photovoltaic cells and modules during the manufacturing process. This...  

Lowe's Begins Selling DIY Solar PanelsSustainableBusiness.comFor the first time, homeowners can purchase solar panels off the shelves of a major retailer. Akeena Solar Inc.'s (Nasdaq:AKNS) Andalay AC panels are now ...DIY solar panels go retail in 2010Florida TodaySolar panels available in some California Lowe's storesCooler Planetall 368 news articles »  

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, turnkey manufacturing lines and solar PV systems, today reported that it has completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of its hemodialysis catheter business to Bard Access Systems, Inc The terms of the sale were modified since the original announcement of the transaction in September 2009.  

On Tuesday morning, Imelda Ramos witnessed something she had never seen before — an alternative energy demonstration. Intently, she watched as her energy meter began a slow backwards spin, demonstrating an excess of power rather than a usage...  

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/12c2cc/concentrated_photo) has announced the addition of the "Concentrated Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Photovoltaic Global Market (2009 - 2014)" report to their offering. In the increasing trend to generate electrical power from renewable sources, solar PV cells were one of the first technologies considered for the conversion of solar energy to usable...  

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that it has been selected by the state of Maryland to develop an approximately 15.9 megawatt DC (13.5 MW/AC) solar photovoltaic power installation under the state’s Generating Clean Horizons initiative. This installation will represent the bulk of a 17.1 megawatt DC (14.5 MW/AC), approximately $60 million solar facility that will be constructed, owned, operated and...  

PV Powered's residential solar photovoltaic inverters have been selected for use in a large residential project in Monterey, California. The project is being managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey. It will use stimulus funds appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to install solar systems on up to 600 multi-family homes.  

KITCHENER, Canada, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ), a leading vertically integrated provider of solar cells, solar module, custom-designed solar application products and turnkey solutions for the residential, commercial and solar farm markets, today announced that it is commencing the site selection and approvals process to establish a 200 megawatt (MW) module manufacturing facility in Ontario.  

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, and Masdar PV GmbH, a manufacturer of large-scale, thin-film solar modules, have signed an agreement to qualify and adopt Linde’s on-site generated fluorine – a zero global warming solution for photovoltaic (PV) module process chamber cleaning. This extension of the collaboration between the two companies is a key element of Linde’s drive to help accelerate the PV industry from grid parity to green...  

Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, andMasdar PV GmbH, a manufacturer of large-scale, thin-film solar modules, have signed an agreement to qualify and adopt Linde's on-site generated fluorine - a zero global warming solution for photovoltaic (PV) module process chamber cleaning  

SunRun, a San Francisco-based provider of residential solar electricity, has secured an additional commitment of tax equity from a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp that is part of the financing needed to develop $90 million in residential solar installations in 2010. The company previously raised $30 million from Accel Partners, Foundation Capital, Parker Weil (Merrill Lynch) and Greg Avis (Summit Partners).  

The first privately operated, utility scale, solar power plant in India has been launched in Awan, (Punjab). The 2MW photovoltaic (PV) project was built, owned and operated by Azure Power, a US-owned independent power producer (IPP), ...  

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar LLC, has acquired the first and largest utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. The 21 megawatt (MW) Blythe Solar Project will be NRG’s first solar generation facility in operation when it comes online later this year. The site was acquired from First Solar, Inc., a leader in advanced and efficient thin film solar...  

Earthtimes (press release)DPL to Build Solar Power FacilityZacks.com(DP&L) announced plans to construct a 1.1 MW solar power facility near its Yankee substation in Washington Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. ...DP&L to build 7-acre solar power array in Washington Twp.Dayton Daily NewsSolar array will be area's largestCincinnati.comDPL to build $5M solar facility in Washington TownshipBizjournals.comEarthtimes (press release) -AZoCleantech...  

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The Ontario, Canada solar market is heating up as companies line up to take advantage of the province's feed-in tariff (FIT). Qualifying for the FIT requires that the majority of a solar system be domestically produced and as a result manufacturers are moving into the province in droves. Already, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Satcon have said they will manufacture inverters in Ontario and now Canadian Solar and Opsun are getting ready to...  

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Panels Plus (SPP), designer and manufacturer of innovative solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, today announced that co-founder and Chief Operating Officer John Williams will speak at the MDV-SEIA Solar Energy Focus Conference, Friday, December 4, 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., in Grand Ballroom A at the Hilton Hotel in Gaithersburg, MD. Williams will be...  

Eco Factor: Portable solar generator provides 300W of continuous power. The Office of Naval Research has developed the GREENS or the Ground Renewable Expeditionary ENergy System, which allows the marines to generate 300W of continuous power using.  

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Ocean Optics has unveiled optical-sensing systems and components addressing the photovoltaic solar cell market needs - from characterization of the thin films comprising such cells to measurement of the spectral output of solar simulators.  

Harnessing the power of "hot" electrons for solar energy has been held as a theoretical possibility. Now researchers report observing the hot electron effect in an ultra-thin solar cell for the first time and collecting the elusive charges, which are typically lost in less than one-trillionth of a second in traditional solar cells.  

(Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that financing has been completed on the 1-megawatt solar power system commissioned last month at the University of California, Merced. SunPower financed the system with Wells Fargo through a $100 ...  

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Zacks.com submits: Constellation Energy Group Inc. (CEG) has been selected by the state of Maryland to develop an approximately 15.9 MW DC (13.5 MW/AC) solar photovoltaic power installation under the state’s Generating Clean Horizons initiative. Under the initiative, the state issued requests for proposals for long-term power purchase agreements from renewable power sources delivering clean power to the grid by 2014. This $60 million solar...  

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BAODING, China, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") product manufacturers, today announced it has signed a sales agreement ("the Agreement") with Payom Solar AG, a leading PV rooftop system specialist based in Germany. Under the terms of the Agreement, Yingli Green Energy is...  

Trina Solar Limited announced this week that it has made PV module sales in the Chinese domestic photovoltaic (PV) market. In the current fourth quarter of 2009, Trina Solar has entered into a new sales agreement to supply approximately 8 megawatts (MW) of PV modules at predetermined prices to the Chinese domestic market.  

DuPont Apollo has opened its silicon based thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in China. The 538,000 square foot manufacturing facility will have an annual capacity of up to 50 megawatts (MW) of modules that will be produced on a thin-film-on-glass PV module production line. Full-scale commercial production at the facility is targeted for the first quarter 2010.  

LOS GATOS, Calif., Dec. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time, homeowners can purchase high-performing, easy-to-install solar panels off the shelves of a major retailer, announced Akeena Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer and manufacturer of solar power systems. The Andalay AC panels are available at 21 Lowe's home-improvement stores throughout California. The panels, which were recently honored with a 2009 Popular...  

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland recently announced that 25 Ohio solar and wind projects will receive more than $13 million in grants funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s State Energy Program. The announcement was made Nov. 29 at Lincoln Electric’s Automation Center of Excellence in Cleveland, highlighting the company’s welding solutions for wind tower fabricators.  

Shrinking cells snares charges in less than one-trillionth of a secondBoston College researchers have observed the "hot electron" effect in a solar cell for the first time and successfully harvested the elusive charges using ultra-thin solar cells, opening a potential avenue to improved solar power efficiency, the authors report in the current online edition of Applied Physics Letters.When light is captured in solar cells, it generates free...  

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/098222/web_conference_fi) has announced the addition of the "Web Conference: First Solar: Toward a Sustainable PV Industry--Presentation Slides" report to their offering. First Solar, developer and manufacturer of thin film solar modules, has had considerable success in the global marketplace. The company also espouses continuous improvement and...  

Asansol (West Bengal), Dec 8 (IANS) The country's first 2MW solar photovoltaic power plant was commissioned Tuesday at West Bengal's Seebpur village by Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, who said the National Solar Mission has fixed a target of adding 1300 MW of solar energy in the next three years.  

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North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- The town’s Department of Public Works facility could be harnessing the sun’s energy by the end of the year. After months of planning, town officials have found a compromise they believe is affordable, with the result that solar panels will power about one-third of the town garage’s energy needs at 675 Simonds Road.  

Although Matt Ericson uses solar energy to power his home, it must be shut off when the power goes out in the community since PG crews are working on the power lines.You might think the forward-thinking Matt Ericson and family would be sitting pretty right now. For the past three days in El Dorado County, thousands of homes all around him have been without power, thanks to unusual amounts of snow coupled with persistent cold weather...  

Market forecast: After 14% dip in 2009, solar cell demand should surge 38% in 2010, report says Capacity conundrum: Are thin-film PV companies at a disadvantage versus the cheap silicon crowd? ECN, REC set new multicrystalline-silicon solar module ...  

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NAPA, Calif.—Napa Valley is known the world over for its wine production, but less well known is those same wine makers’ passion for alternative energy. Growing as fast as the grapes are fields of photovoltaic solar panels, used to convert the sun’s energy into electricity. Along with this growth, however, has come a growth in criminals stealing these panels for resale on the black market and reported installation by unscrupulous solar-panel...  

UKIAH, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mendocino College, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced the completion of a 929-kilowatt solar power system on the college's Ukiah campus. The system was financed by Bank of America and is expected to save the college $14.9 million in electricity costs over the next 25 years due in large part to the use of SunPower's advanced sun-tracking technology.  

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General Electric Co. won a $1.4 billion contract to supply turbines and services for an Oregon wind farm that would be bigger than any completed so far and supply a tenth of Southern California Edison's renewable energy. GE will supply 338 of its 2.5-megawatt turbines to C....  

REC Solar has signed an agreement to build 1.7 megawatts (MW) of solar power systems at U.S. federal facilities in California, Arizona and Nevada. When completed at the end of spring in 2010, the systems will be the largest solar power systems being used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These systems are expected to create over 60 jobs during construction.  

Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. announced that Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solarfun, has signed an agreement with the government of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, under which Solarfun will build a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. To support this project, Solarfun agreed to construct a module production facility in Jiayuguan City.  

Germany will add up to three gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity this year due to a strong demand in the last part of this year, the head of Germany’s Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar) solar industry association announced. Germany is the world leader in photovoltaic (PV) solar panel power, with 5.3 GW installed. The world total [...]  

Lowe's will start selling do-it-yourself solar panels at stores across the country next year. The Huffington Post says Lowe's has started to stock panels at its California stores as part of a nationwide rollout. The panels are made by Akeena...  

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CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.  

GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions, announced today that it will begin accepting orders for their own proprietary solar panels beginning January 1, 2010. "Our new panels are efficient and set at very competitive price points," said GWS Technologies, Vice President, Michael Coskun. "Our panels will be guaranteed to have 90% power output assurance for 10 years, and 80% power...  

Solar power is rarely looked at as a viable source of energy for electric cars. Sure, the Prius uses rooftop solar panels to power its air-conditioning system, and solar-powered EV charging stations make sense, but solar powered vehicles have long been cast aside as pricey novelties. That might all change, however, with Sanyo's Solar Electric Vehicle. The truck, set to be exhibited tomorrow at the Eco Products 2009 International Exhibition in...  

SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 -- Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Solarfun" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: SOLF), a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic cells and modules in China, today announced that Jiangsu Linyang Solarfu...  

© Lauren Himiak Zion National Park has joined other national parks trying to stay green. The park recently installed solar photovoltaic systems at the park's South and East Entrance Stations. The systems provide 50 percent of the power needed to run the entrance stations and avoid the need for storage batteries. The park also received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in 2009 to install solar photovoltaic systems at the...  

Competitive Power Ventures Renewable Energy Company (CPV REC) is planning to build a 10-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic project in southern Maryland that will be co-located with the proposed natural gas combined-cycle CPV St. Charles Energy Center.  

Mario Farrugia Will there a numerical limit to the total number of grants on solar photovoltaic panels? Reply - Following the budget, the government will be introducing a scheme offering grants on photovoltaic systems. The photovoltaic...  

US company Capstone and Israeli firm HelioFocus plan to develop a micro-turbine that runs on concentrated solar power. It will use super-heated air to drive the turbines. “The ability for solar projects to generate energy more efficiently and at night is the value proposition driving this joint product development effort between HelioFocus and Capstone,” said Darren [...]  

Boston College researchers have built solar cells that get a power boost from the blue light portion of sunlight (whose energy is normally lost in heat). The solar cells could, in theory, result in efficiencies as high as 67 percent of the energy in sunlight, compared to 35 percent with ordinary solar cells work. (Source: http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/24240/?a=f)  

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One of the greatest barriers of entry for residential solar power systems has been the high cost of installation. And for some, another turn-off is the aesthetic of conventional rooftop panels.  The SolarClover residential rooftop solar energy system, from Armageddon Energy, has been designed to address both issues.  SolarClover is a uniquely-shaped solar panel system with a [...]  

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The Bionic Concept car from designer Vlad Icobet is a futuristic concept intended for the cities of 2030. It has a transparent photovoltaic roof embedded with solar photovoltaic cells. The efficient solar cells supply power to in-wheel electric...  

New research shows that the cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected, BBC News reported.Some 90 percent of existing solar panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years -- which brings down the lifetime cost, according to the independent EU Energy Institute.In fact, the panels are such a good long-term investment that banks should offer mortgages on them like they do on homes, the institute...  

Eco Factor: Micro-turbine designed to be powered by solar thermal energy. California-based Capstone Turbine Corporation has announced an agreement with HelioFocus Ltd to develop a new micro-turbine that will produce power from concentrated solar...  

"The cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected according to new research. Tests show that 90% of existing solar panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years. According to the independent EU Energy Institute, this brings down the lifetime cost. The institute says the panels are such a good long-term investment that banks should offer mortgages on them like they do on homes." news.bbc.co.uk/2...  

Eco Factor: Ecofriendly charger runs on solar energy. RAYvolution Solar Products is catering to the growth in the number of portable electronic devices with a charger that doesn’t hurt the electrical grid. The company has launched a new solar...  

Enel Green Power, Centro Ingrosso Sviluppo Campania (CIS) and Interporto Campano signed an agreement this week for the installation of a 25-megawatt (MW) roof-top solar photovoltaic plant in Campania, Italy.  

Eco Factor: Concept radio powered by flexible solar panels. With gadgets like the iPod reducing radio usage to a minimum, there are a few who believe that with some ingenuity radios can be made favorites in no time. Industrial designers Wu...  

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A flexible silicon retinal implant could restore some vision to people with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration by adjusting to the curved surface of the retina. A glasses-mounted camera would capture video, convert it to near-infrared signals and project it directly onto the implant's chip, which would inject patterns corresponding to the projected images into neural tissue. (Source: http://www.newscientist.com/article...  

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12/18/2009 - Named one of TIME Magazine’s "100 Most Influential People of 2009," efficiency and renewable energy thought leader, and founder and chief scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute, Amory Lovins, will serve as the closing keynote speaker at the upcoming Clean-Tech Investor Summit in Palm Springs...  

11/07/2009 - Germany plans to help Morocco develop a water-desalination plant and electricity generators using solar power as part of a larger program to expand the use of renewable energy in the North African nation, reported Bloomberg citing a German official...  

10/20/2009 - New Jersey utility PSE&G is soliciting proposals from developers and third-party-owned sites for the development of 5 megawatts of roof and ground-mounted solar systems to be owned by PSE&G and that will provide rental income to property owners...  

10/27/2009 - The Department of Energy has announced major funding for 37 ambitious research projects -- including some that could allow intermittent energy sources like wind and solar to provide a steady flow of power, or use bacteria to produce automotive fuel from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide...  

10/27/2009 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it has entered into contracts to purchase up to 450 megawatts of renewable wind energy -- enough to serve about 140,000 average-size homes in the Tennessee Valley -- from companies in North and South Dakota...  

11/19/2009 - The European Investment Bank (EIB) recently announced a 80 million euro ($119 million) loan to GEMASOLAR 2006 SAU to finance the construction and commissioning of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Fuentes de Andalucia (province of Seville)...  

11/24/2009 - By the end of 2009, there will have been a 50% drop in the levelised cost - the lifetime cost per kWh before subsidies – of solar power, and a 10% reduction in the levelised cost of other renewable energy sources compared to the end of 2008...  

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