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The University of San Diego (USD) and AMSOLAR Corp. said, on Nov. 18, that they had signed an agreement to install a 1.23-megawatt distributed solar array across nine buildings on USD’s campus.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3:44:51 PM
Chinese solar panel maker Suntech is opening its first U.S. plant in the Phoenix area - and Arizona State University is suggesting that its research expertise helped seal the deal.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:59:08 AM
The University of Toledo (Ohio) plans to install a solar field that will, when completed, become the state’s largest solar array.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:53:36 AM
A report from market research firm iSuppli says that demand for solar panels spiked in Germany in 2009, helping to mitigate the oversupply problems that are plaguing the solar industry.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:09:42 AM
Hemlock Semiconductor broke ground this week on a $1.2 billion solar panel component plant in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 9:34:18 AM
Sunovia Energy Technologies, an LED lighting manufacturer, announced this week a partnership with solar power lighting maker Solar Electric Power Co.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 9:30:21 AM
On November 10, the Nevada National Guard announced a project to install solar panels at three of its locations, for a total combined output of 3.4 megawatts.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM
In Hackettstown, New Jersey, where a factory churns out one of America’s favorite candies – bite-sized, candy-coated chocolate drops – the predominate color today is green.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 12:15:12 PM
Brandeis University announced recently that it is installing a 277-kilowatt solar power system on a campus building - one of the largest solar power arrays in Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:55:04 AM
The Tennessee Economic Partnership and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development are jointly hosting a solar power symposium in Nashville that will bring together 150 economic development experts.
Monday, November 09, 2009 at 12:33:26 PM
On July 16, 2008, Evergreen Solar opened its Fort Devens, Massachusetts 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. It was the first phase in a plan to ramp up toward greater solar panel production, with a second phase scheduled for completion in March of 2009.
Friday, November 06, 2009 at 11:05:23 AM
The company that designed dye-sensitive solar cells, G24i, is partnering with research institutes in China to enhance the commercial viability of its new solar power technology.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:50:38 PM
Vibrant Solar is gearing up to install a 100-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system on the roof of the Andrews Foodservice home office and distribution center in Pueblo, Colorado.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 3:01:13 PM
Sanyo, which makes the most efficient solar panel technology in the industry, announced that it has opened a plant near Salem, Oregon.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 1:35:45 PM
Phoenix Park, a corporate park in Shirley, Massachusetts, announced that it is installing 2,530 solar panels with a combined output of 506 kilowatts.
Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:39:51 PM
San Jose, California-based SunPower Corp. announced on October 26 that they had developed a solar panel with a total area efficiency of 20.4 percent.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:00:01 AM
Helios Energy Partners proposal for a 200-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) installation (solar farm) got a thumbs down recently from Xcel Energy.
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:07:52 AM
A solar technology company announced plans to manufacture a racking system that will increase the electrical production of solar panels.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:09:24 PM
Thanks to a deal with Standard Renewable Energy (SRE) struck recently, 75 Chipotle restaurants will soon feature solar energy systems.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:55:18 AM
A solar equipment installer, groSolar, announced plans to distribute innovative panel mounting hardware developed by California-based Zep Solar.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:41:13 AM
A large Massachusetts biotech company has announced a substantial solar energy investment.
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 3:07:28 PM
The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA), a 22,000-acre, master-planned community of 93,477 located 12 miles south of Denver is in Douglas County, just got a little greener.
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:55:17 AM
Akeena Solar is highlighting an award that one of its solar panel products recently received for innovation.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:11:45 PM
Florida Power and Light Company has announced that one of the nation's largest solar energy facilities will be generating electricity beginning later this month.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 4:21:45 PM
Duke Energy of North Carolina has announced the opening phase of a distributed solar power project that will see thousands of photovoltaic panels deployed in various parts of the state.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:38:54 PM
Business owners and others in New Jersey and elsewhere may be able to profit from a solar energy plan recently unveiled by regional utility company PSE&G.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:38:23 PM
  • The Spanish company will also provide advice on engineering and design optimization of the 3 MW plant, located in Ivarem.
  • The new plant will represent 3% of the Belgian solar photovoltaic market, whose facilities represent 100 MW of the total output installed in the country.
  • In this its first significant inroad into the solar photovoltaic market, NIZET, one of the most relevant Belgian engineering companies, has chosen PROINSO as its partner.
  • The total supply operation awarded to PROINSO amounts to €5 million and will begin within the next few days.
  • The launch of the Ivarem photovoltaic solar power plant is scheduled for December 2009.


October 13, 2009 - The Spanish company PROINSO, specialists in engineering and supply of photovoltaic solar plants, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Belgian engineering company Nizet, for the supply of modules, inverters and fixed structures, which will become the largest solar farm in Belgian, located in Ivarem.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 1:00:00 AM
A major retail complex in Massachusetts will soon become one of the latest commercial entities to embrace solar energy.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 4:16:01 PM
It’s all over the news lately, and – even though not all that new – represents the next phase of solar development.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 1:22:22 PM
California's Ventura County is set to further its investments in solar energy with help from Solar Power, Inc.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 4:20:13 PM
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, has announced that it is acquiring a 20 megawatt solar power project in Ontario from First Solar.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 2:50:04 PM
A newly announced development from Dow Chemical may change the solar energy industry for homeowners in the coming years.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 8:00:00 AM
The solar energy industry in California got a significant boost this week in the form of an announcement from a prominent utility.
Friday, October 02, 2009 at 2:21:43 PM
Today at their offices in San Francisco, Walsh Carter & Associates unveiled their TOTAL SPF Solar Insurance Program. A long time leader in specialty insurance for the energy industry, Walsh Carter & Associates presented details of what they cited as the most comprehensive coverage for fiscal risks associated with all phases of a commercial solar energy project. They placed special emphasis on complete indemnity for the financial institutions and investors that until now has been extremely expensive or completely unattainable.
Friday, October 02, 2009 at 6:02:01 AM
The solar energy industry remains poised for solid growth in the coming years in light of new data showing that venture capitalists continue to make substantial investments in it.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 12:57:04 PM
Solar City has announced the doubling of a fund it maintains with U.S. Bancorp to finance solar energy projects.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 3:27:51 PM
Sierra Solar has announced a new contract for solar energy projects at several National Guard facilities in Nevada.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 3:16:37 PM
California distributed solar energy company Recurrent Energy has announced a major overseas deal that will see it installing 4.8 megawatts on rooftops in Spain.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 2:16:27 PM
General Electric reportedly plans to expand its solar business in the next couple of years with low-priced photovoltaic panels.
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 2:58:53 PM
New Jersey energy company Public Service Enterprise Group has announced a series of new solar power projects in three states.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 3:54:20 PM
BrightSource Energy has announced an expanded land deal that will see more homes than ever getting their electricity from solar energy.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 3:53:43 PM
A California solar power company is involved with a project that will see the construction of the largest photovoltaic plant in Italy.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 3:03:42 PM
On Friday, September 18, a special session of the Mohave County P & Z (planning and zoning commission finally approved the Hualapai Valley Solar (HVS) project. The approval was delayed at last week’s meeting.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 12:23:49 PM
Applied Materials expects far more efficient solar panel manufacturing advances in the next couple of years, according to company executives.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 4:38:03 PM
1366 Technologies, which spun off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2008, headed by MIT professor and inventor Dr. Emanuel Sachs, recently released statements saying it had arrived at cell texturing and metallization techniques that could deliver greater efficiencies for mono-crystalline solar cells manufacturers.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 12:28:30 PM
BrightSource Energy is reportedly backing away from plans to develop a large solar energy plant in an ecologically sensitive part of California's Mojave Desert.
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 3:42:06 PM
Tucson Electric Power has announced that it will be purchasing solar energy from two Arizona facilities that are currently in development.
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 3:41:32 PM
A recent report is predicting that 2009 will be a year of impressive growth for the solar energy industry in California.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 3:37:02 PM
First Solar announced this week that it has been selected to provide solar energy modules for two significant projected in the United States.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 3:36:16 PM
In Brighton, Colorado, the solar leasing paradigm (your land/roof, someone else’s panels) has been turned, if not upside down, at least on its side by United Power, which offers to lease panels set on United Power acreage and compensate lessees for the energy produced.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 12:02:22 PM
Dow Corning has announced that it will construct a manufacturing plant that will be used in the creation of a solar panel component.
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 4:14:14 PM
Construction firm Bechtel announced this week that it would be working with BrightSource Energy to develop a large solar energy plant in California.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 10:25:38 PM
A California solar energy company has announced plans to participate in a major project in China.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 2:38:50 PM
California solar panel company Solyndra has announced that construction is underway as of this week on its second manufacturing plant.
Friday, September 04, 2009 at 3:50:15 PM
A company best known for the crayons it produces is moving forward with plans for a significant investment in solar energy resources.
Friday, September 04, 2009 at 3:49:42 PM
The next time you’re caught speeding down an Arizona highway, the enforcement camera that snaps your license plate may be solar-powered.
Friday, September 04, 2009 at 3:15:24 PM
One entrepreneur has found a unique way to put solar energy to work in the trash disposal business.
Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 4:05:59 PM
The renewable energy industry, including wind and solar power, is likely to benefit in the coming months from an increasingly favorable investment climate.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 4:05:09 PM
A leading solar energy industry executive was recently quoted as saying that economic prospects are improving for his company and others.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 4:04:10 PM
Canadian solar energy company ICP Solar Technologies has announced that its new line of portable chargers will be reaching the market soon.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 4:09:24 PM
A joint project between long-time Front Royal, Virginia businessman Greg Horton and Leesburg developer William Lauterbach aims to create both a solar manufacturing facility and a solar farm on property once designated as a Superfund Site.
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 11:39:23 AM
On August 24, San Francisco-based Cleantech America, a developer of utility-scale solar energy projects, began construction on a Mendota, California solar farm which will cover 40 acres and yield approximately 5 megawatts of clean, renewable solar electricity.
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 4:00:22 PM
Homeowners may soon have more options when it comes to deciding what size solar energy investment they want to make for their property.
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 2:29:33 PM
Fluor Corporation has announced a new contract with eSolar that will see a new concentrating solar energy plant built in Southern California.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 5:20:39 PM
Clear Skies Solar has announced that it will develop a new solar panel facility in California's Mojave Desert.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 4:36:45 PM
Two solar energy companies have announced a 30-year power purchase deal that will allow a planned project in Texas to move forward.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 3:57:26 PM
Considering that the world’s largest solar project (in Germany) covers about 210 football fields with approximately 560,000 thin-film First Solar panels – projected to top out at 700,000 – and still produces a mere 53 megawatts, or enough to power 15,000 households, it’s clear that solar efficiencies are the underlying problem when it comes to solar’s thin share of the electricity generation marketplace.
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:14:43 PM
In New York State, two smallish towns are taking on the big task of promoting solar energy, which may be the nation’s salvation now that even Oil Drum experts are talking Peak Oil by 2015.
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:06:22 PM
Energy Conversion Devices has announced that it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Solar Integrated Technologies following the completion of a recent merger process.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:03:28 PM
Suntech Power Holdings is predicting a bright future for its photovoltaic solar panel business despite short term difficulties due to the economy.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:02:49 PM
DuPont is planning to make a major investment in solar panel technology, according to an announcement from the company.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:01:12 PM
In Ashland, Massachusetts, the wastewater treatment plant – which operates as a tertiary system from May through Nov., and as a secondary system from Dec. through April – is slated for a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system and pump upgrades thanks to the allocation of $552,000 in federal stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:59:23 AM
New Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins, Colorado – rated by Greenopia as the “greenest” brewery on record - is getting greener thanks to a $1-million solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array on top of its packaging hall, which also contains the company’s bottling plant.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:36:23 AM
On August 12, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, or DPU, which oversees the activities of the state’s investor-owned electric, natural gas and water industries, agreed that Western Massachusetts Electric Company, or WMECO, can build and operate solar energy arrays.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:45:57 AM
Borrego Solar Systems, a California company, has announced that it was ranked one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine for a third year in a row.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2:26:36 PM
A popular Colorado brewery is planning to become one of the state's newest solar energy resources.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2:25:54 PM
Acro Energy Technologies has announced that it will be entering the California solar energy market with its acquisition of Energy Efficiency Solar.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2:25:15 PM
In October of 2008, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a petition from Central Maine Power Co. (CMP) to build a $1.4 billion transmission project in the state.

The project, which would add 245 miles of new 345-kilovolt transmission line (including a line from Orrington to Portsmouth, N.H.) and 74 miles of new 115-kilovolt transmission line, as well as rebuild 10 miles of 345-kilovolt transmission line and 155 miles of 115-kilovolt transmission line, would, according to CMP, insure electric reliability and allow for power exports to southern New England.
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 6:07:19 PM
The solar energy industry is continuing to mature in the United States, including in the area of utility-scale solar thermal projects.
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 4:40:28 PM
A church in Reno is now home to the largest solar array on any religious building in the state, and the installation is largely the work of Black Rock Solar and NV Energy, the regional utility.
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 3:04:59 PM
In 2001, Harvard University bought the Watertown office complex, a 750,000-square-foot property, for $162,641,000. Formerly known as the Arsenal on the Charles, the site was built in 1816 to produce weapons and ammunition for Navy ships, used during both World Wars for similar purposes, and even had its own nuclear reactor. Then, in 1994, it was closed.
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 1:54:52 PM
A New York solar energy company has received a $3.6 million federal grant that will allow it to create a new spinoff specializing in flexible solar ribbon cells.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 4:49:27 PM
A prominent market research company is predicting that the solar photovoltaic market could grow by as much as 49 percent between now and 2013.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 3:58:23 PM
The Fremont Unified School District is negotiating a contract with San Francisco-based Renewable Ventures, a global financier, developer, owner and operator of utility-scale solar power systems, to build what will potentially become the nation’s largest school district-based solar power electricity generator.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 3:13:23 PM
On August 5, eSolar announced the commissioning of its 5-megawatt Sierra SunTower solar power plant in Lancaster, California. The 24,000-mirror solar plant will produce enough electricity to power 4,000 homes in the Antelope Valley area, through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Southern California Edison.
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:35:33 AM
Solar energy projects continue to get larger across the United States, with one of the most recent examples coming from a Federal Express facility.
Friday, August 07, 2009 at 2:51:23 PM
Sanyo is making news with a line of solar energy products that go far beyond common household electrical applications.
Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 3:14:56 PM
In the past decade, Michigan – once home to the U.S. auto industry – has lost half its blue-collar, well-paying jobs as first Ford, then Chrysler and GM, saw U.S. auto sales tank on rising imports and cheaper cars.
Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 11:18:30 AM
Some recent business incentives passed by the state of Washington could end up luring at least one solar energy company in the coming months.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 4:16:58 PM
The world's leading search engine is reporting that its solar panels tend to become even more efficient after being cleaned.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 4:16:15 PM
Santa Barbara, California-based FedEx, founded in 1970 and noted for its speed and reliability, plans to install the country’s biggest solar rooftop electricity generating system at its FedEx Ground and distribution hub in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 11:22:00 AM
In April of this year, California’s Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) officials traveled to East Los Angeles and the San Bernardino County High Desert to see if solar energy might help their struggling, cash-strapped school district balance its budget better in the future.
Monday, August 03, 2009 at 7:00:14 AM
Xcel Energy, an investor-owned utility operating in Colorado with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn., plans to charge residential customers who install solar panels after April, 2010 a monthly user fee.

Tom Henley, Xcel Energy spokesman, said at one time that the fee would level the playing field for electricity users who don’t have solar panels and are, as a result, subsidizing connectivity fees for solar users.
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 1:15:42 PM
Solar Energy Initiatives has announced a new deal to establish a large solar energy array in West Texas.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 3:27:28 PM
Consumers are likely to have new options for solar roof arrays in light of a newly announced business partnership.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 3:26:08 PM
Oyster Harbors Marine, a full service marina established in 1987 and located on Cape Cod in Osterville, Massachusetts, recently completed the installation of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) system on Cape Cod.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 4:31:09 PM
Suniva, a Georgia-based manufacturer of photovoltaic panels, has announced $75 million in new venture funding.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 3:55:57 PM
Sempra Generation announced this week that Pacific Gas and Electric has agreed to buy 48 megawatts of solar energy from a large Nevada facility that will be built in the coming months.
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 3:19:22 PM
SunPower, a California solar energy company, announced strong second quarter earnings.
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 3:51:26 PM
First Solar announced this week that it has agreed to a deal to build and operate what will become the largest solar panel manufacturing plant in France.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 2:49:59 PM
A Massachusetts startup company has announced $2 million in new venture investments that could have its photovoltaic panels in production by the end of this year.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 2:54:06 PM
In the 1970’s, Larry Asera served on the Vallejo, California City Council. Now, three decades later, he’s back as the head of a firm vested in energy and environmental technology in the renewable sector, specifically photovoltaic (PV) energy.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 11:25:22 AM
Not only is the newly designed SunCatcher for Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Stirling Energy Systems, or SES, now closer in shape to an actual dish, but it uses 2 tons less steel.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:08:35 PM
Unitil Energy Corporation, an investor-owned public utility headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire and serving residents of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, has consented to give the town of Stratham, NH, $300,000 to build a solar roof array on the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department at the junction of Winnicut Road and Portsmouth Avenue.
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:00:34 AM
In a plan that is less surprising than audacious, Las Vegas city fathers plan to place solar panels on top of carports at a number of city-owned and operated facilities.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 3:54:04 PM
An Israeli company has reportedly developed an advanced new solar energy technology that could bring down the cost of clean energy more than ever.
Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 1:14:56 PM
Springfield Creamery, the Eugene-based company that makes Nancy’s Yogurt and other dairy products, is one of a plethora of businesses in Oregon and elsewhere taking the solar plunge by installing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on its roof.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 4:53:03 PM
Ascent Solar Technologies, a Colorado company, announced this week that it has achieved a 10 percent efficiency rate for its flexible solar module technology.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 2:57:33 PM
A prominent utility company has announced a major deal that will result in clean solar thermal power being generated for thousands of California home.
Monday, July 06, 2009 at 3:18:32 PM
Venture capitalists are showing more willingness to fund solar energy and other clean power technologies despite a months-long credit crunch that has hampered lending and investments.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 3:28:18 PM
Wells Fargo has announced a collaborative effort with SunPower Corp. that could result in the development of $100 million in new commercial solar energy projects.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 3:27:15 PM
The Toledo area is continuing to assert itself as a leader in the emerging solar energy industry, with another company having recently established a presence in the area.
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 3:44:14 PM
A local theater owner is contributing to the growth of solar in California with a new array.
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 3:41:10 PM
In what has to be a blow for both environmentalists and traditional energy supporters alike, last week two plans – one for solar thermal technology and one for coal – faced the NIMBY factor and were postponed or put away altogether.
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:30:09 AM
Solar Energy Initiatives has announced that it will contribute to the growth of solar in California with a planned 18 megawatt facility.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 3:17:04 PM
Suniva Inc. a startup solar firm operating out of Atlanta’s technology incubator, that says it can squeeze more energy out of a single solar panel than any competitor currently operating, announced the construction of a $75-million manufacturing plant in Gwinnett’s Technology Park recently.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 10:16:39 AM
The Western Ranch Solar project is making progress in its effort to become one of the first utility-scale solar energy plants in Texas.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 4:54:25 PM
Executives in the solar energy industry are expecting increased demand for their products this year, despite a recession and credit crunch that have hit many companies hard.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1:17:30 PM
Solar powered trash compactors that have gained national attention are continuing to become more widespread.
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 3:05:29 PM
Suntech Power Holdings has announced a partnership that will result in the production of pole-mounted solar energy products.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 12:08:52 PM
Hard on the heels of the news that renewable energy now leads fossil fuel production in terms of investment, companies like Xunlight are demonstrating thin-film silicon solar manufacturing capability in the hopes of capturing market share from rigid silicon solar panel manufacturers.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 12:17:41 PM
Solar Power, Inc. has announced that it will build a 3.5 megawatt solar array for Aerojet in Roseville, California.
Monday, June 08, 2009 at 2:02:28 PM
Progress Energy has announced a plan that could result in the production of at least 100 additional megawatts of solar energy in the Carolinas and Florida in the coming years.
Friday, June 05, 2009 at 2:33:36 PM
Xcel Energy has announced a new energy savings plan that will reward customers who opt for solar as a home investment.
Friday, June 05, 2009 at 2:32:54 PM
SunPower Corp. has announced a new marketing campaign aimed at emphasizing how affordable solar as a home investment can be.
Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 3:34:40 PM
With all the state mandates for renewable power generation, it’s easy to miss which investor-owned utilities are on target and which are “greenwashing” with announcements of projects that never come to fruition or deliver less than promised.
Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 2:27:42 PM
Investors continued to flock to solar energy resources and other clean power technologies last year, according to a recent report.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 1:58:02 PM
One emerging part of the solar energy industry is retail franchises, which is being developed with help from Solar Power, Inc.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 1:56:29 PM
A North Carolina utility company has announced that it plans to develop up to 400 "mini solar plants" throughout the state in the next two years.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 3:58:58 PM
Solar Power Partners has announced the launch of several new solar energy resources in the Los Angeles area.
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 3:35:16 PM
On May 26, Sempra Generation – a division of San Diego-based Sempra Energy – announced the five-fold expansion of its 5-month old, 10-megawatt thin-film photovoltaic (PV) power generation plant near Boulder City called El Dorado Solar Energy.
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 10:30:07 AM
In a move that may surprise both solar investors and solar energy users, Tempe, Arizona-based First Solar shares have come under fire by FBR Capital Markets Analyst Mehdi Hosseini.
First Solar, one of the nation’s premier manufacturers of thin-film solar for use in large-scale, grid-connected solar plants, had up to now appeared to be ahead of the game, with thin film applications proven superior in performance and cost savings in such venues as the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) water treatment plant in California.
Monday, June 01, 2009 at 9:50:07 AM
SunPower Corp. has unveiled a new solar roof tile that it says is the most powerful in the industry.
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:08:34 PM
Solar Power, Inc. of California announced this week that it has entered into a marketing and distribution deal with a company owned by former NBA star Peja Stojakovic.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 3:39:46 PM
A new 290-million watt concentrating solar plant will soon be built in the Harquahala Valley 75 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona, representing one of the largest concentrating solar plants in the world.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:33:15 PM
In Denver, Colorado, where the mile-high altitude and about 360 days of sunny weather per year offer optimum conditions for solar energy, Nestlé Purina PetCare, a pet food manufacturing company, has taken steps to broaden its environmentally-friendly footprint.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:15:28 PM
Oregon may be on the verge of landing a large solar panel manufacturing facility, according to recent reports.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 3:14:59 PM
Evergreen Solar is unveiling a new "More Electricity, Less Impact" advertising campaign at a solar energy industry event in Germany.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 3:14:09 PM
A photovoltaic power plant in Nevada that made news when it initially opened is already reportedly making plans to significantly expand.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 3:22:25 PM
A proposed housing development in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) in the Bay View neighborhood, featuring 20 single family homes and townhomes and about 120 apartments, would use clean, renewable energies like solar to produce as much energy as it is expected to use.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:41:20 AM
One utility company is showing support for a plan that would generate solar energy from outer space and beam it back to Earth.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:44:23 PM
Kyocera announced this week that it will supply solar modules for the Toyota Prius, which will be featuring an optional solar-powered ventilation system in upcoming models.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:43:29 PM
One of the nation's top producers of cleaning and laundry products has announced the installation of a new solar energy facility that will prevent thousands of pounds of carbon emissions each year.
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1:34:47 PM
An Arizona startup company is working to develop an unprecedented solar energy resource in the form of a high-speed train.
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1:34:04 PM
Northwestern Arizona is increasingly becoming a hotspot for solar energy resources, with plans for a fourth local power plant having recently been announced.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 3:12:41 PM
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced a deal with BrightSource Energy that will result in the generation of over 1,310 megawatts of solar thermal energy.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 3:11:49 PM
In a move that aims to expand solar power in Phoenix, Arizona, National Bank of Arizona (NBA), SolarCity and First Solar recently announced plans to construct a 222- kilowatt solar array.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:29:14 AM
Suntech Power Holdings has announced that it plans to begin manufacturing solar energy products in the United States.
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:29:38 PM
A German company has opened a facility in New Mexico that could eventually provide hundreds of green jobs to area residents.
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:27:53 PM
Skyline Solar announced its launch this week by highlighting some early milestones such as the construction of a demonstration plant.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 3:41:29 PM
Beginning on April 30, and over the next few months, Philadelphia will be installing 500 solar-powered litter compactors throughout City Center, an arts and culture epicenter within the city that also offers living space and room for business development.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 1:07:05 PM
The growth of solar energy has long been heralded as a way to create green jobs. On a broader scale however, solar could also end up providing a badly needed shot in the arm for the entire U.S. manufacturing industry.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 1:25:13 PM
In Eldersburg, Maryland, Kohl’s shoppers looking to find a sale on towels or children’s wear probably won’t be aware that the electricity to light the aisles comes partly from solar energy. Some might not even care. In spite of that, America’s quiet revolution – to clean, “green” energy from the sun – proceeds, store by store and city by city, transforming the face of a nation.
Monday, May 04, 2009 at 4:23:46 AM
Florida's Orange County may be on the verge of landing a new solar energy plant that could bring more than 3,000 jobs to the area.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:50:37 PM
Whole Foods Market, the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, is already green in terms of food that hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides, factory farmed or filled with additives.
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11:30:32 AM
A Spanish company is reportedly planning to build $1 billion solar energy plant in Arizona.
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 2:10:38 PM
Wal-Mart marked Earth Day this week by announcing that it would be expanding on its current efforts to use solar energy.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:44:37 AM
It’s about as incongruous as strapping a fondue pot to a pack mule, but sometimes technology proceeds by baby steps. At least, that is the thought of Brady Anderson, whose company helped underwrite the recent solar installation on the Highway 108/120 side of the Oakdale Rodeo Grounds main grandstand.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 9:58:43 AM
Some of America's best-known companies are taking greater advantage of solar energy resources to help them reduce their carbon footprints and save money.
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 1:04:31 PM
A subsidiary of Sempra Energy is proposing a photovoltaic plant that if completed, would be the largest such facility in North America.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 4:44:32 PM
Colorado solar energy company Bella Energy announced this week that it has hired Lonna Borden as its new chief financial officer.
Monday, April 13, 2009 at 10:35:52 AM
Tax incentives are nice, rebates even better, but the real driving force behind renewable energy, according to the International Solar Energy Society’s (ISES’s) white paper, is feed-in tariffs, or FiTs, which got a boost in Gainesville, Florida on March 1 when local municipal utility Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) decided to offer 32 cents for each kilowatt hour of solar electricity generated and exported to the grid.
Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 10:37:29 AM
Suntech Power Holdings and Eagle Roofing have announced that their Eagle Solar Roof recently won a 50+ Smart Choice award, which honors innovative green and energy efficient products.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 3:42:01 PM
SunEdison, a Maryland solar energy company, announced recently that it is the first U.S. company to exceed 100 gigawatt hours in photovoltaic electricity generation.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 2:15:00 AM
North Carolina is home to a new solar energy resource in the form of a 1.2 megawatt facility.
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 1:25:45 PM
Americans love beer so much the beverage has its own festivities. For example, look at this map of beer medal winners from 1987 to 2007 compiled by Mike Wirth at Flowing Data. Most of the information was compiled from regional beer festivals, most notably the Great American Beer Festival. This year’s event, scheduled for September in the Colorado Convention Center, calls itself “1,900 beers in three days”.
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 10:21:24 AM
Electrical Workers Local 48 in Portland, Oregon, the largest electricians’ union in Oregon, isn’t the first union hall to install solar, but it is the first this year to demonstrate International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker’s (IBEW) dedication to green jobs, cleaner air and a healthy environment.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 5:00:01 PM
On March 20, Innovative Cold Storage Enterprises Inc. (ICE) announced the completion of its new solar-powered cold storage building in San Diego, California. This primary refrigerated warehouse facility, more than 134,000 square feet, is now part of ICE’s ongoing operations, which include cold storage and long-haul trucking.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10:27:17 AM
In the fall of 2007, the Rossmore Laundromat and JP Carwash in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, installed 25 solar panels to heat water. The panels, rated at 52 kilowatts and covering about 800 square feet of roof, were such a spectacular success in heating water for the dual laundromat/car wash that the company installed 10 more panels, which were up and running in the fall of 2008.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10:22:00 AM
A New Jersey utility announced this week that it has received approval for a solar energy project that could add 42 megawatts of capacity to the state.
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:13:33 PM
First Solar has announced a new deal that will result in a large photovoltaic plant coming to New Mexico.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 1:42:37 PM
In a move sure to spark renewed interest in renewables, Ontario just put in place a fixed-price plan that could see the Canadian province paying more than 80 cents for every kilowatt hour sold into the grid.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 8:00:00 AM
In the 1930’s, Boulder City’s claim to fame was Hoover Dam, the most colossal engineering enterprise ever undertaken. Originally known as Boulder Dam, for the canyon it was built in, the dam – when completed in 1935 after five long years and $60 million dollars – represented not only the world's largest hydroelectric facility, but the world’s largest concrete structure.
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 8:00:00 AM
First Solar, an Arizona company, announced this week that it had achieved the milestone of producing one gigawatt of advanced solar energy modules since production began in 2002.
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:36:55 AM
BrightSource Energy has announced a new deal that could result in up to 600 megawatts of solar energy being generated in Nevada.
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:33:50 AM
Evergreen Solar announced this week that it has entered into a deal with RMT of Wisconsin to provide solar energy services to utility projects around the country.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:47:02 AM
DuPont announced this week that it plans to triple its sales of photovoltaic technology in the coming years.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:45:01 PM
GreenVolts, a San Francisco solar energy company, has announced a development relationship with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to commercialize a new generation of solar cell technology.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:22:55 PM
W2 Energy of Maryland has announced the creation of a new subsidiary called Think Solar USA, which will be involved in solar heating, electricity and other efforts.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:05:15 AM
A Texas energy company is giving area residents more reasons than ever to consider solar as a home investment.
Monday, March 09, 2009 at 2:09:36 PM
National Semiconductor has announced a new advance that it says will make photovoltaic panels function better in the shade.
Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 11:31:42 AM
New solar energy resources may soon be developed in Nevada, including a 250-megawatt facility in Nye County.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 11:40:05 AM
Arizona company First Solar has announced that it will be a growing player in the U.S. power market thanks to some recent acquisitions.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 11:38:55 AM
A group of solar energy firms are reportedly eyeing the development of a large new solar facility near Pueblo, Colorado.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 12:52:47 PM
A leading Spanish solar energy company is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with the purchase of assets from California's MMA Renewable Ventures.
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 1:34:38 PM
The state of Tennessee will soon be home to a $1 billion plant specializing in solar energy components.
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 1:58:47 PM
First Solar announced this week that it has continued to reduce the cost of solar power by producing modules that can be manufactured for 98 cents a watt.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:28:16 AM
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced a new initiative that will generate 500 megawatts of solar energy in California over the next five years.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 1:10:01 PM
A Colorado company reportedly plans to begin production at a new factory this spring that will specialize in solar panels for power plants.
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 2:53:31 PM
Two California solar energy companies have announced a partnership that could result in lower costs for the state's homeowners.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:45:51 AM
The next big trend in the solar energy may be mergers and acquisitions that result in larger industry players.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:44:37 AM
Texas electricity company Oncor has announced a new initiative that will offer cash incentives for homeowners and companies that install photovoltaic systems.
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:17:55 AM
Dow Chemical has reportedly positioned itself to emerge as a major player in the solar energy industry, according to a recent report.
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:15:47 AM
Companies involved with the production of things like silicon and solar wafers are considered more likely to survive the credit crunch and recession, according to a recent report.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 1:47:11 PM
Suntech Power Holdings announced this week that it has received preliminary injunctions against companies that have been distributing solar energy products under its name.
Friday, February 06, 2009 at 12:20:36 PM
One solar energy company has reportedly come up with a unique new strategy to help it weather the credit crunch and recession.
Friday, February 06, 2009 at 11:53:22 AM
Sunovia Energy Technologies of Florida has announced that it is building a $200 million solar energy facility in the Dominican Republic.
Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:04:18 PM
California's Mojave Desert will soon be home to a new solar energy facility constructed by Clear Skies Solar.
Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:03:12 PM
Heliovolt, a company specializing in thin-film solar panels, has announced changes to its senior management, including the appointment of an interim CEO.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 1:02:08 PM
The city of San Francisco is seeking banks to join its effort to provide low-interest loans to residents and businesses who want to invest in solar energy.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 1:55:26 PM
MMA Renewable Ventures announced this week that its latest solar fund had helped support the installation of nearly $200 million in solar energy projects nationwide.
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 2:21:22 PM
Clean technology defied economic trends in 2008 as one of the only business sectors that didn't see a drop in venture capital investment.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:50:16 PM
Homeowners in the Middle Atlantic states should have few problems finding affordable solar energy options in the coming months, with help from a joint effort by two companies.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 12:46:49 PM
A Nevada energy company has announced the dedication of the largest thin-film solar facility in North America.
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:51:43 AM
Solar energy may get another big boost from the corporate world amid reports that Intel will test photovoltaic panels at its data centers.
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:49:23 AM
Pacific Gas and Electric reportedly plans to increase its investments in solar energy throughout California.
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 6:56:10 AM
A Massachusetts developer reportedly plans to incorporate solar roof equipment into a high-profile apartment and commercial complex he plans to build in the Boston area.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 2:40:45 PM
A California healthcare center has unveiled a new photovoltaic solar electricity system that effectively uses space while generating clean energy.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 1:51:05 PM
Princeton University is the latest higher educational institution to make a significant investment in solar energy.
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 3:12:56 PM
Some parts of the country, such as Ohio, are already seeing signs that renewable energy can pay off in jobs as well as environmental benefits.
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:57:32 AM
An Arizona solar energy company has announced that it will be supplying photovoltaic panels to one of the world's most ambitious clean energy projects.
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:29:55 AM
Up until now, much of the discussion of solar energy has focused on homes and buildings. That may change in the future however, amid reports that automakers are working on cars that get some of their energy from solar technology.
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 1:30:00 PM
As the solar energy industry continues to grow and become more advanced, many consumers may hear more about the emerging use of solar thermal technology.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:37:11 AM
Eco-conscious travelers have more and more options when it comes to making vacation plans, especially in light of efforts to build the world's first carbon-neutral island resort.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:34:27 AM
A Colorado solar company is attracting attention from the business world amid reports that it has secured the funding necessary to begin manufacturing a new, low-cost type of solar panel.
Friday, January 09, 2009 at 12:01:07 PM
A number of shopping centers around the country will soon be offering retailers the chance to save money and help the environment by purchasing solar energy.
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 2:40:06 PM
A Texas solar energy company has been selected for a project that will power four large hospitals in Brazil, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 11:22:12 AM
Ohio residents will soon find it more cost-effective than ever to install solar and other renewable energy systems with help from a new state program.
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 6:34:29 AM
The solar power industry may be on the verge of a major milestone - creating energy that costs no more to produce than traditional fossil fuels.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 2:00:33 PM
Solar technology remains one of the hottest growth industries anywhere, according to recent reports.
Monday, January 05, 2009 at 2:59:48 PM
California's Million Solar Roofs program is reportedly paying off handsomely for the state, with record levels of clean power now being generated.
Monday, January 05, 2009 at 6:03:25 AM
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