Education
Bosch Inaugurates Photovoltaic Center
22 July 2011POSTED IN Business News
At a ceremony in Arnstadt, Germany, the Bosch Group has inaugurated its new photovoltaics center.
SunBorne Selects Titan Tracker for Solar Power Tower in India
18 July 2011POSTED IN Applications News
SunBorne Energy is developing a 1MWth solar power tower system in a project is jointly funded by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and SunBorne Energy.
Ingersoll-Rand Sponsors Purdue University's 2011 Solar Decathlon Entry
15 July 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Ingersoll-Rand plc, a company known for creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, today announced that it has awarded $150,000 (USD) to Purdue University to sponsor its team's bid in the US Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon 2011.
San José: A city showcases its green vision
27 June 2011POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Many thousands of people in the solar industry will be in the San Francisco Bay area to look at and learn about the latest trends and technologies at Intersolar North America (12 to 14 July). While there, a side trip suggestion is to drive about an hour south to San Jose and see the city’s showcase of green energy technologies.
Solar Discovery Game and Sweepstakes
22 June 2011POSTED IN Business News
SunPower Corp. today launched the Solar Discovery Game, an online contest and sweepstakes that promotes solar energy education and awareness in the US. The grand prize winner who will be announced on 16 September 2011 will receive a high-efficiency SunPower solar power system valued at up to $25,000.
Trends and Bull Riding
15 June 2011POSTED IN Editors Blogs
At Intersolar Europe the range of products, services, issues and entertainment was as vast as the seemingly endless exhibit hall space. But amongst the hustle and bustle of the largest solar show in the world, a few trends emerged.
World's Solar Experts Convene in Seattle for 37th IEEE PVSC
15 June 2011POSTED IN Applications News
The Organising Committee of the 37th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), the solar industry's longest running global gathering of leading photovoltaics (PV) scientists and engineers, today announced its final program for the June 19-24 event taking place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. John A. Rogers Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
14 June 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Proving that technological entrepreneurship can have a groundbreaking impact when inventive concepts are stretched across disparate fields, renowned innovator, materials scientist and applied physicist Dr. John A. Rogers was announced today as the recipient of the 2011 $500,000 (USD) Lemelson-MIT Prize for Health and Energy Innovations.
IEEE Talks Smart Grid on NPR
14 June 2011POSTED IN Business News
IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, continues to lead the dialogue on the smart grid with a discussion about building a better electrical grid on National Public Radio's (NPR's) "Science Friday" show, which aired 10 June 2011.
Case Study: Solar thermal dining at California university
14 June 2011POSTED IN Case Studies and Solar Solutions
Santa Clara University (SCU), located 50 miles south of San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley, has a mandate to be carbon neutral by the end of 2015. With the deadline a little more than four years away, Joe Sugg, Assistant Vice President of University Operations at SCU said they’re well on their way, with 1MW of solar PV already installed on campus and a smart microgrid project currently underway. A recently completed solar thermal system atop the Benson Memorial Centre’s dining hall brings them even closer to the mark.
Moser Baer Technologies Wins $2.9 Million DOE Award
10 June 2011POSTED IN Business News
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Moser Baer Technologies, Inc. (MBT) as the recipient of a $2.9 million (USD) grant to enable green energy research and development (R&D) designed to accelerate the use of innovative solid-state lighting technologies.
Bringing Solar Power to Tanzania
31 May 2011POSTED IN Guest Blogs
Tanzania is one of the world's poorest countries based on per capital income. And it is energy poor, with electrification rates of only 14% nationally, falling to 2% in rural regions. Electricity demand, however, is growing between 8.5% to 15% annually. The Government of Tanzania is working to implement TEDAP (Tanzania Energy Development and Access Project) in partnership with the World Bank to improve availability of power supply, but much work is needed.
National Grid Helps Fund Green Energy Initiative at UAlbany NanoCollege
03 June 2011POSTED IN Applications News
National Grid, an international energy delivery company, today presented a $225,000 Renewable Energy and Economic Development grant to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany in New York.
Andre Agassi Prep Sports Solar Array
02 June 2011POSTED IN Applications News
The Andre Agassi Foundation is developing what will be the largest rooftop solar project in the state of Nevada, while also partnering with Canyon Capital Realty Advisors to launch a fund to help develop best-in-class charter schools in urban areas while embracing environmental responsibility.
Kyocera Teaches School Children about Solar Through Eco-Lessons
02 June 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Kyocera Corporation's "Eco-Lesson" program in China, which will reach a target of 100 primary schools and 20,000 children in the year starting April 2011, teaches children about the major environmental issues the world faces, and incorporate original experimentation kits and toys utilizing solar cells, a fun quiz and other interactive activities so that students can immerse themselves in the learning experience.
Kyocera, APS Energy Provide 749kW of Solar to ASU
24 May 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Kyocera Solar, Inc. and APS Energy Services (APSES) today announced the completion of four solar energy systems at Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Arizona campus.
Mage Solar Academy Adds Entry-Level Class
23 May 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Mage Solar Academy is adding a PV 101-Entry Level class from 13 to 17 June at its training centre in Dublin, Georgia, in order to help qualified NABCEP Installer Exam candidates meet the cut-off date for the application.
Mage Solar to Attend ASES National Solar Conference
12 May 2011POSTED IN Business News
Mage Solar, part of the global Mage Group, is participating in the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Conference on 17-21 May 2011 (Booth 311) in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Calling All Young (Solar) Einsteins
12 May 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Young scientists in fields related to solar photovoltaics – systems technology, nanotechnology, general energy technology, crystallography and engineering subjects – have about a month left to submit their research in this year's sixth annual staging of the competition for a chance to win the SolarWorld Junior Einstein award trophy, 5,000 euros and professional recognition.
Amonix Unveils CPV Solar System at University of Arizona Science & Technology Park
29 April 2011POSTED IN Applications News
Amonix Inc. unveiled a utility-scale solar energy 2-megawatt (MW) AC Nameplate power plant in the Solar Zone at the University of Arizona’s Science and Technology Park (UASTP) that will produce enough energy to power more than 500 Tucson-area homes.
