Solar Panels
Intersolar Europe 2012: Sovello presents all-purpose BIPV solar module
15 June 2012POSTED IN New Products
Sovello GmbH presented the prototype of its solar module Pure Power SVM, called the M-module, for the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market segment at Intersolar Europe 2012 this week at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre (booth A1.160) in Munich, Germany.
Intersolar Europe 2012: SABIC launches polycarbonate BIPV solar panels
15 June 2012POSTED IN New Products
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched polycarbonate building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing applications at Intersolar Europe 2012 occurring this week at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre (booth A5.530) in Munich, Germany.
ET Solar Adopts Ergo’s Insurance Solutions
14 June 2012POSTED IN Business News
ET Solar Group, a solar PV provider, today announced that it has adopted Ergo Insurance Group’s insurance solutions for both its system and module sales in key solar markets.
Germany Ranks Highest in Renewable Energy Production
11 June 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
European countries, led by Germany, get more of their electricity from wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable sources than any other region in the world, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Intersolar NA 2012: Bryce exhibits anti-theft fastener for solar panels
11 June 2012POSTED IN New Products
Patent-pending and currently being used by REC Solar, Inovus and Sun Light & Power, Raptor will be showcased by Bryce Fastener Inc. at Intersolar North America 2012 on 10-12 July 2012 at the Moscone Centre (booth 9127) in San Francisco, California. Free samples and pricing for Raptor will also be available at the booth.
Westinghouse Solar, CBD Energy to Jointly Distribute Systems in Australia
05 June 2012POSTED IN Business News
Westinghouse Solar, Inc. and CBD Energy Ltd. today jointly announced plans to begin distributing Westinghouse Solar Power Systems in Australia. This follows last week's announcement of the settlement of all disputes between Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar.
Sidwell Friends and Partners Bring Solar and Savings to School
05 June 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Sidwell Friends School (SFS) in Washington, DC (US) is generating its own electricity from sunlight and reducing its impact on the utility grid and the environment, thanks to 224 new solar panels. The new 53-kilowatt (kW) system is the result of a unique partnership between the school, SolarCity and Common Cents Solar (CCS). The new solar system will generate clean solar electricity and create thousands of dollars in electricity bill savings for the school over its lifetime.
Sol Teams Up with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams
01 June 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Solar and LED outdoor lighting company Sol has partnered with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams to upgrade the team’s outdoor lighting at both the Indianapolis, Indiana and Concord, North Carolina race shops to energy-efficient solar and LED lighting.
DC Power Systems and Solar Depot Renamed Soligent
01 June 2012POSTED IN Business News
DC Power Systems and Solar Depot today announced the renaming of the integrated company as Soligent, effective immediately.
Lotus F1 Team Headquarters Goes Solar
01 June 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Trina Solar Limited, 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 the completed installation of a new photovoltaic system at the headquarters of the Lotus F1 Team in Enstone, Oxfordshire, England.
WhisperPower, Vripack Join Forces in Frisian Solar Challenge 2012
31 May 2012POSTED IN Applications News
WhisperPower, a diesel generator company based in the Netherlands, today announced its participation in the Frisian Solar Challenge as the main sponsor of the Vripack Solar Team.
The Frisian Solar Challenge is a sustainable event in the Netherlands, focused on the design and construction of ultra-lightweight high-speed solar vessels strong enough to complete a 220-kilometre race past 11 cities in the Dutch province of Friesland. This year’s race will take place from 8 to 14 July.
The Market Case for Solar in Developing Countries
30 May 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Solar energy is a big problem solver in places with little or no access to electricity. While supplying solar power in under-developed areas is a good thing to do, socially and environmentally, it’s also good for the economic growth of the industry.
SunEdison Provides Solar Power to Indian Villages
30 May 2012POSTED IN Applications News
SunEdison, a worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, today announced a rural electrification program called Eradication of Darkness. Through the program, SunEdison will design, install and manage distributed-generation solar power plants, to provide energy to Indian villages that have never before had access to electricity.
SolarCity Provides Bayer Healthcare with 1,000-Panel Solar Installation
30 May 2012POSTED IN Business News
SolarCity and Bayer Healthcare today announced a 1,000-panel solar installation to help power Bayer's manufacturing facilities in Berkeley, California (US). The project was financed, designed and installed by SolarCity, which will also provide ongoing maintenance and monitoring as part of its standard agreement.
Chinese Solar Stocks Fall as US Anti-Dumping Tariffs Take Effect
29 May 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Chinese solar stocks have slumped because of the anti-dumping tariffs of more than 31% imposed by the US on solar panels from China. The US Department of Commerce stated that last year the US purchased $3.1 billion (USD) of Chinese solar cells. The total represents more than half of the American market.
Rumania: Vast potential for solar energy
29 May 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
With fading FiT-schemes in the leading European solar countries, some neighbouring nations are now gaining the attention of PV investors, and Rumania is one of them. The country, which joined the European Union in 2007 together with Bulgaria, appears to offer quite favourable conditions for foreign investors: Total GDP is four times higher than 10 years ago, and inflation has dramatically stabilized to 1.8% in April, coming from high double-digit numbers only a couple of years ago.
Germany Solar Produces Record Level of Energy
29 May 2012POSTED IN Applications News
A world record was set last week in Germany when solar energy systems for the first time produced over 20,000MW electricity.
Solar Solution: Keeping solar in sight at Washington and Lee University
26 May 2012POSTED IN Case Studies and Solar Solutions
A 118kW solar parking deck installation at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia (US) is the highly visible part of a larger install that is the largest solar PV system in the state of Virginia. Secure Futures LLC., a solar-energy developer based in Staunton, Virginia, managed the project, which totals approximately 450kW at two separate locations on the University's campus.
Total, SunPower Commission Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant in France
24 May 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Total and its affiliate SunPower, a Silicon Valley, California (US)-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced the commissioning of a new photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing and assembly plant in the De Vernejoul industrial park in Porcelette in the Lorraine region of Eastern France.
Sierra Club, Sungevity Partner to Help US Homeowners Go Solar
24 May 2012POSTED IN Business News
The Sierra Club, a US environmental organisation, today announced that it is partnering with Sungevity to help families go solar easily and affordably. The new partnership will help homeowners save money on electricity bills, reduce pollution and support the Sierra Club.
