Rise & Shine: July 17, 2009
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CALIFORNIA NEWS
Solyndra Works on 1M Sq. Ft. Project in SoCal
The CIGS startup is increasing its production rate to meet the demand of its customers, who have collectively signed about $2B worth of contracts.
XsunX Plans to Revolutionize Industry
XsunX has announced that it is developing a breakthrough thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) cross-industry technology that may soon utilize the excess manufacturing capacity of the mature hard disc drive (HDD) industry to mass produce high efficiency, low cost solar cells to truly capture the power of the sun.
NATIONAL NEWS
Arizona: A Power house in Solar and Renewable Energy
The natural advantage of year-round sun, growing international investment and built-in engineering and high-tech talent make Arizona a formidable player in the global competition for solar and renewable energy projects.
Massachusetts Authorities Outline Plans to Support Large-Scale Solar Power Projects
Massachusetts Attorney General and Governor announced plans for supporting the development of large-scale solar PV power installations through a new statewide entity operating in collaboration with the state’s four investor-owned utilities.
Developing Renewables with War-Time Urgency
The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed?
Company Increases Solar Testing Prowess
Aiming to meet what it says is a growing need for testing and certification of solar photovoltaic systems and components, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in July announced that it has expanded its Silicon Valley testing facilities.
Does the Clean Energy Push Kill or Create Jobs?
Figuing out how to get more clean energy and more jobs at the same time is the subject of a hearing today in the Senate, “Ensuring and Enhancing U.S. Competitiveness while Moving toward a Clean Energy Economy.”
Intersolar: 1366 Technologies Scores its First Order
The order is for a prototype machine, not a commercial machine, but Lund said it could lead to commercial orders if the machine performs well in tests.
Intersolar: Thin-Film Solar Startups Race to Build Plants, Despite Recession
Arvada, CO-based PrimeStar Solar, which is developing cadmium-telluride films, is building its first commercial factory in San Francisco and plans to have it up and running by the fourth quarter of this year.
Company wants to Sell solar Power to High Schools
Dozens of Arizona schools could begin using solar electricity if state regulators allow them to enter special agreements to buy the power without buying the solar panels.
All Austinites May Soon Shoulder Extra Green Energy Costs
Austin’s electric utility could soon reverse a long-standing practice of selling wind, solar and other renewable energy only to customers who choose to buy it.
TECHNOLOGY
Sputnik to Launch New 1MW Inverter Station
The device with the name SolarMax 330C-SV (SV stands for special voltage) has a rated capacity of 330 kW and works between 450 and 800 volts.
Pioneers in Solar Tracking Technology
ADES continues to improve products and services to increase the efficiency of our customers’ investments.
New SunCatcher Power System Unveiled
Stirling Energy Systems (SES) and Tessera Solar recently unveiled four newly designed solar power collection dishes at Sandia National Laboratories’ National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF).
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Isofoton in Hotel Chain Solar Deal
The NH Hoteles chian and solar group Isofotón have signed a co-operation agreement covering both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic installations.
UK to Subsidize Off-Grid Power for All
The strategy paper set out plans for a fivefold increase in renewable power generation to provide 30 per cent of Britain’s power by 2020.
Dutch Eneco Acquires Ecostream
Until now Ecostream was part of the Econcern group, which became insolvent at the end of May. With Eneco as the new owner Ecostream will be able to continue its business as usual.
ReneSola Signs Letters of Intent to Develop 500 MW of Solar Power Generation
ReneSola has entered into a letter of intent with the Yancheng city government, Jiangsu province, to develop a 500 megawatt on-grid solar power generation project.
Colexon Installs 4.64MW Photovoltaic System in Brandenburg
For the construction of the system 64,000 modules have been installed on a previously un-used roof-top area of 193,000 m2 which is equivalent to the size of more than 10 soccer fields. Due to costs and efficiency, 10,000 of the total 64,000 solar modules to be installed were lifted to the roof by helicopter.
Government Plans to Develop 60 solar Cities
The New Delhi government said that it was planning to develop ‘Solar Cities’ to reduce around 10 per cent usage of conventional energy sources through renewable energy installations and energy efficiency.
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