Festo Engineering opens competition for problem solving in wafer based manufacturing

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 19:15 (PV-Tech)

The Festo Engineering Network Idea Contest seeks new and innovative ideas to solve key challenges in wafer based manufacturing of photovoltaics. The contest offers an opportunity for people interested in photovoltaics from all over the world to demonstrate their creativity and innovative mindset. Festo welcomes their customers and experts in the photovoltaic industry, to take part in this contest. Read more

Report claims sinister motives behind Czech tax on PV power plants

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 14:48 (PV-Tech)

A damning report by a Czech-based legal firm, written on behalf of the Czech Photovoltaics Industry Association, attacks the motives behind the Czech authorities move to tax solar projects. All plants built in the country since 2009 coupled to a current halt to new connections is seen as the worst retroactive move by any government. The report claims that CEZ has applied for a European Investment Bank loan with the real intention of acquiring more than 150MW of PV power plants as cheaply as possible. Read more

Astronergy reveals plans to build record-breaking PV system

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 19:53 (PV-Tech)

Astronergy has unveiled plans to build the world?s largest single-building solar system. The grid-connected 10MW system, which will generate 9.8 million kWh per annum, is to be integrated into the new Hangzhou East Railway Station in China at an estimated cost of RMB 270 million. Read more

Project Focus: Canadian Solar Solutions, SkyPower sign EPC agreement for Ontario facilities

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 17:14 (PV-Tech)

Canadian Solar Solutions and SkyPower have signed an engineering, procurement and construction agreement, which will see the latter commission two solar parks in Ontario, with a nameplate capacity of 18.5MW. The 10.5MW Napanee and 8.5MW Thunder Bay facilities, which are scheduled to be completed by the middle of next year, will generate around 19 million KWh in their first year of operation and a further 400 million kWh over the following 20. Read more

SunWize Introduces New Generation of Flexible and Modular Grid-Tie Systems

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

SunWize Technologies, Inc., the industry's premier provider of solar electric solutions, has incorporated the microinverter system from Enphase Energy into the new generation of its popular Grid-Tie System packages. These systems are available for immediate delivery from SunWize facilities in Kingston, NY, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Read more

NLP PV Solar Sales Training: Dec 15 & 16, 8:00am-12:00pm PST

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

This live, eco-friendly webinar provides the technical information necessary to do a PV solar system estimate and explain the benefits to a homeowner. Read more

Exploring Thermal Energy Storage

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Greg Glatzmaier, Senior Engineer/ CPS Project Leader for Thermal Energy Storage at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that working to make the thermal energy storage aspect of concentrated solar power (CSP) more attractive to utilities by lowering the cost overall is a main area of focus. Read more

Free solar training webinar on battery safety and maintenance offers NABCEP continuing ed credit

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Join Solar Energy International and Trojan Battery Company for an interactive webinar at 1 p.m. Pacific Time (2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) Wed. Dec. 15, on deep-cycle battery topology, safety and maintenance for battery-based photovoltaic systems. Read more

Hamang Patel to Speak at Pacific West Biomass Conference

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Enel Green Power secures ?440-million loan to increase renewable capacity

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 13:05 (PV-Tech)

Enel Green Power has secured a €440-million loan from the European Investment Bank to help finance the expansion of its Italian operations. The 20-year loan, which has the potential to rise to €600 million and carries an interest rate well below market benchmarks, will supplement the €1,300 million EGP is investing in 840MW worth of new wind and photovoltaic plants. Read more

Highlights at 11

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

It's a good thing ESPN doesn't cover federal energy policy. SportsCenter fans like to tune in to the previous day's 10 most exciting plays: At-the-buzzer half-court shots, walk-off home runs, hail Mary passes. But federal energy policy in 2011 (and 2012 for that matter) may be as exciting as Ohio State football under Woody Hayes: three yards and a cloud of dust. Incremental gains-when they come-will be the norm. There even may be some yardage lost depending on how cranky Congress is when it convenes in January. The renewable energy highlight video for 2011 is likely to be pretty boring. Read more

The Interview: Paul De Martini

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

California's venture into electricity deregulation a decade ago led to what the children's author Lemony Snicket might refer to as a "series of unfortunate events." Read more

Update on Tax Bill Negotiations

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

For those of you interested in the machinations in Congress over the tax cut extensions, especially concerning renewable energy, here is the latest. Read more

Agreement at Climate Change Talks in Cancun Is a Step Forward

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Pew: Clean Power Industry Worth Trillions by 2020

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Looking into the next decade for clean energy deployment gives perspective on where an industry is headed and if Pew Charitable Trusts' recently released report on global clean power is correct, the clean energy industry is looking at incredible growth. Read more

NAES CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

NAESsm Corporation, a broad-based provider of services to the energy industry, announces that, effective January 1, 2011, it will restructure in order to better serve its customers and to extend its maintenance and construction services into new markets. Read more

Standard Energy Solutions to Audit More Than 30 District Heights Homes for Energy Efficiency

Monday, 12.13.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Standard Energy Solutions, a professional energy auditing firm and performance retrofitting contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced it will audit and retrofit approximately 33 homes in the city of District Heights and install solar panels on one of these homes. The work will be funded by the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and residents receiving audits will be chosen based largely on financial need. Read more