Kyocera reports PV modules performing well after 25 years in the field

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 0:41 (Solarserver)

In December 2011, Kyocera Corp. (Kyoto, Japan) provided an update on the performance and reliability of its photovoltaic (PV) modules, which have been performing well for more than 25 years. Read more

KDC Solar closes on USD 70 million credit facility for PV projects in New Jersey

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 20:49 (Solarserver)

On December 13th, 2011 KDC Solar LLC (Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S.) announced that it has closed a USD 70 million revolving credit facility with Prudential Capital Group (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.), which will be used for the construction of non-utility solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Through the facility KDC Solar will be able finance construction of multiple projects simultaneously, and can re-use funds for new projects following repayment of construction loans. Read more

Canada: ASTech recognizes Sustainable Energy for innovation in solar PV system integration

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 20:49 (Solarserver)

On December 14th, 2011, Sustainable Energy Technologies (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) announced that it has been selected from over 50 nominations as the award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Technology and Innovation by the Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Foundation. Read more

New Jersey: NJR Clean Energy Ventures to expand solar PV leasing program in 2012

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 0:41 (Solarserver)

On December 14th, 2011 NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV, Wall, New Jersey, U.S.) announced that it will extend its Sunlight Advantage solar photovoltaic (PV) leasing program to an additional 500 customers in the U.S. state of New Jersey in fiscal year 2012. NJRCEV notes that it has recently completed its 350th residential PV installation through the program, and states that for the first time in 2012 it will be offering 15-year leases. Read more

US based PV solutions provider Solar Semiconductor recognized for export performance by Indian Government

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 0:40 (Solarserver)

On December 13th, 2011, global full service solar PV systems provider Solar Semiconductor (Sunnyvale, California, US) announced that it has received four export performance awards in recognition of performance in exports during the years 2008-09 and 2009-10 among EOUs/SEZ units in Andhra Pradesh, India. Read more

PROINSO launches campaign to supply PV to rural areas without electricity

Sunday, 12.18.2011 - 20:50 (Solarserver)

On December 13th, 2011 PROINSO SL (Fustiñana, Spain) announced that it has launched a social media and corporate social responsibility campaign to donate solar photovoltaic (PV) supplies to build PV plants in rural areas where residents could not otherwise afford them. For every click received in PROINSO's "Solar Energy Solidarity" campaign page on its Facebook site, the company will donate 1 watt of PV for the development of one or more PV plants featuring the accumulated watt peak power. Through the campaign, PROINSO will also solicit the opinions of visitors as to which activities should be supported. Read more