Emcore to supply Space Systems/Loral with multi-junction PV cells, reports quarterly financial results including net loss of USD 5.2 million

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 14:01 (Solarserver)

On May 5th, 2011, Emcore Corporation (Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.) announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply Space Systems/Loral Inc. (SS/L, San Jose, California, U.S.) with high-efficiency multi-junction solar photovoltaic (PV) cells for SS/L's satellite programs. Also on May 5th, 2011, the company announced its financial results for the quarter which ended on March 31st, 2011, reporting revenues of USD 47.2 million, and a net loss of USD 5.2 million. Read more

The Emerging Market for Small Renewables in California

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:43 (Renewable Energy World)

The long battle between public and private power is flaring up again. California is the hot spot because the state legislature has lined up on the side of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), a form of public power lite in which communities choose power sources but distribution is left to the incumbent utilities. Read more

Bosch to build 150 MW PV module production lines at Vénissieux (France) facility

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:38 (Solarserver)

May 3rd, 2011, Bosch Solar Energy AG (Erfurt, Germany) announced that it will manufacture crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in Vénissieux, France. The production plant will have an annual output capacity of 150 MW, start of production is planned for January 2012. ?This investment will secure the future viability of the location, as well as the jobs of our Vénissieux associates,? said Robert Bosch France President Guy Maugis. ?At the same time, Bosch is expanding its product portfolio in France to include the innovative field of renewable energy.? Read more

Colorado Senate passes bill to control permit costs of PV systems

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:36 (Solarserver)

On May 4th, 2011, a bill to control permitting costs for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under 2 MW passed the senate of the U.S. state of Colorado, and will now go to the state's governor for approval. HB11-1199 would limit state governments from charging fees above USD 500 for residential applications and USD 2,000 for non-residential applications for PV systems, as well as extending existing limits on fees by municipalities and counties. Read more

SolarWorld provides over 6,000 solar panels for 1.56MW carport solar system at Cincinnati Zoo

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 23:37 (PV-Tech)

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is home to a new 1.56MW parking lot canopy solar system, which uses 6,400 solar panels from SolarWorld. The fifteen solar arrays cover 800 of the 1,000 parking spaces in the zoo?s primary parking lot and are expected to deliver 20% of the zoo?s power needs. The four-acre solar installation was developed, engineered and installed by Melink. Read more

Celestica ramps production of SolarBridge inverters in China factory

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 22:15 (PV-Tech)

SolarBridge Technologies? plans to increase the production capacity to over 70MW for its Pantheon microinverter have reached a promising new level with the beginning of the microinverter?s volume production at Celestica?s facility in Dongguan, China.  SolarBridge further reveled that it has opened an office in Shenzen, China to support manufacturing and operations with a staff that specializes in manufacturing, test engineering and logistics. Read more

New solar I-V curve educational poster from Solmetric

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 19:03 (Renewable Energy World)

Solmetric has announced this free poster to help solar professionals and trainers develop their understanding of I-V curves. In addition to background information, the poster provides helpful tips on troubleshooting and measurement techniques. Read more

The Solar Trust of America forms joint venture with SolarHybrid

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 18:42 (PV-Tech)

The Solar Trust of America has formed a joint venture with SolarHybrid as it looks to establish itself in the solar industry. The new company, SolarHybrid of America, has already signed a letter of intent to establish a range of utility-scale projects in North America. This portfolio will include stand-alone systems, as well as projects incorporating concentrated solar power (CSP). Read more

Order Focus: United Solar laminates to power JSW Green Energy solar projects

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 17:13 (PV-Tech)

JSW Green Energy has placed an order for 500kW of United Solar?s thin-film laminates to help power a portfolio of planned on-grid rooftop projects in India. These installations are the latest signal of JSW?s intent to establish itself as one of India?s premier private power producers. Read more

Wilmington Friends School to use new campus solar power system for student education

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 16:43 (Renewable Energy World)

Wilmington Friends School, one of the oldest private schools in the country, today announced that it will install more than 700 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftops of two campus buildings this summer, resulting in one of the largest of solar PV systems on a K-12 school in Delaware and providing a unique learning opportunity for the school's students. Read more

UK solar industry ?is done a great disservice? in CCC report

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 14:55 (Solarpowerportal)

This morning the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published its much-anticipated report on renewables. Outlining the potential green energy has in the UK, the research identifies several possibilities, including solar photovoltaics and solar thermal, and discusses what role each one can play in increasing the energy mix on the... Read more

DTE Energy's customer-owned SolarCurrents PV program fully subscribed

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:59 (Solarserver)

DTE Energy (Detroit, Mich.) on May 6th, 2011 announced that the customer-owned portion of its SolarCurrents program has become fully subscribed. Under this program, DTE Energy has been providing financial incentives for customers who install solar energy systems on their homes and businesses. Read more

PV in Colorado: Black Hills Energy to restart solar rebate program

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:50 (Solarserver)

The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.) has announced that it has reached an agreement with Black Hills Energy (Denver, Colorado, U.S.) for the utility to restart its solar rebate program. The agreement is still subject to administrative review and approval by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and CoSEIA says that it hopes to have the program active again by late May 2011. Read more

Ontario: Eclipsall inks deal to provide Honeybee Solar with PV modules

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:48 (Solarserver)

Eclipsall Energy Corp. (Toronto, ON) on May 5th, 2011 announced that the firm has entered a supply agreement with Honeybee Solar Inc., based in Ontario. Under the agreement, Eclipsall will provide Honeybee Solar with high efficiency monocrystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for the installer communities they serve. Read more

TerraSmart showcases innovative ground screw technology for solar PV plants at Intersolar North America

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:45 (Solarserver)

TerraSmart (Fort Myers, Fla.), a North American engineering designer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) racking and foundation solutions will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America in San Francisco at the Moscone Center, July 12-14, 2011 in booth 7859. The company will be showcasing their innovative ground screw technology. The ground screw can be used and integrated into a variety of solar racking systems including but not limited to fixed ground mounts, solar trackers, and concentrated solar power systems. Read more

SANYO and Westburne announce strategic alliance to supply quality solar PV modules across Canada

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:42 (Solarserver)

SANYO Canada on May 6th, 2011 announced a strategic partnership with Westburne (Woodbrige, Ontario), a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc, Canada's largest distributor of electrical solutions (Westburne), to make its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules available at Westburne locations across the country in order to facilitate the supply of quality solar components to the growing number of electrical contractors in Canada operating in the solar field. Read more

Power-One Renewable Energy division earns USD 152 million in revenues in 1Q 2011; 609 MW of solar PV inverters shipped

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:40 (Solarserver)

On May 5th, 2011, Power-One Inc. (Camarillo, California, U.S.) announced its first quarter 2011 financial results, reporting USD 152 million in revenues in its Renewable Energy division, an 85% increase over the first quarter of 2010. The company shipped 609 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters during the quarter, with an increased emphasis on North American and Asian markets. Read more

Alagtec Solar Ontario Inc. to manufacture solar PV modules in Windsor-Essex

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 13:33 (Solarserver)

Algatec Solar Ontario Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Algatec Solar AG, a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer based in Röderland, Germany, announced their plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The 50,000 square foot facility will be located at 3126 Devon Drive in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Biomass Energy ? Mixed Signals Abound

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 12:24 (Renewable Energy World)

Standing in front of 200 New Hampshire loggers on a cold night last February, it was my job to explain electricity markets and why biomass power projects are facing a tough time. For these guys, it wasn't an academic discussion of the influence of natural gas prices on wholesale power prices. It wasn't a class on supply and price interactions in the market for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). It was about their jobs. Read more

Daqo New Energy posts higher revenue and income for Q1; company holds conservative outlook for Q2

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 23:23 (PV-Tech)

Daqo New Energy?s first quarter 2011 financials show the company increasing their revenues, income and polysilicon shipments over 2010?s fourth quarter results, but the company still holds a conservative outlook for its second quarter 2011. Revenues for Q1 amounted to US$87.3 million, a 6.6% increase over Q4 2010. The company acknowledges that its revenue growth can be credited to an escalation in its polysilicon sales, which amounted to 1,089MT during Q1. Read more

Environmental Attorney Todd E. Palmer Joins Michael Best to Lead Environmental Team

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 22:37 (Renewable Energy World)

The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that Todd E. Palmer has joined the firm as a Partner in its Madison office, effective May 2nd. Mr. Palmer will lead the Environmental Law Group within the Firm's Energy & Sustainability Industry Team. Throughout his 19-year career, Palmer has focused his practice on environmental law and in particular on assisting clients with the complexities of the Clean Air Act. Read more

The 22nd Annual Energy Fair Annouces Will Allen as Keynote Speaker

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 20:23 (Renewable Energy World)

Join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) in celebrating its 22nd annual Energy Fair, June 17 ? 19, 2011. Each year, The Energy Fair brings over 20,000 families, homeowners, and professionals from all over the nation to celebrate and discover renewable energy and sustainable living. The Energy Fair is the nation's longest running and largest energy education event of its kind. This 3-day event includes over 200 exhibitors, over 200 workshops, a Clean Energy Car Show, Green Home Pavilion, Green Building Demo, Sustainable Tables, inspirational keynotes, lively entertainment, great food, and local beer. Read more

Order Focus: GCL-Poly makes major order for Applied Materials? wire saws

Monday, 5.9.2011 - 11:51 (PV-Tech)

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings has placed an order with Applied Materials for wire saws with a wafering capacity of 2.5GW. Shipment of the HCT B5 wire saws to GCL?s Chinese production facilities in Suzhou, Changzhou and Taicang, China, will take place in Q2. Read more