ClearSky Advisors begins covering African PV markets

Saturday, 4.27.2013 - 16:28 (Solarserver)

On April 24th, 2013, ClearSky Advisors (Toronto, Canada) announced that it has initiated the coverage of solar photovoltaic (PV) markets in Africa. The research firm recently published a new report titled Africa Photovoltaic Market Attractiveness. The report quantifies several key market factors and rates the 10 most promising PV markets in Africa. Read more

Real Goods Solar to build 5.1 MW PV systems at California schools

Saturday, 4.27.2013 - 16:23 (Solarserver)

Real Goods Solar Inc. (Louisville, Kentucky, US) subsidiary RGS Energy and Smart Energy Capital have partnered to install 5.1 megawatts (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at Stockton Unified School District's (SUSD, Stockton, California, US) schools in California. The PV systems will supply solar power to district's 18 schools and facilities in California. The PV installations include more than 17,000 solar panels that will sit atop parking lot carports on the campuses, including the district's four comprehensive high schools. Read more

Verengo Solar wins award from city of Torrance, California

Saturday, 4.27.2013 - 16:16 (Solarserver)

On April 24th, 2013, Verengo Inc. (Torrance, California, US) announced that it has received the 6th Annual Torrance Advantage Award for "Enriching the Community". "Verengo is a national leader in residential solar and has helped thousands of happy Verengo customers go solar! Verengo believes its company's 'TRUSTED' values gives its employees the foundation necessary for community staying power and green growth," according to the Advantage Award letter of recognition signed by city of Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto. Read more

Secretary of Energy inaugurates solar water heating system at rehabilitation clinic in Chile

Saturday, 4.27.2013 - 14:53 (Solarserver)

On April 2nd, 2013 Chile's Ministry of Energy announced that Secretary of Energy Sergio del Campo and Telethon Foundation Executive Director Ximena Casarejos have inaugurated a solar thermal system that will provide hot water to the Telethon Institute Conception in Concepción, Chile. The solar thermal system, consisting of 24 panels in an area of 56 square meters, will satisfy the energy demand for heating 2,000 liters of water, which are mainly used to temper the pool used in the rehabilitation process. Read more