Becky Beetz
Canada: OPA criticized for intent to delay FIT timelines
The Canada-based Ontario Power Authoritys intent to extend its feed-in-tariff (FIT) timelines for domestic content has been criticized by the countrys Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
Sunrun nets USD$50 million to expand solar operations
To help meet the increasing demand for its home solar plans and for expansion into new U.S. markets, Sunrun has announced it has secured USD$55 million in funding.
Laytec secures two new Asian distribution partners
Laytec has expanded its photovoltaics (PV) distribution network with the addition of two new Asian partners. The company has said this is so it can meet the increasing interest in its in-line metrology systems for PV applications.
First curved solar module in the U.S. to receive UL certification announced
The first curved solar module in the U.S. to meet the requirements for UL 1703 certification has been announced.
First Ronald McDonald House in California goes solar
A new 116kW roof-mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system has been installed at the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, in the U.S. It is the only one in California to use solar energy.
U.S.: Solar PV system installed at Broadway Stages
A solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system, which it has been said will reduce energy costs by more than USD$70,000 annually, has been installed at one of New York’s leading sound stage facilities.
PBEC secures purchase option for 800 acre solar energy site in Arizona
The Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) has secured the option to purchase 807 acres of solar energy-zoned land in Gila Bend, Arizona, the U.S. ??
Conergy to build 5 solar installations in Italy
Germany-based Conergy is stepping up production in Italy with the announcement that its set to build five solar installations for the Italian hotel group, Bluserena.
Veeco awarded USD$800K; jobs to be created
Veeco Instruments Inc. has been awarded USD$800,000 in matching funds to help bring its CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) deposition equipment technology to market. The company has said this development will help to create jobs.
Solar energy costs to achieve grid parity by 2013, says new report
Solar costs in many markets will reach grid parity by 2013, according to a new report. It also predicts that demand for solar will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24 percent.
