Becky Beetz
Siemens to build 6 PV plants following first French order
Siemens Energy has received its first large-scale photovoltaic (PV) order from France. As a result, it will undertake a 30 megawatt (MW) project, which will see six solar power plants built over the next year.
NY Solar Jobs Act could create 22,000 jobs
A landmark solar power bill pending in the New York State legislature has the potential to create thousands of green jobs and billions of dollars in economic output for the state, according to a recent report published by Vote Solar, a U.S. national grassroots solar advocacy group.
Asia: Air Liquide signs 10 new PV contracts
Ten new long-term contracts with photovoltaics (PV) industry leaders in China, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan have been signed by international producer and distributor of cryogenic liquids and gases, Air Liquide.
NREL research into potential for solar panels to be installed atop landfills
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is evaluating sites for renewable energy potential on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency. A part of this will involve looking at where solar panels can be installed.
UL signs agreement of collaboration with CENER for PV modules
Safety testing and certification services company Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has signed an agreement with the National Renewable Energy Centre of Spain, CENER to cooperate in the field of testing and certification of photovoltaic (PV) modules.
World record for highest efficiency of commercial scale thin film solar modules set
Miasole, manufacturer of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) independently confirmed the 13.8 percent efficiency of its large area production modules (one square meter in size).
Burger king announces new energy efficient restaurant
Burger King has unveiled a new energy efficient restaurant in Waghausel, Germany. More than 720 solar photovoltaic modules have been installed, which are set to generate over 53,500 kWh of electricity per year.
Sanyo to expand HIT production capacity in Japan
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. has announced it will increase production capacity for its HIT solar cell modules at its Nishikinohama Factory in Kaizuka City and at its Shiga Plant in Ohtsu City in response to strong demand for solar cell modules in Japan.
Biosolar not to build manufacturing facilities
Biosolar, supplier of backing-sheets for photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, has announced it will enter into manufacturing supply agreements instead of building manufacturing facilities.
Californian town to get 85 percent of its electricity from solar power
The first commercial installation of Skyline Solars High Gain Solar (HGS) 1000 system has been announced.
