Melitron to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities and Increase Productivity
Submitted on: 03/18/10, 11:42 AM
Melitron Corporation will streamline its manufacturing operations and increase productivity thanks to an Economic Action Plan investment of $400,000.

Worldwide Solar Photovoltaic Market Reaches Record High of 6.43 Gigawatt in 2009
Submitted on: 03/18/10, 10:51 AM
PV Industry Generates $38B in Revenue in 2009 and Forecast to Return to Growth in 2010 and Beyond

Poll: 3 out of 4 Americans Approve of Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
Submitted on: 03/18/10, 08:41 AM
Industry and Environmental Leaders Share Upbeat Outlook for Utility-Scale Market

SPG Solar Completes Large-Scale Solar System for JMB Realty
Submitted on: 03/17/10, 04:11 PM
One of the Most Powerful Urban Solar Systems in the Western United States

SANYO showcases its leading environmental solutions at Green California Summit and Exposition
Submitted on: 03/16/10, 01:47 PM
During this two-day summit, SANYO North America will be on-hand to discuss how its environmental solutions contribute to creating a sustainable future for the state of California. Products on display include SANYO's world-leading HIT® solar panels, award-winning eneloop bike ‘Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle’, and energy-efficient HVAC systems.

Solar Demonstration Zone Project Seeks Technical Innovations in Two-Phase Approach
Submitted on: 03/16/10, 12:37 PM
The purpose of the project is to facilitate the development of a cluster of projects in the Southwest United States that "showcase" new advanced solar technologies.

Analysis of US Concentrated Solar Power market
Submitted on: 03/16/10, 04:27 AM
CSP Today catches up with Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s solar associate, Nathanial Bullard, to discuss issues currently affecting the US CSP sector.

Solar Energy International PV Instructor Training wraps up third year
Submitted on: 03/15/10, 06:00 PM
Annual event is part of SEI's commitment to train the trainers.

SEIA Appoints Kimbis as Director of Policy and Research, General Counsel
Submitted on: 03/15/10, 12:35 PM
Thomas P. Kimbis named as the new Director of Policy and Research, and General Counsel.

PV Powered Inverters Used in 1 MW Solar Project at the University of Toledo
Submitted on: 03/15/10, 11:12 AM
PV Powered, Inc. announces that its commercial inverters have been installed at the University of Toledo’s Scott Park Campus of Energy & Innovation in Toledo, Ohio. The 1.12 MW system was installed by Advanced Distributed Generation LLC and will be owned by Constellation Energy Projects & Services.

Largest Rooftop Solar Installation in Pacific Northwest to use PV Powered Inverters
Submitted on: 03/15/10, 11:06 AM
PV Powered, Inc. announces that its commercial inverters are being installed in a new 2.4 MW project in Portland, Ore., the largest rooftop solar project in the Pacific Northwest. The project will cover approx. 900,000 sf with innovative thin-film solar panels from Advanced Green Technologies.

AGI company formed in partnership with American Tank
Submitted on: 03/15/10, 05:45 AM
AGI Projects is a new company formed in partnership with American Tank & Vessel to design, fabricate and erect field tanks and vessels.

THINK electic cars will be built in a U.S. assembly facility
Submitted on: 03/13/10, 11:36 AM
The TH!NK City has always been one of the world’s first highway-capable urban electric vehicles (EVs). It will NOW be available again in the U.S. later this year. THINK’s investments in Elkhart County will support manufacturing capacity for more than 20,000 vehicles a year.

‘Balance Needed’ Say Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Leaders in US Senate Briefing
Submitted on: 03/11/10, 11:47 AM
On March 5th, 2010, hydrogen and fuel cell industry experts joined Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii to brief Senate staff on the balance needed between industry and government commitments as well as between different clean vehicle technologies.

Bosch Solar Energy AG Partners with Sustainable Energy to Enter Canadian Market
Submitted on: 03/10/10, 01:59 PM
Highlights • Sustainable Energy teams with Bosch Solar Energy to bring Bosch-PARALEX combination to Canadian market • Premium product solution for Ontario rooftop solar PV increases investment returns with higher power outputs per rated watt • Bosch-PARALEX meets Ontario domestic content threshol

SENATOR HARRY REID NAMED 2009 NATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Submitted on: 03/10/10, 01:29 PM
SEIA awards Senate Majority Leader for national and state leadership

Hedging bets: Why the utilities can’t afford to ignore Concentrated Solar Power
Submitted on: 03/10/10, 09:28 AM
CSP Today talks to Dr Fred Morse, Chairman, Utility-Scale Solar Power Division, U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association and speaker at the upcoming 4th Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA this June 24-25, about current constraints on CSP in the US market.

SunPods™ and Capital Funding Group Announce Solar Financing Program
Submitted on: 03/09/10, 09:30 PM
Funding partnership makes it easier for commercial customers to purchase solar power generation.

SMA Solar Technology AG strengthens its presence in North America
Submitted on: 03/09/10, 11:34 AM
Solar Technology AG will strengthen its presence in North America with the foundation of a subsidiary in Canada.

SolarCity Opens Additional Operations Facility in Phoenix
Submitted on: 03/09/10, 09:33 AM
Building on Success of Solar Phoenix Program, City’s Largest Solar Installer Opens New Office in North Phoenix

New Report Outlines Bold New Vision for Solar in America
Submitted on: 03/09/10, 08:56 AM
A new environment America report outlines a vision for using the sun to meet 10 percent of the United States' energy needs by 2030.

OPEL Solar, Inc. and BETASOL Secure Spanish Feed-In Tariff
Submitted on: 03/09/10, 07:07 AM
OPEL Solar, Inc. and BETASOL Secure Spanish Feed-In Tariff for One of World’s First Commercial HCPV Power Installations Utility Grade Solar Farm of 330 kW Delivers a 20-Year Revenue Stream for Owner

SOLARHOT - A Renewable Energy Manufacturer And Solution Provider in the USA
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 10:44 PM
Solarhot is a renewable energy manufacturer and solutions provider based in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Drawing on over 30 years of manufacturing, sourcing, distribution and engineering experience.

Announcing the SunPods Certified Contractor Program™
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 07:13 PM
SunPods partners with contractors to make solar power installation simpler and less expensive.

SPG Solar Names Chris Robine Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 02:19 PM
SPG Solar announced today that Chris Robine will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Robine replaces Paul McKnight who will be leaving SPG Solar to pursue other opportunities.

Environment America Report Outlines New Vision for Solar Energy
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 10:19 AM
Environment America will release a report, Building a Solar Future: Repowering America’s Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy.

groSolar CEO Jeff Wolfe to Speak at Two Leading Solar Conferences
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 07:09 AM
Jeff Wolfe Wolfe to discuss solar financing models and the future of the PV Industry.

PV Powered Inverters to be used with New Solar Panel Technology in Large Commercial Installation
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 06:30 AM
PV Powered, Inc., announces that its commercial inverters have been installed in a new office building project in Lakewood, New Jersey that also employs new high-density thin film cylindrical solar panels by Solyndra, Inc. The installation was performed by Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.

2010 03 08 - Press release - Prothea is successfully implementing 3 solar PV projects
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 06:10 AM
Prothea since October 2009 is implementing the development of 3 solar photovoltaic projects totalling ca. 10MW in Central and Southern Italy. Principal geographic focus is on the projects is Central and Southern Italy: projects are located in Calabria and Lazio.

2009 12 17 - Press release - Prothea completes its first round of equity fundraising
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 06:06 AM
Prothea completes its first round of equity fundraising and start up Prothea Solar to develop a pipeline of 20MW solar energy projects in Italy, France and the Mediterranean area.

DEK Solar reveals range of enabling technologies for specialist PV applications
Submitted on: 03/08/10, 02:03 AM
Screen printing leader DEK Solar has revealed a range of technologies designed to provide advanced support for specialist photovoltaic applications. In addition to the dedicated PV1200 and PV3000 solar platforms, DEK’s specialist platforms meet the requirements of diverse PV challenges – from large-scale production to flexible or non-standard substrates.

Carbon Markets Conference in Singapore Shares Insights on the Carbon Trade, CDM and Global Carbon Marketplace Post 2012
Submitted on: 03/07/10, 05:26 PM
How will the Carbon markets evolve? The Carbon Markets 2010, meeting on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore offers clarity on key issues influencing the global carbon marketplace, its effects on carbon trade and CDM. Top Carbon experts from BNP Paribas, Bloomberg & more will share views on the reality & drivers of the global carbon market. Attend to pinpoint strategies to combat current market uncertainties over Post- 2012!

2nd Algae World Europe Tracks Algae Commercialization from Algae Production to High-value Products- Nutraceuticals, Aquaculture Feed, Cosmetics, Biofuels and More
Submitted on: 03/07/10, 05:21 PM
The 2nd Algae World Europe conference in Brussels addresses the 4 key pillars of algae commercialization, and explore the biology, engineering, marketing and financial aspects of the algae value chain. Panel of industry experts will also share their views on Algae for biofuels and high-value co-products like pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, aquaculture feed, bioplastics, coatings, etc. The program includes a site visit to see up-close the running of a fully operational commercial algae production and processing facility.

Renewable Energy EcoMech Expansion
Submitted on: 03/07/10, 09:12 AM
EcoMech Geothermal & Mechanical presents their line of environmentally-friendly, “Green”, Geothermal heating and cooling systems. The founders of EcoMech Geothermal & Mechanical have provided heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to both commercial industrial and residential clients in Georgia since 1995.

Green Earth Scooters Markets Environmentally Friendly Scooters That Can Achieve 100 Miles Per Gallon
Submitted on: 03/06/10, 01:00 AM
Green Earth Scooters sells environmentally friendly scooters that can achieve up to 100 miles per gallon. They are a very professional company that offers reliable services and enjoys highest level of customer satisfaction

Lufft Ventus ultrasonic anemometer passed ice free operation test
Submitted on: 03/05/10, 12:30 PM
The Ventus ultrasonic wind sensor includes a 240W heater for use in cold weather climates. An ultrasonic anemometer provides a long life cycle and maintenence free operation.

Bosch Solar Energy AG Partners with Sustainable Energy to Enter Canadian Market
Submitted on: 03/05/10, 11:26 AM
- Sustainable Energy Signals Strategy for PARALEXTM System Architecture -

Industry experts discuss solar project development best practice
Submitted on: 03/05/10, 02:48 AM
Whilst stimulus dollars and new incentives have helped the US solar industry stay strong during the worst global recession of a generation, significant red tape and hurdles still need to be overcome in project development in order for the market market to realize its vast potential.

Transition from Coal to Clean Energy Makes Good Business Sense: Study Demonstrates Profitability
Submitted on: 03/04/10, 03:15 PM
Utilities and other large-scale energy providers with significant percentages of coal in their generation portfolios can profitably transition toward more flexible and less capital intensive efficiency and renewables technologies using a business approach outlined in a new economic study.

SANYO North America donates its award-winning eneloop bike ‘Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle’ to CCSE
Submitted on: 03/04/10, 01:02 PM
SANYO’s eneloop bike donation to CCSE further demonstrates company’s commitment to the adoption of sustainable transportation and lifestyle choices.

OwnEnergy and Horn Wind Complete Development of Windthorst-1 Wind Farm
Submitted on: 03/04/10, 08:28 AM
Community Wind project to create jobs and provide clean power to over 12,000 homes

PV Powered Inverters Selected by Aircraft Parts Supplier for East and West Coast Warehouses
Submitted on: 03/04/10, 07:55 AM
PV Powered, Inc. announces that its commercial inverters have been installed in both the Corona, Calif. and Peachtree City, Georgia warehouses of the Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co., one of the country’s premier suppliers of private aircraft parts and pilot supplies.

SGS Supports Borkum West II Offshore Wind Farm with Project Certification
Submitted on: 03/03/10, 06:14 AM
In May 2008, SGS began with Project Certification services for Borkum West II offshore wind farm. Project Certification offered by SGS enables wind farm owners to obtain necessary approvals and meet international and local standards.

PROINSO awarded the supply of several solar farms in Greece with an output exceeding 3.2 MW
Submitted on: 03/03/10, 04:26 AM
The Spanish company PROINSO- specialized in the distribution of modules, inverters, trackers and fixed structures for photovoltaic systems, has been awarded the supply of various solar photovoltaic farms in Greece which will all together amount to more than 3.2 MW of installed capacity.

OK International launches enhanced PV tabbing and bussing soldering systems
Submitted on: 03/03/10, 03:29 AM
OK International (www.okinternational.com) has launched a new soldering system for PV tabbing and bussing applications proven to reduce micro cracking. The PS900 with specially designed hoof tip geometry optimizes the power delivered to the solder joint while it’s temperature-sensitive heater ensures low temperature soldering thus minimizing thermally induced stresses on cell surfaces.

SunPods Announces SOILS™, the First Photovoltaic Array System Designed Specifically for Landfills
Submitted on: 03/02/10, 04:48 PM
Non-penetrating and self-leveling factory assembled solar power systems greatly reduces installation time and operation costs.

SolarCity Creates New $90 Million Fund with U.S. Bancorp to Finance Solar Projects
Submitted on: 03/02/10, 10:10 AM
Third SolarCity/U.S. Bancorp fund will finance residential and commercial solar installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon and Texas; fuel further expansion in 2010

Home Energy Solutions Develops Unique Solar System Package for Ontario Farmers
Submitted on: 03/01/10, 05:28 PM
Responding the Ontario Green Energy Act's MicroFIT program, Home Energy Solutions has developed a solar system package for farm sheds and barn configurations.

Lunera Lighting Introduces Industrial LED Fixture for Parking Garages
Submitted on: 03/01/10, 01:11 PM
LED Lighting Provides Energy Efficient, Better Lighting for a Variety of Commercial Facilities

Sony Recertifies Targray as Green Partner Supplier
Submitted on: 03/01/10, 07:34 AM
Following a rigorous audit conducted by Sony, Targray has demonstrated compliance with Sony’s stringent environmental guideline standards for ‘environmentally friendly’ products, production facilities and management systems