Solar Trade Case May Backfire on US Firms
Like Detroit automakers taking on the Japanese a generation ago, the seven American solar panel makers that filed a trade case on Wednesday against China might find that a legal victory, if it comes, may not translate into business success.In the 1970s and ‘80s, American car companies won a long series of trade cases to limit Japanese car imports. Japan’s automakers responded by moving assembly lines to the United States, creating many new blue-collar jobs. But they kept most of the high-paying design and engineering positions back in Japan. The new factories in the United States not only shielded Japanese auto companies against most further trade protectionism but helped them stay competitive when the yen soared against the dollar. Meanwhile, American consumers had many new, affordable choices in cars — while Detroit continued to have trouble competing with its Japanese rivals. Don’t be surprised if Chinese solar companies try to pursue a similar path, which could benefit American consumers of solar power if it helps propel the technology beyond its current niche status.
SGS Participates in Inauguration of Torresol Energy's Plant Gemasolar
On October 4, 2011, SGS attended the inauguration of Torresol Energy's Plant Gemasolar, the new concentrated solar power plant in Spain as the world's leading inspection, testing, certification and verification company involved in the construction, commissioning and operation phase of the facility.
Gooseberry Hill Primary and Winthrop Baptist College win Western Australian in 2011 Solar Challenge
The Western Australian competition for the Model Solar Boat Challenge for Primary Schools was won by Gooseberry Hill Primary School with their boat Witchcraft and the Model Solar Car Challenge for Secondary Schools was won by Winthrop Baptist College with their boat Powerhouse.
Phono Solar chosen to provide high-quality modules for SunCap Financial residential leasing program
The new agreement adds Phono Solar modules to the
SunCap Financial residential leasing program
Solar Power International 2011 Report
Solar Power International 2011 took place in Dallas, Texas, with a goal to generate powerful new ideas, connections and business opportunities for the solar industry. An estimated 24,000 professionals and over 1200 exhibitors from businesses spanning the entire spectrum of the industry will be on hand for four days of product exploration, discussion, professional enrichment and networking.
The AltEnergyMag team has taken some time to put together a list of some of the interesting new products and services seen at this year's show.
SeaRoc to provide two Meteorological Masts to Forewind on Round 3 offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank
SeaRoc, part of the Natural Power group, has been selected to project manage the supply, installation and commissioning of two lattice meteorological towers in accordance with a specification provided by Forewind.
U.S. Solar Jobs Census Finds Solar Employment Soars As U.S. Economy Lags
The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit solar education and research organization, today released its second annual review of the solar workforce in the United States. The report, titled, "National Solar Jobs Census 2011: A Review of the U.S. Solar Workforce" found that hiring in the solar workforce is on the rise. More than 100,000 Americans are now employed in the solar industry. "The solar industry has grown into a major economic force with more than 100,000 employees in the United States," said Andrea Luecke, executive director of The Solar Foundation. "We expect even greater growth in the foreseeable future. But policymakers, workforce training providers, and the industry must work together to continue creating good jobs for skilled workers." As of August 2011, the National Solar Jobs Census 2011 identified more than 17,198 solar employment sites and 100,237 solar jobs in all 50 states. The solar industry's job growth rate of 6.8 percent is significantly higher than the 2 percent net job loss in fossil fuel power generation and the economy-wide expectation of 0.7 percent growth over the same period.
Broadview Energy announces the launch of area's first community wind project
Broadview Energy, LLC ("Broadview") announced today the completion of the first phase of project leasing and deployment of met towers, which represents the area's first community wind project.
TX200PV Robot Series Provides High-Speed Automation Solutions for the Solar Industry
Stäubli Robotics is now offering solutions for fast, yet precise production in the solar industry
Metal Roof Focal Point for Solar Sandwich
The Englert Solar Sandwich combines the beauty and durability of a Standing Seam Metal Roof System with the latest technological advances in solar heating and electrical generation to reduce a structure's energy bill by 20 to 80 percent.
EPA CHP Partnership Supports 2012 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, Webinar Announced
Partnership develops guidelines for environmental analysis, scheduled webinar will highlight Contest theme and Rules & Guidelines
Wind Energy Corp. Offers Revolutionary Commercial Wind Solution
Wind Energy Corp. believes that every commercial building can power itself and wind is an essential part of the solution. Its new WindSail is designed for urban areas and generates power on-site.
SOLAR THERMAL 11 Heating up Milwaukee this December with Keynote Speaker Mark Thornbloom.
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association announces SRCC Vice-Chair Mark Thornbloom as the keynote speaker for SOLAR THERMAL '11 National Solar Heating and Cooling Conference.
Record Attendance for 2nd Battery Safety and 7th Lithium Battery Power Conferences Next Month
The Knowledge Foundation has announced that a record number of organizations from around the world will participate in the 2nd Battery Safety and 7th Lithium Battery Power conferences in Las Vegas, NV from November 7-10, 2011.
Unirac Introduces SolarMount (E)volution Residential PV Mounting System at SPI 2011
Addition to SolarMount Infrastructure Product Family Offers Unprecedented Speed, Ease and Flexibility
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