SolarCity Lands Huge Military Housing Solar Roof Deal

SolarCity has made headlines for its unique business model. The company's focus is on residential and commercial solar roof installation, and has spread its influence across the U.S. with great success. SolarCity has now received a $344 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to outfit military housing rooftops with solar panels. The loan guarantee will see SolarCity partnering with military housing developers to install up to 160,000 solar rooftops, with an estimated 371 megawatts of generating capacity. That will effectively double the amount of installed solar rooftop power in the U.S., with 166,000 solar roof installations total reported in Q1 2011 by GTM Research. The project is being carried out in partnership with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SolarCity, and USRG Renewable Finance—a subsidiary of U.S. Renewables Group—who will serve as the lead lender.

Phono Solar launches AC Module

The new units eliminate DC wiring while increasing productivity

Canada's Leading Solar School Opens New State-of-the-Art Training Facility

Solar Academy International introduces new Solar PV training centre in Toronto, to meet Ontario's needs for solar panel installation professionals.

Second Wind's remote sensing system used in major wind farm wake study

Triton Sonic Wind Profiler is part of major wake effect study in Colorado Rockies

North Energy designs energy from rice straw processing plant in Asia

North Energy a UK based renewable and alternative energy consultancy has designed a process plant to convert waste rice straw in Asia in to energy.

Energy from Biomass and waste

North Energy signs contract with major Gasification plant manufacturer

Evolution and new opportunities for CSP

The international CSP community is set to meet this 29–30 November as CSP Today Sevilla Summit returns in its fifth year - complete with a site visit to Gemasolar and the 3rd edition of the CSP Today Awards

First Solar's $455.7 Million Loan Guarantee for Canada

First Solar Inc. is the world's largest maker of thin-film solar modules. The company is looking to power project investments in Canada and has secured a $455.7 million of loan guarantees from the U.S. Export-Import Bank. First Solar plans to build two solar plants in southern Ontario with a combined capacity of 90 megawatts. Ontario has seen a significant spike in solar energy investment following the passing of the Canadian province's recent Green Energy Act, catapulting it into the position of number two in installed solar capacity, trailing only California. The loan guarantee in the largest ever approved by the U.S. Export-Import Bank for solar products shipped abroad, and is aimed at helping President Obama in his goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.

The Solar Decathlon 2011 - Part 3

More entries in this years Solar Decathlon for your interest and enjoyment.

For How Long will Germany Remain the World's Largest PV Market?

The Italian market is growing faster than ever before. In the first half of 2011, the market volume was almost three times that of Germany. Italy is on its way to becoming the world's number one market in 2011.

Alternative Energy Risk Analysis

Anyone with a financial interest in renewable energy has exposure to weather and climate-related risk. Understanding, quantifying and managing that risk is absolutely essential to the successful development and operation of renewable energy projects.

Mindi Hertzog Named CBO of BioLogic Energy Partners

BioLogic Energy Partners has recently announced that Mindi Hertzog will join the company as their Chief Business Officer based in San Diego, CA.

Smarter and Energy-efficient Buildings Create $2-billion European Building Automation Systems Market

Energy management and lighting solutions are likely to lead the industry, while heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will continue to play an important role

"Green Power" for the Romani in Transylvania

Phaesun supports students initiative SIFE with electrification of Romani settlements in Romania

Incentives, imports and storage – the implications for CPV

Following the webinar ‘What is the next step for CPV commercialization in the US', PV Insider got the thoughts of Lewis Fraas and Andy Skumanich on topics such as energy storage, cheap imports and the role of incentives.

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