Why PV balance of systems is important in 2011
In a recent report ‘uncertainty in long-term photovoltaic yield prediction' by CanmetENERGY it demonstrated why it is vital to prioritise optimisation of PV balance of systems in order to achieve maximum plant efficiency & improved profit margins for plant owners.
Chevy Volt to be assembled at solar-powered plant
In its first year the Chevrolet Volt has garnered several awards, including 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal's 2011 Green Car of the Year, and Automobile's 2011 Automobile of the Year. And now the electric car with extended range is going to be built in a solar-powered facility. General Motors announced it is building the photovoltaic solar array, the largest in Southeast Michigan, at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. Sunlight will help to create the $41,000 Volt. Once it's completed, the 516-kilowatt project built by GM and DTE Energy will generate 54,750 volts. Plus, the 6-acre land tract will generate 15 megawatts of electricity throughout Southeast Michigan. According to GM, the U.S. automaker will save about $15,000 a year over 20 years with the 264,000-square-foot array. DTE is investing $3 million into the project.
What is happening to bring down PV systems costs?
Europe's leading solar company Gehrlicher share their perspective
Cost reduction in the PV industry has tended to focus on cell technology. But what of materials use, installation and maintenance expense? We look at some alternative ways to improve efficiency across the PV supply chain
Voting has commenced for the CSP Today USA Awards
CSP Today is delighted to announce the voting has commenced for the 2nd CSP Today USA Awards, taking place June 28 in Las Vegas. The awards precede the CSP TODAY USA 2011 Conference and Exhibition which takes place on June 29-30, also in Las Vegas. Voting will be open until May 24th at 6pm EST.
American Small Wind Leader Now Selling in 50 Countries
New York City-based vertical axis wind turbine company, Urban Green Energy, reaches international sales in 50 countries, just after its first full year of sales
NEW V47 & V39 Blades Now Available
Free Breeze Energy recently received the "go ahead" to market new V47 & V39 blades in sets of 3!
Solar Energy International Commences Continuing Education Series for Solar Professionals
For 20 years, Solar Energy International has served the renewable energy and solar industries with reputable training and outreach. Most recently, Solar Energy International has seen the growth of professions in the green workforce and need for continuous learning and training opportunities.
Lunera Lighting's Award-Winning Fixtures Showcased in Partner Booths at Lightfair 2011
Attendees Can Visit Daintree Networks, eldoLED, Griplock Systems, Redwood Systems and the EMerge Session to see Lunera's LED Fixtures in Action
INTERSOLAR AWARD - THE 2011 NOMINEES
Intersolar Europe Unveils Short List for Solar Industry Innovation Prize
Introducing the TriAC-Dimmable GU60 Series of LED Bulbs by FZLED
The GU60 LED bulb are available 7 and 9 watts. The lens are frosted and fins are in silver or black to give consumers the look they desire. The FZLED's GU60 offers no harmful UV or IR rays, very low heat emissions, high-performance and energy-saving
NEARLY HALF OF OUR ENERGY SHOULD COME FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES BY 2030, GOVERNMENT ADVISERS RECOMMEND
The committee was asked to look into a low carbon future by the coalition government shortly after they took power, and has now delivered its findings.
GeoSmart Supports Post-Graduate Bursary to Assist Canadian Students in Geothermal-Related Research
Toronto, ON - GeoSmart Energy is extremely pleased to be part of the "first ever" National Renewable Energy Bursary Initiative with the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition.
DOE Wrapping Up Renewable-Energy Project Loan Guarantee Program
The U.S. Department of Energy said Tuesday that it has stopped accepting applications for loan guarantees to help finance new solar, wind or other renewable energy facilities and suggested there would be winners and losers among companies that have applications pending. The loan guarantee program for renewable energy generation projects, called "Section 1705," after the portion of the 2009 Recovery Act that supports it, expires Sept. 30 and only projects that can start construction and close their loan guarantees by that date will be considered for a guarantee, Jonathan Silver, the head of the agency's loan programs office, wrote in a blog post on the DOE web site. The agency has issued roughly $1.6 billion in loan guarantees for 19 renewable energy projects to date. Loan guarantees for roughly $800 million in remaining funds will be issued to companies that have already applied, whose applications are "farthest along in the process," and whose projects are most likely to meet the Sept. 30 construction deadline, Silver wrote. "Not all these projects will succeed by September 30th," he wrote. The DOE placed another group of applications "on hold" after determining that the projects were unlikely to meet the Sept. 30 deadline, Silver wrote. He added that if the program received more funding in the future, those applications could be revived. The DOE notified companies on Tuesday whether their applications would proceed or not, Silver wrote.
Tucson Solar Installation Company committed to Solar Standards
Custom Solar and Leisure (CS&L) is proud to announce their accredited membership in the Southern Arizona Solar Standards Board (SASSB), and their Certification by North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as a "Certified Solar PV Installer."
Vergnet Americas brings proven mid-sized 275kw wind turbines to the US Market
Vergnet, a world leader in the mid-size wind turbine market, is pleased to announce the launch of its US Subsidiary, Vergnet Americas. With more than 700 wind turbines on six continents, we specialize in distributed generation or "community wind", enabling our customers to harness wind energy.
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