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Introduction to Photovoltaic Energy Systems: Most of Wisconsin's power is generated by coal-fired (70%), nuclear (23%) and, increasingly, natural gas fired power plants. These energy resources are finite. Solar energy is clean and abundant, and can meet Wisconsin's growing demand for energy. Photovoltaic energy systems (sometimes referred to as "solar power") are devices that use...; Tags: Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities, photovoltaics, solar energy, Wisconsin, natural gas, semiconductor; White papers
Media and Technology Charter High School: Boston, Massachusetts: The Media and Technology Charter High School MATCH prepares disadvantaged urban Boston students to attend and excel in college and beyond - including and especially those students who have not been led to expect a university education. The MATCH School wanted to demonstrate that clean, renewable energy could be well...; Tags: Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities, PowerLight Corp., photovoltaics, Boston, renewable energy, solar energy, energy efficiency, environment, benefit; Case studies
Solar Power Drives Royal Petroleum's New Headquarters: This article announces Sun Power & Geothermal Energy the completion of a 36.6-kilowatt DC solar photovoltaic PV system for the Royal Petroleum Company headquarters in Santa Rosa, California. Royal Petroleum is the first commercial fuel supplier in the nation to be powered by solar energy. Royal supplies diesel fuel, gasoline...; Tags: Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities, Sun Microsystems Inc., photovoltaics, solar energy, geothermal energy, petroleum, California, agency; White papers 2004-05-26
Concentrating PVIB: This paper discusses about the research and development undertaken in order to develop a low cost building integrated concentrating photovoltaic system. The objective of the work carried out was to develop a product that could be cost effective with commercially available components and thereby overcome the main market barrier for...; Tags: Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities, photovoltaics, solar energy, R&D, barrier; White papers 2002-11-04

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Norway's Renewable Energy Corporation ASA signs USD300m silicon wafers supply agreement with US photovoltaic cells manufacturer Suniva Inc: NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-25 June 2008-Norway's Renewable Energy Corporation ASA signs USD300m silicon wafers supply agreement with US photovoltaic cells manufacturer Suniva IncC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Norwegian solar technology company Renewable Energy Corporation ASA REC Group (OSE: REC) said on Wednesday (25 June) that its subsidiary REC Wafer...; Articles 2008-06-25

FPL Announces Plans for New Solar Energy Generation, Including World's Largest Photovoltaic Solar Project and First Solar Thermal 'Hybrid' Energy Center: MIAMI -- Florida Power & Light Company, a subsidiary of clean energy leader FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL), today announced new solar energy projects that include the world's largest photovoltaic solar plant and first "hybrid" energy center, coupling solar thermal technology with an existing combined-cycle generation unit. "Pending regulatory...; Articles 2008-06-25
SVTC Technologies Launches Photovoltaic Development Center to Accelerate Solar Energy Industry Product Innovation: Silicon Valley Photovoltaic Development Center Signs Key Industry Suppliers and Customers; Wins Strong Support from the City of San Jose, Calif. SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SVTC Technologies, the independent semiconductor process-development foundry, announced that its SVTC Solar business unit has launched the Silicon Valley Photovoltaic Development Center. The...; Articles 2008-06-25
Atlantic Central Logistics Goes Solar With 700 kW Roof-Mounted PV System: Atlantic CentralLogistics, ACL a leading asset-based logistics company, today announcedthat a 700-kilowatt kW DC solar photovoltaic PV system will beinstalled by North Chelmsford, Massachusetts-based American Capital Energyon the roof of ACL's Elizabeth, NJ, headquarters. Established in 1980, Atlantic Central Logistics has become a leadingprovider of supply chain management, distribution, warehousing,...; Articles 2008-06-24
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands Verifies Lifetime of Konarka's Photovoltaic Cells in Environmental Testing: Konarka's Flexible Photovoltaic Solar Cells Packaged with Commercial, Low-Cost Materials Demonstrate Outstanding High Lifetime under Accelerated Conditions LOWELL, Mass. -- Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Power Plastic[R], a material that converts light to energy, today announced that the Energy Research Centre of the...; Articles 2008-06-24
Applied Materials Releases Statement Regarding its SunFab Thin Film Solar Technology: SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Applied Materials, Inc. today released the following statement regarding its thin film solar technology: [TABLE OMITTED] Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology[TM] solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, services and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor...; Articles 2008-06-23
Honeywell Takes the Guesswork out of Green With Its Renewable Energy Scorecard: Selection Tool Helps Organizations Find the Right Technology to Maximize Environmental Impact and Economic Return PHOENIX, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As more organizations look to reduce their environmental impact, the interest in renewable energy technology has reached an all-time high. According to a recent report from the...; Articles 2008-06-18
Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential-2008 - This Report Examines This Emerging Technology and Focuses on Various Technical, Economic, and Commercial Aspects of Solar Photovoltaics: DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/71a000/solar_photovoltaic) has announced the addition of the "Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential-2008" report to their offering. PV is an increasingly important energy technology. Deriving energy from the sun offers numerous environmental benefits. It is an extremely clean energy source, and few other power-generating...; Articles 2008-06-17
OPEL International Brings Solar Power to Medicine Hat, Alberta: OPEL International (TSX VENTURE: OPL) ("OPEL" or "the Company"), a leading global developer and supplier of concentrating photovoltaic panels CPVs, today announced that it has signed an agreement for a new solar installation in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta. The 5 kW system will use Opel's state-of-the-art Mark I...; Articles 2008-06-16
Helio mU Introduces the Helio Green Energy Plan for Residential Solar Power With No Upfront Costs: Consumers can now Buy Power Not PanelsTM BERKELEY, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Helio Micro Utility, Inc. Helio mU, a residential green energy provider, today announced The Helio Green Energy PlanTM, a revolutionary way for homeowners to go solar. Unlike a traditional photovoltaic system purchase that relies...; Articles 2008-06-16
Timminco and CaliSolar Jointly Announce Solar Grade Silicon Supply Agreement: Timminco Limited ("Timminco") (TSX: TIM) and CaliSolar, Inc., a privately held business based in Sunnyvale, CA ("CaliSolar"), today jointly announced that Timminco's wholly-owned subsidiary, Becancour Silicon Inc. ("BSI"), has signed an agreement to supply solar grade silicon, or upgraded metallurgical silicon ("UMG Si"), to CaliSolar. The agreement provides for shipments...; Articles 2008-06-16
Solar Monkey Wins Project Valued in Excess of $20 Million to Provide 3 Megawatts of Solar Power to Robison Family Trust: Large Commercial Property Owners Begin Adopting Clean Energy IRVINE, Calif. -- Solar Monkey[TM], a national solar energy systems provider, today announced that it will be retrofitting 650,000 sq ft of the Robison Family Trust portfolio to accommodate rooftop solar electricity generation. Preliminary engineering has sized the systems to...; Articles 2008-06-16
Mitsubishi Electric PV Modules Chosen for Solar-Powered Rice Plant: Over 5,500 Solar Modules Help Rice Plant Reduce Food Processing Costs CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. provided over 5,500 photovoltaic PV modules for a one megawatt solar electric system at Far West Rice Mills in Nelson, Calif. The system is expected to deliver 1,440,000...; Articles 2008-06-16
Intel Spins Off Solar Energy Technology; Intel Capital Invests in SpectraWatt: Cogentrix Energy, PCG Clean Energy and Technology Fund, Solon AG also Invest in SpectraWatt to Deliver Solar Cells SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- To spur new development and demand for renewable energy sources, Intel Corporation is spinning off key assets of a start-up business effort inside Intel's New Business...; Articles 2008-06-16
Intersolar 2008: Reformed Legal Framework Proves Germany's Commitment to Solar: BERLIN, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersolar 2008 is beginning with encouraging news for solar investors. Germany's favorable legal framework, that has made the industry successful, is secure. Shortly before the world's largest trade fair for solar technology, running from June 12-14th in Munich, Germany, the country's parliament reaffirmed its...; Articles 2008-06-12
Renewable Energy Stocks Close-Up; The Carbon Footprint of Solar Stocks: www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com , a leading investor news and research portalfor the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents a sectorclose-up on solar stocks and their environmental impact. With the controversy faced over Ethanol stocks, investors can gain insightinto their green portfolio of solar stocks. RenewableEnergyStocks.com reports on environmental concerns associated withsolar technology...; Articles 2008-06-12

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