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S.A.G. Solarstrom AG installs a 4.6 MWp roof-top system on Dehner Garden Center

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:59:38 +0100

S.A.G. Solarstrom AG will connect the 4.6 MWp roof-top system on the roof of the Dehner Garden Center in Rain to grid this year , according to the latest status of planning and construction progress. S.A.G. was commissioned as the main contractor in September by the project planning company WALTER konzept, Ellwangen, to set up the planned 4.6 MWp system, after WALTER konzept was awarded the contract for handling this large-scale project in June.

SunPower Completes 1-Megawatt Solar Tracking System at UC Merced

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:02 +0100

SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced the completion of a 1-megawatt solar power system on the University of California, Merced campus. The university expects the system, which SunPower will finance with Wells Fargo through a sale leaseback transaction, to produce two-thirds of the campus' electricity on summer afternoons, and 20 percent of its annual electricity needs.

Enfinity And Titan Energy Systems To Develop, Finance And Construct 1 GWp of PV Installations In Andhra Pradesh, India.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:51:26 +0100

Enfinity, a global renewable energy developer, and Titan Energy Systems, a manufacturer of PV modules, today announced their collaboration on developing, financing and constructing 1 GWp of PV installations on 3000 acres of land in Andhra Pradesh in the coming 5 years.

Solar Energy Initiatives Announces Securing Land to Build a 100 Megawatt Solar Park in California

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:47:38 +0100

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (OTCBB:SNRY), executing on a grass roots campaign, “RENEW THE NATION”, to help redeploy a portion of the U.S. work force and focus on reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels by selling solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, today announced that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Solar Park Initiatives, signed a contract securing land for the design, construction and operation of a solar park in California. Solar Park Initiatives will be responsible for providing engineering, permitting, construction, operations and maintenance as well as obtaining the financing of the solar park. Solar Energy Initiatives will procure the solar panels and balance of system for the project.

India’s booming solar industry reinforces Linde as frontrunner in PV industry

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:46:34 +0100

Long-term deals with Moser Baer, Euro Multivision, Solar Semiconductor and Indo Solar establish Linde’s subsidiary BOC India as leading supplier to photovoltaic manufacturers

Energy Conversion Devices and MP2 Capital Announce Plans to Develop Rooftop Solar Projects in Ontario, Canada

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:44:30 +0100

Rochester Hills, Mich., and San Francisco, Calif., November 9, 2009 - Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (NASDAQ: ENER) and MP2 Capital, LLC today announced plans to collaborate on the development of a portfolio of rooftop solar installations in Ontario, Canada.

Suntech and Huadian Partner on 10MW Solar Plant in Jiangsu Province

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:57 +0100

Suntech, the world's leading manufacturer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced it will develop a 10MW solar power plant in Dongtai, Jiangsu Province in conjunction with its strategic partner Huadian New Energy Development Co., Ltd. (HNE). Suntech will supply high quality solar modules and design and manage the installation of the plant. Suntech holds a minority share of the project.

Solar Development in Germany Surges to Record, New Energy Says

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:36:36 +0100

BLOOMBERG - Power companies will build a record amount of solar-energy capacity in Germany this year, or two- thirds more than they added in 2008, seeking to take advantage of subsidies, New Energy Finance said.

US Solar Manufacturers Struggling to Compete

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:34:20 +0100

Two recent announcements from the U.S. solar industry indicate that low-cost manufacturing capacity in China is affecting the viability of production in North America.

AES Solar Energy Closes on €25 Million Non-Recourse Financing for Its First Photovoltaic Project in Greece

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:29:47 +0100

When completed, the project will be the largest solar PV installation in Greece and will provide enough renewable electricity to power over 400 homes. The project is expected to reach commercial operation in early 2010.