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xPower 1500 Portable Solar Power Systems from MrSolar.com

The xPower 1500 solar power system provides noiseless and maintenance free operation.

8 Apr 2010

Solutions for Problems that Have Plagued Solar Cells for the Last 20 Years

Thanks to two technologies developed by Professor Benoît Marsan and his team at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Chemistry Department, the scientific and commercial future of solar cells could be totally transformed.

7 Apr 2010

DuPont Supply Photovoltaics for First Solar Powered World Tour by Boat

DuPont will provide innovations in photovoltaic modules and high-performance marine coatings to PlanetSolar, the largest solar boat ever built. PlanetSolar is a 31 meter-long and 15 meter-wide catamaran covered by 500 square meters of photovoltaic solar panels that will power an electric motor. In 2011, the boat will undertake the first world tour powered by solar energy

7 Apr 2010

Dow Corning to Help Develop Next Generation Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, signed a three-year contract with imec to perform joint research on next generations of crystalline silicon solar cells. In the framework of imec’s industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on silicon solar cells, Dow Corning has joined several program activities.

7 Apr 2010

Large-Scale Wind Farms Networking in EU

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology IWES, in an effort to help grid operators with the control, capture and forecast of wind energy, has provided its Wind Power Management System and Wind Farm Cluster Management System (WCMS).

7 Apr 2010

LA Business Council Presents Study on Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Program

The Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) in collaboration with the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has released an in-depth study to examine the potential use of solar Feed-in Tariff (FiT) programs on location in Los Angeles County. The FiT program could facilitate residents and businesses to set up solar panels on parking lots and roof tops and sell the generated power to a local utility. Participants could receive payments from the utility for every kilowatt hour sent into the power grid.

7 Apr 2010

LG Electronics Signs MOU with Certification Authorities

LG Electronics Inc. has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three certification authorities CSA International, Intertek and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for promoting trustworthy methods to test the energy efficiency levels of home appliances and consumer electronics products around the world.

7 Apr 2010

The Department of Environmental Protection Funds Growing Greener Program

The Department of Environmental Protection, in an effort to address some of the environmental concerns of Pennsylvania, has announced funds of around $16.5 million for the Growing Greener program,

7 Apr 2010

Aquastar Applies for U.S. Patent to Safeguard Ground-Breaking AC Refrigerant Technology

Real Paper Displays Inc has announced a new patent application made by its subsidiary company Aquastar Corporation to protect it innovative technology that allows the usage of water in air conditioners as refrigerant, instead of environmentally dangerous chemicals that are currently in use. This patent will be a boost to the company’s existing list of patents, which protect its intellectual property in several core technologies.

7 Apr 2010

Chinese Aluminum Association to Support PFC Reduction Move

The recently concluded Task Force Meeting held at Vancouver, Canada during 21–26 March focused on Aluminum, Building and Appliances, Cement, Distribution Generation and Renewable Energy.

7 Apr 2010

Solaram Solar Water Pumps from Conergy USA

The Solaram surface water pump consists of different components such as a gear belt drive, oil filled crankcase, ball bearings, magnet DC motor and pressure relief valves.

7 Apr 2010

Uni-Solar PVL-124 Solar Laminates from United Solar Ovonic

United Solar Ovonic offers a range of solar laminates such as the Uni-Solar PVL-124 laminate. This solar laminate features a potted terminal housing assembly with quick connect terminals and output cables. The solar laminate is suitable for installation on roofs with a slope range of 3 to 60 degrees. This photovoltaic laminate has the ability to operate both in low light and high temperature conditions.

7 Apr 2010

30XHS Deep Cycle Batteries from Trojan Battery Company

The 30XHS deep cycle battery is available in a length of 355mm, width of 171mm and height of 256mm, in a weight of up to 30kg. Its 5-hour rate is 105AH and 20-hours rate is 130AH.

7 Apr 2010

Solar Power Home Designing Services from Sundance Solar Designs

Sundance Solar Designs offers designing and installation services of sustainable renewable energy systems and architectural designs. The company also offers sales and consulting services related to renewable energy systems. The company provides designing service for a wide range of applications ranging from municipal solar power plants to sustainable homes powered by renewable energy. The company designs the solar power homes according to the requirements of the clients as well as the choices available for heating, plumping and electricity.

7 Apr 2010

EnerWorks Residential Solar Water Heating Appliances from Standard Renewable Energy

Standard Renewable Energy offers residential solar water heating appliances. The EnerWorks solar water heating appliance consists of several components such as solar collectors, Energy Pack, storage tank, auxiliary storage tank, leaf guard and Flexible Line-Set. This solar water heating appliance can support a maximum of four solar collectors.

7 Apr 2010