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SolarReserve Receives Coveted Award for Molten Salt Power Tower Technology

SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced the company was the recipient of the "Solar Award for Excellence: Technology" for its molten salt power tower technology, an award which was received at the Solar Industry Awards Ceremony on October 1st, 2013 in France.

4 Oct 2013

Comprehensive Report on Most Attractive European Solar Markets

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Most Attractive Solar Markets in Europe

3 Oct 2013

Abengoa Begins Operations of 50 MW Solaben Parabolic Trough Plants in Extremadura Solar Complex

Abengoa, the company that develops innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has begun operation of Solaben 1 and Solaben 6, two 50 megawatt (MW) parabolic trough plants located in Extremadura, Spain.

1 Oct 2013

Shimizu to Install SunPower’s High Efficiency Solar Panels at the Eurus Energy Solar Power Plant Project

SunPower Corporation, a leading solar technology and energy solutions provider, today announced it will supply 69-megawatts (MW) of its high efficiency E20/327 solar panels to Shimizu Corporation for installation at the Eurus Energy mega solar power plant project in the village of Rokkasho, Aomori, Japan. With this agreement, SunPower is providing clean energy to Japan's largest solar installation.

From SunPower Corporation 30 Sep 2013

Improved Thin Industrial PERC-type Silicon Solar Cells Achieve Cell Efficiency of 20.1%

At next week’s European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EUPVSEC, Paris), the Belgian nanoelectronics research center imec, RENA, a leading supplier for wet chemical production tools, and SoLayT...

From IMEC 27 Sep 2013

SES Selected to Provide Solar Energy to Over 30 Mt Pleasant Residences

Standard Energy Solutions (SES), a Standard Solar company, has been selected by participants of the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood solar bulk purchase organized by DC Solar United Neighborhoods (DC SUN), a coalition of neighborhood solar coops.

27 Sep 2013

Washington Gas Energy Systems Partners with Sol Systems to Build, Own and Operate Three New Solar Arrays

Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. has announced that it has contracted to build, own and operate three new solar arrays through a financing partnership with Sol Systems. The photovoltaic systems will power the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, the KIPP School in Washington, D.C., and Presbyterian Senior Living Services in Glen Arm, Md. Washington Gas Energy Systems will own and operate the solar systems under 20-year power purchase agreements.

26 Sep 2013

Heraeus to Showcase Metallization Pastes for Solar Cells at EU PVSEC2013

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending the exhibition of EU PVSEC 2013 in Paris, Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, hall 2, booth 2/C3, from October 1-3, 2013. Heraeus will be highlighting several of their newest products in their current portfolio of metallization pastes that provide solar cells with higher efficiency at a reduced cost per Wp.

From Heraeus Photovoltaics 25 Sep 2013

Collaborative Student Team to Participate in 2013 US Department of Energy Solar Declathon

A collaborative team of Arizona State University and University of New Mexico (UNM) students is set to participate in the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. The international competition challenges student teams from institutions of higher education to design, construct and operate solar-powered houses that are functional, energy-efficient and attractive.

25 Sep 2013

Michigan Solar Car Team Utilizes Siemens PLM Technology in Quest to Win World Solar Challenge

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team, already the most successful team in North America, is relying on product lifecycle management (PLM) software technology from Siemens to help in its quest to claim the world title this October at the World Solar Challenge in Australia.

24 Sep 2013