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KYOCERA to Deliver Solar Modules to Japanese Solar Power Plant

Kyocera has declared that its subsidiary Kyocera Solar will offer 30 MW of solar modules, up to 135,000 units, for a northern prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan-based utility-scale solar power plant. Yonden Engineering will design and build this project.

29 Sep 2012

New Mexico Solar Projects to be Built by First Solar

First Solar has reported its agreements to build four solar power plants with a total of 20 MWAC of generating capacity for PNM Resources.

From First Solar, Inc. 29 Sep 2012

Heterojunction Technologies Enable Record Energy Conversion Efficiency in PV Cells

Scientists belonging to EPFL’s Institute of Microengineering in Neuchatel showcased "hybrid" photovoltaic cells with a record 21.4% energy conversion efficiency at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt.

29 Sep 2012

Solar3D Introduces Working Prototype of 3D Light Trapping Solar Cell

Solar3D, a developer of 3-dimensional solar cell technology for maximizing conversion of sunlight into electricity, has unveiled its working prototype at an event held at the University of California.

28 Sep 2012

Construction Begins at 1.76 MW Solar Project at Assurant’s Springfield Service Center

Assurant Specialty Property, a provider of insurance services, has announced that the construction of a new 1.76 MW, $7 million solar power project has commenced at its office campus off East Leffel Lane in Springfield, Dayton. After completion, it will be the largest solar installation in the area.

28 Sep 2012

Georgia Power Seeks Approval for New Solar Initiative

Georgia Power, one of the largest subsidiaries of the Southern Company, is seeking approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for its new solar initiative, the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI).

From Georgia Power Company 28 Sep 2012

Sunny Bangchak 44 MW Solar Plant in Thailand Achieves Grid Connection

Suntech Power, a global producer of solar products for industrial, commercial, utility and domestic applications, has announced that the 'Sunny Bangchak' project, a 44 MW solar plant was connected to the grid on September 4, 2012.

28 Sep 2012

Vivint Solar Forays into Southern California

Leading solar solutions provider, Vivint Solar has forayed into the Southern California market.

27 Sep 2012

PSEG Solar Source Acquires 15 MW DC Solar Project from Juwi Solar

PSEG Solar Source announced that it has acquired a 15 MW DC solar project from Juwi Solar (JSI) in Milford, Delaware, and plans to begin construction work this month. Based on signed agreements, JSI will oversee, procure, engineer and also perform maintenance and operation services for this solar project.

26 Sep 2012