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Lux Research Details Solar Growth Potential of India

The latest report from Lux Research terms India as one of the hottest markets for solar power production. The report indicates that the current down trend in the solar subsidies offered by Germany will drive investors to greener markets such as India.

12 Jan 2011

Plutonic Power, GE Energy Financial Services to Buy Solar Project from First Solar

Plutonic Power Corporation and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE, have entered into an accord to buy 50 MW AC solar photovoltaic power generation facilities from First Solar.

12 Jan 2011

Silicon Solar Solutions to Develop Thin Film Solar Cells

Silicon Solar Solutions has recently received a grant from National Science Foundation (NSF) under its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program.

12 Jan 2011

NORESCO Installs Solar Power System over Civic Center of Honolulu

NORESCO, an energy services and energy infrastructure solutions providing company, has declared the signing of an accord with the State of Hawaii to install a solar photovoltaic system over the Kalanimoku Building in the civic center of Honolulu Capital District at a cost of $2.9 million.

12 Jan 2011

SolarCity Announces Residential Solar Lease Program

SolarCity, a company that sells solar systems and provides solar related services, has declared the introduction of a residential solar lease program for the residents of Oregon.

12 Jan 2011

Lumeta Completes Rooftop Solar Installation for Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona

Lumeta declared that it has completed the erection of a 260 kW solar PV system for the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona.

12 Jan 2011

Finnish Cleantech Company Secured 9 Million Euro Investment

Finnish Industry Investment, Via Venture Partners and private investors have invested altogether 9 million euros in the Finnish cleantech company Beneq. Beneq is a supplier of production and research equipment for advanced nano-scale thin film coatings used for example in solar cells, glass coatings, and flexible electronics, such as OLED lighting.

10 Jan 2011

Hitachi Plant Technologies Designs Eco-Friendly Solar Activated Air Conditioning System

The Solar Activated Air Conditioning System developed by Hitachi Plant Technologies does not require fossil fuel generated power for its functioning.

10 Jan 2011

EDF EN Canada Completes Phase One of St. Isidore Solar Installation

EDF EN Canada, a renewable energy development company, declared that it has commenced commercial operations of its first 12 MWp solar installation at St Isidore Solar Project.

10 Jan 2011

AMSC to Deliver Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems to South Korean Company

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC), a worldwide power technology company, declared that it has obtained an order worth over $10 million from South Korea based Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Company for supply of wind turbine electrical control systems.

10 Jan 2011