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PowerGate 100kW Hybrid Solar PV Inverters from SatCon

The PowerGate 100kW hybrid solar PV inverter incorporates a proprietary Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system. The MPPT system helps to increase the Photo voltaic plant's production and also offers a range of operation on photovoltaic cell technologies. All through the MPPT DC voltage range, the array nameplate power rating is retained.

18 Jan 2010

Samlex America Offers Solarix Alpha Solar Charge Controllers

The Solarix Alpha solar charge controller has an automatic load reconnection feature. It is capable of selecting the system voltage automatically. It has different charging capabilities such as boost charging, float charging, equalizing charge and PWM shunt battery charging.

18 Jan 2010

First Solar Acquires Solar Project Pipeline from Edison Mission Group

First Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers and utility systems providers, has completed the acquisition of a portion of Edison Mission Group's (EMG) solar project development pipeline. The utility-scale solar projects are located in California and the Southwest.

17 Jan 2010

EDF EN Canada Begins Commercial Operation and Closes Financing for Arnprior Solar Project

EDF EN Canada, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, confirmed that it has accomplished the commercial operation for the Arnprior Solar Project and has also closed the financing for the project. The Arnprior Solar Project is one of the largest solar photovoltaic projects in North America.

13 Jan 2010

Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun Receives Three Contracts to Supply 12.65 MW PV Modules in China

Jiangsu Linyang Solarfun, a subsidiary unit of Solarfun Power Holdings, has entered into three contracts to supply 12.65 megawatt photovoltaic modules to projects in China. Solarfun Power Holdings is a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic cells and modules in China.

13 Jan 2010

Rooftop Solar Power System Installation Completed at Harvard University

A 500-kW solar power system was completed on the roof of one of Harvard University’s buildings, Arsenal on the Charles complex in Watertown, Mass. The completion of the system was announced by CarbonFree Technology, Integrys Energy Services, and SunPower.

13 Jan 2010

Tax Credits Provided for Job Creation in the Solar Industry

U.S. President Barack H. Obama today announced that Dow Corning Corporation and the Hemlock Semiconductor Group will receive approximately $169 million in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for recently announced manufacturing projects supporting the growing solar technology industry.

12 Jan 2010

Solarfun Power Holdings to Expand PV Module and PV Cell Production Capacity

Solarfun Power Holdings, a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells, modules and silicon ingots in China, announced the expansion of its production capacity expecting an increase in demand. The company’s photovoltaic cell production will increase from 360MW to 480MW by July 2010 and its photovoltaic module production capacity will increase from 550MW to 700MW by April 2010.

12 Jan 2010

Report on Current Development of Key Companies in China’s Crystal Silicon Solar Cell and Module Industry

Research and Markets has released a report titled “Current Development of Key Companies in China’s Crystal Silicon Solar Cell and Module Industry.”

12 Jan 2010

Nautilus Solar Energy, SunDurance Energy, and William Paterson University Sign Agreement to Build Solar Energy Facility

An agreement was signed by William Paterson University (WPU), Nautilus Solar Energy, and SunDurance Energy to construct a solar power facility at the university’s campus in Wayne, New Jersey. The solar power project consists of rooftop and parking lot installations with a total capacity of 3.5 MW. When the project is completed, it will be the largest solar facility to be constructed at a university in the United States.

12 Jan 2010