Matinee Energy, a developer of solar energy projects and businesses, celebrated a ground breaking ceremony for a solar energy project, Matinee Energy Campus, in Benson, Arizona.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Feb 2012
Schletter, a designer, developer and manufacturer of ground mount solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting products, announced that it has unveiled a new 2.5 kW FS Kit, which is ideal for both residential and commercial applications.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Feb 2012
Veolia Environmental Services, one of the largest environmental services companies in Australia, announced that it has successfully leveraged the benefits of a 50 kW solar panel system, which is installed at its Arndell Park building in New South Wales, Australia.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Feb 2012
A research team led by assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Paul Dauenhauer, has found out “mini-cellulose” molecule, a small molecule that performs like cellulose when converted to biofuel.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Feb 2012
A study published in the Environmental Research Letters, a journal of IOP Publishing, indicates that an extreme shift to low carbon-emitting technologies like hydroelectric and wind power might not lead to decrease in global warming till the second half of this century.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Feb 2012
Heliatek, a pioneer in the field of organic photovoltaic (OPV), and RECKLI, a designer and manufacturer of liquid rubbers, molds and elastic formliners for the building supplier industry, have entered into an agreement to develop Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solution. Based on the agreement, Heliatek's organic solar panels will be integrated onto concrete façades.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
18 Feb 2012
A research team led by Rakesh Agrawal, a professor of chemical engineering at Purdue University, is developing solar cells using ink printed on layers of a flexible supporting material such as copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Feb 2012
Solar Frontier, a developer and manufacturer of CIS thin-film solar modules for global customers, and NRG Solar, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, have entered into a 13.2 (MW) solar module supply contract.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Feb 2012
OriginOil, a pioneer in the worldwide algae oil services field, has selected Frontline Engineering Australia, a provider of engineering services, to deliver an entire range of field services for its customers in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Feb 2012
Iberdrola Renewables, one of the world’s largest energy companies, has signed a 100 MW power purchase agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Under the terms of the agreement, Iberdrola Renewables will supply electricity from its Manzana wind farm, which is now under construction in Kern County, California.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Feb 2012
One of the world’s largest home furnishings retailers, IKEA has announced the start-up of the 148,200 sq ft solar photovoltaic (PV) array at its College Park, Maryland store. The array includes a 1,196-kW solar energy system, designed with 4,984 panels.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
17 Feb 2012
Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets announces the release of its latest report on materials for the photovoltaics (PV) industry, “Transparent Conductors in Thin-Film and Organic PV Applications 2012.”
Gehrlicher Solar has completed the installation of Pereruela Solar Park in Zamora, Spain in December 2011. This is Gehrlicher Solar’s largest photovoltaic (PV) project in Spain.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Feb 2012
Scientists from BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) at the Department of Energy have conducted a proteomics study on Caldicellulosiruptor obsidiansis, a bacterium discovered by them in a Yellowstone National Park’s hot spring for production of advanced biofuels.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Feb 2012
The solar business of AU Optronics (AUO) moves forward in the global solar market with a new brand name, BenQ Solar. BenQ Solar is committed to offer high-efficiency solar solutions and aims to produce highest total power output within the smallest area.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Feb 2012