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Innovative Solar Plan from TXU Energy and Evolution Solar to Increase New Solar Installations in Residential Sector

An innovative and aggressive new plan proposed by TXU Energy to significantly increase solar installations in the residential sector has been supported by the management of Evolution Solar, the largest solar power panel designer in the country. TXU Energy is partnering with Evolution Solar to lease the solar systems to homeowners to make solar power accessible and affordable.

4 Mar 2010

SolarCity and USBCDC Create New $90 Million Fund to Finance Commercial and Residential Solar Projects

SolarCity has announced a $90-million fund with USBCDC (U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation), a U.S. Bancorp’s division.

4 Mar 2010

IBERDROLA RENOVABLES to Develop One of the World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farms in UK

The objective of the company is to strengthen its wind energy business, which has attractive incentives from governments.

4 Mar 2010

GCL Solar Selects Satcon Technology’s PowerGate Plus 500 kW Solar PV Inverters for its Projects in China

Satcon Technology Corporation’s PowerGate Plus 500 kW solar PV inverters have been selected by GCL Solar Limited for deployment in three solar projects in China. Satcon Technology, a leading utility-scale power solutions provider, will supply 38 MW of inverters to GCL Solar, one of the largest utility-scale solar power facility developers in China.

4 Mar 2010

Arizona Public Service Receives Approval for AZ Sun Program from Arizona Corporation Commission

Arizona Public Service plans to own turn-key photovoltaic solar power plants throughout Arizona totaling 100 MW with an investment of up to $500 million.

4 Mar 2010

Kyocera Corporation to Achieve 1 GW Annual Solar Cell Production by March 2013

Kyocera Corporation has also increased the annual solar cell production targets for the fiscal years 2011 and 2012.

4 Mar 2010

DRC 10 Solar Evacuated Tube Collectors from Sun Systems UK

The DRC 10 evacuated tube collector is designed for mounting on the roof. Mounting systems are also available for wall mounting, flat roofs and fiber-cement roofs. This solar collector is suitable for small and large scale applications.

4 Mar 2010

Active 1000 Single-Axis Solar Trackers from PTL Solar

The Active 1000 single-axis solar tracker uses 1-axis as active solar tracker and PV module as a power source and sensor. It has a maximum of 10m2 module surface. It is equipped with a no failure-prone light sensor and provides no excessive movements.

4 Mar 2010

Ballard Power Systems Signs Fuel Cell Power Modules Supply Contracts

Ballard Power Systems, New Flyer Industries, and ISE Corporation have signed an agreement to supply a fuel cell hybrid bus to SunLine Transit Agency in California that is powered by an FCvelocity(TM)-HD6 power module from Ballard. Currently, 20 buses that are similar to this 40-foot fuel cell bus are in operation in Whistler, B.C. This fuel cell bus, which has been delivered, will enter regular service in 2010.

4 Mar 2010

Amtech Systems Receives Solar Orders from New Customers in Asia and Europe

Tempress Systems, a solar subsidiary of Amtech Systems, has received about $8.5 million worth of solar orders from new customers in Asia and Europe. Two customers from Asia and one customer from Europe have placed orders with the company for its diffusion processing systems.

4 Mar 2010

WES Canada Offers WES5 Tulipo Wind Turbines

The WES5 Tulipo, called “urban turbine” is a small wind turbine constructed for urban environments. Its blades have low rotations without vibration or noise.

4 Mar 2010

V82 Wind Turbines from Vestas

The V82 wind turbine generates power both during medium and low wind conditions. This turbine consists of different components such as a nacelle controller, mechanical brake, blade, pitch system, hub controller, gearbox, yaw gears, coupling, generator, ground controller and coupling.

4 Mar 2010

Vensys 70 Wind Turbines from Vensys

Vensys manufactures different wind turbine models that include the Vensys 70. The Vensys 70 wind turbine is a DIBt WZ III/IEC IIa class type that incorporates several control and safety systems. These systems include remote control options, speed control, primary brake system, and options for controlling power output. The primary brake system is an individual blade pitch control unit that is included in all the blades of turbine. The power output of the Vensys 70 is controlled by the pitch, while the remote control options include a dial-up connection and the ability to visualize using a web browser.

4 Mar 2010

Cool Climate Solar Hot Water Packaged Systems from Heliodyne

This solar water heating system is suitable for areas with issues such as hard water or freezing water. This solar hot water system can be installed on an existing water tank. The hot water system from the company features a closed loop design that enables the heat transfer liquid to circulate in collectors, rather than water circulating in collectors. This ensures hassle-free operation and durability.

4 Mar 2010

EZ Heat Solar Pool Heaters Manufactured by Harter Industries

The EZ Heat solar pool heater is specifically designed for above-ground pools. This cost-effective solar pool heater is available as DIY units that can be installed with ease. The EZ Heat solar pool heater should be unrolled at a sunny spot.

4 Mar 2010