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GEPVp-200-M Solar Modules from GE Energy

GE Energy offers a range of solar modules that can be used in grid-tied systems for both residential and commercial sectors. The GEPVp-200-M, manufactured by the company, is a 200-watt photovoltaic solar module. This solar module is suitable for 600 volt power applications. The photovoltaic module provides a maximum power of 200 watts at 26.3 volts.

2 Mar 2010

Pure Sine Wave Solar Inverters from FVG Energy

The Pure Sine Wave Inverter is designed to meet the requirements of diverse applications including, homes and heavy-duty industries. It is designed with a switching technology to make its size compact and light in weight. The 'power saving mode' is used to communicate to users when the energy level reaches less than 15W while the 'all master' mechanism removes the single point failure in order to increase reliability.

2 Mar 2010

FLX-TO200 Photovoltaic Solar Roofing Membranes Designed by Flexcell

The FLX-TO200 photovoltaic roofing membrane comprises thin film silicon modules that are capable of withstanding all kinds of weather conditions. The FLX-TO200 photovoltaic roofing membrane can be installed on roofs using the hot air welding process. The photovoltaic films of the roofing membrane are connected in series with each other.

2 Mar 2010

Caleffi 255 Solar Pump Stations from Bjorn Johnson Mechanical

The Caleffi 255 system filling hand pump features ball valves in the return and flow. These ball valves along with check valves help to avoid gravity and thermo circulation. The solar pump station is equipped with a flow meter that displays flow rate.

2 Mar 2010

ASW-18F Evacuated Solar Hot Water Collectors from Beyond Oil Solar

The ASW-18F-10 evacuated solar hot water collector has a total area of 20.45ft2. It is equipped with 10 tubes and these tubes have a length of 70 inches. The depth of the collector is 5.9 inches. The volume of the fluid present in the collector is 18.9oz.

2 Mar 2010

ECONAR Vara2 Plus GeoSource Heat Pumps from Albany Heating A-C + Service

The ECONAR Vara2 Plus GeoSource heat pump incorporates a coil along with copper tubing in aluminum fins to provide higher heat output in cold climate regions. It incorporates an Allergy Gold filter for a cleaner system.

2 Mar 2010

SAFG20 Solar Attic Gable Fans from 3R Green Building Solutions

The SAFG20 solar attic gable fan can provide ventilation up to 1,800sq.ft by operating up to 1275cfms. When this fan is properly installed, it can cool the roof, minimize the loads on air conditioning systems and increase the roof life.

2 Mar 2010

SunPower to Supply High-Efficiency Solar Panels to Toshiba

SunPower announced that it has signed a strategic solar supply agreement with Toshiba Corporation to deliver high-efficiency solar panels totaling 32 MW during the year 2010. Toshiba Corporation is set to launch a residential solar offering in Japan on April 1 and these solar panels from SunPower will be utilized for the new offering.

2 Mar 2010

Canadian Solar Installs First Ontario Power Authority Approved microFIT Solar System at its Headquarters in the City of Kitchener

Canadian Solar has installed the first OPA (Ontario Power Authority) approved microFIT (feed-in-tariff) solar system at its headquarters in the City of Kitchener. The 3.2 kW DC solar system from the company was installed on the office building, which is already a designated green building, that uses half the energy and water when compared to a commercial building.

2 Mar 2010

Germany Trade + Invest to Present Opportunities Available in German Solar Market at PV Expo in Japan

Germany Trade & Invest will be taking part in the PV Expo being held in Tokyo, Japan from 3rd March to 5th March 2010. Latest and vast opportunities that are available in the German solar market, which is the biggest solar market in the world, will be presented by it at the expo. According to the industry estimates, about half of the solar modules in the world are installed in Germany.

2 Mar 2010

Verenium Corporation and BP to Extend Cellulosic Ethanol Development Program

A joint development program was established by Verenium Corporation and BP in August 2008 for the advancement of the cellulosic ethanol technology and its commercialization. Verenium Corporation is a leader in the development of high-performance specialty enzymes and next-generation cellulosic ethanol.

2 Mar 2010

Solutia Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Etimex Solar

Solutia Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Etimex Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Etimex Solar, has been reached. Solutia will acquire the company for euro 240 million to be paid from its cash reserves and through additional debt. Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants are being supplied by Etimex Solar to the PV market. The purchase of Etimex Solar is in line with Solutia’s strategic plan to enhance its performance materials and specialty chemicals portfolio.

2 Mar 2010

SolarWorld to Acquire 29% Stake in Qatar Solar Technologies

SolarWorld is purchasing 29% of shares in Qatar Solar Technologies, as part of a new joint venture. The other partners in this joint venture include Qatar Foundation holding a 70% stake and the Qatar Development Bank with 1% of the shares. The new joint venture, which has its headquarters in the Emirate of Qatar, will develop the first manufacturing plant for polysilicon in Arabia.

2 Mar 2010

Drilling Resumes at Vulcan Power’s Geothermal Project in Nevada

Vulcan Power Company, a geothermal energy projects developer, has recommenced drilling at its Patua geothermal project site located near Fernley, Nevada. An amount of $108 million as second equity investment was received by the company earlier this month.

2 Mar 2010

European's Jointly Pursue Renewable Energy, Bio-Based Products and Sustainable Construction

Europe's research driven clusters in sustainable forest management and wood based industries got new co-operation opportunities within the ROKFOR project which started 23 February 2010. This cooperative action project ‘Sustainable Forest Management Providing Renewable Energy, Sustainable Construction and Bio-based Products' (ROKFOR) will join forces in which five European regions in order to create both individual and regional research agendas and action plans in the fields of renewable energy, bio-based products and sustainable construction.

1 Mar 2010