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Panasonic Partners with Coronal to Acquire 6MW Balsam Lake Solar Project

Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. (Panasonic) announced that it teamed up with Coronal Group LLC (Coronal) to acquire the 6 MW Balsam Lake Solar Project from Balsam Lake Green Energy. The project, based in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, is part of the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed-In Tariff Program.

9 Oct 2014

Washington Gas Energy Systems and Skidmore College Complete Solar Project in Saratoga Springs

Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. and Skidmore College today announced the completion of a solar project that will generate renewable energy in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The college will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of 2,085-kilowatt solar array.

8 Oct 2014

Canadian Solar Issues Update on Late Stage Utility-Scale Project Pipeline in Japan

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today provided an update on the status of its Japanese pipeline to clarify its position in light of recent announcements by Kyushu Electric Power (Kyushu), to temporarily suspend grid connection approval pending evaluation of their respective grid capacity availability.

From Canadian Solar 7 Oct 2014

Vanguard Selects Ascent Solar’s Flexible Lightweight PV Modules for Additional SBIR Programs

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer and developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules, was selected by Vanguard Space Technologies (Vanguard) to provide modules for two additional Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program that require lightweight, flexible, and durable PV solutions.

From Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. 7 Oct 2014

TransCanada Acquires Three Solar Power Plants from Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has closed the sale of three solar power plants, William Rutley, Liskeard 3 and Liskeard 4, totaling 30 MW AC and valued at over C$180 million ($161.2 million) to TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) ("TransCanada").

6 Oct 2014

SunPower E and X Series Solar Panels Awarded Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver Distinction

SunPower Corp., a leading global technology and energy services provider, today announced that its SunPower® E-Series Solar Panel and SunPower® X-Series Solar Panel have been awarded the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver distinction by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

6 Oct 2014

Kersey to Open Bella-Developed Solar Array for Sequential Batch Reactor Waste Water Treatment Plant

Kersey, a rural Colorado town, has taken another progressive step in sustainability. On Friday, October 10th, Kersey will be hosting a ribbon cutting event for the new solar array which provides 100% of the annual energy needs of their modern sequential batch reactor waste water treatment plant.

6 Oct 2014

New Report on Global Market for Concentrated Solar Power

The concentrated solar power industry is bound to be one of the biggest and most efficient in the coming times ahead. If utilized to its full potential, it could end up providing for the world's 25% energy needs by 2050. Currently there is 679 MW of installed CSP capacity worldwide and more than 2000 MW under development.

6 Oct 2014

City of Waterford Launches Comprehensive Solar Power and Energy Efficiency Program

The City of Waterford unveiled its comprehensive solar power and energy efficiency program today during a community celebration at Waterford City Hall.

3 Oct 2014

Coronal Group, Panasonic Announce Completion of Nine Solar Projects in Central California

Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company (Panasonic) and Coronal Group LLC (Coronal) announce the completion of nine solar projects in Tulare and Kings Counties in Central California. The projects provide 16.2 MW of energy to Southern California Edison’s grid to power approximately 14,500 homes annually.

3 Oct 2014