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Two South African Ground-Mounted Solar Projects Completed by SunPower and AE-AMD

SunPower Corp., a global solar technology and energy services company, and AE-AMD Renewable Energy, a joint venture between the Spanish AMDA energía and the South African Alt-E Technologies, as well as its partners have completed two South African ground-mounted solar projects and are now feeding 33 megawatts (MW) into the grid. Both projects, which were constructed by SunPower, are located near Douglas, South Africa in the Northern Cape Province.

From SunPower Corporation 2 Jun 2014

Wuxi Suntech Power Earns VDE Quality-Tested Certification for PV Modules

Wuxi Suntech today announced its modules have received the VDE Quality-Tested certification, attesting that the quality of Suntech modules exceed existing industry standards. Suntech is only the third brand globally to receive this quality ranking.

2 Jun 2014

First Solar to Showcase Latest Solutions at Intersolar Europe 2014

First Solar, Inc. today announced the launch of its modular AC Power Block™ solar power plant solution and its next generation First Solar Series 4™ thin film photovoltaic (PV) module.

From First Solar, Inc. 31 May 2014

MidAmerican Solar and SunPower Make Significant Progress at Solar Star Projects

MidAmerican Solar and SunPower Corp. are making significant progress at the Solar Star projects, co-located in Kern and Los Angeles counties in California.

31 May 2014

Kaltemp Selects Trina Solar Modules for Tambo Real II Project

Tambo Real II, a first-of-its-kind solar project in Vicuna, Chile has reached completion with Trina Solar modules.

31 May 2014

Martifer Solar Recognized by Mexican International Renewable Energy Congress Awards

Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has been recognized as the “Best Breakthrough Company” for 2014 by the Mexican International Renewable Energy Congress (MIREC) Awards.

31 May 2014

IKEA Announces Solar Energy Plans for its Area Store Opening Fall 2014 in Merriam, KS

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy plans for its Kansas City-area store opening Fall 2014 in Merriam, KS. Pending permits, rooftop panel installation will begin next month, with completion before the store’s opening, making the project the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Kansas.

30 May 2014

First Wind Starts Commercial Operations for Millbury Solar Project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today celebrated the end of construction of the Millbury Solar project and announced that commercial operations have begun.

29 May 2014

SunEdison Silvantis R-Series Solar Module Now Available with PERC Technology

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today introduced the SunEdison Silvantis R-series solar module.

29 May 2014

Two Solar PV Projects Now Power Eskom South African Electric Grid with Renewable Energy

SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, today announced that two 75-megawatt (MW-DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) projects have completed construction and are fully operational and successfully helping to power the Eskom South African electric grid with renewable energy.

29 May 2014