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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

First Solar Sells Silver State South Solar Project to NextEra Energy Resources Subsidiary

First Solar, Inc. announced today that it has completed the sale of the 250-megawatt (MW)AC Silver State South Solar Project to a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

From First Solar, Inc. 29 May 2014

ASU Students Interact with New Energy Technologies at Sandia National Lab

In early April, a group of Arizona State University graduate students descended upon Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to engage with current energy leaders and interact with new energy technologies.

28 May 2014

Hysol Project Aims for Sustainable Thermosolar Plants

The Hysol project aims to integrate biomethane in concentrating solar thermal power plants to achieve a better efficiency, productive capacity and a reduction in its carbon footprint.

28 May 2014

SunRise Power, Cosma and Hanwha SolarOne to Deliver Bankable PV Solutions to Mexico

SunRise Power, a leading Canadian provider of photovoltaic (PV) systems and engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services (EPCM) is pleased to announce a cooperation with Cosma International, a leading global metal forming supplier and Hanwha SolarOne, a top 10 global photovoltaic module manufacturer, to deliver bankable PV system solutions to the Mexican PV market.

27 May 2014

NRG Energy Receives Approval to Create Sustainable Energy Solutions for NRG Park

NRG Energy, Inc. has received approval from the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation’s board for a proposal to create a high-level sustainability master plan for the future of NRG Park as well as the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and energy-efficient LED lighting.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 26 May 2014

Southern Power, Turner Renewable Energy Acquire Macho Springs Solar Facility in New Mexico

Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of the largest solar facility in New Mexico – the 50-megawatt (MW) Macho Springs Solar Facility.

26 May 2014

SunEdison and Rosedale Union School District Partner to Manage 1.8MW Solar in District's Schools

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services today announced a partnership with Rosedale Union School District (RUSD) in Bakersfield, Calif. to install, monitor and manage 1.8 MW of solar at the district's nine schools. This solar energy and efficiency project is expected to save the district approximately $55,000 in year one and more than $2 million in energy costs over 20 years.

22 May 2014