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Isolux Corsan Receives 31.7 MW of ReneSola’s Virtus PV Modules for UK Project

ReneSola Ltd, a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic products, today announced it has provided Isolux Corsan Servicios, S.A., a global benchmark in the areas of concessions, energy, construction and industrial services and a leader in engineering, procurement and construction projects for solar PV plants, with 31.7 megawatts of Virtus PV modules for a commercial PV project in the United Kingdom.

20 Jan 2014

MIT develop solar device that uses heat to enhance efficiency

A new approach to harvesting solar energy, developed by MIT researchers, could improve efficiency by using sunlight to heat a high-temperature material whose infrared radiation would then be collected by a conventional photovoltaic cell.

20 Jan 2014

Ford and Georgia Tech Debut Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Solar Energi Concept

Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, debuted a new solar car concept earlier this month at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas.

17 Jan 2014

Major Energy Builds 2.5MW PV Solar Ground Array in Palmer, Massachusetts

Major Energy, a leading A+ BBB rated Energy Service Company, and the Official Energy Partner of the NY Knicks and Madison Square Garden, through its 99% equity stake in Palmer Solar LLC, has constructed a 2.5MW PV solar ground array in Palmer, Massachusetts, with the energy being sold to the University Of Massachusetts under a 30 year PPA arrangement.

15 Jan 2014

Saft-led Consortium Awarded Contract to Build Energy Storage System on La Réunion Island

A consortium led by Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a multi-million euro project by Akuo Energy. This turnkey contract is realized in partnership with Ingeteam (Spain) - world leading manufacturer of power electronics and energy management systems– and Corex Solar (based in La Réunion) to build the Bardzour solar photovoltaic (PV) production and Li-ion (lithium-ion) energy storage system on the French island of La Réunion in the Indian Ocean.

15 Jan 2014

StrongVolt Achieves Breakthrough in Portable Solar Charging

StrongVolt, a leader in portable solar chargers, just announced a breakthrough in portable solar charging. Their new SmartCharger with SunTrack Technology automatically restarts the charging after clouds or shade disrupt the connection, solving an industry wide problem.

10 Jan 2014

Cheaper, Scalable Technique Improves Hydrogen Production through Water Splitting

Solar energy appears to be the only form of renewable that can be exploited at level that matches the world's growing needs. However, it is equally necessary to find efficient ways to store solar energy in order to ensure a consistent energy supply when sunlight is scarce.

9 Jan 2014

RIT Professor Speaks on Alternative Energies at Qatar Foundation’s Annual Research Conference

Santosh Kurinec, professor of electrical and microelectronic engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, was one of several leading researchers who spoke on global trends in alternative energies at the Qatar National Research Foundation annual conference.

9 Jan 2014

Etrion Provides Update for 8.8 MW Aguas Blancas Solar PV Project in Chile

Etrion Corporation (gEtrionh or the gCompanyh), a solar independent power producer, announces an update for its Aguas Blancas solar project in Chile.

9 Jan 2014

Global Industry Analysis Report on International Solar PV Installation Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.

9 Jan 2014