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Washington Gas Energy Systems Partners with Sol Systems to Build, Own and Operate Three New Solar Arrays

Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. has announced that it has contracted to build, own and operate three new solar arrays through a financing partnership with Sol Systems. The photovoltaic systems will power the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, the KIPP School in Washington, D.C., and Presbyterian Senior Living Services in Glen Arm, Md. Washington Gas Energy Systems will own and operate the solar systems under 20-year power purchase agreements.

26 Sep 2013

Heraeus to Showcase Metallization Pastes for Solar Cells at EU PVSEC2013

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending the exhibition of EU PVSEC 2013 in Paris, Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, hall 2, booth 2/C3, from October 1-3, 2013. Heraeus will be highlighting several of their newest products in their current portfolio of metallization pastes that provide solar cells with higher efficiency at a reduced cost per Wp.

From Heraeus Photovoltaics 25 Sep 2013

Collaborative Student Team to Participate in 2013 US Department of Energy Solar Declathon

A collaborative team of Arizona State University and University of New Mexico (UNM) students is set to participate in the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. The international competition challenges student teams from institutions of higher education to design, construct and operate solar-powered houses that are functional, energy-efficient and attractive.

25 Sep 2013

Michigan Solar Car Team Utilizes Siemens PLM Technology in Quest to Win World Solar Challenge

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team, already the most successful team in North America, is relying on product lifecycle management (PLM) software technology from Siemens to help in its quest to claim the world title this October at the World Solar Challenge in Australia.

24 Sep 2013

EPA Honors Kaiser Permanente with 2013 Green Power Leadership Award

Kaiser Permanente has received a 2013 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the organization’s use of solar power. The annual awards recognize the country’s leading green power users for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation’s voluntary green power market.

24 Sep 2013

New Solar Cell Structure with Four Solar Subcells Achieves World Record for Conversion Efficiency

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Soitec, CEA-Leti and the Helmholtz Center Berlin jointly announced today having achieved a new world record for the conversion of sunlight into electricity using a new solar cell structure with four solar subcells.

From Soitec 24 Sep 2013

SolarWorld Hosts its Inaugural Annual Summit for Authorized Installers in Oregon

More than 250 people from every region of the United States and nearby islands are convened for an inaugural, two-day annual summit meeting of SolarWorld’s authorized installers, where they are reviewing the latest product, manufacturing and marketing advances in support of high-reliability solar solutions from SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years.

23 Sep 2013

Soitec Enters Contract with U.S. DoD’s ESTCP for Fort Irwin 1 MW Solar Project

Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced today that a contract has been signed with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for a 1 MWAC solar project at Fort Irwin, California.

From Soitec 20 Sep 2013

Nice-Pak Plans 855 kW Roof-Top Solar Array Installation at Orangeburg Headquarters

Nice-Pak Products, Inc. ("Nice-Pak") and its affiliate company, PDI, today announced plans to install an 855kw solar array on the roof of its headquarters in Orangeburg, New York. Installation began in late August and will take an estimated six weeks to finish.

20 Sep 2013

Environmental Stewardship Award for Southern Arizona Presented to TEP

An association of Arizona business, civic, academic and nonprofit organizations presented Tucson Electric Power (TEP) with an environmental stewardship award for the company's leadership and continued investment in solar energy at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park's Solar Zone.

19 Sep 2013