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JASO Promotes Conversion Efficiency for Cypress Series Solar Cells in Large-Volume Production

JA Solar Holdings has declared that its high-efficiency monocrystalline and multicrystalline Cypress solar cells in large-volume production has attained 19.1% and 17.4% of average conversion efficiencies, respectively. Monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cells therefore have corresponding industry average of 18.8% and 17.0%, respectively.

1 Oct 2012

CSP Technology to Improve Solar Power Generation

Presented with funds from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Arizona College of Engineering researchers will lead a 5-year research project worth $5.5 M, for developing efficient and cost-effective concentrated solar power systems.

1 Oct 2012

Southern Company, Turner Acquire 30 MW DC Tracking Solar Installation in Nevada

Southern Company, an Atlanta-based producer of electricity, has announced the acquisition of the largest DC tracking solar installation in the U.S. Tracking technology that involves directing the solar panels according to the movement of the sun across the sky.

29 Sep 2012

Solectria Renewables’ Megawatt Solar Stations Selected for New England’s Largest Solar Farm

Solectria Renewables, a manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters, has reported the selection of its Megawatt Solar Stations for 5 MW True North solar farm situated in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

From Solectria Renewables LLC 29 Sep 2012

KYOCERA to Deliver Solar Modules to Japanese Solar Power Plant

Kyocera has declared that its subsidiary Kyocera Solar will offer 30 MW of solar modules, up to 135,000 units, for a northern prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan-based utility-scale solar power plant. Yonden Engineering will design and build this project.

29 Sep 2012

New Mexico Solar Projects to be Built by First Solar

First Solar has reported its agreements to build four solar power plants with a total of 20 MWAC of generating capacity for PNM Resources.

From First Solar, Inc. 29 Sep 2012

Heterojunction Technologies Enable Record Energy Conversion Efficiency in PV Cells

Scientists belonging to EPFL’s Institute of Microengineering in Neuchatel showcased "hybrid" photovoltaic cells with a record 21.4% energy conversion efficiency at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt.

29 Sep 2012

Solar3D Introduces Working Prototype of 3D Light Trapping Solar Cell

Solar3D, a developer of 3-dimensional solar cell technology for maximizing conversion of sunlight into electricity, has unveiled its working prototype at an event held at the University of California.

28 Sep 2012

Construction Begins at 1.76 MW Solar Project at Assurant’s Springfield Service Center

Assurant Specialty Property, a provider of insurance services, has announced that the construction of a new 1.76 MW, $7 million solar power project has commenced at its office campus off East Leffel Lane in Springfield, Dayton. After completion, it will be the largest solar installation in the area.

28 Sep 2012

Georgia Power Seeks Approval for New Solar Initiative

Georgia Power, one of the largest subsidiaries of the Southern Company, is seeking approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for its new solar initiative, the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI).

From Georgia Power Company 28 Sep 2012