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Quantum—Asola Signs MOU with Evergreen Power Ltd to Manufacture Solar Modules

The planned plant is expected to have an annual manufacturing capacity of 30 MW solar modules utilizing mono and poly crystalline silicon solar cells and anticipated to generate revenue of more than $60 Million yearly.

20 Jul 2010

Detroit Edison Signs Accord with Blue Cross to Provide Solar Power

Detroit Edison is planning to install a 200 kW PV system that costs around $1 million over the roof top of the four-story parking structure owned by BCBSM.

20 Jul 2010

Day4 Energy Inc Looking for Markets in Canada and Italy

The second and recently concluded project comprises a 715 kW solar power installation constructed for Kreissparkasse Rottweil, a neighborhood bank in Germany

20 Jul 2010

Lumeta Plans to Use UL 1703 Certification to Market PowerPly 400 W Modules

Tim Davey, who leads DRI Companies, a parent company of Lumeta as its CEO said that the meeting UL 1703 standard acknowledges the quality of the PowerPly modules and enables them to start delivery of the products to their clients in the USA

20 Jul 2010

Natcore Technologies Attempts to Make Solar Energy Economical

Natcore performed the silicon dioxide coating utilizing the liquid phase deposition (LPD) procedure patented by Rice University and Natcore holds valid worldwide license for the process.

20 Jul 2010

Major Breakthrough in The Search for More Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cells

Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Mainz have made a major breakthrough in their search for more efficient thin-film solar cells. Computer simulations designed to investigate the so-called indium/gallium puzzle have highlighted a new way of increasing the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells. It has only proved possible to date to achieve an around 20% efficiency with CIGS cells although efficiency levels of 30% are theoretically possible.

19 Jul 2010

National Green Power Provides Affordable Solar Panels

National Green Power is a global leader in designing and installing domestic solar panel systems. The company is dedicated towards helping homeowners in deriving the advantages of domestic solar panels at manageable prices.

19 Jul 2010

Solazyme Provides Solajet HRJ-5 Algae-Based Renewable Fuel to U.S. Navy

Solazyme is providing an algae-based jet fuel for the U.S. Navy. The company has been helping out the U.S. armed forces in terms of powering its trucks, tanks, ships and planes through renewable fuel.

19 Jul 2010

Varian Announces the Launch of the Varian Solion at Intersolar

The Varian Solion also carries the proven expertise gained from more than 1200 VIISta installations. The new product is aimed at bringing down the cost of solar energy generation and augments the efficiency of silicon solar cells.

19 Jul 2010

Kohl’s Department Stores Achieves 500th ENERGY STAR Store Landmark

Kohl’s Department Stores has achieved the rare distinction of reaching its 500th ENERGY STAR label store. The store is located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and has been awarded the certification by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

19 Jul 2010