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HPV-30DR Solar Charge Controllers from Heliotrope PV

The HPV-30DR solar charge controller has the capability to charge engine battery banks as well as the house battery simultaneously. The solar charge controller charges by employing a three stage charging methodology. This three stage charging methodology includes bulk, taper and float charging methods.

5 Mar 2010

HMA214-230P Series Solar Photovoltaic Modules from Helios Technology

The HMA214-230P series photovoltaic module is manufactured with polycrystalline silicon cells. Using the crystalline silicon technology and quality raw materials, the solar module provides long term stability and performance.

5 Mar 2010

Kyocera Solar Announces Plans to Manufacture Solar Modules in California

Kyocera Solar announced that it will be producing solar modules at its Balboa Avenue facility in San Diego, California, which will help the company to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy in the U.S. The solar module manufacturing in the U.S. will also support Kyocera’s announced production target of 1 GW of solar cells per annum by March 2013.

4 Mar 2010

Innovative Solar Plan from TXU Energy and Evolution Solar to Increase New Solar Installations in Residential Sector

An innovative and aggressive new plan proposed by TXU Energy to significantly increase solar installations in the residential sector has been supported by the management of Evolution Solar, the largest solar power panel designer in the country. TXU Energy is partnering with Evolution Solar to lease the solar systems to homeowners to make solar power accessible and affordable.

4 Mar 2010

SolarCity and USBCDC Create New $90 Million Fund to Finance Commercial and Residential Solar Projects

SolarCity has announced a $90-million fund with USBCDC (U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation), a U.S. Bancorp’s division.

4 Mar 2010

GCL Solar Selects Satcon Technology’s PowerGate Plus 500 kW Solar PV Inverters for its Projects in China

Satcon Technology Corporation’s PowerGate Plus 500 kW solar PV inverters have been selected by GCL Solar Limited for deployment in three solar projects in China. Satcon Technology, a leading utility-scale power solutions provider, will supply 38 MW of inverters to GCL Solar, one of the largest utility-scale solar power facility developers in China.

4 Mar 2010

Arizona Public Service Receives Approval for AZ Sun Program from Arizona Corporation Commission

Arizona Public Service plans to own turn-key photovoltaic solar power plants throughout Arizona totaling 100 MW with an investment of up to $500 million.

4 Mar 2010

Kyocera Corporation to Achieve 1 GW Annual Solar Cell Production by March 2013

Kyocera Corporation has also increased the annual solar cell production targets for the fiscal years 2011 and 2012.

4 Mar 2010

DRC 10 Solar Evacuated Tube Collectors from Sun Systems UK

The DRC 10 evacuated tube collector is designed for mounting on the roof. Mounting systems are also available for wall mounting, flat roofs and fiber-cement roofs. This solar collector is suitable for small and large scale applications.

4 Mar 2010

Active 1000 Single-Axis Solar Trackers from PTL Solar

The Active 1000 single-axis solar tracker uses 1-axis as active solar tracker and PV module as a power source and sensor. It has a maximum of 10m2 module surface. It is equipped with a no failure-prone light sensor and provides no excessive movements.

4 Mar 2010