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MEMC Acquires Ownership Interest in Solar Wafer Manufacturer in Taiwan

MEMC Electronic Materials has acquired an ownership interest in Eversol Corporation, a solar wafer manufacturing firm in Taiwan. MEMC Electronic Materials is the largest provider of solar energy services in North America and a leading provider of silicon wafers.

23 Dec 2009

Explosive Solar Industry Growth in Michigan for 2010: Michigan Solar Solutions

Michigan Solar Solutions is anticipating a big surge in the solar industry in Michigan for the year 2010. Michigan Solar Solutions is a leading alternative energy company in Michigan.

23 Dec 2009

First Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles in Final Stages of Negotiations with Blanquefort for New Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant

First Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles are in the concluding stages of exclusive negotiations with Blanquefort, a town that is near the city of Bordeaux, for the construction of a new solar panel manufacturing facility.

23 Dec 2009

Energy 5.0’s Solar Power Supply Contract with Tampa Electric Company Approved by Florida Public Service Commission

Florida Public Service Commission has approved Energy 5.0’s solar power supply contract with Tampa Electric Company on December 15, 2009. A 25-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, Florida Solar I Project, is to be constructed by Energy 5.0. The entire power produced in this project will be purchased by Tampa Electric from the beginning of 2011 for a period of 25 years.

23 Dec 2009

Global NES Offers Fronius IG 2500-LV Solar Inverters

The Fronius IG 2500-LV photovoltaic inverter is cooled by controlled forced ventilation. The recommended photovoltaic power for the solar inverter ranges from 1,800 up to 3,000Wp. The PV inverter allows maximum usable DC input current of 13.6 amperes.

23 Dec 2009

Fronius Personal Photovoltaic Monitoring Display Systems from Fronius International

The Fronius personal display device can be placed anywhere at home. Users can read the current data of up to 15 inverters with this personal display system. The data is transmitted from the inverter to the personal display device through radio transmission. For monitoring each inverter, a personal display card is required.

23 Dec 2009

Microphotovoltaic Cells Could be More Efficient than Current Larger Versions

Sandia National Laboratories scientists have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic cells that could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected and used.

22 Dec 2009

Suntech Power’s PV Module Testing Facility Awarded VDE Test Data Acceptance Program Certificate

Suntech Power Holdings is the first solar company in Asia to be awarded the VDE Test Data Acceptance Program certificate based on the requirements of IEC 61215. Suntech Power Holdings is a leading crystalline silicon photovoltaic module manufacturer in the world and this award highlights the company’s commitment to following high-quality manufacturing processes that ensures high solar panel performance.

22 Dec 2009

SunPower and SolarPower Dedicate 50-Kilowatt Rooftop Solar Power System at HP’s Indigo Division Facility in Israel

SunPower and SolarPower have dedicated a 50-kilowatt rooftop solar power system at HP’s Indigo division facility in Kiryat-Gat, Israel. SunPower is a manufacturer of solar systems, solar cells and solar panels in the US. SolarPower is an Israeli project developer and solar power system integrator. This 50-kilowatt rooftop solar power system was designed and built by SolarPower by using high-efficiency solar panels from SunPower. The construction of this system started in October 2009.

22 Dec 2009

Solar Energy Initiatives Signs Solar Photovoltaic Collaboration Agreement with Industrial Technology Research Institute

A business and technical collaboration agreement was announced by Solar Energy Initiatives and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan to develop and commercialize a new series of solar products and solutions.

22 Dec 2009