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WORLDFLIX and GreenFix Present Solar-Thermal OASIIS Technology Capable of Producing Water and Electricity

GreenFix Energy, in conjunction with WorldFlix, Inc., announces the culmination of years of research and work into the development of the OASIIS technology invented and patented technology by Richard Henderson.

31 Oct 2015

Strata Solar to Procure Incremental 400MWDC of First Solar’s Thin Film PV Modules

First Solar, Inc. has signed an agreement with Strata Solar for the procurement of an incremental 400 megawatts (MW)DC of First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic modules, with delivery expected from 2017 into 2018.

From First Solar, Inc. 30 Oct 2015

IKEA to Install Solar Energy System Atop New Las Vegas Store

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced plans to install a solar energy system atop its Las Vegas store opening Summer 2016. Panel installation will begin this winter, with completion expected in spring for what will be the largest single-use rooftop solar array by a retailer in the State of Nevada.

29 Oct 2015

Indiana Michigan Power and First Solar Celebrate Groundbreaking for 2.6MW Twin Branch Solar Facility

First Solar, Inc. joined Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) yesterday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Twin Branch Solar Facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. The 2.6 megawatt (MW) project is the first of three First Solar is building for I&M, an operating unit of regional power utility American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP).

From First Solar, Inc. 29 Oct 2015

TUHSD and SunPower Celebrate Completion of 705kW Solar Power System at Redwood High School

Today, Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) and SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) are celebrating the completion of a 705-kilowatt solar power system at Redwood High School in Larkspur, Calif. As a result of the system, the district calculates it may reduce electricity costs at the high school by approximately 80 percent, which could result in an estimated $252,000 annual savings.

28 Oct 2015

SunLink Completes Delivery of 37MW of Solar Projects in Western Honduras

In keeping with SunLink Corporation’s rapid expansion across the board, the company revealed today that as part of its expanding international footprint it has completed delivery in connection with projects in Western Honduras totaling 37 MW.

28 Oct 2015

GeckoLogic Firm Develops Air Cooling System Based on Clean Energy

GeckoLogic firm developed an evaporative cooler that has an integrated photovoltaic system isolated from the electrical network, which enables to refresh an area of approximately 200 square meters.

26 Oct 2015

Study Shows Reflectors Could Maximize Solar Panels Productivity

Researcher Joshua Pearce from Michigan Technological University and colleagues from Queen’s University, Canada, have formulated a method to ensure a maximum amount of sunlight reaches solar panels so as to increase the yield by 30% or more.

23 Oct 2015

ClearGrid Energy and Citizens Energy Partner to Find Sites for Solar Installations Across Massachusetts

ClearGrid Energy, a community and utility-scale solar developer, is partnering with Citizens Energy Corp., a major solar power developer in Massachusetts, to find sites for solar installations across Massachusetts.

23 Oct 2015

Apple Introduces New Programs to Reduce Carbon Footprint of its Manufacturing Partners in China

Apple® today announced two new programs aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of its manufacturing partners in China. The programs will avoid over 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas pollution in the country between now and 2020, equivalent to taking nearly 4 million passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

23 Oct 2015