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Solar Applied Plans to Transform Urban Mining by Merging Ecology and Economy

According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many types of e-waste can be 40 to 50 times richer than the raw ore extracted from mines. One ton of gold ore, for example, yields 5 grams of gold, on average. However, approximately 150 grams of gold can be found in one ton of phone circuitry.

3 Nov 2015

Constellation Completes Construction of 2.4MW DC Solar Generation Project at Owens Corning’s Toledo Headquarters

Owens Corning and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, today celebrated the completion of a 2.4-megawatt (DC) solar generation project at Owens Corning’s headquarters in Toledo.

2 Nov 2015

First Solar, Austin Energy Sign Power Purchase Agreement for Low-Cost Solar Power

First Solar, Inc. and Austin Energy announced today that they have signed a power purchase agreement allowing the municipally owned electricity provider to obtain low-cost solar power generated by First Solar’s 119 megawatt AC East Pecos Solar Project.

31 Oct 2015

Georgia Tech Invites Students to Join Solar Decathlon Team

This year, Georgia Tech students have the change to compete in the Department of Energy’s biennial Solar Decathlon. The Solar Decathlon is a competition among collegiate teams to build solar-powered houses. Along the way, participants learn about environmental benefits, comfort, and affordability of energy-efficient homes.

31 Oct 2015

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