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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

Lockheed Martin Celebrates Powering up of Large Parking Lot Solar Array

Lockheed Martin joined Florida Governor Rick Scott, Duke Energy President of Florida Utility Operations Alex Glenn and other local officials to celebrate the powering up of its 151,400 square foot solar array covering the parking lot at its facility near Clearwater, Florida. The project represents Florida’s largest, private solar array.

22 Oct 2015

China Sunergy Commences Formal Operations at Solar Cell Factory in Incheon, Korea

China Sunergy Co., Ltd., a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the Company's solar cell factory in Incheon, Korea has started formal operation.

19 Oct 2015

Duke Energy Florida to Construct New Solar Facility in Perry

Duke Energy Florida today announced plans to construct a new solar facility in Perry, Fla.

19 Oct 2015

Renewable Energy and Power and Universal Semiconductor Enter MoU for Gen IV Solar Cells

Renewable Energy and Power, Inc., a diversified corporation with markets in energy-saving technologies of both LED lighting and solar cells, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universal Semiconductor, Inc., which opens discussions for the Company to combine its proprietary solar cell technology with conventional silicon solar cells manufactured by Universal Semiconductor, Inc.

19 Oct 2015

Emilio Bacardi Group Installs 24.75kW of Kyocera Solar Modules Atop San Juan Headquarters

Kyocera Solar Inc. and installer Dynamic Solar Solutions today announced the installation of 24.75 kilowatts (kW) of Kyocera solar modules atop Emilio Bacardi Group headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico, harnessing renewable energy as a solution to rising energy prices. The system will produce 34,533 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually – offsetting 100 percent of the power needs of the building – and is expected to pay for itself within five years with the help of government incentives covering 30 percent of the cost.

From KYOCERA Global 15 Oct 2015

REC Solar Energy Arrays Power 100% of Niner Wine Estates

REC Solar, a national provider of commercial solar and energy solutions, today announced the interconnection of two solar energy arrays totaling 388 kW at Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, Calif. Together, the systems will provide enough clean energy to power 100 percent of Niner’s 46-acre Heart Hill Vineyard, including the tasting room, restaurant and winery operations. Niner will save approximately $2 million over a 20-year period.

15 Oct 2015