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Solar Cells Spiked with Nanowires Show Promise as Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cells

University of California, San Diego electrical engineers have created experimental solar cells spiked with nanowires that could lead to highly efficient thin-film solar cells of the future.

14 May 2008

Company's Chief Scientific Consultant Awarded Highest International Solar Energy Award

Sunrain Group announced today that on May 5, 2008, during the "Solar2008" Solar Congress, held in San Diego, the Company's chief scientific consultant, Dr. Harding was awarded the highest international solar energy award. The award was given based on Dr. Harding's continued research in "energy saving standards" technology in solar energy.

14 May 2008

Leading Chinese Solar Wafers Manufacturer Signs Supply Agreement with Gintech Energy Corporation

ReneSola Ltd, a leading Chinese manufacturer of solar wafers, today announced that it has signed a six-year 525 megawatt wafer supply agreement with Gintech Energy Corporation.

14 May 2008

Consumers Energy Plans to Add Renewable Energy Features to Marshall Training Center Expansion

Consumers Energy is planning to add renewable energy features to its $5 million Marshall Training Center expansion, now under construction.

14 May 2008

BrightPhase Energy Signs Letter of Intent for a Beta Test Installation of Photensity Product

BrightPhase Energy, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of high efficiency solar energy tri-generation products designed specifically for large buildings, announced today the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Appalachian Energy, LLC for a beta test installation of the company's patent-pending and proprietary Photensity(TM) product.

13 May 2008

Crucial Tool to Help Monitor Global Climate Change

A $34 million solar instrument package to be built by the University of Colorado at Boulder, considered a crucial tool to help monitor global climate change, has been restored to a U.S. government satellite mission slated for launch in 2013.

13 May 2008

Manz Will OEM Optomec’s Print Technology for Producing High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Optomec, a global leader in the emerging field of printed electronics for Solar, Display, Aerospace and Life Science applications, has entered into an exclusive OEM partnership agreement with Manz Automation AG to jointly pursue applications in the Solar market.

13 May 2008

Applied Materials Awarded Contract for a Second Applied SunFab Thin Film Line

Due to strong demand for its solar modules, Sunfilm AG announced today that it has awarded Applied Materials, Inc. a contract for a second Applied SunFab(TM) Thin Film Line. This second production line will be installed next to Sunfilm's first line in Grossroehrsdorf, near Dresden, Germany.

13 May 2008

With Locked Crust, Earth Could Become Another Venus

A new study of possible links between climate and geophysics on Earth and similar planets finds that prolonged heating of the atmosphere can shut down plate tectonics and cause a planet's crust to become locked in place.

12 May 2008

Solar Industry Leaders Partner to Offer Homeowners Financing and System Innovations

Akeena Solar, Inc., a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, and Sun Run, the nation's first provider of residential solar service, today announced their partnership to provide homeowners with Akeena's innovative Andalay solar power system and Sun Run's pioneering solar service.

12 May 2008