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NRG Energy Closes Purchase of SunPower’s Solar Project in California

NRG Energy has closed the purchase of the California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR), a 250-MW solar power project, from SunPower. The acquisition completed before the financial closing of the loan guarantee of the project from the Loan Programs Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

3 Oct 2011

Researchers Develop Novel System of Non-Tracking Solar Thermal Collectors

A research team led by Roland Winston of the University of California, Merced (UC Merced), has devised a system that collects and concentrates sunlight onto its uniquely designed collector tubes. Using current technologies, the heat produced can be utilized for heating, cooling and other applications.

3 Oct 2011

New Curtainwall System Features Cabot’s Lumira Aerogel at Greenbuild 2011

The Aerogel business of Cabot will display its Lumira aerogel-based new daylighting product at the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Exhibition, which will take place from 4th to 7th October in Toronto, Canada.

1 Oct 2011

Gehrlicher Solar’s GehrTec Base Secures Certification from TÜV Rheinland LGA Bautechnik

Gehrlicher Solar has secured the "TÜV Rheinland LGA tested Quality" certificate and the "EC Certificate of Factory Production Control" from TÜV Rheinland LGA Bautechnik for GehrTec Base, which is the foundation for the photovoltaic ground-mounted systems, during September 2011.

30 Sep 2011

TU Delft Researchers Use Linked Nanoparticles to Produce Efficient Solar Cell

Scientists of the Kavli Institute and the Chemical Engineering department of TU Delft have established that light can influence the free movement of electrons in layers of linked semiconductor nano-particles.

28 Sep 2011

Astrum Solar Offers Easy Solar Leasing Option for Residents of Ohio

Astrum Solar, a company that provides full-service for residential solar installations, is associating with Constellation Energy to offer a residential solar leasing program.

27 Sep 2011

National Solar Power to Install Solar Farm in Gadsden County, Florida

National Solar Power has declared that it will construct one of the biggest solar farms in the Southeast in Gadsden County, Florida, which will yield hundreds of employment opportunities besides bringing in around $1.5 billion in the form of financial ventures into the region.

27 Sep 2011

OneRoof Energy Receives Finance for Residential Solar Program

OneRoof Energy, a San Diego, California-based residential solar company, which directly interacts with roof owners to rent the roofs and install residential solar power generating systems, declared that it has received a finance of $50 million and also has formally commenced its residential solar leasing plan.

27 Sep 2011

Walgreens Completes Solar Installation at Ohio Facility

Walgreens declared that it has completed its 100th rooftop solar installation over its Mason, Ohio, premises thus continuing its commitment to eco-friendly power generation.

26 Sep 2011

TU Delft to Participate in European Wind Energy Master Degree Program

TU Delft has declared its participation in a new European Wind Energy Master (EWEM) degree program from the ensuing academic year (2012-2013) for the students.

26 Sep 2011