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Solar System Installed on United Nations Headquarters

The largest on-roof solar-power system has been installed by Energiebau Solarstromsysteme in Nairobi.

1 Mar 2011

Fraunhofer Researchers Determine 20% Efficiencies Achievable in Silicon Solar Cells

Researchers at the Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems have successfully achieved new peak efficiencies for silicon solar cells that can be applied easily over larger areas.

1 Mar 2011

TAS Energy Receives Contract for Geothermal Binary Plant from USG Oregon

TAS Energy, a company that designs power solutions for renewable energy industries, has declared that it was contracted by USG Oregon, a fully owned auxiliary company of the U.S. Geothermal, for the supply of a modular binary geothermal power plant for its Eastern Oregon located Neal Hot Springs Project.

28 Feb 2011

Concentrated Photovoltaic Generator Uses Space-grade Solar Cells

Amonix has launched its revolutionary 7700 Concentrated Photovoltaic (CVP) Generator. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the technology places advanced space-grade solar cells under an earth-bound lens.

28 Feb 2011

Solar Liberty Powers Whitney Point Schools with Solar Panels

Buffalo-based, Solar Liberty is installing 489 solar panels on 3 schools at Whitney Point.

28 Feb 2011

Linde Assesses Global Market to Tap and Cater to Growing Demand

The gas division of The Linde Group has witnessed a massive growth in the photovoltaic market in 2010 with its capacity trebling three times and reaching 17.4 GW.

28 Feb 2011

Shaker Heights to Install Solar Thermal Units to Reduce Energy Costs

Shaker Heights officials have been granted $276,450 by the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council for their energy-saving project known as "Transit Village."

25 Feb 2011

Philips Plans to Invest in Green Innovation

Royal Philips Electronics has made an announcement to the effect that it is planning to invest EUR 2 billion in Green Innovation by 2015 to speed up the sustainable enterprises carried out by the three sectors of the company.

24 Feb 2011

Geothermal Pilot Project Planned by GTherm and ICE

Discussions are being held at present between the US Company, GTherm and the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) for utilizing the GTherm technology in a 12 MW Geothermal Pilot project.

24 Feb 2011

Lux Research Provides Insights into Concentrated Solar Power Market

A new report from Lux Research states that while new technologies increase the power harvest in some solar applications, the hype has clouded their lofty up-front cost and poor efficiencies.

21 Feb 2011