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PNM Solar Project Named as Finalist in 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards

A New Mexico project continues to receive national recognition; the PNM Prosperity Energy Storage Project has been named as a finalist in the 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards in the sustainable innovation category. Partners in the project include PNM, the University of New Mexico (UNM), Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) and Sandia National Laboratories. The winners will be announced Dec. 15.

28 Oct 2013

NRG Energy Announces Phase One Completion of Solar Installation at Levi’s Stadium

NRG Energy, Inc. and the San Francisco 49ers today announced a construction milestone – the completion of phase one of the solar installation at Levi’s® Stadium, the future home of the 49ers. This significant step will help Levi’s® Stadium to become the first stadium that is home to an NFL team to have sustainability and LEED certification standards incorporated into its design and architecture.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 25 Oct 2013

S&C Electric Company to Develop 4.1-MW Solar Photovoltaic Farm in Massachusetts

S&C Electric Company, a global leader in renewable energy integration, today announces a $9.7 million USD project with Green States Energy for construction of a 4.1-MW solar photovoltaic farm in Sandwich, Mass. This project will help Massachusetts reach its larger goal of developing 400 MW of solar photovoltaic power in the Commonwealth.

24 Oct 2013

NRG Energy Announces Offering of Fully Customizable, Freestanding Solar Canopy

NRG Energy, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar – one of the nation’s largest solar developers – today announced the offering of the fully customizable, freestanding NRG Solar Canopy.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 24 Oct 2013

ecoSolargy's Newly Released HDPV Solution Enables Significant Cost Reduction in PV Systems

ecoSolargy, a full-service solar solutions provider offering manufacturer-direct prices for high-quality solar products and system components that fit any size project, today announced availability of an end-to-end HDPV solution with the HDPV Alliance, an industry initiative aimed at reducing photovoltaic (PV) system costs while increasing energy production from PV plants.

23 Oct 2013

AEG Power Solutions Announces Deployment of 5.8MWp Commercial PV Installation in Arizona

AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), a global provider of power electronics for renewable energies, and its subsidiary skytron energy, a global leader in monitoring and control solutions for utility-scale renewable energy power plants, today announced the successful deployment of a 5.8 MWp commercial PV installation for PPA Partners in Yuma, Arizona.

23 Oct 2013

EDF Renewable Energy Announces Close of MIPSA and Start of Construction for Lepomis Solar Project

EDF Renewable Energy announces the close of the Membership Interest Purchase and Sale Agreement (MIPSA) and start of construction for the Lepomis Solar Project. EDF Renewable Energy and Sage Stone LLC, an international development and investment advisory company (www.sagestonellc.com), signed the MIPSA in July 2013.

23 Oct 2013

Enovos-NPG Energy Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Netherlands and Belgium

In August 2013, Enovos Luxembourg increased its stake in the NPG energy company, taking it up to 50.98%. In doing so, the energy supplier is highlighting its desire to strengthen its presence within the renewable-energy production sector in Belgium and the Netherlands.

22 Oct 2013

Canadian Solar Receives Contract to Supply 1.78MW to KAPSARC Solar Project, Saudi

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply 1.78MW to Saudi Aramco's KAPSARC ("King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center") solar power project in Saudi Arabia.

From Canadian Solar 22 Oct 2013

Suntech to Showcase its 1500V Frameless PV Module at Solar Power International

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., ("Suntech" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest solar companies, will showcase its 1,500V frameless photovoltaic module at the Solar Power International (SPI) Exhibition in Chicago, Illinois. This higher voltage module, engineered for utility-scale and commercial applications, lowers balance of system costs. Suntech's 1,500V frameless PV module will be on display at booth #243.

From Suntech 22 Oct 2013