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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Nation’s largest “solar highway” project breaks ground in Oregon »
Oregon utility Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) and the Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground yesterday on theRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Solar loan programs launched for Bay Area homes »
Silicon Valley finance firm Technology Credit Union is now offering two new solar loan programs that provide low-cost financingRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Carthartes to build largest solar plant in Massachusetts »
Boston-based development company Cathartes Private Investments is set to build Massachusetts’ largest privately-owned solarRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Spray-on solar panel developers produce prototype »
Researchers developing a “spray on” coating capable of turning glass windows into solar panels have developed aRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Partnership develops 9MW solar plant at Campbell Soup factory »
Renewable energy developers BNB Renewable Energy and Enfinity America have teamed up to develop facilities in the United StatesRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
5MW solar plant up and running in New Mexico »
New Mexico power company PNM last week dedicated its new Deming Solar Energy Center, the largest photovoltaic facility in LunaRead more » | Posted in: Solar
$197m federal backing for West Coast solar factory expansion »
California-based thin-film solar manufacturer SoloPower has received a $197 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department ofRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Largest private school solar facility nears completion in Massachusetts »
Solar developer PowerPlay Solar Development is now in the late stages of construction on a 2 MW (megawatt), 8 acre solar plant atRead more » | Posted in: Solar
First Solar dedicates Arizona site for next solar factory »
Solar manufacturer First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), dedicated its new factory site in Mesa, Arizona, at a ceremony held onRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Friday, August 19th, 2011
10MW New Jersey solar plant to use Yingli solar panels »
A 10-megawatt solar power plant being developed in New Jersey is set to use solar photovoltaic panels from Chinese firm YingliRead more » | Posted in: Solar
SolarWorld supplies panels for largest affordable housing »
Solar manufacturer SolarWorld has provided photovoltaic panels for what is believed to be the nation’s largest solarRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
World’s largest solar project switches to PV technology »
Utility-scale solar developer Solar Trust of America has decided to convert the first 500 MW phase of its Blythe Solar PowerRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Kroger running solar pilot at Smith’s Food and Drug »
New Mexico firm Affordable Solar has installed the first two solar systems for The Kroger Co. on the roofs of Smith’s FoodRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Seminole Finance agrees $25m loan for Arizona solar schools project »
Real estate and renewable energy finance specialist Seminole Financial Services has sealed a construction and permanent loan forRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Preparations completed for Indiana’s largest solar roof project »
Commercial roofing contractor Tecta America and FJA Christiansen have completed a 282,000 square-foot re-roofing of the MajorRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Evergreen Solar files for bankruptcy support »
Massachusetts-based solar production equipment manufacturer Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NasdaqCM: ESLR), has voluntarily filed forRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Citi to provide $50m fund for Sungevity solar lease projects »
Solar leasing specialist Sungevity has secured financing for $50 million worth of new residential solar lease projects throughRead more » | Posted in: Solar
SOLON to close solar manufacturing plant in Tucson »
Solar power company SOLON Corporation has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tucson, Arizona. The German-ownedRead more » | Posted in: Solar
SPI Solar to build 9.7MW solar plant in New Jersey »
California-based solar company SPI Solar (OTCBB:SOPW) has been awarded a contract to design and build a 9.7 megawatt solar powerRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Minnesota co-op seeks community-based renewable energy »
Minnesota electric co-operative Great River Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for community-based energyRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Solar firm expands to match demand for “sunshine »
Solar leasing company Sungevity is to expand its headquarters in Oakland, California, to keep pace with the growth in demand forRead more » | Posted in: Solar
Enel gains final approval for solar-geothermal hybrid project »
Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) has received the final approval to move forward with the installation of its SolarRead more » | Posted in: Geothermal, Solar
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Task force to help Army reach 25% renewable energy goal »
Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh announced today the establishment of the Energy Initiatives Office Task Force to help the USRead more » | Posted in: Bioenergy, Geothermal, Heat and Efficiency, Marine and Hydro, Solar, Wind
Maui firm begins construction on 231kW solar array at »
Maui-based HNU Energy has commenced installing the largest solar PV installation to date in South Maui at Premier Place inRead more » | Posted in: Solar
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