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Canadian Solar Expands into Puerto Rico with Planned 26 MW Solar Power Plant

The solar power system is expected to be completed and connected to the national grid in December 2012, making it the first photovoltaic project in Puerto Rico to meet the technical requirements of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) by enabling both active and reactive power regulation. Moreover, the electrical frequency will be adjustable … Continue reading Canadian Solar Expands into Puerto Rico with Planned 26 MW Solar Power Plant

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US-Poll Reveals Strong Support for Solar Energy

92 percent of voters believe it’s important for the U.S. to develop and use more solar energy. 85 percent of voters view solar energy favorably (60 percent very favorable). 78 percent of voters say government should support growth of solar energy with incentives. Likely voters in the 2012 election cycle overwhelmingly support solar energy and … Continue reading US-Poll Reveals Strong Support for Solar Energy

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Solar challenge road race completed

Wind energy has been allocated 8,400 MW, conventional solar 8,400 MW and concentrated solar power (CSP) 1,000 MW. The third round of bidding for renewable power projects is expected to take place during the second quarter of 2013. The Sasol South Africa Solar Challenge, which started on the 18th of September 2012 concluded on the … Continue reading Solar challenge road race completed

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Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project

“The solar power project will be established on an area of about two million square meters. About 20 international consortiums consisting of about 100 companies will compete for the execution of the project,” Mayor Osama bin Fadl Al-Bar told business daily Al-Eqtisadiah on Wednesday. Makkah municipality (Mecca) will establish a mega solar energy project, costing … Continue reading Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project

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Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast

Clinton told the enthusiastic crowd that, in addition to ramping up collaborative efforts across the industry, educating the public is critical to achieving widespread adoption of solar energy as a substantial component of renewable energy. He explained, “most people don’t know that, in spite of economic adversity, government support and venture capital have catapulted the … Continue reading Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast

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Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados

This solar power project, one of the largest in the Caribbean, includes engineering services and solar-system racking exported from two American companies. Williams Industries-Williams evergreen Ltd will use the solar-power system to provide 1.4 megawatts of on-site power to ten sites within the Williams Group portfolio. Ex-Im Bank provided a $6.4 million loan guarantee to … Continue reading Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados

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90% of Americans See the Positive Impact of Solar Energy

The survey shows that America’s commitment to solar is strong, with 80 percent of respondents expecting their elected officials to support solar energy initiatives and 81 percent believing, regardless of who is in office, the White House and other official federal and state residences should use solar energy. In a new election cycle survey on … Continue reading 90% of Americans See the Positive Impact of Solar Energy

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Largest solar power project in Tanzania’s history

This solar project, believed to be the largest of its kind in Tanzania’s history, is being carried out through a joint effort between Rex Investment Ltd and Camco International from the UK. Implementation of a solar power project in the Kigoma region of Tanzania has gotten underway, with the initial installation of solar systems completed … Continue reading Largest solar power project in Tanzania’s history

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Georgia Power creates initiative to acquire 210 MW of solar power

To meet the 210 MW target, Georgia Power would purchase 60 MW annually for three years with projects ranging in size from one to 20 megawatts, which applies to very large commercial or utility-scale projects. The other 10 MW would be met through a distributed-scale program for residential and commercial projects. Georgia Power Company today … Continue reading Georgia Power creates initiative to acquire 210 MW of solar power

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Punjab focuses to generate 400 MW power through solar energy plants

“Punjab has abundant sunlight which is available for more than 330 days in a year with good insulation levels, so the abundant energy can be utilized for generation of power during the day time through solar power plants,” an official release said. “The projects which were earlier considered uneconomical are now considered acceptable and viable … Continue reading Punjab focuses to generate 400 MW power through solar energy plants

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Morocco: 2,000 Megawatt Solar Energy by 2020

The high solar irradiance represents a further advantage. In order to make full use of the whole potential offered, some measures and improvements still need to be made: the PV Technology Conference – North Africa 2012 focused on these measures and on the actual framework in the field of photovoltaic in Northern Africa. The conference … Continue reading Morocco: 2,000 Megawatt Solar Energy by 2020

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Fluor to design 170 MW Centinela Solar Energy Facility

The Centinela project is located on approximately 1,600 acres in Imperial County, California, approximately 90 miles east of San Diego, and has all major permits secured for the project. This project will help meet the regional need for renewable energy and will be one of the first major projects to tie into the newly constructed … Continue reading Fluor to design 170 MW Centinela Solar Energy Facility

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Agartala to be India’s first solar city

The minister said 700 hamlets and 50 villages in remote areas in the northeastern state have already been provided solar energy, benefiting more than 35,000 families, mostly tribals. To reduce dependency on conventional energy, the Tripura government Wednesday announced ambitious plans to make Agartala a ‘solar city’, replacing at least 10 percent of usual power … Continue reading Agartala to be India’s first solar city

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Grenada Launches Solar Power Program

According to the statement, the project on the island of Carriacou (north) will reduce the cost of electricity and greenhouse gas emissions. Grenada launched a solar energy program worth more than five million USD, as part of the sustainable development projects in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), said the government. The program includes a wind farm … Continue reading Grenada Launches Solar Power Program

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Solar energy in Tanzania changes lives, saves environment

The Family Solar Energy was a new project intended to conserve the fast depleting environment, especially the forest cover, in Kilimanjaro Region to minimize excessive use of firewood as a source of cooking energy. Some of the project beneficiaries at Kwatito Village, Ms Martina Patrick, Mr Raphael Mallya and Isack Kiria said that they are … Continue reading Solar energy in Tanzania changes lives, saves environment

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REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects

In July, REC Solar completed installations on IKEA Orlando, IKEA Tampa and the Miami VA Medical Center. Installations on the Bay Pines VA Medical Center and IKEA Sunrise are scheduled for completion by the end of this year. The two IKEA installations represent the 11th and 12th installs that REC Solar has completed on IKEA … Continue reading REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects

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Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry

  While low prices for PV technology have led to increasing installations, these prices are also likely to lead to lower quality technology and installations, possibly resulting in a backlash against solar power, perhaps globally. Average PV module selling prices at the first point of sale declined from $3.50 per watt in 2007 to $1.09 … Continue reading Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry

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Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry

According to the 7th annual Analysis of Worldwide Markets for Solar Products and Five-Year Application Forecast, released by Navigant, while low prices for PV technology have led to increasing installations, these prices are also likely to lead to lower quality technology and installations, possibly resulting in a backlash against solar power, perhaps globally. The solar … Continue reading Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry

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SEO Service Group Announces New Client Solar Panel Info

Solar Panel Info provides their visitors with the information they need to confidently install solar panels on their home or business, says SEO Service Group. SEO Service Group announces that their client, Solar Panel Info, is helping to expand the solar energy field by offering customers a way to receive solar panels with no upfront … Continue reading SEO Service Group Announces New Client Solar Panel Info

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Semprius to exhibit new solar technology at 2012 democratic national convention

Semprius, the world record holder for photovoltaic module conversion efficiency and the first company to covert over one-third of the sun’s energy into electricity, has developed a new solar module with unique branding potential. Semprius, Inc., an innovator in high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) solar modules, will display a new branding application for its world record … Continue reading Semprius to exhibit new solar technology at 2012 democratic national convention

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