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Fat Spaniel and PV Powered Offer Monitoring Solution

Fat Spaniel has partnered with PV Powered to offer a factory integrated and tested monitoring solution for solar electric systems.

Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book

Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced the publication of his new book, "Choosing Green: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes."

Conserval Launches SolarDuct

Conserval Engineering Inc. has launched its new SolarDuct line of rooftop solar air heating and PV/thermal systems.

BroadStar Debuts AeroCam Wind Turbine

BroadStar's AeroCam wind turbine was designed and patented for commercial applications and can be made available almost anywhere.

Research and Markets Releases PV Market Potential Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential-2008" report to its offerings.

Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
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From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.

Global Solar Debuts Thin-Film Alternative

Global Solar’s new PowerFlex Solar Strings provide a pre-connected format to its Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) cells.

Canadian Solar Delivers BIPV Modules for 2008 Olympics

Canadian Solar has completed the delivery of 66 KW of BIPV modules for the lamp posts along the Olympic Boulevard at the 2008 Olympics.

Sapphire Energy Unveils Renewable Gasoline

Sapphire Energy has produced renewable 91 octane gasoline, made from a process that produces crude oil from sun, CO2 and photosynthetic microorganisms.

Second Wind Offers Measnet Calibrated C3 Anemometer

Wind energy professionals who want exceptionally accurate wind-speed measurements can use Second Wind's new Measnet Calibrated C3 anemometer.

Kyocera Reduces Solar Cell Thickness

Kyocera's new solar cell manufacturing process allows the manufacture of solar cells with a thickness of 180 micrometers.

Unirac Launches New Customer Tools

Unirac has launched a new lineup of tools designed to make purchasing solar mounting solutions simple and seamless for its customers.

GE Receives Huge Wind Turbine Order From Mesa Power

Mesa Power has placed an order with GE to purchase 667 wind turbines capable of generating 1,000 megawatts of electricity.

Siemens Gets Large Wind Turbine Orders from FPL Energy

FPL Energy has ordered 218 Siemens wind turbines to be installed at several wind farms across the U.S. for delivery in 2009.

Day4 Energy Picked for Japanese Large-Scale PV Study

Day4 Energy has supplied Day4 48MC solar modules to Mitsui & Co. for an installation sponsored by the Japanese government's new NEDO.

Xantrex Expands Renewable Power Product Line

Xantrex Technology is expanding its renewable power product line with the addition of the Xantrex GT3.8 Grid-Tie Solar Inverter.

Solectria Renewables Offers Four Grid-Tied Inverters

Solectria Renewables' new line of residential grid-tied PV inverters have the highest California Energy Commission efficiencies in the industry.

Xantrex Launches Trace Series Inverter/Charger

Xantrex Technology has launched the Xantrex Trace Series Inverter/Charger for the off-grid and backup power markets.

UniRac Gives PV Mounting Technology to Rebuild Town

UniRac has provided its PV mounting technology to Studio 804, a nonprofit organization, as part of an initiative to help rebuild Greensburg, Kan.

HelioVolt Partners with AGA to Develop BIPV Products

HelioVolt and Architectural Glass & Aluminum Co. have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture building integrated PV products.

SUNRGI Announces Xtreme Concentrated Photovoltaics

A new solar energy system might soon make it possible to produce electricity at a wholesale cost of 5 cents per kWh, according to SUNRGI.

Xantrex Hybrid Inverter/Charger Gets High Efficiency Marks

Xantrex's new 4.5 kW XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger has achieved a CEC efficiency rating of 93% based on the California Energy Commission test protocol.

Energy Innovations Debuts RayTracker Solar Tracker

Energy Innovations has announced its RayTracker GC, a single-axis solar tracker for ground-mount and carport-mount applications.

Solactria Renewables Inverters Installed at Brewery

Solectria Renewables has announced the installation of over 1.2MW of its premium solar PV inverters at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

SolarWall Systems Heat Fort Drum Military Base

The largest collection of solar air heated buildings in the world can now be found at the military base of Fort Drum, in upstate New York.

SolarWorld Debuts Solar PV Kits for Oregon at Solar Expo

Designed for Oregon homeowners, SolarWorld’s Sunkit product is a solar PV system that electrical contractors can install as an appliance.

Electron Solar Energy Debuts Hardware for Caribbean

Electron Solar Energy has announced a line of mounting hardware, specifically designed for installing solar panels in the Caribbean Islands.

Sopraffina Marketcaffe Unveils Solar Catering Vehicle

Chicago's Sopraffina Marketcaffe celebrated Earth Day with the unveiling of a new, first-of-its-kind, 100 percent solar-electric powered catering vehicle.

Fibrex Group Launches Recycled Content Products

The Fibrex Group is launching a retail portal designed for connecting consumers and businesses to green-designed and -manufactured products.

Morningstar Debuts the SunSaver MPPT Controller

The SunSaver MPPT is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 400 watts.

Mitsubishi Reaches 18% PV Conversion Efficiency Rate

Mitsubishi has attained a PV conversion efficiency rate of 18.6 percent in a 150-millimeter square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell.

Xantrex Debuts Gateway Wireless Monitoring System for Solar

Xantrex Technology Inc. has launched its Xantrex Gateway monitoring system, a wireless monitoring solution for small-scale solar power installations.

Pedestrian Shops Is First Solar-Powered Shoe Store

Pedestrian Shops, a locally owned and operated retailer in Boulder, Colo., may be the world's first solar-powered shoe store.

UniRac Announces New Products

UniRac’s launch of the new 6-inch Double Row PV PoleTop represents the latest addition to its PV PoleMount 5000 series.

PV Powered Debuts New Low-Power Solar Inverters

PV Powered has announced new solar inverters specially designed to provide maximum energy harvest for smaller PV installations.

AquaCell Sells and Installs Solar Air Conditioners in India

AquaCell has announced that it has sold and installed its first solar-powered air conditioners at a Reliance Industries facility in Mumbai, India.

Clear Skies Solar Gets Patent for Solar Monitoring System

Clear Skies Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clear Skies Solar, has announced a U.S. patent was granted for its X-Trax Solar monitoring system.

Solar Tower Featured in History Channel Series

February 28 and 29, the History Channel’s “Modern Marvels" series will present a segment that includes EnviroMission's Solar Tower technology.

Kyocera to Supply Solar Systems to Households in Tunisia

Kyocera will supply and install its solar power generating systems in Tunisia under a yen-loan project by the Japanese government through Itochu.

REC Solar Unveils SolaRak Solar Racking System

SolaRak is suitable for residential and commercial customers because it can be used with almost every type of solar panel, the company says.

EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Helps Builders Get LEED

Canada’s first residential development where every house will meet LEED Platinum requirements will feature EnerWorks' solar thermal technology.

Mariah Power’s Windspire Passes ETL Certification

Windspire has passed ETL (safety) certification and features a new design that incorporates a tall, slender, vertical-style rotor.

Kyocera Solar Introduces New KD Modules

The Kyocera KD Modules, a UL-listed photovoltaic module line, consists of modules composed of high-efficiency 156mm x 156mm solar cells.

PV Powered Releases New 30kW Commercial Inverter

PV Powered has added new capabilities to the PVP30kW commercial inverter, expanding module compatibility and further simplifying installation.

Alpha Energy Debuts Solar Charging Station

Alpha Energy has announced the introduction of the EV-500, a solar charging station designed for electric vehicles.

Alpha Energy Expands Hybrid Power System

Alpha Energy recently expanded its Hybrid Power System (HPS) product line for off-grid applications.

GreenMountain Engineering Debuts Trac-Stat SL 1

GreenMountain Engineering announced this week its new diagnostic instrument for measuring tracker performance, the Trac-Stat SL1.

ICP Solar Signs Supply Agreement with SCHOTT Solar

ICP Solar will use SCHOTT Solar’s thin film technology plates starting with the 2008 edition of its Sunsei Product line.

GE Demos Scalable Low Cost, Nano-based Solar Cell

GE Global Research has demonstrated a scalable silicon nanowire-based solar cell that has the potential to achieve up to 18 percent efficiency.

Qualcomm Installs Kyocera PV Arrays

Qualcomm has installed 417 kilowatts of Kyocera PV modules at one of its campuses in San Diego.

Global Warming Solutions Modules Reach 85% Efficiency

Global Warming Solutions has announced successful testing of hybrid (heat and electricity generation) solar modules created for the LETG project.

Octillion Optimizes PV Properties of NanoPower Window

Octillion recently provided an update on its R&D for its first-of-its-kind transparent glass window potentially capable of generating electricity.

ICP Solar Launches the Sunsei 2008 Product Lines

ICP Solar Technologies is introducing the 2008 Sunsei product line at the International CES, being held in Las Vegas this week.

GE Money, Yes! Solar Solutions Create Financing Program

GE Money and Yes! Solar Solutions have announced a new multi-year relationship to provide revolving and installment consumer loans on solar products.

NRCan Launches Clean Energy Software

This RETScreen version includes a full array of financially viable clean power, heating and cooling technologies, and energy efficiency measures.

BP Solar Expands Home Solutions into Arizona

BP Solar has announced the availability of its BP Solar Home Solutions systems in The Home Depot stores throughout Arizona.

Garrad Hassan Releases GH WindFarmer v3.6

Garrad Hassan's new wind farm design software, GH WindFarmer v3.6, is available in 10 languages and includes detailed uncertainty analysis.

3TIER Debuts Firstlook Solar Assessment

3TIER's Firstlook Solar Assessment is a Web-based tool that makes it easier to discover potential solar project sites in North America.

Mitsubishi Solar Panels to Power San Francisco Food Bank

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA has been selected to provide photovoltaic panels for the San Francisco Food Bank's 55,000-square-foot warehouse.

Fat Spaniel System Integrated with Outback Hardware

Fat Spaniel’s monitoring system communicates directly with the OutBack hardware to deliver real-time and historical energy system data.

SCHOTT Develops ISO Texture

SCHOTT Solar’s solar cells are set to become more efficient thanks to a new surface structure, called ISO Texture, according to the company.

AltPOWER PV System Powers Rockefeller Center Tree

The roof of 45 Rockefeller Center now features a 61kW (70 kilowatt DC) solar-electric photovoltaic (PV) system designed and managed by altPOWER.

Award-Winning Home Has EnerWorks Heating System

Doug Tarry Homes' award-winning Lambert Home model features an EnerWorks solar thermal water heating system.

Carmanah Installs First Solar-Powered Ferry Stop

The i-STOP will help ferry captains in British Columbia spot passengers awaiting harbor shuttles at night, while illuminating the area.

DOE Selects SkyFuel to Develop CSP System

The DOE has awarded SkyFuel a $435,000 grant to develop its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) system known as the Linear Power Tower (LPT).

Fat Spaniel Release New String Monitoring System

The String Monitoring Service lets maintenance staff pinpoint and resolve problems with failed module strings or failed individual solar modules.

Schuco To Develop New Thin-Film PV Modules

Schüco and E.ON AG are jointly investing $135 million to develop new photovoltaic modules based on thin-film technology for metal and glass facades.

EnerWorks Announces New Solar Products

In 2008, EnerWorks will be bringing to the Canadian market a single tank residential water heating solution and a remote thermal energy monitor.

Solar-Powered Area Lighting Illuminates Mexico City Park

Carmanah's solar-powered area lighting technology is illuminating pathways in Mexico City.

Solar 3/Greentecno Receives Award for Little Wind House

Little Wind House is a 15kW/h per day hybrid wind photovoltaic system equipped with a small vertical-axis wind turbine and photovoltaic modules.

HelioVolt Wins Award for Solar Product Development

HelioVolt’s FASST flexible printing process can be used to nano-engineer PV material for conventional solar modules and integrated building materials.

Carmanah Solar LED Marine Lantern Adds GPS

Carmanah's solar-powered M704-5 GPS lantern combines four to five nautical miles of visibility with GPS synchronization.

Solar Power Develops SkyMount System

Solar Power, Inc. is now producing its own photovoltaic (PV) mounting and racking system.

Global Warming Solutions Boosts Conversion Efficiency

Global Warming Solutions, Inc. has announced the successful development of a new and more efficient solar energy conversion technology.

Office Depot Offers Voltaic Solar Bags and Backpacks

The Voltaic Solar Charging Bags and Backpacks feature three lightweight, waterproof solar panels that generate up to four watts of power.

Shuco Showcases Solar Products at Greenbuild 2007

Shuco's SunControl sun protection system offers a comprehensive array of sun and glare protection solutions.

Solar Gard Window Named in Clinton Climate Program

Installation of Bekaert’s Solar Gard window film is included under the Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program.

ICP Solar Launches Coleman Solar Chargers with Cabela’s

ICP Solar has re-acquired Cabela’s, the outdoor sports outfitter, as a distribution partner for its Coleman-branded solar chargers.

Electron Solar Energy Expands to Include Installation

Electron Solar Energy has launched an installation program that provides customers with fabrication and installation services on solar panel systems.

Electron Solar Energy Adds Solar Water Heating Systems

Electron Solar Energy has added solar water heating systems to its growing product portfolio.

US Air Force Installs Carmanah Airfield Lights

Carmanah’s A704-5 solar-powered infrared airfield lights are illuminating "small austere airfields" (SAAF) at an undisclosed US Air Force base.

Magnum Energy Debuts New Export Inverter/Chargers

Magnum Energy, Inc. has announced its introduction into the export market with two 230VAC/50Hz inverter/chargers.

JoT House Integrates Ready Solar Systems

Ready Solar will integrate pre-sized Solar in a Box systems in modular building system designs by developer JoT House.

US Air Force Increases Funding of Ascent Solar Program

The US Air Force has contracted to increase funding of Ascent Solar’s development of high-performance thin-film tandem photovoltaics.

Outback Power Systems Debuts FLEXmax 80

The FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller includes enhanced cooling and a broad DC input range.

Solar Systems Monitor Natural Gas Pipeline in Pakistan

Carmanah is shipping stand-alone solar power systems to Pakistan to help monitor conditions along several natural gas pipelines.

Electron Solar Energy Adds Solar Water Heating Systems

Electron Solar Energy has added solar water heating systems to its growing product portfolio.

EA and BP Collaborate in SimCity Societies

Electronic Arts and BP have collaborated to include climate change education within SimCity Societies.

Schüco Unveils Flat-Roof Mounting System for PV Systems

Schüco USA’s mounting system can carry any standard PV module, and the incline is exactly adjustable, ranging from 7.5 degrees to 30 degrees.

Air Products and Konarka To Work on Solar Modules

Air Products and Konarka have been selected by NIST to conduct research and development on transparent, flexible solar modules.

Carmanah Solar Lantern Gets Coast Guard Approval

Carmanah's M704-5 marine lantern has received official US Coast Guard (USCG) approval for federal aids to navigation.

VELUX America Highlights Sun Tunnel Skylights

Sun Tunnel skylights are available in a variety of models in 10", 14" and 22" diameters for different spaces and lighting needs.

Report Examines Second Generation PV Technologies

Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential” to its research report offerings.

The EOS Estate Winery To Go Completely Solar

The $3.8 million solar installation project will make EOS the largest winery in California’s Central Coast to run completely on alternative energy.

Carmanah Debuts EverGEN Line of Solar Engines

Available in five models ranging from 10 to 80 watts in power, Carmanah's EverGEN solar engine is a self-contained, solar-powered energy source.

Schuco Offers New Flat-Roof Mounting System for PV Systems

Schuco USA L.P. has unveiled a newly developed system for efficient mounting of photovoltaic modules on flat roofs for maximum power production.

Colorado Schools Get Carmanah Solar Beacons

Part of a Safe Routes to School project funded by the Federal Highway Administration, Carmanah's solar beacons will be put above school zone signs.

Lumeta Debuts Low-Slope Solar Product Line

Lumeta has launched the PowerPly 380 Roof Integrated Photovoltaic Module for low-slope commercial buildings.

Alpha Energy Debuts Charging Station for Electric Scooters

Alpha Energy has introduced a solar charging station designed for electric scooters.

United Solar Ovonic Showcases UNI-SOLAR at Emmys

UNI-SOLAR PV laminates were installed on 2,700 square feet of slate blue standing seam metal roofing to form a sun canopy for the Emmy Awards.

Alpha Energy Debuts Solaris 3500XP Solar UPS

Alpha Energy has introduced its enhanced integrated solar power uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the Solaris 3500XP.

Kyocera Provides PV Modules for Solar Plant in Spain

The facility, known as Planta Solar de Salamanca, incorporates about 70,000 Kyocera PV modules in three separate arrays on a 36-hectare (89-acre) site.

Remote Air-Sampling Monitor Uses Carmanah System

A remote air-sampling monitor on a high-desert site in Sierra, Nevada, is using solar technology from Carmanah Technologies Corporation.

US Base Upgrades Helipad with Carmanah Solar Lights

The U.S. DOD is using Carmanah's solar airport lights to enhance airfield safety and efficiency at a forward operating base in the Middle East.

Applied Materials Debuts SunFab Thin Film Line

Applied SunFab Thin Film Line is an integrated production line for manufacturing thin film silicon solar modules using 5.7 square meter glass panels.

SION Power Li-S Batteries Help Zephyr Beat Record

SION Power's Li-S battery helped the battery/solar powered Zephyr 6.1 UAV beat the official world record for the longest duration unmanned flight.

Toppan Forms, Konarka Announce Agreement

Under the agreement, the mutual goal is to bring Konarka’a organic photovoltaic material, Power Plastic, to market.

Carmanah Gets $500,000 Order for Solar LED Lighting

Carmanah received a $500,000 purchase order for solar-powered bus-shelter lighting systems to be installed on bus shelters in London.

Solis Energy Unveils Product Suite

Solis Energy’s product suite includes the Solar Power Plant SPP Series Solar Generators, Outdoor UPS and Streetlight Power Tap Adapters.

Industrial Nanotech Reveals Electricity Development

Industrial Nanotech has announced that the company is now in the development stage of a thermal insulation material that will generate electricity.

Carmanah Receives $600K Order from U.S. DOD

Carmanah Technologies Corporation has received an additional order from the United States Department of Defense for solar powered LED airfield lighting.

Xantrex Inverters Installed Under Ontario's Program

Xantrex's solar inverters have been installed on the first two residential installations connected to the utility grid under the RESOP.

Advanced Energy Debuts Solaron PV Inverter Line

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced that it is extending its portfolio of solar offerings with the new Solaron line of PV inverters.

Mitsubishi Electric Debuts UD5 Series of PV Modules

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its new UD5 series of 100 percent lead-free solder PV modules.

Napa School District Gets Plug-In Hybrid School Bus

The plug-in hybrid electric school bus could see up to a 100 percent fuel economy improvement, as well as a 90 percent reduction in emissions.

United Solar Ovonic To Get $4.6 M From DOE

United Solar Ovonic has been awarded a three-year cooperative agreement by the DOE for the development of low-cost building-integrated PV systems.

WorldWater To Provide MaxPure Solar Units for Darfur

WorldWater has received an order to produce 10 Mobile MaxPure solar-driven water pumping and purifying units for use in Darfur, Sudan.

EMCORE Announces 39% Conversion Efficiency

EMCORE has attained a 39 percent conversion efficiency under 1000x concentrated illumination on its multi-junction solar cell products.

Energy Focus Optics Help Achieve Solar Cell Efficiency

The Very High Efficiency Solar Consortium (VHESC) has achieved the milestone of a 42.8 percent efficiency solar cell.

United Solar Ovonic To Provide $108 M of PV Products

United Solar Ovonic has signed a three-year distributor agreement with Advanced Green Technologies for $108 Million of PV products.

Lux Research Expands with Solar Intelligence Service

LR Solar Intelligence delivers ongoing proprietary information and analysis of the top solar innovators, according to the company.

USF and Progress Energy Florida Buy VRB Systems

The University of South Florida, in partnership with Progress Energy Florida, has purchased two 5kW x 4hr VRB Energy Storage Systems.

GT Solar Receives $40.7 M Order From Soltech, S.A.

GT Solar has received a $40.7 M order from Soltech for a turnkey line of equipment capable of making 30MW of solar wafers, cells and modules annually.

Sharp Solar System Installed at SF Giants' Stadium

A total of 590 Sharp solar panels were used for the solar electricity system, which is the first to be installed in a Major League Baseball stadium.

Xantrex Launches GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters

Xantrex has launched its new, high-efficiency Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverter lineup, including single-phase and three-phase products.

Cypress Gives Solar Panels to Power MIT Coral Project

Cypress has donated six 90-watt solar panels to power MIT’s coral reef rehabilitation project in the Sagay Marine Reserve in the Philippines.

ICP Solar Expands Partnership with Amazon.com

ICP Solar has expanded its partnership with Amazon.com by enlarging the range of Sunsei Branded and Coleman solar charger products available.

TrendSetter Debuts Evacuated Solar Collector

TrendSetter Solar Products has introduced its new Evacuated Tube Solar Collector under the company name and brand.

SatCon PV Inverters Installed at 1.1 MW SolarCraft Site

SatCon's PowerGate commercial grade inverters have been installed as part of a SolarCraft-installed 1.1 MW solar energy system at Paramount Farms.

Evergreen Solar Unveils 195W PV Panel

Evergreen Solar's latest and most powerful PV panel is the 195W model, which is part of its Spruce Line of PV panels.

BP Solar To Supply Solar Systems to Seven Wal-Mart Stores

BP Solar has won a bid to develop 4.3 megawatts of solar energy systems for seven Wal-Mart Stores in California.

SunPower Launches New Tracker

The SunPower Tracker delivers up to 30 percent more energy than fixed-tilt systems, according to SunPower Corporation.

Sanyo Gets 22% Research-Level Solar Cell Efficiency

Sanyo has achieved an efficiency of 22 percent at a research level for its proprietary HIT solar photovoltaic cells.

PacWind Signs Brand Agreement with Ed Begley Jr.

PacWind has signed an exclusive brand license and endorsement agreement with the producers of the TV series Living with Ed and its co-star Ed Begley Jr.

Avista Chooses GreenVolts for Utility Scale Solar Trial

GreenVolts has been chosen by Pacific Northwest utility, Avista, for a demo project to test the company's utility-scale solar energy solution.

PV Powered Debuts Web-based Performance Monitoring

The PVM1010 data monitoring system provides owners with current and historical data, allowing them to easily see how their PV system is performing.

SunTechnics Offers Energy Performance Guarantee

SunTechnics is offering commercial and residential solar power customers an energy performance guarantee.

TrendSetter Solar Products Featured in Sunset Home

TrendSetter Solar products providing thermal energy will be featured in Sunset Magazine's project home.

Bosch Launches 'Green' Appliances TV Commercials

The ads depict Energy Star-qualified Bosch appliances in beautiful natural locations, emphasizing how they help preserve the environment.

Open Energy Gets $972,000 Order for SolarSave System

Open Energy has received an order from Premiere Power for a $972,000 PV roof for installation on the new Bardessono Inn in Napa Valley, Calif.

ICP Solar Technologies and JC Whitney Partner

ICP Solar Technologies has partnered with JC Whitney to distribute its proprietary Sunsei solar products.

Carmanah Debuts EverGEN Line of Solar Engines

Available in five models ranging from 10 to 80 watts in power, EverGEN solar engines are self-contained, solar-powered energy sources.

Octillion Has Breakthrough in Transparent PV Windows

In early models of Octillion’s transparent PV ‘NanoPower Windows,’ scientists have engineered a see-through developmental prototype.

Mitsubishi Electric Solar Cell Has 18% Efficiency Rate

Mitsubishi Electric has achieved a photoelectric conversion efficiency rate of 18 percent in a 150mm square multi-crystalline silicon solar cell.

Valere Power Gets Grant for Management System

Valere Power has received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to develop a management system for solar power systems.

SNI Offers Builders Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit

The Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit includes all the necessary internal components needed for a builder to prewire a home while under construction.

Innergy's Solar Solutions Aid Grand Canyon Mapping

Innergy is providing the National Park Service’s mapping teams with customized solar-battery rechargers.

BioSolar Passes First Bio-Based Substrate Test

BioSolar has achieved the first milestone in its previously announced development program to create the world's first bio-based solar cell.

Veeco Dektak 150 Surface Profiler Aids PrimeStar Solar

Veeco has announced the sale and shipment of its Dektak 150 Surface Profiler to PrimeStar Solar, a manufacturer of cadmium telluride PV modules.

Magnum Energy Debuts MMS Series Inverter/Charger

Magnum Energy's new MMS1012 sine wave inverter has a continuous output of 1,000 watts with a 50-amp charger.

EMCORE Announces Advancements in Solar Efficiency

EMCORE's PV division has attained a solar conversion efficiency of 31 percent for a class of advanced multi-junction solar cells.

ICP Solar Offers Solar Chargers at Wal-Mart Stores

ICP Solar has completed the fulfillment of a first order from Wal-Mart's (WMART) Canadian division, of the 2007 Coleman Solar Charger program.

Enertia Building System Wins Modern Marvels Challenge

Michael Sykes’ Modern Marvels Challenge winning invention is technology to turn a piece of wood into a thermal battery.

Carmanah Unveils I-PANEL Solar Illuminated Ad Panel

Carmanah's i-PA