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Research Report Released on Worldwide Photovoltaics Market

In the increasing trend to generate electrical power from renewable sources, solar PV cells were one of the first technologies considered for the conversion of solar energy to usable electrical energy. PV technology initially had to contend with issues such as low conversion efficiency and high initial investment. However, power output has significantly improved through the development of a new technology involving mirrors/reflectors that focus sunlight falling over a huge area onto a small set of PV cells.

1 Dec 2009

CPV REC Plans to Build Solar Farm in Southern Maryland

CPV Renewable Energy Company (CPV REC) today announced plans for a 10 megawatt (MW) solar farm in southern Maryland to be co-located with the proposed natural gas combined-cycle CPV St. Charles Energy Center. The announcement was made today as part of American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) 9,100 acre planned "Model Green City" in Charles County.

1 Dec 2009

Annual Research Report on Solar Polysilicon Industry in China

The world's solar cell output increased 40% yearly on average over the past decade. Promoted by the global PV market, China's PV export value reached RMB150 billion in 2008, topping in the world. In addition, its PV output accounted for 30% of global total, and was the sum of Germany and Japan.

27 Nov 2009

Europe-Based Solar Cell Manufacturer to Purchase SOLARIS Systems from Oerlikon Systems

SOLARIS – Large Order for Oerlikon Systems

27 Nov 2009

Solyndra Enters $105 Million Framework Deal with Sun System of Italy

Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative proprietary photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new multi-year framework agreement worth up to $105 million with solar integrator Sun System S.p.A., based in Milan, Italy.

26 Nov 2009

TECNALIA - The Sole Spanish Representative in APOLLON Photoelectric Energy Research Project

TECNALIA Technological Corporation, through its Energy Unit, is the only representative from the Spanish State within APOLLON, the largest European photoelectric energy research project, falling within the remit of the 7th R+D Framework Programme.

25 Nov 2009

Oregon Scientific ECO Solar Weather Station - A Good Green Gift for Holiday

Holiday shoppers looking for green gifts can add to their list the new +ECO Solar Weather Clock and +ECO Solar Weather Station from Oregon Scientific

25 Nov 2009

Suniva and Titan Energy Systems Complete India’s First Large-Scale Solar Project

Suniva®, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and supplier of Suniva-branded solar modules, today announced the completion of its collaborative project with Titan Energy Systems Ltd. to create India’s first large-scale project in Jamuria, West Bengal. Suniva’s cells power the 1MW solar electric power plant which is expected to expand an additional 250kW early next year.

25 Nov 2009

Sandia National Labs Completes Testing of SP Cyberlight, Joint Product of Cyberlux and Sacred Power

Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the SP Cyberlight Solar LED Lighting System has successfully completed the Sandia National Laboratories testing protocol.

25 Nov 2009

GWS Technologies to Start Distribution of Solaranda Solar Shade Structure

GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC) an alternative energy company developing and marketing solar and wind-powered renewable energy products and solutions, announced today that it would begin distribution of the Solaranda™ Solar Shade Structure.

24 Nov 2009

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