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Solarmer Energy Reports NREL Certified Plastic Solar Panel Efficiency of 7.9%

Solarmer Energy, Inc. employees are in high spirits after receiving news of their latest NREL certified plastic solar panel efficiency of 7.9%.Several accomplishments of this magnitude have made 2009 a great year for Solarmer including achievements in manufacturing, plastic solar cell and module efficiency, and awards. This achievement also holds very special meaning to the founders of the company, dating back to before the company started.

2 Dec 2009

Cenergy Power Installed Direct Current Solar Power System at Enaqua San Diego Facility

Enaqua, a leading water purification solutions provider, installed a 50.4kW Direct Current solar power system for its new expansion facility in San Diego.

2 Dec 2009

SpeedInfo Obtains US Patent for Solar-Powered Doppler Radar Sensors

SpeedInfo, a leading innovator of real-time traffic data network technology, announced today that it has received a U.S. patent for its market-leading innovations in developing solar-powered Doppler radar sensors, and the systems to process and share the information, in near real-time.

1 Dec 2009

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