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Global Overview of 2009 Photovoltaic Patent Landscape

IP Overview presents a patent landscape analysis of the Photovoltaic Crystalline Silicon Cells field.

5 Mar 2010

Yingli Green Energy, SunDurance Energy Sign PV Module Purchase Agreement

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") manufacturers which holds the brand Yingli Solar, today announced it has signed a sales agreement with SunDurance Energy, LLC ("SunDurance Energy"), a leading PV company based in New Jersey that develops, designs, builds and operates megawatt-scale solar power solutions.

4 Mar 2010

Energy Conversion Devices Secures Multi-Rooftop Solar Project in Portland

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced it has been selected by ProLogis and Portland General Electric (PGE) to deliver 2.4MWp of Uni-Solar® laminates for installation on seven ProLogis distribution warehouses in Portland, Gresham, and Clackamas in Oregon.

4 Mar 2010

Market Research Report and Forecast on Solar Technology Worldwide

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Photovoltaic Solar Panel Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2010 to 2016" to their offering.

4 Mar 2010

Detroit Edison Receives MPSC Approval for First Solar Project

The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved Detroit Edison's first Engineer, Procure and Construct contract for the utility's SolarCurrents renewable energy program.

4 Mar 2010

California-Based Solar Company Focuses on International Sales Expansion

Tigo Energy, the solar company whose unique technology brings new levels of power output efficiency, management and control to photovoltaic solar installations, announced today the expansion of international sales efforts for the Tigo Energy Maximizer System in North Asia and across Europe.

4 Mar 2010

Kyocera to Begin Solar Cell Production in San Diego, California

Kyocera Solar, Inc. today announced plans to begin manufacturing solar modules in San Diego, Calif., to serve the U.S. market’s growing demand for clean energy.

4 Mar 2010

New 2.4 MW Solar Installations on ProLogis Buildings in Portland

ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today a second solar project in Portland, totaling 2.4 megawatts (MW).

3 Mar 2010

Amtech's Solar Orders for Fiscal 2010 Surpass $80 Million

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and silicon wafers, today announced that its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, Inc., has received approximately $8.5 million in solar orders for its diffusion processing systems from two new customers in Asia and one new customer in Europe.

3 Mar 2010

KYOCERA to Increase Annual Solar Cell Production Targets by March 2013

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that it will increase its annual solar cell production targets to meet the growing demand for solar energy products in the global market. New targets aim for an incremental increase to 1 gigawatt (GW) per year by March 2013 — 2.5 times more than the current fiscal year 2010 production volume of 400MW.

3 Mar 2010

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Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

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Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

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