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Kyocera Brings New KD215GH-2PU Solar Module to German Market

The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, one of the leading manufacturers in the photovoltaic field, is bringing a new solar module from the successful KD series onto the market. With its high nominal output, extreme stability under mechanical pressure and optimized junction box, the new KD215GH-2PU fulfils high requirements in every field.

6 Mar 2010

Showa Shell Solar Renamed as Solar Frontier; Opens Office in Munich

Japanese solar company Showa Shell Solar has announced a new investment in Germany. Along with the company's renaming to Solar Frontier, the CIS (copper-indium-selenium) photovoltaic module manufacturer will open its first European office in Munich in 2010.

6 Mar 2010

Silicon Nanowires offer an Economically Viable Solution for Trapping Sunlight

Solar cells made from silicon are projected to be a prominent factor in future renewable green energy equations, but so far the promise has far exceeded the reality.

5 Mar 2010

FLS Energy's 555 kW Project Utilizes Suniva's High-Powered Solar Modules

Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced the commissioning of the Evergreen Solar Farm in Canton, North Carolina, with partner FLS Energy.

5 Mar 2010

Patent Landscape Analysis of Photovoltaic Thin Film Cells Field

IP Overview presents a patent landscape analysis of the Photovoltaic Thin Film Cells field.

5 Mar 2010

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