ShoEi Foods, a global producer and processor of nuts and dried and frozen fruits, has selected Cenergy Power to engineer and construct a large 864 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The sizeable solar system will be utilized to offset the local energy demand at their walnut processing facility in Marysville, California. Stretching over approximately
Solar Impulse Founders Receive SEIA Innovation Award
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
In recognition of the first ever intercontinental flight by a solar-powered airplane, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) presented its 2013 Innovators-of-the-Year Award to Dr. Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, co-founders and co-pilots of Solar Impulse. The presentation was made today during a press conference at the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport,
4 Questions: 39th Solar IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) first started in 1961 and is dedicated to showcasing the latest research across the PV industry. The PVSC regularly draws top PV scientists and engineers from organizations like NASA and NREL. This year’s event took place in Tampa from June 16-21. We reached out to Dr. Ryne Raffaelle, general chair
SPG Solar Unveils New Technology And Training Center
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
SPG Solar announced today the opening of the Technology and Training Center at Depot Park in Sacramento, California. The facility provides a unique training opportunity for construction crews, engineers and designers to assemble and install SPG Solar’s SunSeeker single-axis tracker. “We constructed the new facility to display our simplified seven-step install process, allowing solar developers
Enphase, Solar Power World Sponsor Annual Intersolar Tweetup
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Enphase and Solar Power World magazine are sponsoring the annual Intersolar Lunchtime Tweetup, hosted by solar marketing blogger and solar advocate Tor “Solar Fred” Valenza, founder of UnThink Solar. For the past three years, the Intersolar Lunchtime Tweetup has been a casual gathering of solar industry social media managers and solar advocates at Thirsty Bear,
2013 Intersolar Awards Finalists
June 10, 2013 : 0 Comments
For the sixth year running, the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry, Intersolar Europe, is using the Intersolar AWARD to pay tribute to the industry’s innovative strength. The prize is awarded in the categories of Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal Technologies and Solar Projects in Europe. Exhibitors at Intersolar Europe as well as those attending the
Six Largest U.S. Solar Projects Under Development
June 5, 2013 : 0 Comments
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has recently complied a list of utility-scale solar projects across the United States that are operating, under construction or under development. Let’s look to the future of U.S. solar to the six largest on the list under development. 1. Producing up to 2,700 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, the largest
Solar Module Manufacturer Emphasizes Need For Support And Commitment
May 29, 2013 : 0 Comments
Motech Americas will participate in the 16th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum on Wednesday, June 12th in Washington, D.C. The company says attending the event will provide an opportunity to share its voice about ensuring and promoting the security of renewable energy in the U.S., and reinforcing the U.S. need
Eclipsall Energy Sponsors Team Ontario In Solar Decathlon 2013
May 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Eclipsall Energy Corp. will sponsorship Team Ontario to build a net-zero+ solar home for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013. This sustainable design competition is the most renowned event of its kind, challenging 20 collegiate teams from around the world to build energy-efficient houses powered exclusively by solar energy. Team Ontario’s entry, ECHO,
Solar Nearly Half Of New Q1 U.S. Electric Capacity
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released today U.S. Solar Market Insight: 1st Quarter 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the United States, with state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. This quarter’s report finds that the United States installed 723 megawatts (MW) in the