Solar Power World

Eclipsall To Supply 3-MW to Uganda

Eclipsall Energy Corp. has agreed to supply 3MW of solar modules to the Government of Uganda, Ministry of Health. The solar modules will be used for planned solar projects on 100 medical clinics throughout the Republic of Uganda. The medical clinics are located largely in remote areas of the country. The installations will include both grid tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems... Read More

Silicon Energy Selects Motech Americas as Exclusive Supplier

Silicon Energy, a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems made in Marysville, Washington and Mountain Iron, Minnesota, has selected Motech Americas, a manufacturer of solar modules, as its exclusive supplier of solar panels. The Solar modules have been manufactured at Motech’s Newark site for over 20 years. Under the terms of the agreement Motech will work to support Silicon... Read More

Calling All Clean-Tech Execs

The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announced today the creation of the Cleantech Fellows Institute (CFI), an intensive, 17-week executive training program to create near-term venture backable companies in cleantech. The fellows program is the first of its kind with a national focus. Selected executives from across the nation will join the program. Targeted executives... Read More

Westinghouse Solar and CBD Energy Sign Definitive Merger Agreement

Westinghouse Solar, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of integrated rooftop solar power systems, and CBD Energy Ltd. have signed a definitive merger agreement. The merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and consummation is targeted for third quarter 2012, subject to satisfaction of limited closing conditions and approval by both companies’ shareholders. The... Read More

Delta Products Corporation Partners with AEE Solar

AEE Solar has partnered with Delta Energy Systems to become an authorized dealer of its Solivia high-frequency residential solar inverters. The Solivia NA residential string inverter has high-frequency transformers, output power of 2.5 kW to 5.0 kW, and a free monitoring system. “As an experienced solar distributor with a reputation for offering the best solar products in... Read More

Panel Manufacturer Provides Financing Options for Businesses

Solar module manufacturer Kyocera Solar, Inc. now provides loan and lease options to consumers seeking light commercial and mid-to-large commercial installations. In partnership with De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc. (DLL), Kyocera Solar Finance will offer up to 100 percent financing for qualified borrowers. The company said the financing can cover up to the total solar project... Read More

Scalable Solar For The Indian Market

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has partnered with Bergen Group to better service the high-growth Indian photovoltaic (PV) market. The first project under this partnership is a 1-MW ground-mount array, which has already been commissioned in Kalanaur, in the state of Haryana, India. “We are excited to be working with AE Solar Energy and look forward to bringing the company’s... Read More

School Offsets 90% Of Energy Use With Solar Panels

Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J., has installed 6.1 MW of solar modules. The photovoltaic system, ground-mounted on 30 acres of school-owned farm land, is believed to be the largest installed at a U.S. primary or secondary school. It will generate enough electricity to offset 90 percent of the high school’s annual power needs and provide a centerpiece to the school’s... Read More

Industry CEOs Launch Global Solar Council

In an effort to expand the solar market in a united, global fashion, representatives of leading international companies in the solar photovoltaic industry launched the Global Solar Council, a CEO-level industry coalition whose aim is to expand the global deployment of solar energy in a sustainable and cost-competitive way. Global Solar Council members will engage with policymakers... Read More

Upcoming Solar Trainings

Solar mounting company Sollega is hosting training sessions around the country. Here’s a preview: Infinite Solar 5-Day Entry Level Solar PV Design and Installation Course Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    This class covers fundamentals in design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems. The training includes the use of various... Read More

Insurance Bundle Helps Mitigate Risks and Support Financing

Specialty insurance provider Assurant, Inc. offers a comprehensive insurance solution for commercial solar project developments. The company says the new offering is designed specifically for the fast growing 100 kw to 3-MW solar market, and will allow developers of commercial and industrial scale projects to address problematic risks that have traditionally made financing difficult. Assurant... Read More

Panasonic Solar Panels Installed At New City Nissan in Honolulu

Panasonic announces that New City Nissan in Honolulu, Hawai’i has installed a 305.7-KW Panasonic solar system to generate additional revenue and energy-cost savings for the dealership. The Nissan dealership unveiled the system at a ribbon-cutting event on the new system as part of its “Earth Day Event.” The dealership installation features Panasonic HIT Power 220-watt panels,... Read More

Walmart Wants 100% Renewable Power

Although Walmart is often accused of being an unethical employer and a cruel competitor, you have to admit it’s use of green energy is impressive. The company is the third-largest user of green energy in the nation and plans to have all of its power come from renewable energy one day. Even with its questionable practices, one thing we can say for Walmart is that its a great... Read More

Geostellar, GeoEye Team to Map Solar Potential Of U.S. Rooftops

In a move that could revolutionize how consumers can decide if they should go solar, GeoEye and Geostellar announced a partnership they believe will change the way the solar industry does business. Under the terms of the agreement, GeoEye will supply high-quality Earth imagery, digital surface models and other mapping data to help Geostellar dramatically expand its service. GeoEye... Read More

San Francisco Giants Go Solar

Korean PV manufacturer Hanwha Solar has partnered with the San Francisco Giants to “increase Bay Area awareness of environmental responsibility while contributing to youth in the community.” As the official solar partner, Hanwha Solar will launch a green initiative campaign named “I SUN SF,” which will build on the Giants’ legacy of environmental responsibility.... Read More