Recent Solar
Canadian Solar Wins Court Case in Relation to Contract Dispute with LDK
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that the Jiangsu Suzhou Intermediate Court dismissed the request by LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK) to enforce the arbitration award decision by the former Shanghai branch of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration [...]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and NRG Energy introduce an Industry-leading Alliance to develop Solar Power at Hotel Properties
Starwood to install nearly 3 megawatts of solar power in partnership with NRG in first phase of the program From the Caribbean Summit of Political and Business Leaders that took place in the British Virgin Islands last week, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) on Friday announced [...]
Cupertino Electric Completes First Phase of 21-Site Solar Project Totaling 5.9 Megawatts for Clovis Unified School District
The Energy Alternatives Division of Cupertino Electric, Inc. today announced the completion of the first phase of a parking lot canopy and playground shade structure-based solar system for Clovis Unified School District spanning 21 sites and totaling 5.86 megawatts (MW). The first phase of the Clovis Unified solar photovoltaic system that is fully operational and [...]
Spain: 1.2 MW Solar Power Plants for Water Company, Sports Facilities and Schools – Conergy and Gamma Solutions realise 9 Solar Plants on Public Buildings
There’s a sunny outlook for 9 public facilities in Spain, including some schools, sports facilities, a water company and government buildings. In the future, more than 5,000 solar modules installed on the roofs of these buildings, which Conergy supplied to its partner and general contractor Gamma Solutions, will deliver a total of 1.8 million kilowatt [...]
Solar and Lithium Ion Car Race Winners Announced
Ninety-seven teams from 28 Colorado schools participated in today’s car competitions hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The student teams raced solar and lithium ion powered vehicles they designed and built themselves. Trophies for the fastest lithium-ion powered model cars were given to Colorado students from University School, Greeley, [...]
New Report: Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
In celebration of Armed Services Day, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released a first-of-its-kind report detailing how innovative solar technologies are helping the U.S. military meet many of its critical functions – from security and battlefield readiness to cost savings and efficiency. “Enlisting the Sun: Powering the U.S. Military with Solar Energy” shows [...]
GWU issues RFP for Renewable Energy
George Washington University (GWU) has released a Request for Proposals for wind and/or solar projects for the purchase of 75,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year of renewable energy on a long-term basis (15-20 years). This RFP was released in coordination with a similar RFP from the Department of General Services (DGS) of the District of Columbia [...]
JinkoSolar Introduces New Series of Highly Efficient Modules at SNEC
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), a leading global PV solar power product manufacturer, today unveiled its new series ‘Eagle II’ solar modules at the 7th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai. Like its predecessor, the ‘Eagle II’ series represents another new standard for high performance and [...]
SolarCity and Goldman Sachs Create Largest U.S. Rooftop Solar Lease Financing Platform
Collaboration Expected to Fund more than $500 Million in Solar Projects, 110 Megawatts of Solar Capacity SolarCity (Nasdaq: SCTY), a leading provider of clean energy, today announced a lease financing agreement with Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) to fund more than $500 million in solar power projects; an estimated 110 megawatts in generation capacity for homeowners [...]
Carmanah Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Year over Year Revenue Growth in Excess of 30% Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (“the Company” or “Carmanah”) today reported its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter-end March 31, 2013, the Company recorded revenue of $7.0 million, a net loss of $0.7 million, and an Adjusted EBITDA [...]