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Atlantic Wind & Solar Receives Approval on 58.43 MW of Solar PV Projects by National Electricity Council of Ecuador (CONELEC)

2013-01-28 08:22:34

QUITO, Ecuador, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Wind & Solar (OTC: AWSL), with affiliate and co-developer Atlantic Energy Ecuador, is pleased to report the receipt of notice from the National Electricity Council of Ecuador (CONELEC), confirming that two initial photovoltaic (PV) projects in the Province of Esmeraldas are to proceed under Ecuador's feed-in tariff program. The $150 million (USD) plants, representing 2 phases, will be built in the province of Esmeraldas and...

Lucintel Projects $35,559 Million Revenue for Global Solar PV Cell Market in 2017

2013-01-27 23:00:35

Lucintel Projects $35,559 Million Revenue for Global Solar PV Cell Market in 2017 Irving, Texas (PRWEB) January 27, 2013 The global solar photovoltaic (PV) cell market has experienced strong growth in recent years. The market is expected to reach $35,559 million by 2017, with CAGR of 4% over the next five years. The global solar PV cell market comprises two broad categories, crystalline silicon, and thin-film. Thin-film technology is expected to grow faster as compared to crystalline...

Shoals and Ampt Awarded IEC and UL Certification for Module-level DC/DC Optimizer

2013-01-24 16:24:24

PORTLAND, Tenn. and FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoals Technologies Group and Ampt, LLC today announced certification of a module-level DC/DC optimizer compatible with the MultiLink(TM) Junction Box. Now certified by two of the photovoltaic (PV) industry's leading testing bodies -- the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) -- these DC/DC optimizers in conjunction with Shoals' MultiLink(TM) junction boxes are ready...

Canadian Solar Launches Next Generation ResidentialAC System

2013-01-22 08:24:22

TORONTO and GUELPH, Ontario, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced the launch of its next generation ResidentialAC system. Until now, PV system installers had to make use of first generation micro inverter technology. Canadian Solar's ResidentialAC system combines the Company's highly efficient 250W PV module with a state of the art next...

Enecsys micro inverters gain traction in Hawaii with new partner R&R Solar Supply

2013-01-22 08:24:10

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Enecsys Limited, a premier supplier of micro inverter products for the global solar market, announced that it was making excellent progress in the Hawaii solar residential market thanks to its growing partnership with R&R Solar Supply in Honolulu, Hawaii. "R&R Solar Supply is pleased to offer our contractor customers a micro inverter solution that we feel better serves the needs of both installers and homeowners than...

Trina Solar Supplies 61MW of Solar PV Modules for Green Tower Project In Brandenburg

2013-01-17 08:21:57

MUNICH, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) ("Trina Solar" or "the Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, has supplied PV modules totaling 61MW for the Green Tower project in the German federal state of Brandenburg. More than 252,000 multi-crystalline Trina Solar modules, each with an average output of more than 240Wp, have been installed on the former Preschen airfield in Jocksdorf, Brandenburg. Following a land conversion...

Renesola to Provide Solar Modules to Off-Grid Saudi Power Plant

2013-01-12 16:20:09

DUBAI, U.A.E., Jan. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola (NYSE: SOL), a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic ("PV") modules and wafers, has announced that it will be showcasing its latest solar energy-based solutions at this year's World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which starts at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 15 January 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/CNTU030) ReneSola's participation at WFES 2013 comes at a time when...

KB RACKING's Mounting Systems can Decrease the Snow Load on your Building, Independent Study Shows

2013-01-11 05:02:30

RWDI recently conducted a study of the effect solar mounting systems, specifically those of KB RACKINGs, have on the snow loads on flat rooftop buildings. The findings showed that the AeroRack and EkonoRack systems decreased the overall volume and weight of snow on a roof. (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 Weight restrictions are one of the greatest challenges rooftop solar installers are facing today. In northern regions, design snow loads can lead to weight restrictions becoming an even greater...

groSolar Enhances User Experience with Updated Web Site

2013-01-09 12:21:19

WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt., and COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- groSolar recently launched its updated Web site to better enhance the user experience. Users will find updated sections highlighting the firm's solutions and services, as well as areas of expertise such as solar installations on capped landfills and water treatment facilities. The new projects section of the Web site provides detailed information on completed commercial installations and offered services to...

ATK under Contract to Israel Aerospace Industries for Solar Array on the AMOS-6

2013-01-08 08:21:43

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ATK's (NYSE: ATK) Space Components Division in Goleta, Calif. signed a contract with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide the solar array to power the AMOS-6 (Affordable Modular Optimized Satellite). The solar array is ATK's heritage Planar Unfolding Modular Array (PUMA), which has demonstrated low non-recurring engineering cost (NRE), low risk, ease of satellite implementation, and 100-percent flight success performance on more than...