Latest Solar power Stories

Suntech Powers Largest Solar PV System in Saudi Arabia

2013-01-31 04:20:49

WUXI, China, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), one of the world's largest solar companies, announced the completion of the largest ground mounted PV system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 3.5 megawatt (MW) system is owned by Saudi Aramco and installed on the grounds of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), the world's largest energy research center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Klaus Friedl, Vice President...

HERO Signs Historic Interconnect Agreement with Progress Energy Florida for 70MW Solar Farm.

2013-01-29 12:21:37

JASPER, Fla., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "HERO" Solar (Hamilton Energy Resource Opportunities LLC) announced today it has completed the interconnection study process and has signed and entered into an interconnect agreement with Progress Energy Florida for a 70MW solar farm in Hamilton County, Florida. HERO's Managing Director of Development, Jack Levine, said "We are grateful to Progress Energy and their Interconnect Team who has helped us every step of the way through...

Green Power Resource Management to Start Volume Production on Improved Solar Powered Air Conditioner & Virtual Power Plant

2013-01-29 08:24:21

ESCONDIDO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Power Resource Management, Inc. (GPRM), has announced plans to start volume production of its Solar Powered Air Conditioner & Virtual Power Plant in its new manufacturing facility located in Escondido, Ca. The packaged unit provides efficient cooling, ac power out, and backup energy powered directly from solar panels for residential and small commercial buildings. GPRM is using the KICKSTARTER crowdfunding...

Backup Power Solutions for New Jersey Homes and Businesses Get Greener, Cheaper, and Quieter.

2013-01-28 23:00:02

New Jersey based “Solar and More Store” now offers integrated Solar and Generator based solutions for the ultimate in reliable long term residential power backup systems. Pompton Plains, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 28, 2013 Solar and More Store, a New Jersey based Solar installer and green energy company, announces the availability of sophisticated electrical power backup systems for residential and commercial use. Responding to the devastation left in the wake of hurricane Sandy and...

SolarReserve Project Receives Unanimous Approval From California Public Utilities - Energy Storage Sited as Key Benefit

2013-01-28 16:21:09

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, received unanimous approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to sell power from its 150-megawatt solar project under an amended 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The Rice Solar Energy Project will be the first large-scale solar project in the state to include energy storage capabilities....

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...

Orlando Mayor Dyer Works-Along with OUC and ESA Renewables to Install Solar Panels on City Facility

2013-01-25 23:04:04

Work along at the City's Fleet Management Division Building with Orlando Mayor Dyer, ESA Renewables, and OUC Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2013 Wednesday, Orlando Mayor Dyer worked along with OUC Vice President of Customer & Sustainable Services Byron Knibbs and ESA Renewables to install solar panels on the roof of the City’s Fleet Management Division Building. The solar project is part of Green Works Orlando, the City’s sustainability initiative to engage everyone who...

Panasonic Completes Solar Project at University of Colorado Boulder

2013-01-25 12:22:15

SECAUCUS, N.J. and BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Panasonic Eco Solutions North America announces that it has completed a 500 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation installation at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder). The system was developed and built by Panasonic with local support from Lighthouse Solar. Financing was provided by a subsidiary of Renewable Social Benefits Fund ("RSBF"), which works with Panasonic to finance distributed...

U.S. Power Market: Geothermal, Biogas and CSP Forecasts to 2025 with Capacity Generation, Regulations and Company Profiles

2013-01-24 08:25:09

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- These reports analyze the power market scenario in the US (covering thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provide future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details cover renewable power market outlook in the country (including wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) with forecasts to 2025. The reports highlight installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in the individual US...

ESA Renewables Secures Spot on Top 100 Solar Contractors List

2013-01-22 23:02:06

The year 2012 proved to be an exciting one for ESA Renewables with many significant benchmarks including placing 25th on Solar Power World’s 2012 Top 100 Solar Contractors. Lake Mary, FL (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 As we ring in the New Year, one thing is for certain, 2013 will prove to be an exciting year for ESA Renewables. New solar projects are on the horizon and ones under construction now will soon be commissioned. The solar industry in itself is expanding and growing with new...