Rise & Shine: November 12, 2009
The Rise & Shine is your daily source for all solar-industry news. Brought to you by Sweet Solar Home and the Experts at SunRun.
CALIFORNIA NEWS
California Offers US$15M to Improve Solar PV
The California Solar Initiative (CSI) has released a second solicitation for grants to improve solar photovoltaic (PV) production technologies and innovative business models.
NATIONAL NEWS
PSE&G Receives Approval for 51MW Expansion of Solar Loan Program
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) today received approval from state regulators to expand its innovative solar loan program by approximately $143 million to finance the installation of an additional 51 megawatts of solar energy systems on homes, businesses and municipal buildings throughout its electric service area.
PetersenDean Named Roofing Contractor of the Year
Solar and roofing company recognized for its innovation and commitment to its customers, employees and the environment.
Nevada National Guard Kicks Off Solar Energy Project
Construction will begin early next year on carports that will cover about half of a four-acre parking lot at the Office of the Adjutant General complex in Carson City.
Manhattan Beach Firm Building ‘Solar Community’ in Santa Fe Springs
The 32-year-old bought an environmentally-friendly 2,166-square-foot property at the Villages at Heritage Springs in Santa Fe Springs.
Coca-Cola Amatil Opens New Distribution Centre With Help of Solar Power
Coca-Cola Amatil today opened its new distribution centre at Eastern Creek in New South Wales, which is partially powered by almost 700 solar panels.
Applied Materials: Plans for Layoffs, Cautious Outlook on Solar
The factory equipment maker expects to break even or better for its solar business next year, but remains cautious about solar market recovery.
Springside Turns Blue and Gold School Colors into Green with Philadelphia’s Largest Non-Commercial SolarArray
Over its lifetime, energy produced by the system will have the benefit of eliminating nearly 4 million pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of planting more than 44,000 trees.
UTILITY INDUSTRY & REGULATORY NEWS
NYSES Calls for Feed-in Tariffs
The New York Solar Energy Society (NYSES) has sent out an action alert calling on its members to support Senate Bill S2715A, the New York Renewable Energy Sources Act.
Power Shift: Winners and Losers in the Energy Future
We mentioned yesterday the International Energy Agency’s outline of what the world’s energy future would look like over the next 20 years if it took serious steps to tackle climate change, rather than continuing on a business-as-usual course.
MARKETS & MARKET RESEARCH
Modern Solar Technologies Shading Out Silicon Solar Panels
A silicon solar panel manufacturer has announced plans to close its U.S. plant, another is moving production to China, and a third is downsizing.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Solar Industry Lobbies for Manufacturing Tax Credit, Cash Grant
A new federal bill introduced this week would make it eligible for solar energy equipment makers to apply for a cash grant for factory construction.
FINANCIAL NEWS & MARKETS
Energy Conversion Completes Tender Offer
Solar-products maker Energy Conversion Devices Inc said Wednesday employees agreed to tender most of the restricted stock units covered by a recent offer.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Australian Renewable Energy Crisis
Last month, the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) price dove to AU $23 after spending recent months hovering at $38. This is well below the $50/REC enjoyed only four months ago, and poses severe problems for the renewable energy industry.
Q-Cells Planning $400M Solar Plant in Brandenburg-Briest
The project could use approximately 730,000 solar modules and occupy a 400-acre area.
Morocco Plans USD $9B National Solar Power Project
As per report, this is equivalent to 38% of the country’s current installed capacity.
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