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CALIFORNIA NEWS
Solar Power Partners Projects Begin Operation at Healthcare Facility
The projects, a 668.8 kW system at Marshall Medical in Cameron Park and a 226.8 kW system at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, are now in operation and generating power.
Brew That’s True
It’s hard to miss the giant solar array in the hops field next to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Composed of 10,000 panels, it’s one of the largest private solar arrays in the country.
NATIONAL NEWS
Ex-Im Bank Provides $61M in Loan Guarantees for Korean Solar Projects
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved a total of $61 million in long-term financing to support exports of photovoltaic solar modules by SolarWorld Industries America to Gochang Solar Park Co. Ltd. of Seoul, Korea.
Isofoton to Build PV Module Plant in Ohio
Isofoton’s U.S. subsidiary, Malaga Isofoton North America, has signed an agreement with the state of Ohio by which the state will assist the company in building a new solar photovoltaic module production facility.
Renewables Fever Sweeps State Legislatures
A number of states have seen a spurt of legislative activity on renewable energy — and many seem poised to take maximum advantage of the clean-energy provisions of the federal stimulus package.
City Council Set to Vote on Lease for Solar Power Company
The Boulder City Council will decide on April 14 whether to lease the remainder of the Eldorado Valley Energy Zone to a solar power company.
Why Are Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners Still so Expensive
Why are we paying for future production capability today? It is like the current electricity providers are saying, “Well, your house will use 12,000 kWh this year so we want our $1,800 now” or worse “give us 20 years up front.”
Businesses to Benefit from Energy Tax Breaks
The bailout package enhanced and extended, through the end of 2016, a 30% tax credit to businesses on the purchase of solar photovoltaic panels.
UTILITY INDUSTRY & REGULATORY NEWS
Energy Outlook 2050: Lower Carbon, but Not So Renewable
The electric system at mid-century will have a lot more renewable energy, but coal and nuclear will still supply two-thirds of the energy, according to a new study from the Electric Power Research Institute.
MARKETS & MARKET RESEARCH
Research and Markets: Suntech Power Holdings, Solar Photovoltaic Market Analysis
The report provides key information relating to operations of the company in the Solar Photovoltaic industry, and financial, SWOT and value chain analysis of the company.
Growth of BIPV is steady but Limited
Targeted subsidies and aesthetic appeal have helped lay a foundation for the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market, and modest but steady growth will support future opportunities for innovative cross-industry services and improved products.
TECHNOLOGY
Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Photovoltaic Modules for Stand-Alone Systems
Mitsubishi announced the launch of four new models of PV modules for the worldwide market, suitable for use in stand-alone solar power generation systems in the midlands of the USA and in regions where the local electrification infrastructure is insufficient or non-existent.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Japan Drafts $154.4 Billion Stimulus
Japan will also spend ¥1.6 trillion to foster environmentally-friendly technologies, including plans to bring solar power to more cheaply to Japanese homes.
1.6MW Thin Film Solar Project Under Construction in Czech Republic
Emel Energy, a part of Emel Bratislava, has started construction of 1.6MW solar power plant near Uherske Hradiste in south Moravia.
Sputnik’s Inverters Certified for Portugal
The SolarMax line string inverters from Sputnik Engineering AG have been approved for use in Portuguese solar power plants.
