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CALIFORNIA NEWS
PROINSO Supplies MECASOLAR Trackers for Madera Water District Project
The Spanish company PROINSO will supply 1 MW of MECASOLAR 2-axis solar trackers for a solar photovoltaic project located in the California district of Madera.
Real Goods Solar Celebrates Completion of 417kW Solar Electric Installation
Real Goods Solar will be taking part in a ribbon cutting ceremony with Sunwheel Energy Partners and Solar Richmond to celebrate the recent completion of a 417 kW solar electric system at Richmond Village.
Solyndra Inc Signs Distribution Agreement with DC Power System
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new North America distribution agreement with DC Power Systems, a full-service distributor of renewable energy products, headquartered in Rohnert Park, California.
SunRun Strengthens Executive Team, Appoints Executive from Bloom Energy to Vice President of Corporate Development
SunRun, the nation’s leading residential financing solar company, today announced Matt Eggers has joined the company as Vice President of Corporate Development. Matt will oversee business operations and product management at SunRun.
NATIONAL NEWS
Sunetric Starts Construction on PV System for Kona Brewing
Kona Brewing Company has signed a contract with Sunetric to install a 229 kW solar energy generating system at its Kailua-Kona brewery and pub on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Sparta and Hardyston Complete Solar Electric Systems at their Municipal Headquarters
Vanguard Energy Partners, a leader in the design and installation of large-scale solar electric systems, today announced the completion of two solar power systems for the municipalities of Sparta and Hardyston.
UTILITY INDUSTRY & REGULATORY NEWS
Arizona’s Solar Industry Killer Bill Dropped
A solar industry-stunting bill moving through the Arizona legislature is withdrawn amidst a firestorm of protest.
MARKETS & MARKET RESEARCH
Solar Industry Faces Stiff Price Drops
The solar industry faces steep price declines again in 2010, although prices will drop at a more moderate pace than last year, predicted iSuppli.
FINANCIAL NEWS & MARKETS
Solar Segment Takes a Pounding on Concerns Surrounding Germany Subsidy Cuts
The broader Solar Stocks Index came a close second, slipping by more than 10%.
TECHNOLOGY
Taking Photovoltaics to Another Level Using Silicon Wire
A team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has created a new type of flexible solar cell using arrays of long, thin silicon wires embedded in a polymer substrate.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
GT Solar Receives Orders Totaling More than $200 Million
GT Solar has signed new contracts totaling more than $200 million for its market-leading DSS450™ ingot growth furnaces and ancillary equipment and services.
Moser Baer Has Biggest Gain in 8 Months on Solar Cell Tax Break
Moser Baer India Ltd., an Indian maker of solar equipment, rose the most in more than eight months after the government said it will give tax breaks on products needed to set up solar power plants.
China Overcrowded Solar Sector Faces Lower Demand, More M&A
China’s “overcrowded” solar power industry faces lower demand this year from Germany, the biggest buyer of the technology, and an increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions, according to Yuanta Securities Co.
Germany Tones down Plan to Slash PV Feed-in Tariff
Solar companies around the world benefited from the news as their share prices rose.
First Solar’s Future is Uncertain as it Expands Beyond Europe
First Solar (FSLR) is expanding beyond Europe, home to its largest thin-film solar module customers, due to planned subsidy cuts for solar projects.
