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CALIFORNIA NEWS
California Water District Deploys 1.1MW Solar Array
The system is for the Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) in Valley Center, CA was financed and will be owned, operated and maintained by Solar Power Partners Inc.
Sempra solar energy project makes advances in costs
An analyst says a Sempra Generation project powering California homes beats conventional sources on cost-effectiveness.
NATIONAL NEWS
Will Solar Save Chip Companies?
As the semiconductor industry prepares to post a rare drop in revenues, with another decline expected next year, it’s no wonder that many chip companies are shifting their hopes to solar power.
Evergreen Solar Shuts Pilot Factory, Takes $25M Write Off
The move should help the Marlboro, Mass.-based company save money, a much-needed move as it tries to weather the recession.
Evolution Solar Comments on Solar Stock Rally
Evolution Solar Corporation announced today that solar stocks rallied on news of what is expected to become the largest on-grid solar power station in China.
Arizona Manufactured Solar Panels Enter Market
The agreement initially calls for Solon to supply over 1.5 megawatts (MW) of its Tucson-manufactured solar panels to American Solar Electric, marking Solon’s entrance into the U.S. residential market segment.
UTILITY INDUSTRY & REGULATORY NEWS
Duke’s Solar Program Regulated By N.C. Utilities Commission
The N.C. Utilities Commission has attached conditions to their approval of Duke Energy Carolinas’ proposed $50M solar energy initiative. The main restriction is a limitation on the amount of money Duke can recover under the state’s renewable-energy law.
Nuclear Energy More Expensive than some Clean Power, Study Says
According to a new analysis from Climate Progress, existing nuclear power plant technology can generate electricity at no less than $0.25 to $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (including fuel and O&M, excluding distribution) for the first year of operation.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
What the Green Industry Wants from Obama
The incoming president is getting a long list of ideas from greentech companies that expect him to provide money and policies quickly to help them survive the recession and more.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Yingli & Goldbeck Sign 15MW PV Module Deal
Under the terms of the contract, Yingli is expected to supply a minimum of 15 megawatts (MW) of PV modules to Goldbeck Solar in 2009.
SPI & JA Solar Enter 60MW Solar Cell Deal
The cells will be used for the ongoing production of SPI’s solar modules and supply to SPI begins immediately.
LDK Solar Lowers Sales Outlook, Delays Factory Plan
The Chinese silicon wafer maker saw its fourth-quarter sales drop by 23 percent as customers delayed taking deliveries. Stock fell 15 percent.
Day4 Energy Decreases Work Force by 95 People
Day4 Energy Inc. has implemented a reduction in its overall head count affecting approximately 95 people primarily at its Burnaby production facility.
Sanyo to Cut 1,000 Workers
Sanyo is considering cutting up to 1,000 domestic workers in the next few months, as it scales back unprofitable businesses ahead of an expected buyout by Panasonic. The company will also continue reassigning workers to its solar and rechargeable battery divisions, which have stronger growth prospects.
Juwi Completes 40MW Waldpolenz Plant
The juwi group announced the completion of the Waldpolenz energy park in Brandis, in eastern Germany, ahead of schedule in December 2008.
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