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CALIFORNIA NEWS
MMA, SunPower, and Gap Partner on 1MW Solar System
Gap Inc., MMA Renewable Ventures and SunPower Corporation, have unveiled a 1-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Gap’s West Coast distribution center campus.
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Goes Solar
Sutter Auburn Faith has plans for a 736kW DC solar electric system that will meet about 50% of the hospital’s power needs. The system will be installed by SPG Solar.
Mitsubishi Electric Will Power Large Solar Winery Project
http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR1243.htm
The 1.2MW installation at Constellation Wines US Gonzales Winery in Monterey County, CA will provide about 60 percent of the winery’s total energy requirements.
RayTracker GC Systems to Support 2MW of Solar Energy
Energy Innovations announced that the company’s RayTracker GC product has been installed by several new customers and will be included in installations representing more than 2MW
SolarCity Announces Major Expansion in Southern California
The company is expanding its Southern California sales force and opened a new installation center in Santa Ana, Calif., last week to augment existing facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Army Plans 500MW Solar Thermal Farm
The Army plans to install a 500-megawatt solar thermal power farm at a Fort Irwin, Calif., base as part of its bid to reduce a $3 billion annual energy bill, spent mostly on installations.
NATIONAL NEWS
GW Establishes New Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy
The George Washington University announced today the establishment of the Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy, which will employ a multi-disciplinary approach to conducting research on the economic, technical, and public policy issues associated with developing and deploying solar power
Michigan Governor Signs Renewables Legislation
Michigan became the 28th state to enact mandatory renewable portfolio standards on Monday, when Governor Granholm signed one of three recently passed energy bills
Konarka Opens 1GW Solar Thin Film Manufacturing Facility
The facility is part of its plan to prepare for the commercialization and mass production of its patent-protected thin film solar material, Power Plastic.
Solar Source University
At the Solar Source Company headquarters in Largo, FL president and solar technology contractor Wayne Wallace is training electricians, building inspectors and contractors.
UTILITY INDUSTRY & REGULATORY NEWS
Silver Spring Grabs $75M
The startup joins a growing number of smart-meter technology developers that are attracting hefty investments.
FINANCIAL NEWS & MARKETS
MAC Solar Energy Index
The MAC Global Solar Energy Index Total Return (ticker: SUNIDX) provides a new means of tracking the rapidly-growing global solar energy industry.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Department of Energy and Climate Change Created in UK
The move, which has for the first time forged an arm of government explicitly uniting climate and energy, has been welcomed by the renewables industry and the environmental movement.
Queanbeyan Heralds Opening of New Solar Panel Factory
A new multi-million dollar facility to manufacture solar panel technology has been opened in Queanbeyan, Australia.
Neo Solar Power and Solarday Sign 5 Year Cell Contract
The contract, from 2009 to 2013, is a continuing business in additional to the existing 3-year sales contract, which is valued at $110 million (NT$3.5 billion) started in 2008.
ProLogis to Develop 137,000 Square Feet for Rip Curl in Southwest France
The facility is set to have a 250 kilowatt solar array installed on the roof.
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