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CALIFORNIA NEWS
UCSD Becoming Lab for Energy Innovation
While the solar panels on the roof are good, they’re not enough, says Washom, the university’s director of strategic energy initiatives.
Warming to Solar Power
Falling prices, rising utility rates and new government incentives may finally be driving serious growth in the region’s market for residential solar power.
Renewable Power Decisions Create a Tangled Web
The flurry of recent renewable power decisions in Sacramento could have far-reaching – even contradictory – results.
Rooftop Solar Setback in California
The solar industry faces a setback in California, the largest solar market in the country, after an important bill failed to win approval before the state legislative session ended last week.
NATIONAL NEWS
CentroSolar Launches SunPAC Grid-tried Solar PV Package
Centrosolar announced last week that it is now offering the SunPAC grid tied system a new PV system solution in the company’s portfolio.
To Go Solar, Start Local
Co-Ops Can Help You Jump Through Hoops and Start Saving Energy.
Solar Ordinance Moving Forward
Draft rules that would begin allowing solar energy and water-heating systems in residential neighborhoods and commercial districts are headed back to the Ames City Council.
TREO Shows World Media What Tucson is Doing with the Sun
Last week, TREO spent 2½ days showing off Tucson and its solar development businesses to seven news reporters and editors.
MARKETS & MARKET RESEARCH
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young.
FINANCIAL NEWS & MARKETS
Mergers & Acquisitions: A Changing Landscape?
The financial crisis has made access to capital difficult for even the largest players in the renewables sector, even though the drivers that made it so dynamic in the last few years remain in place.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Nurturing Growth of Green Technology
Start-ups often need big money and investors steeped in big science and big government.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Schiller Automation and Merck Co-Operate on Innovative Edge Isolation
Schiller Automation and Merck today announced the official start of construction of an innovative line for edge isolation of crystalline silicon wafers.
ARISE Technologies Signs Systems Installation Agreement with QuickContractors.com
ARISE Technologies has signed an agreement with QuickContractors.com to provide installation services for residential solar energy systems in Ontario.
Tata Group invests in Swiss CIGS Start-Up
Tata group has invested in Flisom (Flexible and lightweight solar modules), a Switzerland-based company, to mark its interest in the solar photovoltaic industry and focus on developing the next generation of clean energy as a future growth area.
Phaesun Runs Solar Training in Uganda
Phaesun GmbH recently completed workshops on the technical and economical details of solar technology with 60 Ugandan participants.
Lux to Start Wafer Production
At the beginning of July, Lux s.r.l. signed an agreement with ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH for the supply of a SCU400plus directional solidification system.
A+f Builds on its Position in the Italian Market with a New Major SunCarrier Order of $36M
Italy continues to provide a+f GmbH with a buoyant market for the sale of its SunCarrier controlled tracker system, enabling it to further strengthen its market position in Italy.
Solar City Project Showcases International Audience
The Townsville Queensland Solar City project will be showcased to the world when international delegates descend on Magnetic Island later this month.
