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EU solar boom sees doubling of capacity
Paris (UPI) May 18, 2012 - Europe's photovoltaic market continued to boom in 2011, with installed capacity doubling across the 27 EU member countries, new research indicates.
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US slaps big duties on Chinese solar cells
Washington (AFP) May 17, 2012 - The United States slapped hefty anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar cell makers Thursday in a move likely to heighten trade tensions between the two global economic powers.
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Solis Partners Completes Rooftop Solar PV Installation in New Jersey
Hamilton NJ (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Solis Partners has announced that it has completed an installation of a 198-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Princetel, a fiber-optic rotary joint manufacturer based in Hamilton, N
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New e-Max Solar PV Panel Offers Enhanced Features and Leading Performance
Toronto, Canada (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Eclipsall has announced the introduction of its latest product offering, the e-Max 60 cell solar module. The e-Max provides a range of innovative performance features that take conventional solar PV
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Hanwha SolarOne’s Module Among First in Industry to Pass Rigorous Test
Santa Clara CA (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Hanwha SolarOne has announced that its SF260-36-1PxxxL module passed the Long-Term Sequential Test by TUV Rheinland, a leading third-party certification organization of solar module quality and reli
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European Union PV market largest worldwide
Paris, France (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Yet again the PV power sector was the leading electricity generating capacity installer in the European Union, as 21529 MWp went on grid from photovoltaic power plants during 2011, bringing the Euro
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Bright future for solar power in space
Glasgow UK (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the renewable energy of the future thanks to innovative research being carried out by engineers at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Resea
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Advanced Solar Photonics Increases Capacity to Meet Demand for 400 Watt PV Modules
Lake Mary FL (SPX) May 17, 2012 - Advanced Solar Photonics has announced that it has expanded production of its 400 Watt monocrystalline solar panels manufactured in Florida. The capacity expansion includes an enhanced produ
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Solar Polysilicon Pricing Plunges as Buyers Flock to the Spot Market
El Segundo CA (SPX) May 16, 2012 - With no sign that the oversupply of solar polysilicon is ending, buyers are shifting their purchasing activity to the bargain-basement spot market, contributing to a sharp 11 percent drop in overall
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Oslo-physicists use 20 new satellites to forecast space weather
Oslo, Norway (SPX) May 16, 2012 - The northern lights interfere with radio communications, GPS navigation and satellite communications. Researchers are now going to launch 20 satellites containing world class instruments from the Un
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Motech Americas Exclusive Supplier of Standard PV Solar Modules
Seattle WA (SPX) May 16, 2012 - Silicon Energy has announced that it has selected Motech Americas, a solar company with a 20-year heritage of manufacturing the highest quality solar panels, as its exclusive supplier of standard ph
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German Astronomers Finish Europe’s Largest Solar Telescope On Tenerife
Potsdam, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2012 - After ten years of development, the new German solar telescope GREGOR will start operating at the Spanish Observatorio del Teide of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias on Tenerife. It is the la
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Demand for commercial solar projects soars as planning restrictions are lifted
London, UK (SPX) May 16, 2012 - A growing number of businesses are investing in renewable energy technology in order to help them become more energy efficient and reduce costs. Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the c
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Carmanah Launches EG145 Solar Streetlight
Victoria, Canada (SPX) May 16, 2012 - At the 2012 LIGHTFAIR International tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carmanah Technologies is launching the EG145 solar outdoor street lighting system: the company's latest addition to its most cost-
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Winner of the PV Project of Distinction Award at PV America West Monitored by AlsoEnergy
Boulder CO (SPX) May 14, 2012 - A unique, 23-acre solar installation at Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma, Ariz. being monitored for performance by AlsoEnergy was recently recognized with the PV Project of Distinction award at
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Solar Energy World Brings Sustainability to Soccer
Elkridge MD (SPX) May 14, 2012 - In recent years, sports arenas and stadiums have become champions of sustainability for both social and financial reasons. The STAPLES Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, has 5% of its total pow