Paris, France (ESA) Nov 28, 2011 - A new study based on data from ESA's Cluster mission has revealed that the bow shock formed by the solar wind as it encounters Earth's magnetic field is remarkably thin: it measures only 17 kilometr
Vienna (AFP) Nov 26, 2011 - Canada has scooped a top prize for environmental protection awarded by the Austrian foundation Energy Globe for a community project that uses solar-powered heating to warm local houses.
Paris, France (ESA) Nov 25, 2011 - A mobile phone unit connecting isolated communities to the rest of the world using satellites and solar power has caught the attention of ESA and the World Economic Forum. After developing a solar-p
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 25, 2011 - Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Friday it would build a new solar cell factory in Malaysia, as it looks abroad to cut production costs caused by the surging yen.
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 25, 2011 - General Registration is now open for PV America 2012 West, a regional Solar Power International event being held Monday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in San Jose, CA. Presented by Sola
Beijing (AFP) Nov 25, 2011 - China said Friday it has launched a probe into US subsidies for renewable energy companies, in apparent retaliation after the United States took action against Chinese solar cell makers.
Novato CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2011 - SPG Solar has completed the construction of a 2.3 megawatt (MW) DC solar power project at the Neely Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Gilbert, Arizona. The system, owned by a unit of Integrys Energ
Escondido CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2011 - Baker Electric Solar has partnered with Blue Oak Energy to bring solar energy to the new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQs) complex at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twent
Brussels (AFP) Nov 24, 2011 - Europe's ambitious project to capture solar and wind energy across Arab deserts to power homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa inched forward Thursday despite technical and political hurdles.
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Nov 24, 2011 - Developing solar energy that is low-cost, lightweight, and energy efficient has proven to be one of the greatest challenges the science world faces today. Although current plastic solar cells are lo
Ft Washington PA (SPX) Nov 23, 2011 - Tecta Solar recently completed the installation of a 346-kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system for a national home improvement retailer in Quincy, Mass. The project, located on the rooftop of t
Bernin, France (SPX) Nov 23, 2011 - Soitec and Reflexite Energy Solutions have entered a joint venture called Reflexite Soitec Optical Technology. The new company will produce the silicone-on-glass (SOG) Fresnel lens plates used in So
Nashville TN (SPX) Nov 23, 2011 - Phoenix Solar and Silicon Ranch have announced a strategic alliance to develop, finance and construct solar photovoltaic power plants in Tennessee and the Southeast. The companies said their first 1
Reutlingen, Germany (SPX) Nov 23, 2011 - Manz AG has signed a letter of intent to acquire the innovation line for CIGS solar modules from Wurth Solar in Schwabisch Hall. The aim is to establish an innovation factory that focuses on the rap
Paris (AFP) Nov 23, 2011 - Renewable energy resources are growing very fast but countries still must be vigilant to ensure that they continue to expand, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Vineland NJ (SPX) Nov 21, 2011 - Constellation Energy and the city of Vineland have announced the completion of an aggregate 6.5-megawatt (AC) solar generation project that will supply affordable energy to the utility's customers.
