CPUC Approval of Major Solar Initiatives in California

The California PUC approved the San Diego Gas & Electric PV program, which will bring on line 100 MW of PV over the next few years in 1-5 MW increment by building and owning 26 MW and buying a further 74 MW through competitive auctions. Also the Commission approved 2 PV projects being developed by First Solar for a total of 550 MW – Desert Sunlight for 250 MW and Desert Stateline for 300 MW. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2191.htm

See "Big day for solar at the CPUC” at The Vote Solar Initiative:

http://votesolar.org/2010/09/big-day-for-solar-at-the-cpuc/

http://tinyurl.com/2dkuxky

First Solar: http://www.firstsolar.com/en/index.php

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Martifer Solar PV Plants, Italy

Martifer Solar will supply a 3 MW turnkey project comprising 3 ground-mounted PV plants in the Lombardy Region of Italy. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR926.htm

Martifer Solar: http://www.martifersolar.com/

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Solectria Renewables Inverters for New Jersey Projects

Solectria Renewables, LLC announced it will supply 10.5 MW of commercial and utility-scale inverters for 3 PV systems in New Jersey in partnership with DCO Energy. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2190.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/29kc4mh

Solectria Renewables: http://www.solren.com/press.html?previouslyOver=true&currentlyOver=true

DCO Energy: http://www.dcoenergy.com/

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Italian PV Market

See "Italian PV market will see 3 GW of new capacity installed in the next 3 years” at SolarPlaza: http://www.solarplaza.com/home/

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PV in Germany

See "PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated” at: http://tinyurl.com/2d7lhwq

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APS RFP

Arizona Public Service Co. has issued an RFP that seeks solar electric systems for 5 high-profile government and non-profit organizations. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2dtwlun

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2adkc5o

http://tinyurl.com/29bnrb3

APS: http://www.aps.com/aps/rfp/default.html

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Ascent Solar Technologies New Chairman

Ascent Solar Technologies announced that its Chairman, Dr. Mohan Misra, will be retiring and Dr. Amit Kumar will be replacing Dr. Misra as Chairman of the Board. Press at: http://investors.ascentsolar.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=504180

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PV News

The latest issue of PVNews(TM), with a "Special Issue: Diving Into Thin Film’s Manufacturing Costs”, words from Wall Street, thin film news, world PV news, and research is available [by subscription] at: http://www.gtmresearch.com/report/pv-news

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Ontario Solar News

See new postings at Ontario Solar News at: http://ontariosolarnews.com/

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Canadian Solar Module Manufacturing Plant, Ontario

CleanTechies covers Canadian Solar’s module manufacturing plant in Guelph, Ontario at: http://tinyurl.com/24cku3f Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/ http://www.canadian-solar.ca/

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Renewable Energy Monitoring Systems

CleanTechies posted "Renewable Energy Monitoring Systems – The Next Big Thing” at: http://tinyurl.com/2ewuvx9

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Pressure on German PV Inverter Producers from Asian Competitors

German producers of PV inverters are coming under pressure from Asian competitors. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26jhjrs

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Printed Electronics Asia 2010

Printed Electronics Asia 2010 is set for 13-14 October in Hong Kong. Information at: http://www.idtechex.com/printedelectronicsasia10/index-pe.asp

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Cleantech Forum New York

The Cleantech Forum New York is set for 11-13 October. Information at: http://events.cleantech.com/newyork/

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Solar Industry Magazine

Information on Solar Industry, a monthly trade magazine, is available at: http://www.solarindustrymag.com/page.php?2

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EuPD Research Corporate Newsletter

For information on EuPD Research’s Corporate Newsletter, see: http://www.eupd-research.com/en/home/

LDK Solar Cell Production at Xinyu City Plant

LDK Solar completed the installation and trial runs of the first production line of solar cells in its newly installed manufacturing facility in Xinyu City, which is expected to reach annualized capacity 120 MW by the end of the third quarter. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASMA325.htm

LDK Solar: http://www.ldksolar.com/

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Canadian Solar Results

Canadian Solar reported second quarter financial results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22v3fu3 Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/en

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Sanyo Participation in PV CYCLE

According to this press, Sanyo Component Europe has become the first manufacturer to sign a binding participation agreement with PV CYCLE. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25tqejn

Sanyo: http://www.sanyo-component.com/

PV CYCLE: http://www.pvcycle.org/

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Conergy Projects in Greece

Conergy has concluded a large solar framework agreement with a major Greek investor. Approval for 20 projects, ranging between 1 and 4 MW, with a total of 32 MW, is close to finalization. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/27q2yoo

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25c5n6y

RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article228292.ece

Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/2dctbd6

Conergy: http://conergy-group.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-2162/3077_read-11691/

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Main Street Power PV Systems, Colorado

Main Street Power Company has started construction on 2.8 MW of distributed PV systems on 35 sites in Colorado. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2187.htm

Main Street Power: http://www.mainstreetpower.com/

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2.6 MW Rooftop PV System, Salt Lake County, Utah

Salt Lake County has chosen NexGen Energy and Bella Energy to develop a 2.6 MW solar installation on the roof of the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2186.htm

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2ev5atr

NexGen Energy: http://www.nexgen-energypartners.com/

Bella Energy: http://www.bellaenergy.com/

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MiaSole CIGS Module Efficiency

MiaSole announced that NREL independently confirmed the 14.3% efficiency of its CIGS large area production modules. Press at: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100901006734/en

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/294o8mh

MiaSole: http://www.miasole.com/www/

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Silicon Genesis New Production System

Silicon Genesis announced it has started production of solar wafers using its new high volume manufacturing PolyMax(TM) system. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2a3duaz

SIGEN: http://www.sigen.net/

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Masdar Modules for Building Façade, Germany

Masdar PV has supplied PV modules for a building façade in a solution realized in cooperation with Gehrlicher Solar AG. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2g7q8wr Gehrlicher Solar: http://www.gehrlicher.com/en/home/

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Centrosolar UK Subsidiary

Centrosolar has established an international subsidiary in the UK. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2a7v7zb

Centrosolar: http://www.centrosolar.de/en/home/

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PV Module Manufacturing System Solution

Maschinenbau GEROLD GmbH & Co. KG and solarnova(R) have teamed up to provide a full-service PV module manufacturing system solution. Press at SolarPlaza: http://tinyurl.com/2d57d86

GEROLD: http://www.gerold-mb.com/cms/front_content.php?idart=14&lang=2

solarnova(R): http://www.solarnova.de/GB-index.html

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Amtech Systems Solar Subsidiary Orders

Amtech Systems announced that its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, Inc., has received about $37 million in new solar orders. Press at: http://www.rttnews.com/Content/QuickFacts.aspx?Id=1408521&SM=1

Amtech Systems: http://www.amtechsystems.com/

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Veeco Instruments CTO for CIGS Solar Equipment Business

Veeco Instruments announced that Johannes Segner, Ph.D., recently joined the company as CTO of Veeco’s Solar Equipment business. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29w7df8

Veeco: http://www.veeco.com/

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Solar in the Philippines

See "Solar firm eyes 20-MW plant in Zamboanga” through SolarPlaza at: http://tinyurl.com/2btdo8v

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PV-tech Blogs

PV-tech’s Tom Cheyney toured some 25 research, development, pilot, and volume production facilities since March and in these following weeks shares his observations about PV in the USA in the Chip Shots Blog at: http://www.pv-tech.org/blogs/

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More on JDSU

Greentech Media covers JDSU and CPV in the article "JDSU, an Optical Giant, Enters the CPV Market” at: http://tinyurl.com/2ej6lss

JDSU: http://www.jdsu.com/index.html

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PV Materials Market

See "Photovoltaic Markets Surge to Forefront Amidst Efforts to Locate Viable Renewable Energy Sources, Notes Frost & Sullivan” covering the report "Strategic Analysis of the Global Photovoltaic Materials Market” at: http://tinyurl.com/2bbyw5o

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Renewable Energy Standard in California

Greentech Media covers the renewable energy standard in California at: http://tinyurl.com/26dhhcj

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Workshops at Solar Power International 10

A list of workshops at Solar Power International 10, October 12-14 in Los Angeles, California, including for example "Solar Power: Making High Penetration Possible” on October 15, is posted at: http://tinyurl.com/26r7eo6 (click on the workshop title for more information) http://tinyurl.com/25483dj (see Pre-/Post-Conference Workshops)

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Fraunhofer ISE Press

Fraunhofer ISE posted "Intelligent Marketing of Electricity from Distributed Generation – European Research Project Coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE Finalized” and "Megawatt Laboratory for PV Inverters Starts Operation at Fraunhofer ISE” at: http://tinyurl.com/26y7vmh (see New Press Releases)

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2fr3rko

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ECN IEC Certification for MWT Module

ECN has achieved the IEC 61215 industry standard certification for its metal wrap through module technology. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/267ynwf

ECN: http://www.ecn.nl/units/zon/

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Fast-tracked Solar Projects

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Top 6 Utility-scale Fast-tracked Solar Projects” at: http://tinyurl.com/2egugau

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IREC Webinar on Community Solar

The next IREC Webinar on Community Solar will be held September 21. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2ee2ubd

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SEMA Meeting

The Solar Engineering & Manufacturing Association will hold a meeting on 22 September in Milpitas, California featuring Paula Mints, who will discuss the global PV technology outlook. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28botko

SEMA: http://www.solar-ema.org/

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Solar Power Website, Arizona

See the Website ArizonaGoesSolar.org covering incentives, workshops, renewable energy standard, an Arizona solar map and other topics at: http://www.arizonagoessolar.org/ Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2ad4r3r and http://tinyurl.com/2bo4npt

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Solar in Spain

CleanTechies covers solar in Spain in the article at: http://blog.cleantechies.com/2010/09/01/sun-at-risk-spain/

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German FIT Guidance

The Bundesnetzagentur has published guidance on the renewable energy FIT. More at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2bc9nr2

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Innovative Energy Projects in Pennsylvania

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced $20.5 million in state and federal investments that will create 1,400 jobs in the expanding clean energy industry. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c9w7ss http://tinyurl.com/2d493pu

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Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Demonstration Program

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund launched a new Operational Demonstration Program to fund the installation, demonstration and testing of pre-commercial clean energy technologies. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25mlfsp Connecticut Clean Energy Fund: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/

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Net Zero Energy Consumption, California

The California PUC and state business leaders have begun an effort to promote commercial buildings with "net zero” energy consumption and solar or other renewable electricity generation. See "Rooftop Solar Among ‘Zero Net Energy’ Strategies Promoted for Buildings” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2byx8p7

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In related solar news…

CSP Markets, Developer Strategy

CSP Today posted "CSP for industrial applications: A market ripe with promise” and "CSP developer strategy: Clinching a deal with US utilities” at: http://tinyurl.com/29dtdos http://tinyurl.com/2a8fdzk

Canadian Solar and Blue-Tech PV Projects, Italy

Canadian Solar and Blue-Tech Srl announced the completion of 4 PV projects in northern Italy – 2 residential rooftop installations and 2 industrial plants. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2at5eus

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2d2qsye and

http://tinyurl.com/27zaon2

Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/

Blue-Tech: http://www.bluetech-italia.com/?action=lang&lang=english

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Bosch Acquisition of Johanna Solar Technology

Johanna Solar Technology’s acquisition by the Bosch Group has been completed and the company will be known as Bosch Solar CISTech GmbH. Press at PV-tech: http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/bosch_completes_johanna_solar_takeover/

ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16382.html

Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/2d338be pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/3x3uok6

Bosch: http://www.bosch.us/content/language1/html/index.htm

http://www.bosch-solarenergy.com/

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Solexant Featured, Greentech Media Solar Channel

Greentech Media features Solexant at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/solexant/

Solexant: http://www.solexant.com/

See additional Solar Channel postings at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/channel/solar/

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JDSU CPV Cells

JDSU announced availability of concentrator PV cells. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ef24yg

JDSU: http://www.jdsu.tv/

http://www.jdsu.com/index.html

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Utility-scale Solar Power in New Mexico

Plans to add utility-scale power facilities by PNM Resources’ New Mexico utility PNM were unanimously approved. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved 22 MW of utility-scale solar power facilities that will involve various sites throughout New Mexico. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29dl8yx PNM Resources: http://www.PNMResources.com/

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Noveda Technologies Solar Monitoring Contract with PSE&G

Noveda Technologies announced it will be providing monitoring and hosting services for PSE&G’s solar programs. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28swjhc Noveda Technologies: http://www.noveda.com/index.htm

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Conergy Output Insurance

According to this press, Conergy announced it is the first solar company to offer Europe-wide output insurance. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2dxe8ls

Conergy: http://www.conergy.de/en/desktopdefault.aspx

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IBC Solar Subsidiary in Czech Republic

IBC Solar has opened a Czech Republic subsidiary, IBC Solar s.r.o., in Prague. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/28ufv4s IBC Solar: http://www.ibc-solar.com/

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Solar Semi Engineering Acquisition of Edwards Chemical Management Europe

Solar Semi Engineering Ltd purchased the business and assets of Edwards Chemical Management Europe Limited. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUEQ103.htm

Solar Semi Engineering: http://WWW.SOLSEMI.COM/ Edwards CME: http://www.edwards-cme.co.uk/

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Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing Financial Update for July

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc. provided a financial update for the month of July 2010. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25ylhzm Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing: http://www.wwmusa.com/

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Solar Shakeout

See "Round Two of the Solar Shakeout: Who Will Thrive, Survive, or Dive?” covering a new report from Lux Research, "Sorting Solar Module and Inverter Manufacturers on the Lux Innovation Grid” at: http://tinyurl.com/2aajt3d

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More on PACE

CleanTechies posted "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Digging in on PACE” at: http://tinyurl.com/26x6t74

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pv magazine

The latest issue of pv magazine, with coverage of markets & trends, research & development, industry & suppliers, applications & installations, products, and other news, is available [by subscription] at: http://www.pv-magazine.com/about-pv-magazine/concept/

http://www.pv-magazine.com/subscriptions/annual-subscription/

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Renewable Energy Centre MITHRADHAM Programmes, India

International Programmes at the Renewable Energy Centre, MITHRADHAM are listed at the Web site at: http://www.mithradham.org/live/programmes.php

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Solar Projects in California

See "Recovery Act Propels 3 GW of Solar Projects to Front in California” at CleanTechnica: http://tinyurl.com/2c2ff26

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Solar Positions

PV-tech posts newly acquired solar positions at "Going Places” at: http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/

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PV Market Outlook in Brazil

Reportlinker announced that a new report is available in its catalog – Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Market Outlook in Brazil to 2020 – Capacity, Generation, Major Power Plants, Key Companies and Regulations. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27pacjb

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REC Honors

Industry professionals selected REC as the winner of the Module Manufacturing Innovation Award in the Solar Industry Awards presented by Solar PV Management Magazine. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/286sq88

REC: http://www.recgroup.com/

http://www.solar-pv-management.com/awards/winners/2010.php

http://www.solar-pv-management.com/solar-index.php

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Standard Solar Honors

Standard Solar, Inc. announced that the company was named 73rd out of 500 in Inc.’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America list. Press at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2c66ams Standard Solar: http://www.standardsolar.com/ http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/standard-solar

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The Future of the Solar Industry Teleconference

AltaTerra Research is hosting "The Future of the Solar Industry: 2011 and Beyond” on 23 September. Information at: http://www.altaterra.net/event/solarfuture2011

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Solar Power UK Conference 2010

The Solar Power UK Conference 2010 is set for 18-19 October in London. Information at: http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/spuk2010/

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In related solar news…

SkyFuel Thermal Efficiency Tests

SkyFuel announced the results of thermal efficiency testing on its SkyTrough(R). Press at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/256573q

SkyFuel: http://www.skyfuel.com/

Phoenix Solar plans to build a 2.2 MW solar park in Slovakia. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24f7lt8

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Global Solar Energy Flexible CIGS Module for Rooftop BIPV

Global Solar Energy has unveiled a lightweight module targeted at the commercial and industrial rooftop market. More on the CIGS PowerFLEX(TM) BIPV module at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/26njsw8 Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/23jarst http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100831005468/en

Global Solar Energy: http://www.globalsolar.com/

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SCHOTT Solar and Solland Solar Partnership

SCHOTT Solar and Solland Solar signed a partnership agreement that includes technology licensing, and joint R&D and production of Solland’s proprietary metal wrap through-based back-contact cell PV modules. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/28wt77y http://tinyurl.com/247k4wh SCHOTT Solar: http://www.schottsolar.com/us/

Solland: http://www.sollandsolar.com/

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Yingli Polysilicon Agreement with OCI Chemical

Yingli Solar has signed a 5-year polysilicon supply agreement with OCI Chemical. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2d98bpz

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASCO630.htm

http://tinyurl.com/2fdqp5x

Yingli Solar: http://www.yinglisolar.com/

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REC Reorganization, Consolidation

See coverage of REC’s reorganization and consolidation at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/26mbfuw

REC: http://www.recgroup.com/en/media/newsroom/

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SunSi Equity Interest in TCS Facility, Expansion

SunSi Energies has signed a letter of intent to buy 60% equity interest in Wendeng He Xie Silicon, a TCS facility with an annual production capacity of 20,000MT located in China. SunSi will increase the plant’s capacity to 60,000MT. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/26eoo6a

SunSi: http://www.sunsienergies.com/

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E-Ton Solar Tech Results

E-Ton Solar Tech reported results for the first half of 2010. Press at DigiTimes: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100830PD207.html

E-Ton Solar: http://www.e-tonsolar.com/

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GreenRay Module Safety and UL Certification

GreenRay announced that its SunSine200 AC module has passed all necessary requirements for safety certification and has been listed by Intertek to the UL 1741 standard. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2cp7p5a

GreenRay: http://www.greenraysolar.com/

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Butte College Phase III of Solar Project, California

The Butte College Board of Trustees approved its Phase III solar project in Oroville, adding 2.7 MW DC using Mitsubishi Electric modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c7bl9o Mitsubishi Electric: http://www.mitsubishielectricsolar.com/

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Energy Conversion Devices Results

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24nuae3 Energy Conversion Devices: http://www.energyconversiondevices.com/

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Dyesol Report

Dyesol posted its "Preliminary Final Report to the Australian Security Exchange – Appendix 4E” at: http://www.dyesol.com/index.php?page=ASX+Announcements

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M+W Group Solar Subsidiary

M+W Group has established the subsidiary M+W Solar headquartered in

M+Stuttgart, headed by Robert Gattereder. Press at PV-tech:

M+http://tinyurl.com/2agxq6q W Group: http://www.mwgroup.net/

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Envision Solar Master Services Agreement with Morrow-Meadows

Envision Solar International, Inc. announced it has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Morrow-Meadows Corporation. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25nzd7z Envision Solar: http://envisionsolar.com/

Morrow-Meadows: http://www.morrow-meadows.com/

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Ohio Solar Group Purchase Program, Cleveland

One Block Off the Grid launched a new program to support Cleveland homeowners through the solar buying process. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bejjto

1BOG: http://solarcleveland.1bog.org/

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DuPont Doubling of PV Metallization Pastes Production Capacity

DuPont announced plans to double production capacity for its DuPont(TM) Solamet(R) PV metallization pastes. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22stzmh

DuPont: http://www2.dupont.com/Photovoltaics/en_US/index.html

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Power for the World, Electricity from the Sun

A new book, "Power for the World – The Emergence of Electricity from the Sun” by Wolfgang Palz, with contributions from 41 international solar pioneers, is available from Pan Stanford Publishing. Information at: http://www.panstanford.com/ http://www.panstanford.com/books/popsci/v156.html

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Greening the Solar Industry

Solar Novus Today posted "Greening The Solar Industry” at: http://tinyurl.com/358eqff

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SolarPV.TV Interviews, UK Conference Report

SolarPV.TV has posted a number of additional interviews at: http://solarpv.tv/items/7

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PV Discussion

See "Discussion: PV policy, lawsuits and a checklist for project development” at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2dyydbd

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Sharp PV Business Expansion

pv magazine posted "Sharp expands PV business” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cweh45

Sharp: http://www.sharpusa.com/SolarElectricity.aspx

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Update on Suniva Manufacturing Plant, Michigan

See the update on the Suniva manufacturing plant at: http://www.wnem.com/news/24811733/detail.html

http://tinyurl.com/29xguja

Suniva: http://www.suniva.com/

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Sunovia CEO

Sunovia(TM) Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that Art Buckland has joined Sunovia’s management team as CEO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cqa6ux

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Mallinckrodt Baker Marketing and Technology Strategy

PV-tech met with John Bubel, Director of Marketing at Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. to discuss the company’s future marketing and technology strategy. Video at: http://tinyurl.com/2d9p6gf Mallinckrodt Baker: http://www.mallbaker.com/changecountry.asp?back=/news/default.asp

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RPS Perspective

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Renewable Portfolio Standards Work, But at What Cost?” at: http://tinyurl.com/25uz4sv

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Solar in India, CleanTechies

See "India: An Emerging Market for Solar Energy” at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/2abnal9 More CleanTechies perspectives at: http://blog.cleantechies.com/category/solar-power/

India’s new and renewable energy minister revealed that the government is targeting 1,000 MW of solar power by 2013, 500 MW of which will be PV and 500 MW solar thermal. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2dwkgel

India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission will start project allotment in September, where more than 1,000 firms have expressed interest in about 100 projects of 5 MW capacity each. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article228080.ece

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Solar in Germany

See coverage of solar capacity in Germany at: http://tinyurl.com/2enxntr

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Solar in Ontario

See "Ontario Solar News” for new postings at: http://ontariosolarnews.com/

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Solar in Colorado

Thirty-three solar arrays are being installed and operated by Main Street Power using state and federal incentives. See "Government credits help solar arrays go up in poor Colorado areas” at: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_15945478?source=rss

Main Street Power: http://www.mainstreetpower.com/

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Intevac EVP of Emerging Markets

Intevac, Inc. announced that Christopher Smith has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Emerging Markets. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22vu7th

Intevac: http://www.intevac.com/

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Unirac Mounting Solution for California Apartment Project

Unirac has been selected by Arise Solar for a project to power the Paigewood Village Apartments in Orland, California. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2185.htm

Unirac: http://www.unirac.com/

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NanoMarkets BIPV Teleconference

NanoMarkets is hosing a teleconference on 21 September on BIPV markets. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2gxntsk

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In related solar news….

Intertek Solar Thermal Test Lab

Intertek announced the addition of solar thermal testing capabilities to its Dallas, Texas facility. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25aroa8

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Optimal Size of Solar Thermal Plant

GCL-Poly Wafer Supply Contract with DelSolar

GCL-Poly Energy has signed a second long-term wafer supply contract with DelSolar. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASCO629.htm

GCL-Poly Energy: http://www.gcl-poly.com.hk/eng/index.php

DelSolar: http://www.delsolarpv.com/

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SunPower New Projects

SunPower Corp. announced that its technology has been selected for installation at several US government properties, with the contracts representing a minimum of 20 MW of new solar projects. More on the projects in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/27hxmrb http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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Solar Integrated PV for Diesel Headquarters

A 198 kWp UNI-SOLAR(R) rooftop PV laminate system is now installed and on the power grid at Diesel’s headquarters in Italy. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23fu4yv

ECD: http://www.energyconversiondevices.com/

Solar Integrated: http://www.solarintegrated.com/

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juwi Solar Job Creation

See "juwi Solar creates 500 new jobs world-wide” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a5mmpw

juwi: http://www.juwi.com/

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COLEXON Additional Volume of First Solar Modules

COLEXON Energy has renewed its basic agreement with First Solar and is increasing distribution volume for 2011 by 65%. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23r2nuv First Solar: http://www.firstsolar.com/en/index.php

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More on TSMC Thin Film Solar Cell Plant

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced that work on its thin-film solar cell plant would begin in September. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16335.html

TSMC: http://www.tsmc.com/english/default.htm

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Kyocera Solar Power Systems

Kyocera Corporation will install solar power systems using its own modules at 6 domestic plants by March 2011 generating a total of 593 kW. Kyocera has a number of systems installed at its group companies inside and outside Japan, which when combined with the new systems, boost the output to 1.8 MW. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/277esdf

Kyocera: http://global.kyocera.com/ecology/index.html

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Skyline Solar Elevated Installation

Skyline Solar announced the first elevated installation of its High Gain Solar 1000 system at the Kona, Hawaii headquarters of Metcalf West. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2d87cyb Skyline Solar: http://www.skyline-solar.com/

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Harris Tea Co. PV, California

Harris Tea Co. will start operating its first solar power system by month’s end. REC Solar provided the design, modules, and installation expertise. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24j5wuq REC Solar: http://www.recsolar.com/

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AEG Power Solutions PV Contract

AEG Power Solutions has been awarded a contract for 260 MW of utility-scale PV power plant equipment. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29r63ta AEG Power Solutions: http://www.aegps.com/en/index.html

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SolarPV.TV Interviews

SolarPV.TV has posted additional interviews at: http://solarpv.tv/interviews.html

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Rural Electrification of Mozambique

Phaesun GmbH started a project on rural electrification of Mozambique. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29afj6p

Phaesun: http://www.phaesun.com/

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MECASOLAR Trackers and Fixed Structures in Italy

MECASOLAR will end 2010 with more than 4,200 trackers and fixed structures in solar farms throughout Italy, which will reach and output of 42 MW. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24baxha

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Parallel Wiring Architectures for Solar Arrays

See "Solar Array Design: Parallel Wiring Opens New Doors” at: http://tinyurl.com/24cwlxf

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AQT Solar Featured

Greentech Media posted "Video: How AQT Says It Will Undercut the CIGS Competition” at: http://tinyurl.com/22nxcon AQT Solar: http://aqtsolar.com/

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10 MW Solar Power Plant in Bulgaria

According to this press at ENF.cn, a Toshiba spokesperson said that the company will initiate construction of a 10 MW Bulgarian solar project. Press at: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16334.html

Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67N4U220100824

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More on U.S. InstallerMonitor Report

pv magazine covers EuPD Research’s U.S. InstallerMonitor 2010 report at: http://tinyurl.com/2649w5s http://www.eupd-research.com/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/

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Solar in Germany

SolarPlaza covers Germany’s PV market at: http://tinyurl.com/26gznc9

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Solar in Egypt

Egypt is planning to connect its first solar energy station to the grid, according to the General Authority for Investment. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/27mzd3l

See also, "World Bank offers $700 million for electricity and solar projects in Egypt”, through SolarPlaza at: http://tinyurl.com/29vvkur

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Tennessee Solar Institute Solar Opportunity Funds

Tennessee Solar Institute has announced Solar Opportunity Funds. Information on applications at: http://solar.tennessee.edu/

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Desert Sunlight Solar Farm Project Draft EIS

The BLM has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Desert Sunlight Holdings, LLC Desert Sunlight Solar Farm Project in Riverside, California. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2fa5e53 http://tinyurl.com/273g8jv http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/palmsprings/Solar_Projects/Desert_Sunlight.html

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/energy/fasttrack/First/fedstatus.html

BLM Fast Track Projects: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/energy/fasttrack.html

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2g2mu86

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Silicon Prices

See "Silicon prices climb; PV cutbacks in 2011 will curb trends” covering a Bloomberg New Energy Finance report at Photovoltaics World: http://tinyurl.com/26nvq2s

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UC Davis Grant for Research on Effects of Solar Projects

See "Grant to Pay for Research Into Solar Power Projects’ Effects on Desert Plants” covering a $580,907 grant to the University of California at Davis at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2ba9kyy

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More on Solar in Illinois

See "PV Production Follows Policy in Illinois” by the Vote Solar Initiative at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/2e8hm9e

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Government Incentives for PV and CSP

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Help Wanted: Government Incentives for PV and CSP” at: http://tinyurl.com/2aacase

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Stimulus Impact

Time Magazine published "How the Stimulus Is Changing America” at: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2013683,00.html

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Greentech Top Ten IPO Candidates

Greentech Media posted "Top Ten Greentech IPO Candidates” at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/top-ten-greentech-ipo-candidates/

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PowerPoint Slides that Shook the Earth

Greentech Media posted "Update! 15 PowerPoint Slides That Shook the Earth” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cyq3rl

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New Solar Products

Solar Novus Today has a section of New Solar Products at: http://www.solarnovus.com/

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In related solar news…

Genesis Solar Energy Project Final EIS

The BLM released the notice of availability of the final EIS for the Genesis Solar Energy Project. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2bhfpjt http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/energy/fasttrack/genesis/fedstatus.html

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/297jn2o

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Global Shift in CSP Market

CSP Today posted "Global shift in the concentrated solar power market underway” at: http://tinyurl.com/28shd99

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CSP Cooling Options

CSP Today talks with Babul Patel, Nexant Inc., about the cost implication of plant cooling options and how to operate plants under increasingly stringent water restrictions at: http://tinyurl.com/252ayek

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CSP Today Weekly Intelligence Brief

CSP Today posted the weekly intelligence brief for August 23-30 at: http://tinyurl.com/29w3r2b

10 MW Solar Project, China

GD Power Development Co. said it plans to build a 10 MW solar project in Geermu, Qinghai province. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2dascjz

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Distributed Sun Solar Power for Hilton Hotel BWI Airport, Maryland

Distributed Sun LLC begins serving solar power to the Hilton Hotel BWI Airport in Maryland this month. More in the press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2182.htm

D-SUN: http://www.distributedsun.com/

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SolarFrameWorks BIPV System, Massachusetts

SolarFrameWorks Co. announced the completion of a 525 kW BIPV CoolPly(TM) system by Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group, Inc. for Kraft Group’s Patriot Place Complex in Massachusetts. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24set4l

SolarFrameWorks: http://www.solarframeworks.com/ Constellation Energy & Projects Services Group: http://www.ceprojects.com/

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1 MW PV Plant, UK

Ecotricity has submitted a planning application for a 1 MW power plant near Louth, UK. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/23s5tw3

Ecotricity: http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/

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centrotherm photovoltaics Contracts

centrotherm photovoltaics AG signed several contracts for production systems and equipment in its solar cell business area with Asian customers over the past few days. The capacity sold to existing and new customers totals more than 2.3 GWp. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16327.html

centrotherm photovoltaics: http://www.centrotherm-pv.com/

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AVANCIS Second Solar Plant, Germany

AVANCIS has laid the foundation stone for its second plant in Torgau, Germany. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2dr6nr4

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Innovalight Office in China

Innovalight has opened a sales and support office in Shanghai. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/29ykgrr

Innovalight: http://www.innovalight.com/news.htm

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ASES Solar Today

The latest edition of Solar Today is on line at: http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/20100809#pg1

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PHOTON International Contents

The PHOTON International table of contents and several live links for August are on line at: http://www.photon-magazine.com/ http://www.photon-magazine.com/photon/index.htm

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Australian Research Institute Research with Konarka

Researchers at the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute at the University of Wollongong in Australia have been awarded AUD$320,000 over 3 years to work with Konarka Technologies in an effort to increase the efficiency of organic polymer solar cells. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/25pbpoa Konarka Technologies: http://www.konarka.com/

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SDG&E Solar Power

San Diego Gas & Electric announced it has signed and submitted for approval a second 20-year PPA with an LS Power subsidiary to procure up to 45 MW of solar energy from the proposed Centinela Solar Energy facility to be located east of San Diego in California’s Imperial Valley. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/264lpa2 LS Power: http://www.LSPower.com/

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Imperial County Hot Spot, California

See "California Panel Proposes License for 709-mw Solar Plant in Imperial County” at Sunplugers with coverage of Imperial County as a solar hot spot at: http://tinyurl.com/26hf6tr

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CEC Clean Energy Business Loan to Calisolar

The California Energy Commission approved the first loan from the Clean Energy Business Financing Program to Calisolar. Press at: http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2010_releases/2010-08-25_Calisolar.html

CEC Clean Energy Manufacturing Program: http://www.energy.ca.gov/recovery/cleanenergy.html

Calisolar: http://www.calisolar.com/

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Solar Power in Portugal

See "The Rapid Rise of Solar Power in Portugal” through SolarPlaza at: http://www.solarplaza.com/news/the-rapid-rise-of-solar-power-in-portugal

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Ontario Solar Market

See "Ontario solar market booms, but local sourcing mandate could limit growth, says iSuppli” at DigiTimes: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100827PR200.html

RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227821.ece

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Rainbow Sandals Transition to Solar

Solar Monkey and Rainbow Sandals announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently completed installation of a 245.7 kW roof mounted solar energy system at Rainbow Sandals corporate headquarters in California. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26frjna Solar Monkey: http://www.solarmonkey.net/

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PV on Tailings, Colorado

The Department of Energy is seeking comments on an initial study to gauge the environmental impacts of installing a PV array atop or near buried radioactive tailings in Bodo Canyon. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2dxdkh5

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Research into Solar Nanotechnology

The UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is launching a competition for Pound 7 million for research into solar nanotechnology. Press at Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/29vsw2u

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KACO new energy Global Inverter Production

KACO new energy announced that they have shipped over 650 MW of PV inverters within the first 6 months of 2010, bringing the company’s overall production of PV inverters to over 2 GW of sold inverters worldwide. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29g5wcq

KACO: http://www.kaco-newenergy.com/new-media/press-releases

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TS-Space Systems Award

TS-Space Systems has been awarded a Solar Industry award for excellence for their multi-source, close-match solar simulator technology. Press at: http://www.prlog.org/10890737-ts-space-systems-wins-solar-industry-award.html

TS-Space Systems: http://www.ts-space.co.uk

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Stakeholder Committee Meeting of DRECP

The stakeholder committee of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan will meet September 8 in Ontario, California. Information at: http://www.drecp.org/meetings/index.html

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Optimizing Utility Scale PV Plants

CSP Today posted "Optimizing MW Output in Utility Scale PV Plants” at: http://social.csptoday.com/pr/optimizing-mw-output-utility-scale-pv-plants

Conference & Expo: Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo, 30 November – 1 December, San Jose, California: http://www.csptoday.com/pvbalanceofsystems/landing.shtml

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Solar Carports, EV Charging Stations

See "Tennessee Leads the Way in Solar Carports, EV Charging Stations” at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/27w78yd

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Brayton Cycle for CSP

CSP Today posted "Why the Brayton cycle is a hot ticket for CSP” at: http://social.csptoday.com/industry-insight/why-brayton-cycle-hot-ticket-csp

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More on Beacon Solar Energy Project

See more on the Beacon CSP plant approval at Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/24br4k2

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Blythe Solar Power Project

The New York Times covers the Blythe Solar Power Project in California at: http://tinyurl.com/24xl78s

Solar Power Systems, Arizona

The Arizona Corporation Commission has expressed its support for Tucson Electric Power’s plan to purchase the output of 10 new renewable power projects, including 8 solar power systems, that together will generate nearly 150 MW. More on the solar power systems at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2178.htm

TEP: http://www.tep.com/

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3 MW of Solar Power for School District, Colorado

Premier Power Renewable Energy, REgeneration Finance, LLC and the Douglas County School District in Colorado announced the development of more than 3 MW of solar electric power generation projects at 31 sites. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2177.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/29x6ekj

Premier Power: http://www.premierpower.com/ REgeneration Finance: http://www.regenerationfinance.com/

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Nevada Solar Works PV in Reno

Nevada Solar Works LLC, a partnership among Q&D Construction, CleanPath Renewables and Alternative Energy Solutions, has won a contract to install 1.3 MW of PV projects in the City of Reno. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2aar6ey

Q&D: http://www.qdconstruction.com/

CleanPath Renewables: http://www.cleanpathrenewables.com/

Alternative Energy Solutions: http://www.solarwindhydro.com/

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More on Neo Solar Power Solar Cell Plant, Taiwan

Neo Solar Power Corp. has started building a USD$937 million 3.4 GWp solar cell manufacturing plant in Tainan, Taiwan. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/23xc597 RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227422.ece

Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2d7c3u3

DigiTimes: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100826PD208.html

Neo Solar Power: http://www.neosolarpower.com/

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DelSolar IPO and Capacity Expansions

DelSolar Co., Ltd. announced that its IPO application has been delivered to the Taiwan Stock Exchange. See more on capacity expansions in the press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16306.html

DelSolar: http://www.delsolarpv.com/news/news_main.asp

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Ukraine Solar Manufacturing Plant

A plant producing solar panels will be commissioned in Ukraine in September. Press at: http://www.nrcu.gov.ua/index.php?id=148&listid=126626

https://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/79804/

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SunPower’s California Valley Solar Ranch

The draft Environmental Impact Report for the 250-MW California Valley Solar Ranch has been issued and is now in the public comment phase. See more at Greentech Media: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/sunpower-california-valley/

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/planning/environmental/EnvironmentalNotices/sunpower.htm

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2dujgj3

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ISET Printed CIGS Module Manufacturing on Pilot Production Line

International Solar Electric Technology, Inc. announced the implementation of pilot manufacturing operations to validate its low-cost printing technology in preparation for expansion to volume production. Press at SolarPlaza: http://tinyurl.com/2f53ct4

ISET: http://www.isetinc.com/

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Solar Power Capacity in India

See "India to add 100 Mw solar power capacity” through SolarPlaza at: http://www.solarplaza.com/news/india-to-add-100-mw-solar-power-capacity

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More on Suntech Deal in South Africa

See more on the Suntech deal in South Africa at Reuters: http://tinyurl.com/2cddx6o

Suntech: http://am.suntech-power.com/

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SCHOTT Solar Headquarters

See "SCHOTT Solar Sends a Signal with Its New Headquarters in Mainz” at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16298.html

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DuPont Capacity Expansion for PVF

See "DuPont increases capacity for Tedlar PVF product line” at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/lj788k

DuPont: http://www2.dupont.com/Tedlar_PVF_Film/en_US/index.html

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EVSO’s Solar Demonstration Project, Texas

Construction is beginning on Evolution Solar’s PV demonstration project at Texas Southern University’s campus in Houston. Evolution Solar will install 8 AmpleSun thin-film PV panels on the campus to serve as a cornerstone of the new Texas Southern University Green Technology Center. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24vqaaj Evolution Solar: http://www.evolutionsolar.com/

AmpleSun: http://www.ample-sun.com/html/

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Solar Module Supplier Rankings

Solar Novus Today covers IMS Research’s solar module supplier rankings at: http://tinyurl.com/26q9y2o IMS Research: http://www.imsresearch.com/press_release_details.html&press_id=1543

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Buy American Notice

See the DOE Nationwide Limited Public Interest Waiver Under Section 1605 (Buy American) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) Notice at: http://www.thefederalregister.com/d.p/2010-08-25-2010-21115

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/recovery/buy_american_provision.html

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IREC National Administrator for Solar Instructor Training Network

The U.S. DOE announced that the Interstate Renewable Energy Council will serve as the National Administrator for the Solar Instructor Training Network. Press at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=390

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/274rmua

Solar Instructor Training Network: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/instructor_training_network.html

IREC: http://www.IRECUSA.org/

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IREC Newsletter [Jane Pulaski]

The latest edition of IREC’s State & Stakeholder Newsletter is on line at: http://irecusa.org/category/newsletters/state-and-stakeholder-newsletter

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Next-generation FIT in California

See "California to Launch Next-Generation Feed-in Tariff for Solar Energy” at: http://tinyurl.com/28nzo4n

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/23y6ogz

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2b4awxb

Vote Solar Initiative: http://votesolar.org/

IREC: http://www.IRECUSA.org/

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Feed-in Tariff Changes Worldwide

PV-tech Editor’s Blog posted "Cuts conundrum: investigating likely feed-in tariff changes worldwide” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fepwxe

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Renewables in the Czech Republic

The Czech government has given its approval for a renewable energy framework plan. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/233vugh

Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67O4DP20100825

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Solar@Work Bulletin

The latest issue of ASES’ Solar@Work Bulletin is on line at: http://ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=887&Itemid=29

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Photovoltaic Technology Roadmap

For information on Yole Developpement’s research study, Photovoltaic Technology Roadmap, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2fwsuvs

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Silicon Prices

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Silicon Prices Climb Higher” at: http://tinyurl.com/23txyy2

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Factory Roundup

Greentech Media posted a "Factory Roundup” covering TSMC and others at: http://tinyurl.com/2ezgz2w

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New Solar Positions

PV-tech posts new solar positions at "Going Places” at: http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/

Sharp Electronics Corporation announced Eric Hafter as Senior Vice President of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2drzxph

Sharp: http://www.sharpusa.com/

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CleanTechies Blogs

CleanTechies posted several new blogs at: http://blog.cleantechies.com/category/solar-power/

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PV Conference

For information on the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion in September see: http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com./

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In related news…

CEC Approval of Beacon Solar Energy Project

The full California Energy Commission unanimously approved NextEra Energy Resources’ 250 MW Beacon Solar Energy Project. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227387.ece

New York Times: http://tinyurl.com/2dwcjh7 San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/25/BUPV1F396C.DTL

Environmental Leader: http://tinyurl.com/22kbrbt

http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=16115

CEC Large Solar Energy Projects: http://www.energy.ca.gov/siting/solar/index.html

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Solar Millennium Sale of Stakes in Ibersol Plant to Ferrostaal

Solar Millennium has now sold 50% of the stakes in the Ibersol power plant project to Ferrostaal. The 50 MW parabolic trough power plant is located in southern Spain. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ffmrsp Solar Millennium: http://www.solarmillennium.de/index,lang2.html

LDK Solar Cell Project, China

LDK Solar Co. Ltd. has started construction on a 1.6 GW solar cell project in Hefei, China. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2akmb5x and

http://tinyurl.com/2f6n2j3

LDK Solar: http://www.ldksolar.com/

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More on juwi Solar and MiaSole Agreement

juwi Solar and MiaSole announced the completion of a multiple year purchase agreement to supply CIGS modules from MiaSole to juwi Solar GmbH. The agreement outlines 50 MW of shipments in 2011 and a total of 600 MW to be shipped over the period of the agreement. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO1000.htm

juwi: http://www.juwi.com/

MiaSole: http://www.miasole.com/www/

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Transformerless Inverter UL Certification

SMA Solar Technology AG has received certification from UL for its transformerless inverters. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/34xngxo SMA Solar Technology: http://www.sma.de/en.html

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EuPD Research US InstallerMonitor 2010

EuPD Research announced the availability of "US InstallerMonitor 2010 – Procurement Management of PV Installers in the USA”. Press at: http://www.eupd-research.com/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/

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Solar Licensing Database

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council has created a Solar Licensing Database. Press and information at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/26bzfyh http://irecusa.org/2010/08/solar-licensing-information/

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Solargiga Energy Results

Solargiga Energy announced its unaudited interim results for 6 months. Press at DigiTimes: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100825PR202.html

Solargiga Energy: http://www.solargiga.com/html/index.php

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Komax Group Results

The Komax Group posted first half results. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/29hgaa6 Komax Solar: http://www.komaxgroup.com/solar

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British Gas Solar Power for UK Homes

British Gas is to provide solar power for thousands of homes across the UK and will work through mySolar Energy to provide end-to-end solar installation service. More in the press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2ed88st

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Suntech MOU with South African Company

Suntech has signed an MOU with a South African company to explore the development of utility-scale solar plants in the country. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227316.ece

Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/24memsa

Suntech: http://www.suntech-power.com/

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SunPower PV System for Food Bank

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and SunPower Corp. announced a joint donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties valued at $1.1 million for the purchase of a 322 kW SunPower rooftop solar system. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29q9m2w

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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Clear Skies Solar Installations

Clear Skies Solar, Inc. announced the final stages of a 340 kW project in Teterboro, New Jersey and the initiation of a new 270 kW project. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29lsucw Clear Skies Solar: http://www.clearskiessolar.com/

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MP2 Capital PV for Denver Public School District, Colorado

MP2 Capital announced the completion of phase one of a 1.8 MW PV project to power the Denver Public School District. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25pdlgk

MP2 Capital: http://www.mp2capital.com/

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Solar Windows

New Energy Technologies, Inc. is unveiling its SolarWindow(TM) in upcoming weeks. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2484jp8 New Energy Technologies: http://www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com/

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Grape Solar Module Certification

Grape Solar announced achieving Florida Solar Energy Center certification for its modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26kbyeg Grape Solar: http://www.grapesolar.com/ http://tinyurl.com/23zpxsq

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Role of the FiT

See the story "The Role of the FiT: Boosting Solar Energy” at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2cu6b36

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French FIT

Solar Novus Today covers French FIT rates at: http://tinyurl.com/26azsas Also, PV-tech Blog: http://tinyurl.com/27s6p7r Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/26ckqy3

Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/284s9wj

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Solar Power Outlook

See "Solar Power: Brighter Long-Term Investment Outlook” through SolarPlaza at: http://tinyurl.com/2b5kdtm

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European Companies Eyeing Chinese Solar-power Market

See "European companies eye Chinese solar-power market” at: http://tinyurl.com/266e5lg

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Solar Product or Process

Greentech Media posted "Poll: Is Solar a Product or a Process?” at: http://tinyurl.com/267wju6

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Recovery Act Impact on Innovation

Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a new report on Recovery Act impact on innovation. See the sections on solar at: http://www.energy.gov/news/9383.htm

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=389

Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/22ufbph http://tinyurl.com/2d3l7ss

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EERE Network News

The latest issue of EERE Network News is on line at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/enn.cfm

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Solar Energy Advantages Blog New Tool

Solar Energy Advantages Blog announced the availability of a new tool to help homeowners and businesses who are assessing the viability of solar. Press at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100825/bs_prweb/prweb4425384_1

Solar Energy Advantages Blog: http://www.solar-energy-advantages-blog.com/

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Reducing Energy Usage in Western U.S. Homes

A team from GE’s Industrial Solutions, Appliances, Lighting and Research divisions is partnering with major utilities, builders and local communities in the western U.S. to evaluate and develop new strategies that reduce energy usage in new and existing homes by 70% or more. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fg8btl

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Thin Film Solar Summit

Thin Film Today launched the 3rd Thin Film Solar Summit USA, set for November 30 – December 1 in San Francisco, California. Press and information at: http://tinyurl.com/236koc3

http://tinyurl.com/24eh7z8

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In related solar news…

100 MW CSP Plant, UAE

See "Abu Dhabi To Build 100 MW CSP Plant” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/26hqotu

MiaSole Module Supply to juwi Solar

MiaSole announced purchase agreements to supply juwi Solar GmbH with CIGS PV modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2axvftf Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/3y4922h

MiaSole: http://www.miasole.com/www/

juwi: http://www.juwi.com/

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SunEdison PV Installation for AT&T, California

SunEdison is expanding AT&T’s national solar initiative by activating a new 296-kW rooftop PV system for AT&T in San Diego, California. Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2174.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2ak8pmf

SunEdison: http://www.sunedison.com/

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Trina Solar Results

Trina Solar Limited reported second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/263po64

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25z9gf5

Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/26gldjp RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227250.ece

Trina Solar: http://www.trinasolar.com/

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OPEL International Results

OPEL International Inc. announced second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24d9x9y OPEL Solar: http://www.opelinc.com/

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DayStar Technologies Results

DayStar Technologies, Inc. announced second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23uvktj DayStar Technologies: http://www.daystartech.com/

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1BOG Program in Pittsburgh

One Block Off the Grid launched a new program to support Pittsburgh homeowners through the solar buying process. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2chxwat

1BOG: http://solarpittsburgh.1bog.org/

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Grape Solar Supplier Agreement with Arizona Green Voltage Group

Grape Solar announced it has entered a supplier agreement with Arizona Green Voltage Group, L.C. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/238zced Grape Solar: http://www.grapesolar.com/ Green Voltage Group: http://www.azgvg.com/

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Kikkoman PV System, California

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. will install a 106.6 kW DC PV system at its facility in Folsom, California using Mitsubishi Electric modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2en4fue Mitsubishi Electric: http://www.mitsubishielectricsolar.com/

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CRS Reprocessing Services Agreement with Nexolon

CRS Reprocessing Services, LLC signed a multi-year agreement with Nexolon Company, Ltd. to provide on-site reprocessing services at its production facilities. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fmbceq CRS Reprocessing Services: http://www.crs-reprocessing.com/

Nexolon: http://www.nexolon.com/

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First Solar Project in China

First Solar, planning the world’s biggest solar power plant in China, is reasonably confident China’s government will set electricity prices high enough to make the project viable, according to press at Bloomberg. More in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/37kttvf First Solar: http://www.firstsolar.com/en/index.php

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Desert Solar Power Plants, California

According to Sunpluggers, a CEC committee has recommended approval of another desert solar power plant, raising to about 2,100 MW the rated peak capacities of solar power plants now awaiting final endorsement by the full commission. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bqldq3

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PV Plant, Bahrain

Tanmiyat Aloula Holdings is planning a US$200 million PV plant in Bahrain. Press at Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/2czdqbk

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Solar Case Study, Vietnam

Thin Film Today posted "Case Study: Non-profit solar station in Vietnam sets solar industry precedent” at: http://tinyurl.com/2c5nbvz

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Thin Film Today Intelligence Brief

Thin Film Today posted the Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 16-23 August at: http://tinyurl.com/2fpbnce

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VC Investing

Greentech Media posted "VC Investing in Greentech Installment #137” at: http://tinyurl.com/2d4tkzg

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Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturing

Solar Novus Today posted "Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturing at Warp Speed” at: http://tinyurl.com/2augas6

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Microinverters and Power Optimizers Report

pv magazine covers the IMS Research report, Microinverters & Power Optimizers – Success Analysis, Forecasts and Profiles, at: http://tinyurl.com/29enyun

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2aw3pty

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Solar Booming

See "Report Finds Solar PV Booming in Several U.S. States, Canadian Province” covering IREC’s report "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2009” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2db37x2 Also, "Ontario Reaching the Top in Solar” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/29s6c49 More on Ontario Solar News at: http://ontariosolarnews.com/

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FIT in France

RECHARGE News covers FIT in France at: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227205.ece

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PV Incentives and Grid Parity in South Africa

pv magazine covers renewable energy FITs and grid parity in South Africa in the story at: http://tinyurl.com/2eu45mp

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AltaTerra Research Teleconference Events

AltaTerra Research announced two new events – "The Future of the Solar Industry: 2011 and Beyond” on 23 September, and "The U.S. Solar Market Annual Review: 2010 Early Results” on 30 September. Information at: http://www.altaterra.net/event/solarfuture2011

http://www.altaterra.net/event/solarmarket2010

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Utility Scale Solar Summit 2010

The 3rd Annual Utility Scale Solar Summit 2010 is set for 13-15 September in San Diego, California. Information at: http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/utility10

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PV Legal Workshop

The 2nd PV Legal Workshop, "Cutting Red Tape for PV in Europe!” is set for 9 September in Valencia, Spain. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2ckv7td

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NABCEP Leadership Role

See "Dynamic Growth Follows NABCEP’s Leadership Role” at: http://tinyurl.com/29l5fsm

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CEC Staff Workshop on Renewables

The CEC is holding a Staff Workshop on Proposed Changes to the Renewables Portfolio Standard Eligibility Guidebook and the Overall Program Guidebook for the Renewable Energy Program on 30 August. Information and draft guidebooks at: http://www.energy.ca.gov/portfolio/documents/index.html#083010

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In related solar news…

XcelPlus Global Holdings Acquisition of Sunfield Technologies North America

XcelPlus Global Holdings, Inc. announced that it has acquired Sunfield Technologies North America, Inc. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23j977n XcelPlus Global Holdings: http://www.xcelplusglobal.com/

1.1-MW PV Array, New Mexico

Schott Solar PV, Inc., VE Group LLC and Affordable Solar Group LLC, unveiled a 1.1-MW solar array at The Bell Group’s headquarters parking structure in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/24kscv5 and

http://www.us.schott.com/english/news/press.html?NID=355

Schott Solar: http://www.schottsolar.com/us/ VE Group LLC: http://www.valleyelectricinc.com/moriarty-new-mexico.shtml

Affordable Solar: http://www.affordable-solar.com/about.us.htm

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5N Plus Supply Agreement with Abound Solar

5N Plus has signed a long-term supply agreement with Abound Solar under which 5N Plus will provide CdTe to be used in the manufacturing of Abound’s PV panels. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/26w4y2n and http://tinyurl.com/33to7gk 5N Plus: http://www.5nplus.com/index.php/en/

Abound Solar: http://www.abound.com/

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ZSW Thin-film Solar Cell Efficiency

See the story "New world record with efficient CIGS solar cell, Researchers from Germany better their own record, ZSW produces a thin-film solar cell with 20.3 percent efficiency” at: http://tinyurl.com/35a5r4g pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2bhmaua

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/3y24zdt

Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/297yzwy

ZSW: http://www.zsw-bw.de/index.php?id=9&L=1

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Yingli Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant

Yingli Green Holdings Co. started construction of a 100-MW multicrystalline silicon solar cell manufacturing plant in Hainan province. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2aah3sw

Yingli: http://www.yinglisolar.com/

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SiC Processing Slurry Recycling Lines at Yingli

SiC Processing has started construction on two additional 15,000tn slurry recycling lines at Yingli’s PV manufacturing campus in Baoding, China. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/247pcqq SiC Processing: http://www.sic-processing.com/

Yingli: http://www.yinglisolar.com/

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LDK Production Expansion

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. announced that its second 5,000 MT polysilicon train has commenced commercial production. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cdea2h RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227074.ece

LDK: http://www.ldksolar.com/

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Tokuyama Polysilicon Plant, Malaysia

Tokuyama has now approved the construction of a 6,000 MT polysilicon plant in Samalaju Industrial Park in Malaysia. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/23oulrr RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article227071.ece

Tokuyama: http://www.tokuyama.co.jp/eng/

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centrotherm photovoltaics Improved Crystallization Process

See "centrotherm photovoltaics achieves new cell and module efficiency records driven by improved crystallization process” at: http://tinyurl.com/25w9lhg

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/3ywxbf8

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National Clean Fuels Acquisition of China National Solar

National Clean Fuels, Inc. announced the acquisition of China National Solar. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ajgzt8 China National Solar: http://www.ChinaNationalSolar.com/

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Johnson & Johnson PV System, Australia [corrected]

Johnson & Johnson Medical has installed 200 kW of solar panels using Sanyo technology at its headquarters in Sydney. Sanyo partnered with Apollo Energy to install the system. Press at RECHARGE News: http://tinyurl.com/24xcom6

Sanyo: http://sanyo.com/solar/

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Fresnel Lens Efficiency for CPV

According to this press, UPS2 has developed a machine that enables Fresnel lens manufacturers to improve the efficiencies of CPV modules. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2w7s2r4

UPS2: http://www.ups2.co.uk/default.asp?chapterid=50&langid=1

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More on Solaria and enXco Deal

A 5-year global module supply deal was signed between Solaria and enXco, which also included a small equity investment by EDF Energies Nouvelles. More in the press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2b85yoj

Solaria: http://www.solaria.com/

enXco: http://www.enxco.com/

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PVA TePla Order

PVA TePla AG has received an order from Tianwei New Energy Wafer Co., Ltd to supply systems for the production of multicrystalline silicon ingots. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16251.html

PVA TePla: http://www.pvatepla.com/en/

Tianwei: http://www.twnesolar.com/

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BT Imaging Funding from Investors

BT Imaging announced completion of a $3.8 million Series A2 funding round from investors including Applied Ventures. Press at Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2ckkz3r and

http://tinyurl.com/25qjbv8

BT Imaging: http://www.btimaging.com/

Applied Ventures: http://www.appliedventures.com/index.html

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Solar in Turkey

See "Turkey: Chinese energy giant will set up solar farms in Malatya” at SolarPlaza: http://tinyurl.com/2azhhw6

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PV Module Carbon Footprint

AU Optronics Corp. says it has completed the carbon footprint verification on a multi-crystalline PV module according to the international carbon footprint standard. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2fr9vuk

AUO: http://auo.com/auoDEV/?ls=en

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PV Activities in Japan and Global PV Highlights

The latest issue of PV Activities in Japan and Global PV Highlights, with coverage of PV highlights in Japan, global PV highlights, a monthly PV photo gallery, topics from Japan, and topics from the world (e.g., production capacity expansion of polysilicon manufacturers and trends of production capacity by the top 15 PV manufacturers) is available [by subscription] at RTS Corporation: http://www.rts-pv.com/e_publications.html

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SolarPlaza Interview with James Plastow, Global Product Strategy Manager at Solar Frontier K.K.

SolarPlaza has posted an interview with James Plastow, Global Product Strategy Manager at Solar Frontier K.K. See the story "The Japanese PV market could reach 1.5 GW by 2013” at: http://tinyurl.com/2vlbu34

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Thin Film Today Interview with Natural Energy Development

Thin Film Today speaks with Peck Woramol, managing director of Natural Energy Development, about the strategy behind its solar business in the article "NED to break ground on Thailand’s largest PV project” at: http://tinyurl.com/26shfgz

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SolarPV.TV Interviews

SolarPV.TV posted additional interviews at: http://solarpv.tv/interviews.html

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U.S. PV Market

pv magazine covers the report "U.S. Photovoltaic Market Analysis” at: http://tinyurl.com/28nm5xa

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Investment Attractiveness

Frost & Sullivan reports on opportunities for new entrants in the solar market in a recent study, "Overview of the Investment Attractiveness of Selected Parts of the Value Chain: Wind and Solar Power”. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2ff7cro and http://tinyurl.com/27ssdea

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Financial Incentives

According to this story, when it comes to federal financial incentives, proper planning is essential for renewable energy project owners and developers who seek to maximize available incentives, avoid pitfalls and realize a quicker ROI. See "What’s Your Game Plan?” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2cdjazs

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Solar Power Grants, UK

Solar Power Grants has launched a new Web site at: http://www.solarpowergrants.co.uk/

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Shifting Solar Subsidies

See the story "Shifting solar subsidies hurts contractors” at: http://tinyurl.com/39guw2a

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PV Projects in Weatherization Funding Awards

Sunpluggers posted "Solar PV Projects Part of $120 Million DOE Weatherization Funding Awards” at: http://tinyurl.com/24wau5j http://www.energy.gov/9363.htm

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BLM Fast Track Projects

See the Bureau of Land Management Renewable Energy Fast Track Projects in California at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/energy/fasttrack.html

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Self Cleaning Solar Panels

See "Invasion of the Self Cleaning Solar Panels from Mars” at CleanTechnica: http://tinyurl.com/2449n3p

Also: http://tinyurl.com/3x7jpzu

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In related solar news…

CSP Today Weekly Intelligence Brief

CSP Today has posted the weekly intelligence brief for 16-23 August at: http://tinyurl.com/25tc3or

62-MW Rockford Solar Project, Illinois

The State of Illinois has approved a USD 4 million grant in stimulus funds for the development of up to 62 MW of new solar energy capacity in Rockford. The project is being developed by Rockford Solar Partners, a joint venture between Wanxiang America Corporation and New Generation Power, representing an investment of about USD 320 million. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2e4qxpv http://tinyurl.com/28cz56j http://tinyurl.com/24odzub PV-tech Chip Shots: http://tinyurl.com/24enrma pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/27pebml

RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/24mxfk7 Wanxiang America Corporation: http://www.wanxiang.com/ New Generation Power: http://www.newgenerationpower.org/

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enXco and Solaria Supply Agreement

enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles company, and Solaria Corporation announced a 5-year global supply agreement, under which Solaria will supply their patented solar module to enXco, as well as a small equity investment from enXco in Solaria. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2awjdxq Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2aeuqh3

enXco: http://www.enxco.com/

Solaria: http://www.solaria.com/

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Bosch Crystalline Solar Cell Production Plant

Bosch Solar Energy AG has officially opened its new crystalline solar cell plant, the first phase in the extension of its solar production facilities in Arnstadt, Germany. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/25v938c

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2eayj7h

Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2dkf5lq

Bosch: http://www.bosch-solarenergy.com/

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ReneSola Wafer Supply Agreements

ReneSola Ltd. announced it has signed two wafer supply agreements to provide two Taiwan-based solar companies with about 836 MW of monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar wafers. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2f9qf3x and

http://tinyurl.com/29z4xt8

ReneSola: http://www.renesola.com/

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Alti Solar 19-MW PV Plant, Italy

Alti Solar Corporation will build a 19 MW solar power plant in Italy. More in the press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16218.html

Alti-solar: http://www.altisolar.co.kr/

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Solar Complex Production Project, Egypt

Virasa Technologies Inc. and Calensia BV announced they formed in February 2010 SilicoTek BV to carry on their planed investment of an integrated Solar Complex in Suez, Egypt. The initial phase of the complex will include mono-silane and polysilicon production units with annual capacities of 600 and 2500 TPA respectively and a solar module production unit with an annual capacity of 50 MW. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16226.html

Solar Industry: http://tinyurl.com/24cfosh

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Universal Solar Technology Shipment

Universal Solar Technology Inc. announced it has produced and shipped, and been paid for shipments of 120,000 wafers to Sinodeu New Energy Co., Ltd. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2dxfxgo Universal Solar Technology: http://www.ustnevada.com/en/ Sinodeu New Energy: http://www.sinodeupv.com/gywm-en.asp

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Johnson & Johnson PV System, Australia

Johnson & Johnson Medical has installed 200 MW of solar panels using Sanyo technology at its headquarters in Sydney. Sanyo partnered with Apollo Energy to install the system. Press at RECHARGE News: http://tinyurl.com/24xcom6

Sanyo: http://sanyo.com/solar/

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Canadian Solar Results

Canadian Solar Inc. reported results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27685ax RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article226910.ece

Canadian Solar: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196781&p=irol-irhome

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Premier Power Results

Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. announced second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2a6h3r5 Premier Power: http://www.premierpower.com/

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Applied Materials Results, Yingli Results

Greentech Media covers Applied Materials quarterly results as well as Yingli’s second quarter results at: http://tinyurl.com/2c7eojo http://tinyurl.com/2bjp2nk Applied Materials: http://www.appliedmaterials.com/investors/

Yingli: http://ir.yinglisolar.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=213018&p=irol-IRHome

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Solyndra Certification

Solyndra, Inc. announced it has earned ISO 9001:2008 certification authorized by TUV Rheinland. Prees at: http://tinyurl.com/2cx2wrr

Solyndra: http://www.solyndra.com/

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Hybrid Solar Collector

Solimpeks Corp. in Turkey has released the Volther hybrid solar collector, which produces both electricity and hot water. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2dlnlou Solimpeks Solar Energy: http://www.solimpeks.com/en/index.php

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Kalahari Greentech ROI Statement

Kalahari Greentech, Inc. released a statement explaining the ROI benefits of its Tri-Brid System. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2devg7j Kalahari Greentech: http://www.kalaharigt.com/

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PV Demand

See "Strong demand in 2009, 2010…and 2011?” by Paula Mints at Photovoltaics World: http://tinyurl.com/2augz7j

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PV Equipment Makers

PV-tech Blogs posted "PV equipment makers rejoice as cell expansions exhibit strong growth, technology diversification” at: http://tinyurl.com/2bv3qdg

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Solar Going Mainstream

Greentech Media posted "When Will Solar Go Mainstream?” at: http://tinyurl.com/2et4s7z

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Georgia Power Solar Energy

Georgia Power is doubling the amount of solar energy it will buy from independent producers. Press at: http://www.ajc.com/business/georgia-power-to-double-595617.html

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CPV Today Intelligence Brief

CPV Today posted the Fortnightly Intelligence Brief, 3-17 August at: http://tinyurl.com/2csyhcu

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SEPA-led Visit to Japan by Utility Executives

RenewableEnergyWorld covers the SEPA-led visit by utility executives to Japan to look at the solar market at: http://tinyurl.com/26l23w4

Also: http://tinyurl.com/2adjfya

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America Becoming a Solar Nation

See "America is Becoming a Solar Nation” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fmqaxr

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Levelized Cost of Energy

See "Demystifying LCOE” at RenewableEnergyWorld at: http://tinyurl.com/22n4ork

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Transmission Issue

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Is the Transmission ‘Problem’ Real?” at: http://tinyurl.com/29ln4fs

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Energy Storage

Greentech Media posted "Utility Scale Energy Storage According to Maurice Gunderson of CMEA, et at.” at: http://tinyurl.com/24g696r

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Solar America Board for Codes and Standards 2010 Stakeholder Meeting

The 2010 Solar ABCs Stakeholder meeting is set for October 15 in Los Angeles, California. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2dyegf9 http://2010solarabcs.eventbrite.com/

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Solar Policy & Economics Forum

The Solar Policy & Economics Forum is set for Washington DC on 14-15 September. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28dgcpq http://tinyurl.com/27rgysl

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Workshop on Workforce Needs for Large-scale Solar Projects

On September 15, the California Governor’s Office, with the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Workforce Investment Board, the California Energy Commission, and the California Department of Industrial Relations, is sponsoring a public forum designed to identify workforce and training needs to construct large-scale solar thermal and PV projects in California. Information at: http://www.gov.ca.gov/home/solar-workshop

1-MW DRI Energy PV System, California

DRI Energy and Mercer Foods commissioned a 1-MW ground-mounted PV system in Modesto, California. Press at: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2171.htm

DRI: http://www.dricompanies.com/

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German Solar Power Developers Abroad

According to this press, German solar power developers are expanding their businesses abroad in anticipation of slowing demand at home. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/25vj6fo

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S.A.G. Solarstrom Results

S.A.G. Solarstrom reported first half results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2d3bznw RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article226676.ece

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/23hy69x

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Yingli Results

Yingli reported second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27vtkb2 Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2bjp2nk RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article226677.ece

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/23wkfxu

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Applied Materials Results

Applied Materials, Inc. reported results for its third quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2g6xe6q

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2bmm96u

Applied Materials: http://www.appliedmaterials.com/

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Solar-Fabrik Results

Solar-Fabrik reported first half results at: http://tinyurl.com/2bto2zg

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PV Crystalox Solar Results

PV Crystalox Solar reported interim first half results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cznnz6 PV Crystalox Solar: http://www.pvcrystalox.com/

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Spin Off of New Solar Electricity Corporation

LadyBug Resource Group Inc. announced the spin-off of New Solar Electricity Corporation to shareholders. New Solar is developing the "Solar Tracer” technology. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bfmbub LadyBug Resource Group: http://www.LadyBugRG.com/#/About-Us-02-02/

New Solar Electricity: http://www.NewSolarEC.com/

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ReGreen Corporation PV Installation, California

ReGreen Corporation has received $2 million from Nara Bank to begin construction on a 255 kW PV installation at Metro Park Towers in Los Angeles, California. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ewcxvb ReGreen Corporation: http://www.regreencorp.com/

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Suntech Management Team

Suntech advanced its global management team through promotions. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23e2zp6

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Professor Martin Green Honors

Professor Martin Green, executive research director of Australia’s ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence at the University of NSW, has been presented with this year’s CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29hwmc8 http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au/Research/advancedsilicon.asp

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SolarWorld Einstein Award

SolarWorld AG this year will honor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, micro-finance pioneer, and professor of economics from Bangladesh and founder of the Grameen Bank, by presenting the 2010 SolarWorld Einstein Award to him in September. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26x2y5m

SolarWorld: http://www.einstein-award.de/?L=1

http://www.solarworld.de/?L=1

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Global Energy Overview

Solar Novus Today looks at global energy needs and where solar can meet those needs, covering the recently released "Report on Photovoltaics: PV Market Overview 2009” by the European Photonics Industry Consortium at: http://tinyurl.com/363s7xn June/July Press: http://tinyurl.com/26d7oqo http://tinyurl.com/2977uno

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Sungevity in Colorado

Sungevity has expanded its solar service to cover Denver and Boulder, Colorado. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22wntxe http://tinyurl.com/23cg4je

Sungevity: http://www.sungevity.com/

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Community-owned Solar Garden

A community-owned solar installation began delivering electricity to the grid in El Jebel, Colorado. Story at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/2c4frqg

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Do-it-yourself Solar Power

Clarian Power says it has developed an inexpensive do-it-yourself solar power technology. Press at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/26lvutf

Forbes: http://tinyurl.com/2g77nql

Clarian: http://www.clariantechnologies.com/

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New Solar Mounting Hardware

PetersenDean Roofing and Solar announced it is set to roll out new solar mounting hardware. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ealmgh

PetersenDean: http://www.petersendean.com/

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Solar Waste Recycling

Greentech Media posted "Solar Waste Recycling: Can the Industry Stay Green” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fd2hba

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SEPA Webinars

Information on SEPA Webinars is posted at: http://www.solarelectricpower.org/events/webinars.aspx

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U.S. Solar Market Analysis

GTM Research and SEIA plan to publish the results of an installer / integrator survey along with analysis of the U.S. solar market in quarterly industry reports. More on the survey at: http://www.gtmresearch.com/survey

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Global Demand Conference, PV Markets

The "Global Demand Conference IV, Demand dynamics in the major solar PV markets” is set for September 6-7 in Valencia, Spain during PVSEC 2010. Information and press at: http://tinyurl.com/2g9dbor http://tinyurl.com/2csm4jf

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Solar Power International 2010

Solar Power International 2010 is set for October 12-14 in Los Angeles, California. Video at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2brpvsa Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2b4xqfc

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Webcast on Solar Energy in Developing Markets

A Webcast on "Solar Energy in Developing Markets” is set for 25 August. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2g7ddsn

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EuPD Research Corporate PV Newsletter

To sign up for EuPD Research’s corporate PV newsletter, go to: http://www.eupd-research.com/en/news/?id=50

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In related solar news…

CSP Today Postings

CSP Today posted "Will Schott call the shots in the Fresnel receiver market?” and "International standards for CSP components imminent” at: http://social.csptoday.com/

CNPV Module Supply to Tamrag Power

CNPV Solar Power SA has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Tamrag Power under which CNPV will supply a total of 30 MWp of PV modules from 2010 to 2012. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASCO622.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2dk7k44

CNPV Power: http://www.cnpv-power.com/

Tamrag: http://www.tamragroup.com/

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Trina Solar Module Supply to SunEdison

Trina Solar Limited announced that its subsidiary, Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., has signed a sales agreement to supply 35 MW solar modules over the remainder of 2010 to SunEdison. More in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/26bssrx Trina Solar: http://www.trinasolar.com/

SunEdison: http://www.sunedison.com/

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MX Solar USA Facility, New Jersey

MX Solar USA has signed a long-term lease for a facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The U.S. division of the Italian PV module and system integrator plans to develop the site for the manufacture and distribution of crystalline silicon solar panels for the domestic and European markets. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/24ajks7

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Blackstone Stake in Moser Baer Projects

According to this press, Blackstone will spend $300m acquiring a significant minority stake in Moser Baer Projects, which seeks to build 500 MW of PV capacity in the next 5 years. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article226437.ece and http://tinyurl.com/23fp3mx

Blackstone: http://www.blackstone.com/cps/rde/xchg/bxcom/hs/Home.htm

Moser Baer: http://www.moserbaerprojects.com/

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Suntech Results

Suntech Power Holdings reported Q2 results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29ztw57 Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/29cf5tu RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article226441.ece

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/28nhtxn

Suntech: http://www.suntech-power.com/

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SOLON SE Results

SOLON SE published its interim report for 6 months. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16196.html

SOLON: http://www.solon.com/global/index.html

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Wyandot Solar Energy Project Inauguration

The 12-MW Wyandot Solar energy project in Ohio, developed by Juwi Solar and later acquired by PSEG Solar Source LLC, will be inaugurated August 19. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23xknou

http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~news/story.php?id=5865

June press: http://tinyurl.com/293fntl

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Solar in Illinois

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a law requiring utilities to buy a percentage of their power from solar energy sources. Press at Bloomberg: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9HLDBDG0.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2ffuxgo and

http://tinyurl.com/2a62js3

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Solar Energy Station in Egypt

See "Solar energy station to generate 140 MW electricity in Egypt” at: http://tinyurl.com/2b2bdc7

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Solar in Ontario

See "Public Demand & Corporate Profit Drive Ontario’s Green Economy” at: http://tinyurl.com/2aqvr42 "Ontario’s Booming Solar Industry Experiences Growing Pains With Price Adjustment” at: http://tinyurl.com/279jn46 Also, "Ontario Solar Provider Joins Province’s Green Economy” at: http://tinyurl.com/2eqce3v Other headlines at: http://ontariosolarnews.com/

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Solar Perspective

Greentech Media posted the perspective "Why Solar Is, and Isn’t, Like the Chip Industry” at: http://tinyurl.com/2da34xq Additional solar perspectives are posted at Greentech Media’s Solar Channel at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/channel/solar/

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US PV Market Analysis

For press on "US Photovoltaic Market Analysis” at Reportlinker, see: http://tinyurl.com/24c54vx

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PV Market Report, Semiconductors & Solar Cells Report

Research and Markets announced the addition of "Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential” to its report offering. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23woxqf Also "2010 U.S. Semiconductors & Solar Cells Manufacturing Industry Report” at: http://tinyurl.com/2ddtu96

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PV Power Market in Israel

For coverage of the report "Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Market Outlook in Israel to 2020 – Capacity, Generation, Major Power Plants, Key Companies and Regulations”, see http://tinyurl.com/255g85t

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EERE Network News

The latest issue of EERE Network News [Kevin Eber] is on line at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/enn.cfm

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PVGroup The GRID Newsletter

The latest issue of PVGroup’s The GRID Newsletter is on line at: http://www.semi.org/cms/groups/public/documents/web_content/ctr_039472.htm

PVGroup: http://www.pvgroup.org/index.htm

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AltaTerra Research Newsletter

To sign up for the AltaTerra Research Newsletters go to: http://www.altaterra.net/

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Solar Energy International e-Newsletter

To sign up for the Solar Energy International e-Newsletter, go to: http://www.solarenergy.org/

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Optomec Honors

The Small Business Administration recently honored Optomec as a Statewide and Regional Exporter of the Year. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cykf8x

Optomec: http://www.optomec.com/

Sky Solar and Sinoma International Engineering New Company

Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have established Sinoma International Photovoltaic Engineering Co., Ltd., which aims to establish, operate and manage solar power projects of around 1 GW in the next 3 years. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/28qxhra Sky Solar: http://www.skysolargroup.com/

Sinoma: http://www.sinoma.com.cn/en/zyyw.asp?MenuID=40

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Polysilicon Production Facility, Taiwan

pv magazine covers the deal between centrotherm photovoltaics AG and Taiwan PolySilicon Corp. in which centrotherm SiTec designed a polysolicon production facility with an annual capacity of 5,000 tons and an upgrade option of 8,000 tons. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2c87hqz

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASMA321.htm

centrotherm photovoltaics: http://www.centrotherm-pv.com/home/startseite.html

Taiwan PolySilicon Corp.: http://www.powei.com.tw/db/15/tpsi2/

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Solaire Generation Solar Parking Canopies for PV Project, New Jersey

Solaire Generation has been selected to supply solar parking canopies for a 4.1 MW solar power project in New Jersey. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28ljwnh Solaire Generation: http://www.solairegeneration.com/

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Solarfun PV Distribution Channel in Japanese Market

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. signed a PV module distribution agreement with Fujimi Fine Technology Inc. under which Fujimi will act as a non-exclusive distributor of Solarfun’s products in Japan for one year. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2azauos

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2d4wq85

Solarfun: http://www.solarfun-power.com/

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PV Module Line Grand Opening

Spire Corporation announced it is celebrating the opening of a PV module manufacturing plant established by Wanxiang Solar in Rockford, Illinois. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28zequo Spire Corp.: http://www.spirecorp.com/ Wanxiang Solar: http://www.wanxiang-solar.com.cn/english/

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Viron Consulting PV System for Realty, New Jersey

Gates Realty Corp. has selected the Viron Consulting Group to design and install a 425-kW PV system with panels from Solar World at its headquarters as well as at 4 self-storage facilities in New Jersey. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2168.htm

Viron: http://www.vironcg.com/

SolarWorld: http://www.solarworld-usa.com/

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ASU West PV Project

See "ASU West installing 17,000 solar panels on campus” with coverage of a Solar Power Partners’ project at: http://tinyurl.com/23k8cuf Solar Power Partners: http://www.solarpowerpartners.com/

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Solar Power, Inc. Results

Solar Power, Inc. announced results for the second quarter and 6 months. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bj3frd

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Oerlikon Solar Results

Oerlikon reported first-half results. Press at Renewable Energy Focus: http://tinyurl.com/28d987b Oerlikon Solar: http://www.oerlikon.com/solar/ http://tinyurl.com/6e8b3e http://tinyurl.com/277f4pu

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More on the 220-kW Carlson Orchard PV System

Solectria Renewables, LLC announced that, in partnership with Lighthouse Electrical Contracting, Inc., it provided 2 PVI 95kW inverters and SolrenView for the 220 kW ground-mount PV system at Carlson Orchards in Harvard, Massachusetts. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29qalg6 http://solren.com/pvi60kw.html http://solren.com/monitoring.html

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Solar Inverter Shipments

Solar inverter shipments hit 4.9 GW in the second quarter according to a new report from IMS Research. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/259mf8t pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2ejqfew IMS Research: http://www.imsresearch.com/home.html

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Standard Solar Assistance in DC

Standard Solar, Inc. announced it is helping District of Columbia homeowners go solar with the assistance of DC solar rebates. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26w2ln4 Standard Solar: http://www.standardsolar.com/

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PV in Mozambique

Fortune CP Ltd has been awarded a project by Funae in Mozambique funded by the European Commission involving project management and supply and installation of PV systems. Press at: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16178.html

Fortune CP Ltd.: http://www.fortunecp.co.uk/

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Dow Chemical Encapsulant Films

Dow Chemical is introducing ENLIGHT(TM) Polyolefin Encapsulant Films. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/247jy3m

Dow: http://www.dow.com/packaging/products/enlight.htm

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BioSolar Tests

BioSolar, Inc. reported on its additional BioBacksheet(TM) tests in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fl9wzp

BioSolar: http://www.biosolar.com/

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Astrum Solar Office in Ohio

Maryland-based installer Astrum Solar announced it has opened an office in Youngstown, Ohio. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2dx2of2 Astrum Solar: http://www.astrumsolar.com/

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Ontario FIT

pv magazine covers Ontario Power Authority’s microFIT at: http://tinyurl.com/263p6d3

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Renewables FIT in Malaysia

RenewableEnergyWorld covers Ahmad Hadri Haris’ industry briefing on feed-in tariff procedures in Malaysia at: http://tinyurl.com/259u4eq

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Solar Technology in Auto Industry

See "Solar Technology in the Automotive Industry” at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/25gzt4g

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CLEANWATCH e-Letter on Clean Technology

CleanEdge’s CLEANWATCH free e-Letter on Clean Technology is available via registration at:

http://www.cleanedge.com/

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Zero Emissions Race

Teams set off on the global ‘zero emissions’ race. Press at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6gSFDBJbLM

http://tinyurl.com/2e5s3pd

Zero Race: http://www.zero-race.com/

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In related solar news…

Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems, Florida

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. initiated the installation of 10 solar thermal hot water systems as part of the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency Weatherization Assistance Program in Jacksonville, Florida. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2clkt6w Solar Energy Initiatives: http://www.solarenergy-us.com/

New LDK Solar Cell and Module Investment

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. announced that the Anhui Provincial Government has invited LDK Solar to invest in a solar cell and module facility in the Hefei High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. The facility will include a total annualized capacity of 1 GW of crystalline-based solar cells and 500 MW of modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/277l9vd pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2aqg3xy

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/249qvhy

RECHARGE News: http://tinyurl.com/2b9ytt9 LDK Solar: http://www.ldksolar.com/

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Saudi Company Formed to Develop and Operate Solar Power Plants

Vision Electro Mechanical Co., a subsidiary of Construction Products Holding Company, has formed a company with a capital of $150 million for the development, manufacture and operation of solar power plants. More in the press "First Saudi National Company Formed to Manufacture Solar Power Plants” at: http://tinyurl.com/2dyw48u http://tinyurl.com/243hocs

http://tinyurl.com/26yu928

http://www.menareport.com/en/business/318048

CPC: http://www.cpcholding.com/vision.shtml

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Chevron Energy Solutions 45 MW Lucerne Valley Solar Project

The BLM has prepared a Proposed California Desert Conservation Area Plan Amendment/Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Chevron Energy Solutions 45-MW Lucerne Valley Solar Project. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2f7txhk http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/energy/fasttrack/chevron.html

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/chevron_energy_solutions.html

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/28ap4gp

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/ci_15788359?source=most_viewed

Chevron Energy Solutions: http://www.chevronenergy.com/

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SOLON 1.3 MWp Solar Power Plant, U.K.

SOLON SE has reached an agreement with 35 Degrees Ltd. to build a 1.3 MWp PV solar power plant near Bissoe in Cornwall, the U.K. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2bfya6d

SOLON: http://www.solon.com/global/index.html

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REC Solar 2.9 MW PV System for VA Health Care System, Arizona

REC Solar announced it was awarded a second contract to design and install a turnkey 2.9 MW solar electric carport-mounted PV system for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27347dm REC Solar: http://www.recsolar.com/

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Evergreen Solar PV System for Orchards, Massachusetts

Evergreen Solar announced that a 220-kW ground-mounted installation is operational at Carlson Orchards, constructed using their ES-A Series STRING RIBBON(R) solar panels. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2162.htm

Evergreen Solar: http://evergreensolar.com/en/

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Solar Power, Inc. Deal with Paramount Energy Solutions

Solar Power, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its residential business serving Sacramento to Paramount Energy Solutions. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27s6qrq Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/24rpsbp

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25dfxrs

Solar Power Inc.: http://www.solarpowerinc.net/

Paramount: http://www.paramountequity.com/

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Standard Solar Array at University of Delaware

Standard Solar, Inc. announced it will install an 850 kW solar array at the University of Delaware, which will be jointly developed, owned and operated with its joint venture partner Perpetual Energy Systems. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27oxto4 Standard Solar: http://www.standardsolar.com/ Perpetual Energy Systems: http://www.goperpetual.com/

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Vanguard Energy Partners Solar Power System at New Jersey Federal Correctional Institution

Vanguard Energy Partners announced the deployment of a 402 kW solar power system at the Fairton, New Jersey Federal Correctional Institution. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22n58hy Vanguard Energy Partners: http://www.vanguardenergypartners.com/

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Company Results

Entech Solar, Inc. announced its second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29ef9ho Entech Solar: http://www.entechsolar.com/

Jinko Solar Holding Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27adjta Jinko Solar: http://www.jinkosolar.com/zhen/en/index.php

Neo Solar Power reported first-half results. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2f3u9zd Neo Solar Power: http://www.neosolarpower.com/

Universal Solar Technology Inc. announced second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/288y7t3 Universal Solar Technology: http://www.ustnevada.com/en/

Solar EnerTech Corp. announced financial results for the third quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c26r9w Solar EnerTech: http://www.solare-power.com/en/index/

American Electric Technologies, Inc. announced six-month results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2e4ky2f American Electric Technologies: http://www.aeti.com/

Etrion Corporation released its interim consolidated financial statement for six months. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29pb6ne

Etrion: http://www.etrion.ch/

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Clear Skies Restructuring Balance Sheet

Clear Skies Solar, Inc. announced a restructuring of its balance sheet. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cxauv5 Clear Skies Solar: http://www.clearskiessolar.com/

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1366 Technologies Featured

1366 Technologies is featured in the press "Welcome to the Revolution: Emanuel Sachs and Frank van Mierlo” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/08/test10

1366 Technologies: http://www.1366tech.com/v2/

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Open Neighborhoods Solar, California

Open Neighborhoods announced the selection of Martifer Solar USA for GoSolar 2010, a community-based solar initiative for the Los Angeles area. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c6ky4d Open Neighborhoods: http://www.openneighborhoods.net/gosolar/

Martifer Solar: http://www.martifersolarusa.com/

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PV-tech Blogs

PV-tech has posted new Blog entries at: http://www.pv-tech.org/blogs/

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Greentech Media IPO Report

Greentech Media posted "Greentech IPO Report: Past, Present and Top Ten IPO Candidates” at: http://tinyurl.com/25bcdzt

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Inventory Volatility

Radical swings in inventory levels for PV cells this year are resulting in perilous market conditions that potentially could drive unaware companies out of the market, according to iSuppli Corp. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2akdntp

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PV Incentives in Spain

pv magazine covers PV incentives in Spain at: http://tinyurl.com/23sldnx

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Solar in India

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "India’s Solar Opportunities and Challenges” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cs69xy

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Solar in New York

CleanTechies posted "New York Going Solar: Pay Attention to the Details” at: http://tinyurl.com/2b65cpt

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Solar in California

CleanTechies posted "Declining CSI Solar Rebates Offset Price Reductions” at: http://tinyurl.com/24n9u8e

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Solar In Tennessee

The Tennessee Solar Institute has issued its first round of grants. The awards total $4.5 million and will result in 2.8 MW of new solar energy production in the state. Press at: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9HIPB280.htm

Tennessee Institute: http://solar.tennessee.edu/

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T.J. Rodgers Featured

See the story "Cypress CEO not green for green’s sake” featuring T.J. Rodgers, CEO of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and chairman of SunPower Corp. at: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/08/13/BUDP1ET3FJ.DTL

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Disturbed Land for Solar Farms

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Disturbed Land Becomes Destination for Solar Farms” at: http://tinyurl.com/27azgkh

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PV Rollout Conference

PV Rollout, European American Solar Deployment Conference is set for 10-11 February in Boston, Massachusetts. Information at: http://www.agrimeetings.com/pvrollout/

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Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Stakeholder Meeting WebEx

The WebEx recording of the August 11 Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Stakeholder Committee Meeting is available at: http://www.drecp.org/meetings/index.html

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In related solar news…

Plug and Play CSP

CSP Today posted "Plug and play CSP: Low impact, zero water, biofuel backed” at: http://tinyurl.com/23b3n4c

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CSP Today Intelligence Brief

CSP Today’s Weekly Intelligence Brief for August 9-16 is on line at: http://tinyurl.com/29d4bjx

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Solar-thermal Generator

Kalahari Greentech, Inc. released a statement that the company has commenced development of a Solar-Thermal Generator. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2676ee9 Kalahari Greentech: http://www.kalaharigt.com/

Teanaway Solar Reserve, Washington

A permit was approved for the 75-MW Teanaway Solar Reserve Project in Washington state. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2729z7d

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2eo37jl

Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2dpyw89 Teanaway Solar Reserve: http://teanawaysolarreserve.com/ http://tinyurl.com/278d9kv

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Timminco and Dow Corning Joint Venture

Timminco Limited announced it has agreed to form a joint venture with Dow Corning Corporation at its silicon metal production facilities in Becancour, Quebec. Dow Corning will acquire a 49% equity interest in a new joint venture entity that will own the existing silicon metal operations of Timminco’s wholly owned subsidiary, Becancour Silicon Inc. Press at: http://www.timminco.com/PressRelease.aspx?prId=1302837&id=24

Dow Corning press: http://tinyurl.com/2g7gt2z

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Central Hudson and Prism Solar Teaming to Test Solar Technologies [Stephen Filler]

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and Prism Solar Technologies are collaborating in a 3-year, $190,000 R&D project to test the effectiveness of solar panels using Prism Solar’s patented holographic film. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/295s3te

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United Solar BIPV at College, Florida

United Solar announced the completion of a 175 kW installation of its BIPV product at Junior Achievement of South Florida’s JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23bjx5z

ECD: http://www.energyconversiondevices.com/solar.php

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Punj Lloyd Solar Power Contracts

Punj Lloyd Group announced winning 5 solar power contracts from the Punjab Energy Development Agency for a total of 106 kWp. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2futzyr Punj Lloyd Renewables: http://www.punjlloydgroup.com/subpage.php?opt=2&page_cat=3

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GreenVolts VC

Greentech Media posted "More CPV Action: GreenVolts Scores $7.5M in VC” at: http://tinyurl.com/25lychx Also VentureBeat: http://tinyurl.com/28rptuy

GreenVolts: http://www.greenvolts.com/

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ACCIONA Results

ACCIONA reports results in the press "Record increase in ACCIONA’s renewable production in the first semester of 2010” at: http://tinyurl.com/2bhxv7m

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centrotherm photovoltaics Results

PV-tech covers centrotherm photovoltaics revenue guidance and results at: http://tinyurl.com/2a2hbe2

ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16140.html

centrotherm photovoltaics: http://www.centrotherm-pv.com/

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SMA Solar Technology Results

SMA Solar Technology presented first-half 2010 results. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO991.htm

SMA Solar Technology: http://www.sma.de/en.html

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Roth & Rau AG Results

Roth & Rau AG reported first-half results. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16132.html

Roth & Rau: http://www.roth-rau.de/php_en_n/index.php?haupt=willkommen&db=mysql&statum=

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PVA TePla Results

PVA TePla reported half-year results. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16136.html

PVA TePla: http://www.pvatepla.com/en/

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SEIA and Greentech Media Research Partnership

The Solar Energy Industries Association and Greentech Media Research have formed a partnership to collect and publish data and analysis on PV, CSP and SHC markets in the U.S. The organizations will release quarterly and year-end reports covering the upstream and downstream solar markets, with an emphasis on installations, component costs, and domestic manufacturing for each solar technology. Press at Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2gyeeud

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2btelol

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ASES Solar@Work Bulletin

The latest issue of ASES’ Solar@Work bulletin is on line at: http://ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=887&Itemid=29

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CPUC Approval of California Contracts

See "CPUC Takes Another Step Toward State’s Renewable Energy Goal with Approval of PG&E and Edison Contracts” at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/NEWS_RELEASE/121949.htm

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2159.htm

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California Desert Solar Capital

See "Calif. Desert on Pace to Become World’s Solar Capital” at The New York Times: http://tinyurl.com/26zahzj

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Silicon Joint Venture Perspective

Gunther Portfolio posted a perspective, "Quebec Silicon Joint Venture has Solar implications” at: http://tinyurl.com/24g6twy

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Cost Reduction and Module Prices

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Keeping Pace with Cost Reduction as Module Prices Continue to Decline” at: http://tinyurl.com/2drph6x

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University of New South Wales Center for Energy Research and Policy Analysis PV Goals

pv magazine posted "Exclusive: CERPA outlines its PV goals as it says solar is center of Australia’s attention” at: http://tinyurl.com/2e554gc

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BIPV Market

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "BIPV Market Gaining Traction” at: http://tinyurl.com/27p6er9

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Solar in China

See coverage of solar deals in China at Earth2Tech: http://tinyurl.com/2f7gtun

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PV Installers, Financial Advisors

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Turning PV Installers into Financial Advisors” under Opinion & Commentary at: http://tinyurl.com/2e9wolk

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Interview with PV Contractor

RenewableEnergyWorld posted an interview with Oliver Friedrich, CEO of PV Contractor, at: http://tinyurl.com/2ctydje PV Contractor: http://www.pv-contractor.com/

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New Loan Guarantee Solicitation

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a new loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy manufacturing projects. The Commercial Technology Manufacturing Systems and Components solicitation is supported by ARRA through Section 1705 of the Loan Guarantee Program. More in the press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAGO424.htm

DOE Press: http://www.energy.gov/news/9343.htm

Loan Guarantee Program: http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/

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Calisolar CEO

Calisolar announced the appointment of Sandra Beach Lin as the company’s CEO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/294t4km

Calisolar: http://www.calisolar.com/

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Go Solar USA President and CEO

Go Solar USA announced Tyson Rohde as President and CEO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2a7dobn

Go Solar USA: http://www.gosolarusa.com/

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IREC Connecting to the Grid Newsletter [Laurel Varnado]

The latest issue of IREC’s "Connecting to the Grid Newsletter” is on line at: http://irecusa.org/category/newsletters/connecting-to-the-grid-newsletter

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In related solar news…

Blythe Solar Power Project, California

Solar Trust of America announced that its subsidiary, Solar Millennium, LLC, has received a proposed decision from the California Energy Commission granting the license to build and operate its Blythe Solar Power Project, comprising four 242-MW plants totaling 968 MW, in Riverside. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23uzqud

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2fkll47

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2cvs3th and

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CSP Projects Moving Forward

Greentech Media posted "CSP Projects (Finally) Moving Forward in the U.S.” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fnb33y

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India National Solar Mission Phase One Guidelines

CSP Today covers India’s National Solar Mission phase one guidelines at: http://tinyurl.com/24s4ogc

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CSP Today International Awards

The CSP Today International Awards will be given out at the 4th International Solar Thermal Power Summit, November 15-17 in Sevilla, Spain. Companies will be able to nominate themselves. More on the awards at: http://www.csptoday.com/csp/awards-categories.shtml

Summit: http://www.csptoday.com/csp/

CNPV Modules for MPower

CNPV Solar Power SA announced it will supply 30 MWp of PV modules through 2010 to MPower. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2c9czs9

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/23nybyh and

http://tinyurl.com/2cryjr2

CNPV Power: http://www.cnpv-power.com/

MPower: http://www.mpower.com.au/

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Concentrix Solar Power Facility, South Africa

Concentrix Solar announced it is inaugurating its first CPV facility in South Africa at the Aquila Private Game Reserve on 1 September. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/278hro5 pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/26v76hl Concentrix Solar: http://www.concentrixsolar.de/

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PV for Belleville Sports Center, Ontario

The Ontario Power Authority has offered a contract to the city of Belleville to install a grid-tie solar project of nearly half a megawatt on the roof of the Quinte Sports Centre. Press at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/2e9x4ja

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PV for Water Treatment Facilities, Colorado

Bella Energy is building a new solar installation in Superior, Colorado with 198 kW to power the town’s water treatment facilities. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25qcll3 http://tinyurl.com/2eyw6el Bella Energy: http://www.bellaenergy.com/

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1-MW Solar Power System, Tennessee

A new 1-MW solar power system is now on line in the Tennessee Valley Authority region, designed and constructed by Natural Energy Group in conjunction with Efficient Energy of Tennessee, LLC, with Sharp solar modules. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2158.htm

Sharp: http://www.sharpusa.com/SolarElectricity.aspx

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500-kW PV System at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant

Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power are teaming to install a 500 kW PV system at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant, which will be integrated with a 750 kW energy storage facility. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2ebstbr and http://tinyurl.com/2dh2aex Xtreme Power: http://www.xtremepowerinc.com/

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More on Canadian Solar Plant in Ontario

See more on Canadian Solar’s module assembly plant in Ontario at: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAMA229.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/285veff

Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/en

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Nautilus Solar and Bright Power Solar Power Projects

Nautilus Solar Energy LLC and Bright Power Inc. formed Nautilus Solar Canada Limited, which hopes to develop and finance 10 MW of local solar power projects this year. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26fqu83 Nautilus Solar: http://nautilussolar.com/ Bright Power: http://www.brightpower.com/

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SunEdison Partnership with Samco Solar

SunEdison recently announced plans to partner with Samco Solar to produce racking equipment for SunEdison’s solar projects in Canada. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fv39ak

SunEdison: http://www.sunedison.com/

Samco Solar: http://samco-solar.com/

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Q-Cells Results, CEO

Q-Cells SE announced first half 2010 results. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO990.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2c8rfwq

The Supervisory Board of Q-Cells SE has named Nedim Cen as CEO for the next 5 years. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c5knza

Q-Cells: http://www.q-cells.com/en/index.html

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Spire Corporation Results

Spire Corporation reported second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fk2afq Spire Corporation: http://www.spirecorp.com/index.php

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ECD Manufacturing Capacity Realignment

Energy Conversion Devices announced plans to cut costs by shifting certain final assembly operations from Michigan to Mexico. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article225301.ece

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/273sluv

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2fyvgxp and

http://tinyurl.com/2cy4ynf

ECD: http://investor.shareholder.com/ovonics/releases.cfm

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AQT Solar CIGS Manufacturing

AQT Solar announced the opening of their new fully operational facility in Sunnyvale, California. More in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/29vm7jx http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/aqt/

http://tinyurl.com/2fpsluy

http://tinyurl.com/2afbq9h

AQT Solar: http://aqtsolar.com/

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Solar Park Initiatives Merger

For coverage of Solar Park Initiatives, Inc.’s merger, see the press at: http://tinyurl.com/2a94qmh Solar Park Initiatives: http://www.solarparkinitiatives.com/

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Solar Roll-up Curtain

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has made a solar power system in the shape of a roll-up curtain that can be fitted to windows and walls and drawn down to generate electricity in the sunlight. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/238aq45 Mitsubishi Chemical: http://www.m-kagaku.co.jp/index_en.htm

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Intevac Order

Intevac, Inc. announced it has received an order for a LEAN SOLAR(TM) deposition system in the first quarter of 2011. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/279gkdn

Intevac: http://www.intevac.com/

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PV Markets and Application Forecast

Navigant Consulting, Inc. announced that its Solar Services Program has released its annual report "Analysis of Worldwide PV Markets and Five-Year Application Forecast 2010”. Information at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2c9fhle

RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2fkrllg Navigant Consulting: http://tinyurl.com/28h3mj

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Solar Annual Part One

To help decision makers place their best bets and capitalize on opportunities, PHOTON Consulting announced the release of its 2010 global PV sector report, Solar Annual 2010 Part One: Place Your Bets”, which presents 5 data-driven scenarios for the PV sector through 2014. Press at: http://www.photonconsulting.com/announcements/view.php?ID=43

http://www.photonconsulting.com/solarannual2010/

http://tinyurl.com/2eexvgd

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PV News

The latest edition of PVNews(TM), with coverage of The Return of the Solar Shakeout, words from Wall Street, news from the Americas, world PV news, research, and other news is available [by subscription] at: http://www.gtmresearch.com/report/pv-news and Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development: http://www.prometheusinstitute.org/resources.php

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IREC State & Stakeholder Newsletter [Jane Pulaski]

The latest issue of IREC’s State & Stakeholder Newsletter is on line at: http://irecusa.org/category/newsletters/state-and-stakeholder-newsletter

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Utilities Interest in PV

EETimes covers the survey by Gartner, Inc. and SEPA revealing that utilities are becoming increasingly interested in procuring PV systems and that PV is one of the leading technologies considered for near-term renewable energy by utilities. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27ly9wz

Gartner: http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1421113

SEPA: http://www.solarelectricpower.org/events/webinars.aspx

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Commercial and Utility-scale Solar

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Improving the Economic Case for Commercial and Utility-scale Solar” at: http://tinyurl.com/2anwyrr

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Utility-scale Solar Summit

The 3rd Annual Utility Scale Solar Summit 2010 is set for 13-15 September in San Diego, California. Information at: http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/utility10

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PV-tech Going Places

PV-tech’s Going Places covers new positions at: http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/

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SolarTAC Sponsoring Member

The Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC) announced the addition of the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, which manages and operates DOE’s NREL, as a sponsoring member. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2djvsys

SolarTAC: http://www.solartac.org/

Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC: http://www.allianceforsustainableenergy.org/

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Solar in China

China’s effort to double its capacity to produce solar power has attracted bids by 50 companies. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/28zbobg

Also: http://tinyurl.com/2fahua6

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"Buy American” Provisions

PV-tech’s Chip Shots Blog covers "Buy American” provisions at: http://tinyurl.com/2f8ep5l

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FERC Ruling and FIT

Greentech Media posted "FERC Ruling Doesn’t Shut Down All FIT Options” at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/adam-browning-response/

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More on DOE Loan Guarantee Program

See more on the DOE loan guarantee program at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2axgmua

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PV Production Forum

The International PV Equipment Association has joined with the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to present the "PV Production Forum 2010” at the 25th EU PVSEC and 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion on September 7 in Valencia, Spain. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2ef9gfj

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National Solar Tour

Online registration has begun for installers and grassroots organizations interested in showcasing their communities’ solar-powered homes, businesses and public agencies during ASES’ 15th Annual National Solar Tour. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2d43qmk http://www.nationalsolartour.org/

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Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress

The Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress is set for 28 September – 1 October in Istanbul. Information at: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/tirec/

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Clean-tech Job Trends

Clean Edge and Pay Scale are conducting an annual comprehensive global clean-tech salary survey, with results published in the second annual Clean Tech Job Trends 2010 report in early October. Information at: http://www.payscale.com/CleanEdgePayScale

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In related solar news…

Rioglass Solar Manufacturing Plant, Arizona

Rioglass Solar will bring a large mirror manufacturing plant to Surprise, Arizona and will supply Abengoa Solar, which is building a 280-MW CSP plant near Gila Bend. Press at: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/08/09/daily36.html

http://tinyurl.com/22pcho8

http://tinyurl.com/28vdd7g

Rioglass Solar: http://www.rioglassolar.com/v_portal/apartados/apartado.asp

Abengoa Solar: http://www.abengoasolar.com/corp/web/en/index.html

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Project Financing

CSP Today posted "Concentrated solar power finance: Getting your project backed” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cuut3g

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Utility-scale Concentrated Solar Thermal Power, India

CSP Today posted "Building Utility Scale Concentrated Solar Thermal Power the ‘Indian Way’” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a6mt6f

Hyundai Heavy Industries Solar Plants, Arizona

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. signed a contract with Matinee Energy Inc. to build 2 solar power plants in Arizona that generate 150 MW and 25 MW. Press through Solarbuzz at:

http://tinyurl.com/259gyvq

Matinee Energy: http://www.matineeenergy.com/

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Conergy Solar Parks, Italy

See the Conergy press "All six: Conergy constructs solar parks number 5 and 6 within 3 months” at: http://tinyurl.com/25q3h32

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR922.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2dyldgo

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Sunways Silicon Solar Cell

Sunways AG has developed its high-efficiency silicon solar cell with screen-printing metallization and an efficiency of more than 19% further from the 5” to the 6” standard format. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cd548e

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Company Results

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2brlg49 LDK Solar: http://www.ldksolar.com/

SunPower reported Q2 results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26f4zsh Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/22kfqbe

Phoenix Solar released its Interim Report as of 30 June. Press at: http://www.phoenixsolar.com/InvestorRelations/FinancialReports/

aleo solar AG reported six-month revenue results. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2fnplhj

ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16077.html

aleo solar: http://www.aleo-solar.de/en/press

SolarWorld reported half yearly revenues. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2f86cpm Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2c6m6cu

SolarWorld: http://www.solarworld.de/?L=1

Colexon Energy AG published it half-yearly figures. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO987.htm

Colexon: http://www.colexon.de/content/de/010_starting_page.php

Acro Energy announced results for its second quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2acccgq Acro Energy: http://acroenergy.com/

Carmanah Technologies announced its second quarter results. Press at:

Carmanah: http://tinyurl.com/2admu2b

STR Holdings, Inc. announced results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2gyg73d STR Holdings: http://www.strholdings.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx

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Nanogram Update

Greentech Media gives and update on Nanogram at: http://tinyurl.com/36dg4mq

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Canadian Solar Module Manufacturing, Canada

Canadian Solar Inc. is announcing the location and next steps to establishing a new solar module manufacturing facility in Ontario. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24bhftc Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/en

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SunRun in Pennsylvania

SunRun launched this week in Pennsylvania. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27co67w

SunRun: http://www.sunrunhome.com/

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1-MW PV System for School District, California

Cupertino Electric, Inc.’s Energy Alternatives Division announced it has begun the design and engineering phase of a 1-MW PV system for the Petaluma Joint Union High School District in California. Installation and financing contracts are overseen by TerraVerde Renewable Partners. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29nwly2 Cupertino Electric: http://www.cei.com/ TerraVerde Renewable Partners: http://www.tvrpllc.com/

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Evolution Solar 1-acre Solar Farm, Texas

Evolution Solar has begun negotiations on an MOU to facilitate a new 1-acre solar farm to be located in the City of Brookshire, Texas. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26s2hob Evolution Solar: http://www.evolutionsolar.com/

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Atlantic Wind & Solar PV Parks, Ontario

Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. announced plans to develop, construct, own and operate five additional rooftop solar energy parks in Ontario. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29lhfrv Atlantic Wind & Solar: http://www.atlanticwindandsolar.com/

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TSMC Thin-film Plant

The Board of Directors at TSMC has approved capital expenditure of US$218 million to build a thin-film manufacturing plant. More at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2eotsoy and http://tinyurl.com/2ak73hv

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Lasers for Solar Fab

Photovoltaics World posted "TRUMPF program manager discusses lasers for solar fab” at: http://tinyurl.com/26927xx

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Saint-Gobain Interview

SolarPV.TV posted an Interview with Benoit Richard, General Manager at Saint-Gobain Solar Systems at: http://tinyurl.com/2e5wvlh

Saint-Gobain: http://www.saint-gobain.com/en

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MAGE SOLAR Subsidiary in Italy

MAGE SOLAR GmbH is further expanding its activities in Italy with the founding of a subsidiary in Milan. Press at: http://www.magesolar.de/uploads/media/100810_Subsidiary_Italy_E.pdf

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Panel at Intersolar

From moderating a panel at Intersolar, Greentech Media posted "36 Lines About 7 Solar Firms, Some interesting solar news from BrightSource, Stion, Solexant, AQT, Tioga Energy, Clean Power Finance and Enphase” at: http://tinyurl.com/2492y8x

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PV in Malta

The Malta Resources Authority has received a total of 2,087 applications for subsidies for the purchase of PV systems for domestic use. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26zbofe Malta Resources Authority: http://www.mra.org.mt/

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PV Module Costs and Prices

PV-tech posted "PV Module Costs and Prices – What is Really Happening?” at its Blogs: http://www.pv-tech.org/blogs/

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FIT Discussion

RenewableEnergyWorld has posted "The Feed-in Tariff Discussion Heats Up” at: http://tinyurl.com/24v4674

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SEIA Letter on Loan Guarantees

The Solar Energy Industries Association president and CEO, Rhone Resch, sent a letter to the President asking to have restored billions of dollars in renewable energy loan guarantees. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/24fzcgn

SEIA: http://tinyurl.com/26ghkl8

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In related news…

CSP Mirrors

See "Should CSP Mirrors Be Glass or Metal?” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2amvrge

SunPower Plant at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

SunPower is to build a 15-MW plant at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona using SunPower modules and tracking systems. Arizona Public Service will own the system and sell electricity to the Base. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25ja84a and http://tinyurl.com/2g9judy

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

APS: http://www.aps.com/

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12 MWp of TerniEnergia PV Systems, Italy

TerniEnergia has entered into agreements with TRP PVE BV for the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance of 2 solar parks in Italy with a total power of 12 MWp with modules from Shanghai Solar Energy Science & Technology. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR921.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/22o2nod

TerniEnergia: http://www.ternienergia.com/index.aspx

Shanghai Solar Science & Technology: http://www.ceegsst.com/english/Aboutus.asp

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11.2 MW Solar Farm and Manufacturing Facility, Canada

In addition to an 11.2 MW solar farm, Intech Clean Energy and the Town of Ingersoll plan to build a manufacturing facility for solar panels and PV equipment. Press at CleanTechies: http://tinyurl.com/22lj6jl

Intech: http://www.intech-solar.com/index.html

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Conergy Second MW-size Solar Park in Czech Republic

Conergy announced that it is building a 1.48-MW solar park on a brownfield site in the Czech Republic. Press at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2f3rqpo http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_16048.html

Conergy: http://www.conergy.gr/en/DesktopDefault.aspx

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SOLON PV for TEP, Arizona

SOLON Corporation announced an agreement with Tucson Electric Power Company that will bring a 1.6 MW turnkey solar power plant to Tucson. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29rsg8w

SOLON: http://www.solon.com/global/

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200 kW PV for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Michigan

Detroit Edison Co. is planning to build a 200-kW PV system on the roof of a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan parking structure. Press at: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100713/FREE/100719968#

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Thailand Solar Market

See "Thailand’s solar market burgeoning with projects” at Thin Film Today: http://tinyurl.com/2gyokz9

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Thin Film Today Intelligence Brief

Thin Film Today posted the Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 27 July – 10 August at: http://tinyurl.com/27xnou4

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Suniva VP of Module Operations

Suniva, Inc. announced Gregory Mihalik as vice president of module operations. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2e9zmaf

Suniva: http://www.suniva.com/

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GreenVolts Expansion of Management Team

GreenVolts introduced Mike Doman as its VP of Sales and Scott Shoults as Vice President of Business Development. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cacxf7

GreenVolts: http://www.greenvolts.com/

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Coverage of Concentrators

Greentech Media posted "Are Concentrators Finally Gaining Ground?” at: http://tinyurl.com/2c4cc3d

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AMSOLAR PV for Schools, California

The San Diego Unified School District’s board has approved a plan to add PV modules to 20 more sites with a combined generating capacity of 5.2 MW. AMSOLAR Corp. will build, own, operate and maintain the solar arrays. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/26uzuhj

AMSOLAR: http://www.amsolarcorp.com/

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Manz Automation Results

Manz Automation announced revenues for the first half of the year. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cwm4g2 Manz Automation: http://www.manz-automation.com/media/news

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Day4 Energy Results

Day4 Energy reported second quarter 2010 results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cokq9t

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JA Solar Results

JA Solar reported second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22qwsbl JA Solar now expects its shipments to hit 1.35 GW in 2010. Press at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article225194.ece

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BP Solar Sales

BP Solar recently announced sales of 58 MW in the second quarter of 2010. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2atnxbf

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SunEdison Open House for Project in Italy

SunEdison hosted an open house at the site of its power plant project near Rovigo, Italy, which when complete will be a 72-MW facility. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2agnu36

SunEdison: http://www.sunedison.com/

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PV for 7News Weather Center, Colorado

A partnership between 7News and Bella Energy will power the 24/7 Weather Center in Denver with solar energy. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fdl5ek http://tinyurl.com/286eggs Bella Energy: http://www.bellaenergy.com/

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Nanosys and Samsung Strategic Alliance

Nanosys, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced a strategic alliance and licensing arrangement to accelerate the development of commercial applications of nano-architected materials for the electronics and thin film solar markets. Press at Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2fateg4 and

http://tinyurl.com/23v9652

http://tinyurl.com/27tn4z7

Nanosys: http://www.nanosysinc.com/

http://tinyurl.com/2fosrxq

Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/us/

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SolarPV.TV Weekly News

The latest issue of SolarPV.TV Weekly Video News is on line at: http://solarpv.tv/weekly-video-news.html

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Greentech VC Funding

Greentech Media posted "Greentech Startups Looking for VC Funding” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a2jmnc

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Solar Windows Development

See the story "Solar Windows Development” covering a collaboration between EnSol AS and the University of Leicester at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2ak8zo8

EnSol: http://www.ensol.no/index.htm

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New Energy Technologies President and CEO

New Energy Technologies, Inc. announced John A. Conklin as President and CEO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/295azjr New Energy Technologies: http://www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com/

SolarWindow(TM): http://www.newenergytechnologiesinc.com/solarwindow

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Bentek Solar Sales of Solar Combiners

Bentek Solar announced it has sold more than 100 MW of solar combiners to the solar marketplace. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2amzhky Bentek Solar: http://www.bentek.com/Solar_Products/index.html

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Solar in India

The Gujarat government is aiming at 3,000 MW capacity of solar power generation in the next 5 years. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2egnnyb

Every house under India’s first Zero Energy Satellite Township to be developed in Rajarhat in eastern India will include rooftop PV and BIPV. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/26hluom

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Solar in Ontario

See "Ontario’s Growing Pains: Will the Wind and Solar Industries Scale-up in Time?” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/24vuz7u

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SolarVision Consulting on CSP, PV and CPV

Andy Skumanich, CEO of SolarVision Consulting, breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of CSP, PV, and CPV technologies in the video "Battle of the Solar Technologies” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2dt6qly SolarVision Consulting: http://www.solarvisionco.com/team.html

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FIT Guide

A team of researchers at NREL, funded by the U.S. DOE Solar Energy Technologies Program, has released a 144-page feed-in-tariff guide aimed at helping to improve future policy design. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29xw7rd

RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2cwlgqd

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Beacon Power Loan Guarantee

The U.S. DOE has completed arrangements for a $43 million loan guarantee for Beacon Power Corp’s flywheel energy storage plant, which is expected to enable greater use of solar and wind power. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2c9sazb

DOE: http://www.energy.gov/news/9315.htm

Beacon Power: http://tinyurl.com/22tho97

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Energy Storage

Solar Novus Today posted "Lithium-Ion Batteries: High Density Energy Storage for Solar Generation” at: http://tinyurl.com/2g4h4fw

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Fronius Inverter Facility in Ontario

Fronius International GmbH is building a production facility for PV inverters in Mississauga, Ontario. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cy7drs See also the video "The Fronius Difference” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/24nfhn6

Fronius: http://www.fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/fronius_usa

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SunSi Director of Technology

SunSi Energies Inc. announced the appointment of Zhang Fahe as Director of Technology in China. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ctl7d6

SunSi: http://www.sunsienergies.com/

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Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Website

The California Energy Commission announced a new Website for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan at: http://www.drecp.org/

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In related solar news

Hybrid Energy Consortium

QGEN, FLABEG Group, Schlaich Bergermann und Partner Sohne GmbH, and JGC Corporation have joined forces to form the Hybrid Energy Consortium to accelerate the design and development of ISCC plants. The ISCC plants start by integrating CSP technologies into conventional gas and coal plant designs to generate electricity and desalinate water. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2bzqdf5

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Large Solar Energy Projects, California

For information on "Large Solar Energy Projects” under review in California, visit the CEC Website at: http://www.energy.ca.gov/siting/solar/index.html

Astronery Capacity with New Equipment from Oerlikon Solar

Astronergy and Oerlikon Solar announced a follow-up purchase agreement for Oerlikon Solar’s thin film equipment. The purchase is a key element in the expansion plan of Astronergy’s thin film modules of up to 400 MW within the near future. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASMA319.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2cu6pa5

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/28eoq6a

Astronergy: http://www.astronergy.com/

Oerlikon Solar: http://www.oerlikon.com/solar/

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SunPower and Etrion Corporation Agreement on Italian PV Plant

SunPower Corp. announced that Etrion Corporation has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire the equity in the first two phases of the Montalto di Castro PV power park in Italy. The acquisition of the 20-MW first phase has been completed, and the acquisition of the 8-MW second phase remains subject to standard closing conditions. Press at SunPower: http://investors.sunpowercorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=497376

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2dhnb2m

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/27862an

Etrion Press: http://tinyurl.com/22wzcae

Etrion: http://www.etrion.ch/

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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Solarfun Doubling PV Shipments to U.S.

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. plans to double shipment volumes to the U.S. next year to between 100 and 150 MW. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2ays2kr

Solarfun: http://www.solarfun-power.com/

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Cogentrix Contract for CPV in Colorado

Cogentrix Energy LLC announced that it has entered into a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado for a 30,000 kW solar generating project to be located near Alamosa, Colorado. The facility will use CPV systems supplied by Amonix, Inc. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29w5dch Cogentrix Energy: http://www.cogentrix.com/

Amonix: http://www.amonix.com/

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Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing PV Module Factory in China

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc. has opened a 100 MW PV module production facility and R&D center in Nantong, China. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2e8halz Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing: http://www.wwmusa.com/

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ReneSola Results

ReneSola announced second quarter 2010 results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29r9bo8

ReneSola: http://www.renesola.com/

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Polysilicon Supply Chain

See "Polysilicon supply chain issues emerging as spot prices rise, says Barclays Capital” at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2c863te

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Satcon Results

Greentech Media covers Satcon’s second quarter at: http://tinyurl.com/2ayxgdg

Satcon: http://www.satcon.com/

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Converteam Inverter Sales

Converteam says it has sold over 30 MW of systems in six months. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/29rexv7

Converteam: http://tinyurl.com/2b7kjdz

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ANSI/UL 1703 Accreditation for TUV Rheinland Laboratory in Japan

The TUV Rheinland laboratory in Japan has received the ANSI/UL 1703 testing accreditation. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/24vdszq

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SRP Community Solar Program, Arizona

Salt River Project has announced the start of a pilot program in which public schools in its service can buy electricity from a PV power plant to be built in 2011. More on the SRP Community Solar program at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/28ty3s3 and http://tinyurl.com/2efw3pv Salt River Project: https://www.srpnet.com/Default.aspx

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PV in the UK

See "UK Now the Fastest Growing Solar Photovoltaic Market” at: http://tinyurl.com/23ascx3

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Solar Panels in the UK

UK’s HomeSun is launching a 1 bn Pound plan to install free solar panels on 100,000 homes within the next 3 years. Press at Business Green: http://tinyurl.com/35xq86a

HomeSun: http://www.homesun.com/

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PV Incentives in Italy

pv magazine covers PV incentives in Italy in the article at: http://tinyurl.com/2esdenc

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MicroFIT in Ontario

Additional coverage of the MicroFIT and green jobs in Ontario is on line at: http://tinyurl.com/29fbkgh

http://tinyurl.com/27myzw8

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SMA Technology Inverters to Medical Clinics, Ethiopia

Under the development project "Access to Modern Energy Services Ethiopia” realized by GTZ GmbH, SMA Solar Technology has said it will deliver 100 inverters to supply medical clinics with solar-generated AC in the country. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2f6y4l9 SMA Solar Technology: http://www.sma.de/en.html

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Solar in New York

CleanTechies posted "New York’s New Solar Rules Pay Out” by The Vote Solar Initiative at: http://tinyurl.com/2dq7qgx

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EPA Case Study of Aerojet Solar Array Partnership

Aerojet announced that the EPA released a 14-page case study highlighting the company’s partnership with EPA, SMUD and Solar Power, Inc. that led to the installation of a 6-MW solar farm. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2epk7e8

Aerojet: http://www.Aerojet.com/home.php

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SolarPlaza Business Leads

SolarPlaza posts "Business Leads” at: http://www.solarplaza.com/lead/

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Battery Storage for Renewables

Preliminary results of a test project in Minnesota for large-scale battery storage of wind energy – and possibly solar in the future – show that it works, according to Xcel Energy. Story at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2595hx4

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Solar for Schools

RenewableEnergyWorld posted a video interview with Jonathan Postal of Main Street Power in "Colleges Investing Heavily in Solar” at: http://tinyurl.com/2g4pbww Main Street Power: http://www.mainstreetpower.com/index.htm

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SEPA Webinar on Attitudes and Buying Behavior for PV

SEPA’s Webinar "Attitudes and Buying Behavior for PV – A Survey of Utilities and Enterprises” is set for August 19. Information at: http://www.solarelectricpower.org/events/webinars.aspx

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In related solar news…

BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System FEIS [Kristin Hunter]

BrightSource Energy, Inc. announced that the Bureau of Land Management issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement for BrightSource’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25gfjsl

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Helioenergy Solar Power Plant, Spain

Abengoa Solar and E.ON announced that their joint venture project, the Helioenergy solar power plant, is now 50% complete in its first phase. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23vflek

Abengoa: http://tinyurl.com/28oqrdm

E.ON: http://www.eon.com/en/media/news-detail.jsp?id=9813

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CSP Today Weekly Intelligence Brief

CSP Today posted the Weekly Intelligence Brief, August 2-9, at: http://tinyurl.com/2bpmbf4

Samsung Electronics Co. will more than quadruple the capacity of its pilot solar cell production line by the first half of next year. More in the press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2bzdooe

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4.5 MW PV Park in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico will soon be getting a 4.5 MW PV park in the Cerillos area of the city of Ponce. Windmar Renewable Energy is developing the plant. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23ccnk2

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Finmeccanica PV Order

Finmeccanica has won an order worth EUR 40 million for the construction of two PV installations of around 5.5 MW each in Italy. This investment follows from agreement signed by Ansaldo Energia and Holding FotoVoltaica SpA, a joint venture between Fondo Italiano per le Infrastrutture and the Portuguese fund Novenergia specializing in investments in PV technology. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2b9ul5s

Finmeccanica: http://www.finmeccanica.it/Corporate/EN/

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Q-Cells 5.3 MW Solar Power Station, Germany

Q-Cells is inaugurating a 5.3-MW solar power station in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/284kdn4

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25j7vcu

Q-Cells: http://www.q-cells.com/en/index.html

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SilexSolar Capacity Expansion

SilexSolar Pty Ltd announced it is to expand is PV panel capacity at its Sydney Olympic Park Manufacturing facility in Australia from 13 MW to 35 MW by the middle of next year. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2b3mxy3

SilexSolar: http://www.silexsolar.com/

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Honda Soltec Sales of New Modules and Power Conditioner

Honda Soltec Co. began sales of two new residential-use solar modules and a power conditioner. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ajg87c Honda Soltec: http://world.honda.com/group/HondaSoltec/

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Nanosolar Featured

PV-tech’s Chip Shots Blog posted "Exclusive: Nanosolar rising, Part II – The ‘I’ in CIGS also stands for thin film PV innovation” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cu8kw2

Nanosolar: http://www.nanosolar.com/

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Suntech Update, Results

See an update on Suntech thin-film production and preliminary Q2 results at: PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/27pbq8r Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/255gplw RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article225065.ece and http://tinyurl.com/29gg4vs

Suntech: http://am.suntech-power.com/

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China Sunergy Results

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. announced second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28jpv7e China Sunergy: http://www.chinasunergy.com/

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Satcon Results

Satcon reported second quarter financial results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27wsej4

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Amtech Systems Results

Amtech Systems, Inc. reported results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/288bc6r

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Siliken Plans

According to this press, Siliken SA is planning an initial share offering as early as next year. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/272aoch

Siliken: http://www.siliken.com/

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Crayola Solar Farm

Crayola’s 1.9 MW solar farm went on line in Pennsylvania, and the company is already planning to double the size of the array in the next 2 years. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ahvsoq

http://tinyurl.com/29adal9

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Federal Railroad Administration Request for Information, PV

The Federal Railroad Administration plans to assess the potential to construct a large PV array at its Transportation Technology Center in Colorado. The administration has issued a Request for Information from solar developers. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/29u4vff Federal Railroad Administration: http://www.fra.dot.gov/ http://www.fra.dot.gov/Pages/230.shtml

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Interview with CEO of Solar Promotion

SolarPV.TV posted an interview with Markus Elsaesser, CEO at Solar Promotion GmbH at: http://tinyurl.com/29ocfln

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Renewables in Afghanistan

In a bid to bring renewable energy, like solar power, to Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Brian Stevens of the Texas Army National Guard is working together with the Energy Executives Leadership Program, an NREL initiative. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/26kvdv3 http://www.nrel.gov/features/20100805_warzones.html

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PV for Connecticut Zoo

A PV system has been installed at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport through the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program. More in the press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/26663zy

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CSI RD&D Program

Updates on the California Solar Initiative including the CSI RD&D Second Solicitation Draft Resolution and the First Solicitation Funded Projects – Grid Integration, are posted at: http://www.calsolarresearch.ca.gov/

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More on PACE Challenges

SolarTechies covers PACE challenges in the press at: http://blog.cleantechies.com/2010/08/04/keeping-an-eye-on-pace/

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Global PV Supply

See "Global PV Supply: Realizing a Vision” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/23trhee

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Solar Investors

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the Podcast "Why Investors Like Solar PV” at: http://tinyurl.com/23z4moy

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GRID Alternatives SOLARTHON

SolarTechies covers GRID Alternatives SOLARTHON 2010 at: http://tinyurl.com/24j766u GRID Alternatives: http://www.gridalternatives.org/solarthon

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PV America

PV America is set for 3-5 April 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Information at: https://events.jspargo.com/pva11/public/enter.aspx

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Renewable Energy RFPs

The Green Power Network Renewable Energy RFPs has a number of new entries at: http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/financial/

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In related solar news…

CSP Today Talks with GreenPeace about Renewables in Europe

CSP Today talks with GreenPeace EU energy policy advisor, Frauke Thies, about the latest strategy for running Europe on renewable energy at: http://social.csptoday.com/qa/europe-running-empty

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SCHOTT Solar Production Lines, New Mexico

According to this press, SCHOTT Solar is suspending 1 of its 2 CSP production lines in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Press at: http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=12937580

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CSP Today Conferences, Expos in Denver, Colorado

CSP Today announced the organization of a site visit to the CSP facility at NREL on 27 and 29 October, immediately following and only open to delegates of the CSP Project Development Conference and the CSP Yield Optimization Conference. Press at CSP Today: http://tinyurl.com/2aukc6q CSP Today Project Development Conference & Expo, 25-26 October, Denver Colorado: http://www.csptoday.com/projectdevelopment/

CSP Yield Optimization Conference & Expo, 27-28 October, Denver, Colorado: http://www.csptoday.com/yieldoptimization/

This newsletter posted on the AltaTerra Research Network: http://www.altaterra.net/members/blog_view.asp?id=28164

Recurrent Energy Rooftop Solar in Spain

Recurrent Energy announced the commercial operation of 4.8 MW of rooftop solar power systems in Spain. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c33kao Recurrent Energy: http://www.recurrentenergy.com/

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SunPower Corporation Tracking System in Australia

SunPower Corporation completed a 505-kW T20 Tracker installation with SunPower solar panels for Horizon Power in Western Australia on two sites powering hybrid-solar-diesel power stations. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2c56wwh

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Cenergy Power 1.1 MW PV System for Primex Farms, California

Primex Farms and Cenergy Power have begun construction on a 1.1 MW PV system at Primex’s Wasco, California facility. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2143.htm

Cenergy Power: http://www.cenergypower.com/

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1.3 MW Trenton Solar Farm, New Jersey

New Jersey’s Public Service Electric and Gas Co. marked the start of construction of its 1.3 MW Trenton Solar Farm, one of 4 ground-mounted solar farms the company is developing as part of its "Solar 4 All(TM)” program. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2cgg6nv

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2fxy86a

Solar 4 All(TM) Program: http://www.pseg.com/solar/

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United Solar New System Installation, Ontario

United Solar announced that a deal has been signed to install its PowerTilt(TM) solar roof system at Daimler Truck and Bus North America – Bus Factory in Ontario. The 435 kW project represents UNI-SOLAR’s first PowerTilt(TM) installation in North America. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25g3kp3

UNI-SOLAR: http://www.uni-solar.com/

ECD: http://www.energyconversiondevices.com/

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CentroSolar Results

CentroSolar reported second quarter 2010 results. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO984.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/28lc6n2

CentroSolar: http://www.centrosolar.de/index.php?id=40&L=1

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Intevac Results

Intevac reported results. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25b2ssu

Intevac: http://www.intevac.com/

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BTU International Results

BTU International announced results for the second quarter. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2avmqtz

BTU: http://www.btu.com/

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ATS Results

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. reported first quarter 2011 results. Press at: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2010/04/c8213.html

ATS: http://www.atsautomation.com/

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Dupont PV Sales

Dupont expects its PV sales to grow over 50% this year, and expects its sales into PV to exceed $1 billion in 2011. More in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/34nwvzr

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SolarPV.TV Weekly Video News

The latest issue of SolarPV.TV Weekly Video News is on line at: http://solarpv.tv/items/6

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More on the Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Program Proposals

See the additional press on the Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Program project proposals at: http://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2010/875.html

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/24kaqpj

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More on Southern California Edison Request for Offers

See more on SCE’s Renewables Standard Contracts program at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2c2q46m

Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2euzs3b and http://tinyurl.com/26aaaoc

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Nanosolar Featured

PV-tech features Nanosolar in the Chip Shots Blog "Exclusive: Nanosolar rising, Part I – One-time thin-film PV lightening rod gets its focus on” at: http://tinyurl.com/2dmbyk5

Nanosolar: http://www.nanosolar.com/

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Corning Expansion

Corning’s board of directors has approved a capital expenditure of about $180 million to expand the company’s Kentucky manufacturing facility, which will provide additional capacity for Corning’s Gorilla(R) glass business and entry into the thin-film PV glass market. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2cwnhum and http://tinyurl.com/237jzqv

Corning: http://www.corning.com/r_d/emerging_technologies/photovoltaics.aspx

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Solar Panel Installations, Germany

Solar panel installations in Germany may expand again next year after almost doubling capacity this year said Phoenix Solar’s CEO. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/23fa4zm

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China PV Market

pv magazine posted "Total solar installations to exceed 100 GW in next five years; China to be the world’s largest PV market” covering IMS Research’s "Global PV Demand Database” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a39oqx

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China Solar Exports

Greentech Media posted "How China Will Speed Up Solar Exports” at: http://tinyurl.com/25bfl4g

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Saudi Arabia Solar Energy Exports

Saudi Arabia will export as much solar energy as it does petrol today, according to the country’s Minister for Petrol and Raw Materials Ali Al-Naimi. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2g8jbwz

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Solar PV Funding, Maryland

See "Maryland Awards Solar PV Funding” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/28tm58x

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EPA Green Power Communities

The nation’s leading Green Power Communities are listed by the EPA. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/28nvuhr Green Power Communities: http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/communities/

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Feed-in Tariffs in the U.S.

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Roundtable: Are Feed-in Tariffs Coming to the U.S.?” at: http://tinyurl.com/2d35mr2

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DOE Funding, Advanced Solar Start-ups

See "DOE Funding Smart Grid, Advanced Solar Start-ups” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/2bffpt9

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Quantum Solar Power Corporation Director of Marketing

Quantum Solar Power Corporation named Mr. Erik Cathcart as its new Director of Marketing. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cu8zv5 Quantum Solar Power: http://www.quantumsolarpowercorp.com/

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Cal-ISO Leadership Changes

The California Independent System Operator Corp. announced leadership changes. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/24noerc

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AU Optronics Test Program

AU Optronics Corp. announced that its PV QRA Lab officially acquired the UL Witness Test Data Program lab certification. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23p3ajc

http://tinyurl.com/29hrgy2

AUO: http://auo.com/auoDEV/?ls=en

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In related solar news…

Solar Heating Technology Rights

GoSolarUSA Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the exclusive worldwide rights to a new, patent pending solar heating technology. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2528qm9

GoSolarUSA: http://www.GoSolarUSA.com/

Photon Energy 7.61 MWp PV Power Plant, Czech Republic

Photon Energy’s subsidiary, Photon Engineering s.r.o., signed an EPC contract with OHL ZS, a.s., for the turnkey construction of a 7.61 MWp PV power plant in Brno-Tuoany, Czech Republic. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR916.htm

Photon Energy: http://www.photonenergy.as/

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Evergreen Solar Results

Evergreen Solar reported second quarter results. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/269cqzy Evergreen Solar: http://evergreensolar.com/en/invest/

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Adani Power 40 MW of Solar Power, India

Adani Power is installing 40 MW of solar power in Gujarat. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/22kqu3n

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EMCORE and San’an Optoelectronics JV for CPV

EMCORE Corporation announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with San’an Optics Co., Ltd. for development, manufacture and distribution of CPV receivers, modules and systems for terrestrial solar power applications. The JV company, Suncore Photovoltaics Co., Ltd., will be owned 40% by EMCORE and 60% by San’an Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2bmnmbf

EMCORE: http://www.emcore.com/

San’an Optoelectronics: http://www.sanan-e.com/en/index.aspx

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Global Earth Energy and Aqua Solar Team

Global Earth Energy, Inc. via wholly owned subsidiary, RCI Solar, Inc. reported that RCI signed an affiliate marketing agreement with Canada-based Aqua Solar Limited, a solar thermal and PV developer. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27s6ozl Global Earth Energy Inc.: http://www.globalearthenergy.com/

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Trony Solar Update

According this press, Trony Solar canceled its filing for an IPO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2aobqgh http://tinyurl.com/29y6y8f http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/trony_solar_cance76576564656for_ipo/

Trony Solar: http://www.trony.com/en/index.asp

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Hanwha Chemical Stake in Solarfun, Solarfun Results

Hanwha Chemical said it would acquire a 49.9% stake in Solarfun Power Holdings. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2g5d3nc http://tinyurl.com/2g56dgg Solarfun reported second quarter results at: http://tinyurl.com/2dydgk9 Hanwha Chemical: http://hcc.hanwha.co.kr/english/han/ceo_welc_idx.jsp

Solarfun: http://www.solarfun-power.com/

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Actelios Solar PV Plants, Italy

Actelios Solar S.p.A.’s business plan calls for realization of three PV plants with capacities of 3.8 MW, 6 MW, and 3.3 MW, which are expected to be connected to the grid by the end of 2010. Press at: http://www.actelios.it/file/c.s.Actelios_30_07_10_eng.pdf

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ADEMA Technologies PV for Frito-Lay, Arizona

ADEMA Technologies will be building a 5-MW solar system for Frito-Lay in Arizona using Gloria Solar’s modules. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/27dhlc2 ADEMA Technologies: http://www.adematechnologies.com/about_us.aspx

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Chint Group Investment in Solar Energy Projects in Gansu Province

Astronergy announced that its parent company, the Chint Group, has signed a strategic cooperative framework agreement with the Gansu Development and Reform Commission to invest in 1 GW of solar energy projects and 200 MW of manufacturing capabilities. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2epdcua Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/23s53kd

Astronergy: http://www.astronergy.com/

CHINT: http://www.astronergy.com/about_group.php

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Astronergy Agreement with Solco

Astronergy has signed a solar module agreement with Solco. More in the press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2547yym

Astronergy: http://www.astronergy.com/

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SunEdison PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management

SunEdison announced it will develop and build industrial and retail rooftop PV projects for CanFirst Capital Management. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27br32m

SunEdison: http://www.sunedison.com/

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Wurth Solar Strategy

For more on Wurth Solar’s strategy, see: http://tinyurl.com/248w4cc Wurth Solar: http://tinyurl.com/22w43gp

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Singulus Results

PV-tech covers Singulus Technologies results at: http://tinyurl.com/236vt2y

Singulus: http://www.singulus.de/en.html

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Magnolia Solar Quantum Dot Solar Cell Project

Magnolia Solar announced that its subsidiary, Magnolia Solar, Inc., received a second Phase I SBIR / STTR project from the U.S. Air Force to develop high efficiency, thin-film quantum dot solar cells for defense applications. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/294ds4e Magnolia Solar: http://www.magnoliasolar.com/

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GT Solar Order

GT Solar International, Inc. has received a $23.4 million follow-on order from OCI Company, Ltd. to support OCI’s polysilicon plant expansion. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2872797 GT Solar: http://www.gtsolar.com/

OCI: http://www.dcchem.net/eng/company/management/highlight1.asp

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STR Expansion

STR Holdings, Inc. announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity to 3 GW and relocate the majority of its U.S. manufacturing facilities to East Windsor, Connecticut. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2buatox STR Holdings: http://www.strholdings.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx

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Solar Carport

German solar manufacturer EEPro is launching a solar PV carport for companies throughout the U.S. Press at Brighter Energy: http://tinyurl.com/26humn6

EEPro: http://www.eeprosolar.com/

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525-kW PV at Patriot Place, Massachusetts

See "Patriot Place gets major solar power installation” at: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9HBFJLO0.htm

http://tinyurl.com/2dbgyyu

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Suntech Solar Panels for Azure Power Projects, India

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. said it will be supplying Azure Power with several MW of solar panels under a new partnership in order to develop utility-scale solar projects across India. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29nakoz

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2ady8fp and

http://tinyurl.com/23ysswc

Suntech: http://www.suntech-power.com/

Azure Power: http://www.azurepower.com/

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Solar in India

The government of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India has undertaken several PV initiatives. More in the press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2efhsq4 See also "MNRE minister urges India solar PV industry to develop research initiatives” at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2852ls8

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Solar in UK

See information on PV installations in the UK at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2c9wd6x

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Solar Market Expansion

PV-tech covers iSuppli’s prediction on solar market expansion into 2011 at: http://tinyurl.com/289dgdd

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More on SolOptics Test Results

See additional coverage of SolOptics technology at: http://tinyurl.com/23qe3wq http://genielens.com/news/press/august_2010_nrel

http://tinyurl.com/28u8arl

SolOptics: http://soloptics.com/

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Space-based Solar Power

Solar Novus Today posted "Space-based Solar Power: Nearing the Tipping Point?” at: http://tinyurl.com/29wf745

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PV Technology Incubator Proposals

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking project proposals from companies to invest up to $11 million in solar energy technology development and commercialization. This will be the 4th installment of the PV Technology Incubator program. DOE funds the program through its National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which provides program management and technical expertise. More in the press at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=373

http://www.nrel.gov/business_opportunities/solicitations_rfps.html

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/pv_incubator.html

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Photovoltaic Manufacturing Initiative

See information on the Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative at the Solar Energy Technologies Program Financial Opportunities: http://tinyurl.com/29us9cg http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/financial_opportunities.html

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Southern California Edison Renewables Standard Contracts Materials

Southern California Edison’s Renewables Standard Contract Materials and information are posted at:

http://www.sce.com/EnergyProcurement/renewables/renewables-standard-contracts.htm or http://tinyurl.com/2dqud2k

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SCE RFP for Independent Evaluators

Southern California Edison issued an RFP for its independent evaluator pool for 2011 and 2012. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25xv2zg http://www.sce.com/energyprocurement/ie

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Stanford Solar Tech

See "Stanford Solar Tech Promises to Surpass Even the Best Silicon Panels” at: http://tinyurl.com/2vmb2x6 http://tinyurl.com/22osbbs http://tinyurl.com/264cezz

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DESERTEC Update

Greentech Media provides a DESERTEC update in the article at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/desertec-update-funding/

DESERTEC: http://www.desertec.org/

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CPV Today Postings

CPV Today posted a "5-min catch up” with Dr. Frank Siebke from Good Energies on CPV’s potential at: http://tinyurl.com/25zygs4 See also the Fortnightly Intelligence Brief at: http://tinyurl.com/23vap4v

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eIQ Featured

Greentech Media posted "eIQ Pioneers Parallel DC for Solar Panels” at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/eiq/

eIQ: http://eiqenergy.com/

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Princeton Power Systems Solar Generation with Storage

Princeton Power Systems announced that construction will soon begin on an advanced renewable energy system combining solar generation with a lithium-ion battery storage system and smart controls. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ej39j8 Princeton Power Systems: http://www.princetonpower.com/

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Loan Guarantee for Construction of Battery Storage System

The U.S. DOE has made a conditional commitment to AES Energy Storage for a $17.1 million loan guarantee for the construction of a utility-size battery storage system. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/22mdpse

Earth2Tech: http://tinyurl.com/242mmtp and http://tinyurl.com/234et5h

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Solar for National Guard Center, Colorado

See "Colorado National Guard Center Invests in Solar” at: http://tinyurl.com/255g2vd

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BIPV Report

See coverage of GTM Research’s report "Building Integrated Photovoltaics: An Emerging Market” at: http://tinyurl.com/2d72fv4

http://tinyurl.com/2bjjfc4

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U.S. Venture Capital Investment

U.S. venture capital investment in cleantech companies continues upward in 2Q according to an Ernst & Young LLP analysis. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/265fedj and http://tinyurl.com/2dpqmvj

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RenewableEnergyWorld Videos

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the videos "PV Project Financing Roundtable” http://tinyurl.com/23u2jku and AETI’s 1-MW Solar Station” http://tinyurl.com/28tsmb6.

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RenewableEnergyWorld Blog Posts

RenewableEnergyWorld Blog Posts are on line at: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog

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In related solar news…

Sopogy Featured

Greentech Media features Sopogy at: http://tinyurl.com/2bufejf

Sopogy: http://sopogy.com/

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SolarReserve Rice Solar Energy Facility

The California Public Utilities Commission gave the go-ahead for PG&E’s 25-year PPA to buy power from the Rice Solar Energy Facility being developed by SolarReserve LLC in California. Press at Brighter Energy: http://tinyurl.com/24o2m2z

SolarReserve: http://www.solar-reserve.com/

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Abengoa Solar 193 MW of CSP

See the story "Abengoa Solar Has 193 MW of CSP in Operation” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/283omxf

Abengoa: http://www.abengoasolar.com/corp/web/en/index.html

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SCHOTT Solar CSP EVP

SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc. appointed Richard Gruber to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales & Business Development. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bg7oc2

SCHOTT: http://www.schott.com/english/us.html?target=/english/index.html

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Oteegee Thermal Solar Collector Technology

Oteegee Innovations Inc. announced that Oteegee IPR is arranging to build the proof of concept prototype for a thermal solar collector technology. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fzs88r

Enel Green Power, Sharp, and STMicroelectronics Joint Ventures

Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics have signed a binding letter of commitment for a project financing agreement for 150 million Euros, following 49 million Euros funding set aside by the Italian Joint Ministerial Committee for Economic Planning, for a PV panel factory in Italy. The joint venture, named 3Sun, will start operations at the factory in Catania and produce PV panels for an initial capacity of 160 MW per year. Go-ahead was also given for the ESSE JV between Enel Green Power and Sharp for the development of solar farms set to generate over 500 MW. More in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/28glqyx http://tinyurl.com/25spbhz http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUMA343.htm

http://tinyurl.com/2d9v4hu

http://tinyurl.com/237ubwl

Enel Green Power: http://www.enelgreenpower.com/en/

Sharp: http://sharp-world.com/index.html

STMicroelectronics: http://www.st.com/stonline/

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MBM Holdings Polysilicon Plant

MBM Holdings announced the formation of MBM Solar Holding Inc., which will build a solar grade polysilicon plant in the UAE with a capacity of 2,500 tons per annum. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASMA317.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2d8xd24 and

http://tinyurl.com/2cnscn6

MBM Holdings: http://www.mbmholdings.com/

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Tata BP Solar Cell Manufacturing Capacity

Tata BP Solar aims to increase its PV cell manufacturing capacity from 84 MW to 180 MW. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bcgfoq Tata BP Solar: http://www.tatabpsolar.com/

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Wacker Results

Wacker Chemie AG reported results at: http://tinyurl.com/25om3d5

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2-MW PV Facility, New Mexico

A collaboration between the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization in Japan and the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities put together funding to build a demonstration project that will bring utility-scale PV into a smart grid and also build a smart home. The collaboration will build a 2 MW PV facility over a capped landfill in Los Alamos County along with a 7-MW-hr large-scale battery storage system. Press at Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/233dzmd

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MP2 Capital PV Array at Denver International Airport, Colorado

MP2 Capital celebrated the launch of a 1.6 MW PV array that will power Denver International Airport’s fuel storage and distribution facilities. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26dvsk6

MP2 Capital: http://www.mp2capital.com/

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E-Ton Solar Subsidiary PV Project in Arizona

E-Ton Solar Tech announced that Adema Technologies, a California-based mono-Si ingot maker wholly owned by E-Ton’s subsidiary Gloria Solar International Holding, has signed a contract worth $6.5 million with Tucson Electric Power to set up a 1.89 MWp PV system. Press at: http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100802PD204.html

E-Ton Solar: http://www.e-tonsolar.com/

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Ascent Solar External Certification of Module Encapsulation Material

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announced that its packaging solution for flexible monolithically integrated CIGS modules has successfully passed a critical environmental testing milestone. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2f8a75r http://tinyurl.com/26a8fyx

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BrightLeaf Solar Production

BrightLeaf’s new concentrated solar plant will start production soon in Montrose, Colorado. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29j77zc http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/98756064.html

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Solyndra and SCE Rooftop PV

PV-tech’s Chip Shots Blog posted "Distributed celebration: Solyndra unit scores biggest chunk of PPAs for SCE rooftop PV plan” at: http://tinyurl.com/2e9z5z8

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Solar in India

SolarPV.TV posted an interview on solar in India with Bhushan Kumar Gupta at: http://solarpv.tv/watch/b-kumar-gupta-indosolar.html

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SolOptics Featured

Greentech Media posted "SolOptics’ Lens Design Improves Solar Panel Efficiency Up to 12.5%” at: http://tinyurl.com/25krd7w

SolOptics: http://soloptics.com/

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SMA New Line of Solar Inverters, New Products

SMA America LLC expanded its U.S. line of utility products with the addition of the Sunny Central High Efficiency line of solar inverters. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2aqcr7m SMA Solar Technology: http://www.sma-america.com/en_US.html

Solar Novus Today lists "Latest New Products” at: http://www.solarnovus.com/

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Clean Energy Storage

A collaboration among DuPont, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Bosch, and 3M was awarded a $1.6 million grant by ARPA-E to develop a longer-lasting, less expensive way to store clean energy. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25xbywn

ARPA-E: http://energy.gov/news/9205.htm

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Interview with Solar Power Partners CEO

Greentech Media posted a video interview with the CEO of Solar Power Partners at: http://tinyurl.com/2dgte7p

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Mercom Capital Group Solar Market Intelligence Report

The latest issue of the weekly Mercom Solar Market Intelligence Report is available free with registration at: http://www.mercomcapital.com/market_intelligence.php

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The SunPower Foundation

CleanTechies features the SunPower Foundation at: http://tinyurl.com/2g3qpx2 SunPower Foundation(TM): http://www.sunpower.org/

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Financing Solar in the Developing World

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Financing Solar Power in the Developing World” at: http://tinyurl.com/2735lkg

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Solar Subsidies in Spain

Spain is proceeding with plans to cut prices for solar power from new generators, the Industry Ministry said. Press at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/2g4hdmw

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/264rocv and

http://tinyurl.com/2b6r2o2

See also press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/23zhspd http://tinyurl.com/36fwswm

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Solar Incentives in California

Sunpluggers has posted "As Market Cools, California Regulatory Agency Lifts Hold on Solar Incentives” at: http://tinyurl.com/26jac6j

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Public Solar Canopy Charging Station, Oregon

Portland has installed its first public solar canopy charging station in the south parking lot of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Press and photo at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article224527.ece

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American Solar Challenge, South African Solar Challenge

CleanTechies covers the recently completed American Solar Challenge at: http://tinyurl.com/28adbff American Solar Challenge: http://americansolarchallenge.org/events/asc2010/

See press on the South African Solar Challenge at: http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=22979

South African Solar Challenge: http://www.solarchallenge.org.za/

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Energy and Defense Departments MOU

The U.S. Energy and Defense Departments announced an MOU to accelerate clean energy innovation and enhance national energy security. Press at: http://www.energy.gov/news/9278.htm

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum

The 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum, REFF West, is set for San Francisco, California on 29-30 September. Information at: http://www.reffwest.com/

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India PV Market

Reportlinker.com announced that the report "India Solar Photovoltaic Market” is available in its catalogue. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ex65ql

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China PV Inverter Industry

Research and Markets announced the addition of the report "China Photovoltaic Inverter Industry Report, 2009-2010” to its offering. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fh8cso

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Thin-film Market Analysis

MarketResearch.com announced the addition of GBI Research’s report "Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020 – CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide) to Emerge as the Major Technology by 2020” to its collection. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28qszj5

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Solar and Renewables Jobs

SolarVisionaries.org has established a career site at: http://www.solarvisionaries.org/svojobs/

Other examples of solar and renewables jobs sites include:

http://www.solarjobsusa.com/

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9doei.aspx

http://tinyurl.com/ny5zul (Department of Energy) (type in keyword solar, and hit return) http://jobs.enfsolar.com/pvjobs/ http://www.pv-magazine.com/services/pv-jobs/

http://www.seia.org/cs/about_seia/jobs_in_the_solar_industry

http://www.jobsinpv.com/

http://www.photon-magazine.com/job/job.htm

http://jobs.solarplaza.com/a/jbb/find-jobs

http://www.ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=6

http://www.greenjobs.com/public/index.aspx

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/careers

http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/office_eere/jobs.html

http://jobs.cleanedge.com/

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/greendreamjobs.main

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In related solar news…

CSP Project Development

CSP Today posted "Securing land to develop CSP plants in the US – Private, State or Federal?” at: http://tinyurl.com/29ad5md The CSP Today Project Development Conference & Expo is set for 25-26 October in Denver, Colorado. Information at: http://www.csptoday.com/projectdevelopment/launch.shtml

Azure Power MOU for Solar Project, India

Azure Power announced an MOU with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited to become the first operating private project under Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission. Azure intends to be the first company to sign a PPA and collect tariffs under the new policy for its 2-MW solar power plant at Awan, Punjab. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASPR352.htm

Azure Power: http://www.azurepower.com/

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SolarMarkt Merger with Wurth Solar

SolarMarkt AG is merging with Wurth Solar. All SolarMarkt subsidiaries are included in the merger, including U.S.-based Session Solar. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNACO1161.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29vmtrz

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2adnbwf

Wurth Solar: http://tinyurl.com/22w43gp

SolarMarkt: http://www.solarmarkt.com/startseite/1/en/home.html

Session Solar: http://www.sessionsolar.com/

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Conergy Agreement with Banks

Conergy AG has reached an agreement with its banks to extend its loans to the end of 2011. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUCO983.htm

Conergy: http://www.conergy-group.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx

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Free-Power and Scheuten Solar Roof Integrated PV, France

Recently, Free-Power and Scheuten Solar France officially opened a roof integrated PV system exceeding 380 kWp in the Auvergne region of France. Press at Scheuten: http://www.scheuten.com/173,1,2

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First Solar Results

First Solar reported second quarter results. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNACO1162.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2byx7ab

Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2ahhj36 and http://tinyurl.com/23wksto First Solar: http://www.firstsolar.com/en/index.php

http://tinyurl.com/2f7ndrj

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MEMC Results

MEMC Electronic Materials announced its financial results for the second quarter. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNACO1163.htm

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/23smpec

MEMC: http://www.memc.com/

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Dyesol Commentary and Update

Dyesol posted commentary and an update for the final quarter 2010 at: http://www.dyesol.com/

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Uni Land 1-MW PV Plant, Italy

Uni Land announced that its subsidiary RoEnergy S.r.l. acquired land rights and started construction of a 1-MW PV plant in Pincara (Rovigo). Press at: http://tinyurl.com/29pgt6j

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SunPower Systems for Solar Home Communities in California

SunPower Corp. is working with Pardee Homes to build nine solar-powered new home communities in Southern California. Press at: http://investors.sunpowercorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=493919

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Solyndra Rooftop PV Systems, California

Solyndra announced it has been awarded 20-year power purchase agreements to supply Southern California Edison with electricity from 16.2 MW of rooftop PV systems on 18 rooftops. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27yd3fy

Solyndra: http://www.solyndra.com/

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Pocono Raceway PV, Pennsylvania

See coverage of the 3-MW PV system developed by enXco at Pocono Raceway at: http://tinyurl.com/2b8d7mb

enXco: http://www.enxco.com/

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GT Solar Acquisition of Crystal Systems

GT Solar International has acquired Crystal Systems, Inc. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27xtfab GT Solar: http://www.gtsolar.com/

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Saft and Acciona Energia Project on Energy Management and Grid Integration

Saft announced a 3-year deal to work with Acciona Energia SA as part of a Eurogia+ labeled project that will demonstrate the technical and financial benefits of an energy storage, conversion and management system. The project also seeks to integrate PV plants within the grid by means of new control systems to be developed by Acciona. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fgxa3s

Eurogia+: http://www.eurogia.com/

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Sanyo Eneos Solar Plans Postponed

According to pv magazine, following the Panasonic – Sanyo news, Sanyo Eneos Solar announced it has postponed its planned thin-film production project. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ewpcnu Sanyo Eneos Solar: http://www.sanyo-eneos.com/en/index.html

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Thin-film Solar Cell Manufacturing

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Audio Interview: The Future of Thin-film Solar Cell Manufacturing, Chris Eberspacher” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fvy3z4

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PACE

Sunpluggers posted "National Campaign to Save PACE Solar Financing Is Energized” at: http://tinyurl.com/2antuft See also: http://tinyurl.com/2cxvtez

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Solar Installation, New Hampshire

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Project Profile: New Hampshire’s Largest Solar Installation” at: http://tinyurl.com/2banhh2

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PHOTON International July Contents

PHOTON International Magazine’s table of contents and several live links for July are on line at: http://www.photon-magazine.com/ http://www.photon-magazine.com/photon/index.htm

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Solar@Work

The latest issue of ASES’ Bulletin "Solar@Work” is on line at: http://tinyurl.com/ygb739s

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Solar Program in Arizona

The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved Tucson Electric Power’s Bright Tucson Community Solar Program. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23jnt7n

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Bids for Morocco’s Solar Power Projects

Morocco is inviting investors to submit pre-qualification bids for phase 1 of its $9 billion solar power project. Press at: http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFJOE66S0DF20100729

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Solar Subsidies in Spain

According to Bloomberg, the Spanish government and solar-power producers are moving toward an agreement aimed at reducing subsidies to the industry. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25dcd6v See also coverage of the Spanish solar FIT at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/24lcp46

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PV Market in UK

Global Solar Technology covers MCS certification and the British PV market at: http://tinyurl.com/2b6texc See also coverage of iSuppli’s market research for the UK at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/25fzldx

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NV Energy RFO

NV Energy is in the process of requesting proposals for the sale of renewable energy credits and all other renewable energy benefits. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2anuo98 NV Energy: http://www.nvenergy.com/company/doingbusiness/rfps/renewableRFO.cfm

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Solar and Nuclear Costs

pv magazine covers the report "Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover” at: http://tinyurl.com/38euyxz

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Subsidies for Fossil Fuels and Renewables

See coverage of new research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance comparing subsidies for fossil fuels and renewables at: http://tinyurl.com/25hyaep

BNEF: http://bnef.com/

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In related solar news…

Solar Heating

See the story "NREL Solar Technology Will Warm Air at ‘Home’” at: http://www.nrel.gov/features/20100730_solar.html

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Interview with Terrafore

CSP Today posted an interview with Anoop Mathur from Terrafore at: http://social.csptoday.com/pr/csp-today-interview-anoop-mathur-terrafore

Terrafore: http://www.terrafore.com/Terrafore/Terrafore_-_AboutUs.html

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CSP Today Brief

CSP Today’s weekly intelligence brief for 19 July – 2 August is posted at: http://tinyurl.com/29fs2wz

Sulfurcell Supply Agreements

Sulfurcell GmbH has concluded supply agreements with new customers in India and China in excess of 16 MW. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/28tjkfl

Sulfurcell: http://www.sulfurcell.com/index.php?id=1&L=1

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Chevron Energy Solutions and City of Brea PV Project, California

Chevron Energy Solutions, with the city of Brea, announced it is to start construction on a 1.8-MW solar and energy efficiency project. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2f4axkv Chevron Energy Solutions: http://www.chevronenergy.com/

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Pacific Blue Energy Corp. Solar Farm Permitting Process, Arizona

Pacific Blue Energy Corp. announced it is beginning the permitting process for 100 acres in Gila Bend for the first phase of its 150 MW solar farm. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27nn7qq Pacific Blue Energy Corp.: http://www.PacificBlueEnergyCorp.com/

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SolarBridge Technologies VP of Operations

SolarBridge Technologies announced that Joe Lamereux will join the executive team as vice president of operations. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2awbca5 and http://tinyurl.com/2ennuyl SolarBridge Technologies: http://www.solarbridgetech.com/

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SolarPV.TV Interviews, Weekly Video News

SolarPV.TV has posted two new interviews, with REC and Solaire Direct, at: http://solarpv.tv/interviews.html The latest issue of the Weekly Video News is on line at: http://solarpv.tv/weekly-video-news.html

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New Approach to Developing Solar Cells

See "Scientists Discover A New Approach To Developing Ultra High-Efficient Solar Cells” at Solar Novus Today at: http://tinyurl.com/28bjgxq

Also: http://tinyurl.com/24vwvth

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Inverter Market Report

RenewableEnergyWorld covers the IMS Research report "The World Market for PV Inverters – 2010” at: http://tinyurl.com/33h5apj

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SEPA Reps in Japan

See "SEPA Representatives Learn about Japanese Solar” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/39fc4qd

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Solar Shakeout

Greentech Media posted "2011: The Return of the Solar Shakeout” at: http://tinyurl.com/2gytyyx

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Solar Engineering & Manufacturing Association

Solar professionals met on the final day of the Intersolar North America exhibition to discuss the framework for the new Solar Engineering & Manufacturing Association. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/32ej4cs

PV-tech: http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/_a/first_sema_meeting_is_h76745457defined/

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PV LEGAL Newsletter and European Workshop

PV LEGAL issued its second PV Legal Newsletter. Also, the PV LEGAL European Workshop on Cutting Red Tape for PV in Europe is set for 9 September in Valencia, Spain. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2ckv7td PV LEGAL: http://www.pvlegal.eu/en/home.html

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SNEC International PV Conference, China

Shanghai New Energy Industry Association plans to hold the SNEC 5th (2011) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition on 22-24 February 2011. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2b9382f

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Solar in China

China’s solar-power tariffs may match those of electricity produced by coal-fired plants by 2020. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2az9xoj

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PV Market in Turkey

SolarPlaza posted "Turkey: insight into an emerging Solar PV market” at: http://tinyurl.com/288ugb7

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Ontario FIT

RenewableEnergyWorld covers Ontario’s FIT program changes at: http://tinyurl.com/2d42cuj More at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/24g7x5g

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Renewable Energy RFPs

New additions to The Green Power Network Renewable Energy RFPs are on line at: http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/financial/

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Transmission Lines, Colorado

According to this press at Sunpluggers, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission has temporarily reopened public comment on a proposal to build new high-voltage transmission lines that would carry solar electricity from proposed plants in the San Luis Valley area. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/265xbm4

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EERE Network News

The latest issue of EERE Network News [Kevin Eber] is on line at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/enn.cfm

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U.S. Smart Grid Policy

Greentech Media released the report "United States Smart Grid Policy 2010, In-depth Analysis of Ten Key States Driving Deployment”. Information at: http://www.gtmresearch.com/report/united-states-smart-grid-policy-2010

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PHOTON Photos [Ramona Boeing]

PHOTON posts photos at: http://www.photon.info/photon_fotos_en.photon

(search on keyword)

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In related solar news…

Solar Thermal Plans in New York

See "New York’s Solar Thermal Plans” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/29xzczn

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CSP Yield Optimization Conference & Expo

CSP Today announced its "CSP Yield Optimization Conference & Expo”, 27-28 October in Denver, Colorado. Information at: http://www.csptoday.com/yieldoptimization/

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Social Acceptance of CSP

NREL and the University of Colorado have jointly published a report that sheds light on the social acceptance of utility-scale CSP plants in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. Press at: http://www.nrel.gov/csp/news/2010/868.html

Scatec Solar PV Systems in Italy

Scatec Solar has signed a Euro 20 million agreement with the Solar Life Energy investment group to build a total of 7.2 MW of PV systems on 10 industrial warehouse roofs in the area of Milano, Italy. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR912.htm

Scatec Solar: http://www.scatecsolar.com/

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Southern California Edison Contracts for Solar Rooftop Project

Southern California Edison awarded 36 contracts to independent power producers for a total of nearly 60 MW from PV panels to be installed on 31 rooftops and 5 ground-mount sites. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26bxnnh Solar Rooftop Project: http://www.edison.com/pressroom/hot_topics.asp?id=7143

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Portland General Electric PV for ProLogis, Oregon

Portland General Electric completed installation of a 2.4-MW project on the roofs of 7 ProLogis distribution warehouses in Portland, Gresham, and Clackamas. Northwest Solar Solutions was the installer. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/36hvtuu Northwest Solar Solutions: http://www.northwestsolarsolutions.com/

Portland General Electric: http://www.portlandgeneral.com/default.aspx

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9REN Financing

9REN Group completed a Euro 80M financing for 22 MW of PV projects in Italy with a syndicate of three banks. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR911.htm

9REN: http://www.9ren.org/

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Detroit Edison PV for Community College, Michigan

Michigan utility Detroit Edison is to build a 500 kW solar power array at Monroe County Community College in Temperance. Press at BrighterEnergy: http://tinyurl.com/2d97zyw

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SOLON Partnership with Bright Generation

SOLON SE and CBD Energy announced a new partnership with Bright Generation. SOLON will deliver modules to Bright Generation, which will integrate them into their SolarCombi product that combines PV and solar thermal power in a single system. Press at: http://www.solon.com/global/press/News/detail.html?ID=516

http://tinyurl.com/25nzh2f

Bright Generation: http://brightgeneration.com.au/

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Centrosolar France Roof System

Centrosolar France has finished the installation of a 960 kWp roof system in Lavilledieu, France for a private investor. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/24eetul

Centrosolar: http://tinyurl.com/2ej9aee

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Solarfun Modules for Projects in Italy

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has entered into 2 contracts to supply 12 MW of PV modules to projects in Italy. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2f8haty

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/22r9zpv

Solarfun: http://www.solarfun.cn/

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AECOM Team Solar Power Contract

AECOM Technology Corporation announced that AECOM-SPP, a teaming arrangement with Solar Power Partners, will develop solar power installations at Navy and Marine Corps sites in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/37crh3d

AECOM: http://www.aecom.com/

Solar Power Partners: http://www.solarpowerpartners.com/

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SunPower PV System for Justice Campus, California

SunPower completed the design and construction of a 1-MW PV system at the Yolo County Justice Campus in Woodland, California. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2eegbbe

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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Independent Energy Solutions Utility-scale Rooftop PV System, California

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. announced the completion of a utility-scale rooftop PV system for Wilco Industries in Vista, California. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23772ch Independent Energy Solutions: http://www.indenergysolutions.com/

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Solar Farm in New York

CornerStone Power Development announced plans for a 15-20 MW solar project in Coxsackie, New York. Press at: http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2010/07/26/daily16.html

CornerStone Power Development: http://cpdteam.com/

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Sun Electric Milestone

Sun Electric reached a milestone of installation of a total of more than 5 MW of residential and commercial solar power systems. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/24g2xrv Sun Electric: http://www.sunelectricenergy.com/

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Solyndra President and CEO

Solyndra, Inc. announced that Brian Harrison has joined the company as President and CEO. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25qhad9 Greentech Media covers Solyndra at: http://tinyurl.com/2c2byf7 http://www.solyndra.com/

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Solartech Renewables Production

See "Solartech begins production” at: http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/July/27/Solartech-27Jul10.html

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/July/26/SolarTech-26Jul10.htm

http://tinyurl.com/2cwla5w

Solartech Renewables: http://www.solartechrenewables.com/

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Crystalline Silicon PV Efficiency

Greentech Media posted "Efficiency Leaders in Crystalline Silicon PV” at: http://tinyurl.com/24d44pu

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Solarmer Energy 8.13% OPV Efficiency

Solarmer Energy, Inc. has recently achieved 8.13% efficiency for their organic PV cell. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23bmb2v Solarmer Energy: http://www.solarmer.com/

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Hybrid Energy Holdings Revenue Forecast and Asset Valuation

Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. has increased its income projections and market valuation of its core solar assets. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25rln3y Hybrid Energy Holdings: http://www.hybridenergyholdings.com/

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Solar Prospecting and Assessment for India

3TIER(R) announced that its complete suite of solar prospecting and assessment products is now available throughout India. Press at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/22sz5l6

3TIER: http://www.3tier.com/en/products/

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Solar in Germany

For the first half of this year, the German Federal Network Agency is expecting to see an increase in PV installations of more than 3 GW. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2eaqyhc and http://tinyurl.com/2b9lo5a

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Spanish Solar Industry

Thin Film Today covers the Spanish solar industry at: http://tinyurl.com/24o7mvo

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PV for Reservation in Nevada

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in western Nevada celebrated the completion of 7 PV arrays installed in Nixon. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2a4wa9f

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CPV in Australia

See "CPV in Australia’s Red Centre” at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/22qne2d

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Disruptive Solar Bypass Technology

Microsemi Corporation and Spelsberg, with its partner the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, announced the development of a disruptive new technology for PV modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cwgywj

Microsemi: http://www.microsemi.com/

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Solar EOS Website and Social Media Presence

Solar Energy Initiatives announced the launch of Solar EOS’ website and social media presence at: http://tinyurl.com/29jlr6u http://solar-eos.com/ Solar Energy Initiatives: http://www.solarenergyinitiatives.com/

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Thin-film Silicon PV Panels

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Producing high-performance thin-film silicon PV panels” at: http://tinyurl.com/2du9bkt

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Third Generation PV

Press coverage of Frost & Sullivan’s "Third Generation Photovoltaics: Strategic R&D Portfolio Management” is posted at: http://tinyurl.com/2ffpuxr

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Intersolar 2010 Coverage

Greentech Media posted "Intersolar 2010: Day Two” at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/multimedia/intersolar_2010_Day_Two/

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New York PV Incentives

See "New York Agency Improves Processing Time for Solar PV Grant Applications” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2fn7hwz

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Solar Energy Storage

Sunpluggers covers solar energy storage in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fwwmet

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Sharp Energy Solutions Europe Featured

SolarPV.TV posted an interview with Peter Thiele, Sharp Energy Solutions Europe, at: http://tinyurl.com/37dqkcy

Sharp: http://www.sharp.eu/eu

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Cool Earth Solar AlwaysOn Honors [Miranda Coykendall]

Cool Earth Solar announced it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners. Press at: http://www.coolearthsolar.com/news/2010-07-23

AlwaysOn: http://www.aonetwork.com/AOStory/Announcing-2010-AlwaysOn-Global-250

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SCE Renewables Standard Contract Request for Offers

Southern California Edison will officially launch the 2010 Renewables Standard Contract Request for Offers on August 2. Press at The Vote Solar Initiative: http://votesolar.org/2010/07/changes-to-sces-standard-offer-program/ and

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2126.htm

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Solar Power International

Solar Power International 10 is set for 12-14 October in Los Angeles, California. Information at: http://www.solarpowerinternational.com/sepa2010/public/enter.aspx

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SolarWorld-inspired Runway Collection

See "’Project Runway’ Winner to Offer SolarWorld-Inspired Runway Collection at Portland Fashion Week in October” at: http://tinyurl.com/39whggl

SolarWorld: http://www.solarworld-usa.com/

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In related solar news…

Solar-powered Microturbine

Capstone Turbine Corporation announced that HelioFocus and Capstone successfully demonstrated a product converting sunlight to electricity with a solar receiver driving a microturbine. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/23c3ubl

Capstone: http://www.capstoneturbine.com/

HelioFocus: http://www.heliofocus.com/

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Concentrating Solar Thermal

Solar Novus Today posted "Concentrating Solar Thermal: Sun Power Even in the Dark” at: http://tinyurl.com/23blv77

Sunfilm AG Module Efficiency

According to this press, Sunfilm AG has announced 9.6% total area efficiency for a thin film tandem junction silicon solar module of 2.6 meters x 2.2 meters. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2b23ejv

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2dpej27

Sunfilm: http://www.sunfilm.com/en/index.php

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17-MW PV Project at AFB in Arizona

A 17-MW solar project is planned at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bw9nmf

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Comtec Solar Systems Update

A Comtec Solar Systems’ update is posted at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsASCO608.htm and http://tinyurl.com/2eh3jtu

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ENN Solar Energy Silicon-based Thin Film Solar Cell Technology

ENN Solar Energy Co., Ltd. announced it will continue to advance silicon-based thin film solar cell technology. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25ngm68 ENN Solar Energy: http://www.ennsolar.com/

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Hengdian Group PV Project, China

Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co Ltd announced it will start construction of a PV project in Hengdian, Zhejiang Province which is expected to produce solar cells and modules with an annual capacity totaling 300 MW and 50 MW. Press at ENF.cn: http://news.enf.cn/en/news/news_15822.html

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Chinese Solar Panels

See "Rutgers’ Chinese Solar Panels Show Clean-Energy Shift” at Bloomberg: http://tinyurl.com/24bvlsh

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Canadian Solar Italian Sales Office

Canadian Solar has officially opened a Rome-based Italian sales office. Press at PV-tech: http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/canadian_solar_opens_n657644534in_italy/

Canadian Solar: http://www.canadian-solar.com/

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More on Yingli Green Energy Collaboration with Innovalight

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited announced that it has signed a technology, research and production collaboration agreement with Innovalight. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27dlyx6

Yingli: http://www.yinglisolar.com/

Innovalight: http://www.innovalight.com/

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Sorting Modules into an Optimal PV Array

Bisol has introduced an innovative way to sort modules into optimal PV plant arrays, with a patent pending. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29mqsvs

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Solar in California

See "In Central California, Solar Power Dawns as a Major New Cash Crop” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/2ed9zz8

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Solar in India

pv magazine covers the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission guidelines at: http://tinyurl.com/25k797w See also: http://tinyurl.com/22skt6r

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Solar in Ontario

See "Mid-Sized Developers Offered Extension to Meet Green Energy Act Provisions” http://tinyurl.com/2cvfn3s, coverage of an Ontario Solar Network event focused on finance & taxation strategies for FIT solar projects http://tinyurl.com/27e3sry, and "Legal Firms to Facilitate Aboriginal Green Energy Projects” http://tinyurl.com/2emkgsc.

The Siliken group of renewable energy companies announced the opening of a sales office in Toronto to serve the Ontario market. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fh83ar

Siliken: http://www.siliken.com/

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U.S. FIT Perspective

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Is the U.S. Ready To Enact a FIT?” at: http://tinyurl.com/23c4mw7 See also "State and Regional Solar Industry Associations Call for Broad Adoption of Feed-in Tariffs in U.S.” at: http://tinyurl.com/23r3pwm

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Solar Module Supply

See "Gartner concerned about conflicting views on solar module supply situation” at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2d9lbsu

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Organic Solar Cells Grant

The National Science Foundation has presented a South Dakota State University researcher with a grant of $400,000 - $80,000 per year for the next 5 years to build new high-performance organic solar cells with increased efficiency. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2e5phg3

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Eaton Corporation announced its collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute and the Tennessee Valley Authority for a prototype integrated solar-assisted electric vehicle charging station. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cnpjdk

Eaton: http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/index.htm

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PV for General Mills

General Mills announced it has completed the installation of a 110.7 kW PV array at a Methuen, Massachusetts yogurt warehouse. More in the press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/29otjt2 and

http://tinyurl.com/2dtyxx5

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/07/19/daily50.html

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Metrics for CIGS Company Comparisons

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "Metrics for Thin Film Solar CIGS Company Comparisons” Opinion & Commentary at: http://tinyurl.com/252keu9

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Supply Chain Tool

IPVEA has introduced the PV Matrix, a new solar supply chain tool. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/27a9brg

IPVEA: http://www.ipvea.org/

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LADWP Integrated Resource Plan

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has prepared a draft Integrated Resource Plan as a guide to how it may acquire and distribute electricity over the next 20 years. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/28lta48

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EuPD Research Corporate Solar Newsletter

Information about EuPD Research’s solar newsletter is available at: http://www.eupd-research.com/en/news/?id=50

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SEMICON West Presentations at the SEMI Theatre

Presentations from SEMICON West 2010 are posted at the SEMI Theatre at: http://www.semiconwest.org/SessionsEvents/SEMITheater/index.htm

PV Group: http://www.pvgroup.org/index.htm

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Portable Charging Station

See information on the "Solar Powered Apple Tree”, a solar-powered fruit tree that acts as a portable charging station via energized apples, at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2afqdwg

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PV Exhibition, China

The 2nd Guangzhou International Solar PV Exhibition is set for 26-28 August at the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/22wb7ee

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In related solar news…

Small and Medium-scale Solar Thermal Power Stations

See "Small and Medium-Scale Solar Thermal Power Stations: the New ‘Multi-Talents’” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fn8ur9 http://www.mss-csp.info/cms/front_content.php

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PPG on Second Surface Glass Mirror

CSP Today posted "PPG: Progress on second surface glass mirror” at: http://social.csptoday.com/qa/ppg-progress-second-surface-glass-mirror

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CSP Today Press Releases

See new press releases on concentrated solar thermal power capacity growth http://tinyurl.com/2b7jana and balance of plant consideration on the CSP agenda http://tinyurl.com/2g4rh4c at CSP Today.

S.A.G. Solarstrom 48 MWp PV Plant, Italy

S.A.G. Solarstrom AG is to set up a 48 MWp PV plant in the region of Veneto, Italy. Press at: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR910.htm

S.A.G. Solarstrom: http://www.solarstromag.com/

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Payom Solar Module Agreement with EGing Photovoltaics Technology

Payom Solar has concluded a framework agreement with Chinese module provider EGing Photovoltaics Technology for the supply of 100 MW of modules. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/27m3ay5 Payom Solar: http://www.payom-solar.de/showpage.php?SiteID=1&lang=2

EGing Photvoltaics Technology: http://www.egingpv.com/English/index.aspx

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ET Solar Modules for New Jersey Utility

ET Solar Group Corp. has been selected to provide 910 kW of modules for a PV project for Public Service Electric and Gas Company in New Jersey. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cl7o3d ET Solar: http://www.etsolar.com/

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Feed-in Tariffs in Malta

See "Power feed-in tariffs announced – Gozitans to enjoy better rates” at: http://tinyurl.com/3yxf4fc

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Solar Incentives in Spain

pv magazine covers solar incentives in Spain at: http://tinyurl.com/22ua6xw

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Pro-Tech Energy Solutions PV Roof Systems, New Jersey

Pro-Tech Energy Solutions LLC completed installations of PV systems on the roofs of 2 buildings at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County, New Jersey. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2fz7k8c Pro-Tec Energy Solutions: http://pro-techenergy.com/

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Energy Innovations New Headquarters

Energy Innovations opened its new headquarters in Poway, California. Press at: http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/energy_innovations_opens_new6754343alifornia/

http://tinyurl.com/25l56gr

Energy Innovations: http://www.energyinnovations.com/

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New SANYO North America Solar Modules

See coverage of SANYO North America PV power per square foot with new HIT Power(R) solar modules at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/SANYO/Solar/prweb4293124.htm

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Wurth Solar IEC Certificate

Wurth Solar has been awarded the IEC 61646 certificate for its comprehensive frameless GeneCIS module system and Starfix I Frameless substructure. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2aatwzd Wurth Solar: http://www.wuerth-solar.de/web/de/wuerth_solar_2009/Solar_Startseite_neu_aktiv.php

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AEG Power Solutions Inverter Sales, Efficiency

AEG Power Solutions said it expects sales of its solar inverters to increase 10 fold this year. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2e23ctk More on AEG Power Solutions at: http://tinyurl.com/2ecsz9v AEG Power Solutions: http://www.aegps.com/en/index.html

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CIGS Perspective

RenewableEnergyWorld posted "The Rise of CIGS – Finally?” at: http://tinyurl.com/2dhf6ef

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PV Market Analysis

See "Solar PV Market Analysis” by Paula Mints, Navigant Consulting, at RenewableEnergyWorld: http://tinyurl.com/249hp7z

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U.S. PV Market

PV-tech covers Solarbuzz’s report "United States PV Market 2010” at: http://tinyurl.com/2fjvhdh

Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/USGridConnect.htm

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Feed-in Tariffs in the U.S.

Sunpluggers posted "Solar Trade Groups Issue Call for Broad Adoption of Feed-in Tariffs in the U.S.” at: http://tinyurl.com/24p6dwx

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PACE Perspective

Greentech Media posted "Seven Ways to Save PACE” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cqlrag

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Solar Frontier Manufacturing

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Solar Frontier Beefs Up Manufacturing to Take on First Solar” at: http://tinyurl.com/26kl8fa

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Oerlikon Solar on Amorphous Silicon

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Oerlikon: Amorphous Silicon Won’t Go Away” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a4yq43 More on Oerlikon at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article223322.ece

Oerlikon Solar: http://www.oerlikon.com/solar/

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Utility Scale Solar

For coverage of Greentech Media’s third annual conference, "Growth Opportunities in Utility-Scale Solar: Projects, Finance and Policy” see the article at: http://tinyurl.com/24wgnhk

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Solar in Ontario

See "microFIT’s Popularity Proof That Ontarians Support Green Energy Act” at http://tinyurl.com/2db7tvl "London, Ontario Set to Become Big Player in Solar Energy Industry” at: http://tinyurl.com/2dzw755 "Ontario’s microFIT Program Expands Renewable Power Generation” at: http://tinyurl.com/26hr4yp

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Solectria Renewables Inverters for Ontario Market

Solectria Renewables, LLC announced the availability of commercial and utility-scale inverters that are fully compliant with the domestic requirements of Ontario’s Feed-In-Tariff program. More in the press at: http://www.solren.com/press.html?previouslyOver=true&currentlyOver=true

http://www.solren.com/

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Solar Power Farms, NSW

Infigen Energy is seeking approval for development of two solar power farms in Manildra, New South Wales. Press at: http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201007/s2962134.htm

Infigen Energy: http://infigenenergy.com/

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Solar-powered EV Charging Stations

SunPods Inc. has developed what it calls "Plug-N-Go” solar-powered charging systems for electric vehicles. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/24g3np9

SunPods: http://www.sunpods.com/solar-news.html

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Solar-related Manufacturing Plants in the U.S.

According to this press at Sunpluggers, more than 45 companies since late 2009 have announced plans to open or expand solar-related manufacturing plants in the U.S. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/262qmrt

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Solar in Taiwan

Sunpluggers posted "A Solar Surge in Oft-Overlooked Taiwan” at: http://tinyurl.com/2a5bkdl

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Solar in Arizona

A report in the Eastern Arizona Courier shows how Arizona solar installations are helping the state become one of the hubs for renewable energy in the U.S. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/25ztsr5 http://tinyurl.com/2b2gb8x

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Coverage of Intersolar Day One

Greentech Media posted the video "Intersolar 2010: Day One” at: http://www.greentechmedia.com/multimedia/intersolar_2010_Day_One/

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Concentrated Solar Power

Research and Markets announced the addition of the report "Analyzing the Emerging Technology of Concentrated Solar Power” to its offering. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/2cv7fd2

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PV-tech Blogs

PV-tech posts Editor’s and Chip Shots Blogs at: http://www.pv-tech.org/blogs/

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PV Manufacturing Magazine

For information on PV Manufacturing from i-Micronews, see the website at: http://www.i-micronews.com/photovoltaic/

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IDTechEx Energy Harvesting Journal

For information on IDTechEx Energy Harvesting Journal, visit the website at: http://www.idtechex.com/research/reports/energy_harvesting_journal_000218.asp

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum

The 3rd annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum West is set for 29-30 September in San Francisco, California. Information at: http://www.reffwest.com/

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Feed-in Tariffs Event

For information on AltaTerra Research Network online event "Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs: Global Outlook and North American Report Card” August 5, see: http://tinyurl.com/2bakqkp

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In related solar news…

CSP Today Interview with Jose Javier Gonzalez

CSP Today talks with Jose Javier Gonzalez from ABENER at: http://social.csptoday.com/pr/csp-today-interview-josé-javier-gonzález-abener

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CSP Today New Articles

CSP Today has a number of new articles on CSP lifecycle, BLM’s rent schedule, CSP project development, and the weekly intelligence brief 19-26 July at: http://social.csptoday.com/

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CSP Potential in China and India

See "Concentrating Solar Power in China and India: A Spatial Analysis of Technical Potential and the Cost of Deployment – Working Paper 219” at: http://www.cgdev.org/content/publications/detail/1424287

The 10-MW Exelon City Solar power plant on Chicago’s South Side was dedicated. SunPower Corp. designed, manufactured, and installed the system, which is owned by Exelon. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2d29k8s http://tinyurl.com/2fldqpc http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article222799.ece

Exelon: http://tinyurl.com/2792rhz

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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SunPower and Solar Ventures Solar Power Plants, Italy

SunPower and Solar Ventures have signed a contract to design and build 3 solar power plants in the Piedmont region of Italy totaling 11.1 MW. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/27trnsu and

http://tinyurl.com/2ffguy3

SunPower: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/

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Colexon PV Project Portfolio, Czech Republic

Colexon is has started construction of a 7.2 MWp solar project portfolio in the Czech Republic. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR907.htm

Colexon: http://www.colexon.com/content/en/010_starting_page.php

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Centrosolar Plants in France

Centrosolar France has completed three sloping roof PV systems in the southern French department of Ardeche with total output of 960 kWp. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR908.htm

pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/27y6obv

Centrosolar: http://www.centrosolar.de/index.php?id=40&L=1

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REC Solar PV System, Hawaii

REC Solar has completed a commercial solar installation with 1,170 REC 220 watt modules at the Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas on Oahu. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR2124.htm

REC Solar: http://www.recsolar.com/

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OPEL International $7.55 Million Private Placement Financing

OPEL International Inc. announced it has closed its previously announced brokered private placement. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/263bbju OPEL Solar: http://www.opelinc.com/

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Intel Solar Installations

Environmental Leader covers Intel’s solar installations in the press at: http://tinyurl.com/28uzr7m

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Solar Energy Initiatives Solar Panel Sales

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. announced that the company’s SNRY Solar Inc division has completed a sale of solar panels totaling $1.5 million with an international customer. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bhalh4 Solar Energy Initiatives: http://www.solarenergy.com/

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Bridgestone EVA Capacity Expansion

Bridgestone Corporation announced it will increase its EVA production capacity. Press at: http://www.bridgestone.com/corporate/news/2010072001.html

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Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing Operating Update

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA, Inc. announced a second quarter operating update. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2ar9r52

Worldwide: http://www.wwmusa.com/

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Akeena Solar Update

Akeena Solar reported second quarter results. Management also announced that the company will operate under the name Westinghouse Solar. The company’s installation business in California will continue to operate under the name Akeena Solar. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bcod5f Akeena Solar: http://www.akeena.com/ Westinghouse Solar: http://www.westinghousesolar.com/

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DayStar Technologies Strategy

DayStar Technologies, Inc. announced it is pursuing a strategy for offshore manufacturing of its CIGS solar modules. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/289ryle

http://tinyurl.com/2cuwt54

DayStar Technologies: http://www.daystartech.com/

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EDF Energies Nouvelles Solar Energy Review

EDF Energies Nouvelles posted a "Solar Energy Review at 30 June 2010” at: http://tinyurl.com/2f8ups6 http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article222712.ece

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Growing CPV

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Growing CPV 1-MW at a Time” featuring SolFocus at: http://tinyurl.com/2ft28us

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IMS PV Research

PV-tech covers IMS Research reporting on module markets at: http://tinyurl.com/23eauj4 IMS Research: http://www.pvmarketresearch.com/

http://www.imsresearch.com/press_release_details.html&press_id=1485

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BIPV Reports, Discussion

See information on the report "Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: An Emerging Market” at GTM Research at: http://tinyurl.com/2bjjfc4 See also "New report predicts BIPV market will reach USD$8.2 billion in 2015” covering a NanoMarkets report, "Building Integrated Photovoltaics Opportunities: 2010”, at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/29x2mlq RenewableEnergyWorld posted a video on "BIPV Market Discussion” at: http://tinyurl.com/23vlqla as well as "Portable Power and BIPV Markets Are Big Business” at: http://tinyurl.com/2565hzt

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SPARQ Systems PV Module

See "SPARQ reveals ‘world’s first’ integrated AC solar PV module” at RECHARGE News: http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/solar/article222749.ece

SPARQ: http://www.sparqsys.com/

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New Materials for High-volume PV

Photovoltaics World posted "New materials for high-volume PV” at: http://tinyurl.com/2barzxe

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Coverage of the "Clean Energy Ministerial”

See "World Governments Map Out Plans for Solar, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicles” at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/284ltd5

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CEO Perspectives

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the Podcast "CEO Perspectives: A View from the Top” at: http://tinyurl.com/2cfghaa

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SolarPV.TV Interview with French Ministers

SolarPV.TV posted interviews with French ministers Jean-Louis Borloo and Christian Estrosi at: http://tinyurl.com/2azlxr4

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PV-tech Blogs

PV-tech posts Editor’s and Chip Shots Blogs at: http://www.pv-tech.org/blogs/

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Solar Policy & Economics Forum

The Solar Policy & Economics Forum USA is set for 14-15 September in Washington, D.C. Information at: http://tinyurl.com/2fcfe2m

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Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources

The 4th International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources is set for December 6-10 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Information at: http://4thintegrationconference.com/register.asp

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In related solar news…

CSP Feasibility Study

Millennium Energy Industries and CH2M HILL have launched a U.S. Trade Development Agency-funded feasibility study for the proposed CSP plant in the Ma’an Industrial Estate, Jordan. Press at PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/26wyvkm

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Solar Thermal Update

Greentech Media posted "Intersolar: Update on Solar Thermal” at: http://tinyurl.com/235hvvp

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Areva Solar Featured

RenewableEnergyWorld posted the video "Bringing CSP Technology Mainstream” featuring Areva Solar at: http://tinyurl.com/2dwdk3v

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Cool Energy Pilot

Cool Energy, Inc. announced that Xcel Energy will be providing research and analytical support for the first planned pilot field installation of its SolarFlow(R) System in a commercial building in Boulder, Colorado. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/27vrafm Cool Energy: http://www.coolenergyinc.com/

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Beacon Solar Energy Project

According to this press, a California Energy Commission siting committee is recommending approval of the 250-MW Beacon Solar Energy Project near California City. Press at Sunpluggers: http://tinyurl.com/264s9zf Beacon Solar Energy Project: http://www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/beacon/index.html

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Pacific Blue Energy Corp. Solar Farm, Arizona

Pacific Blue Energy Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 100 acres in Gila Bend, Arizona. As part of its plan to develop a new 150 MW solar farm, the company is also in negotiations to purchase an additional 707 acres. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2bxbr8n Pacific Blue Energy Corp: http://www.pacificblueenergycorp.com/

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Enerqos BIPV System, France

Enerqos France SAS has begun construction of a 290 kWp BIPV system at SAS Satar and MERLE Transport SA in southwest France. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsEUPR906.htm

Enerqos: http://www.enerqos.com/eng/index2.aspx

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Yingli and Tecno Spot Module Sales Agreement

Yingli Green Energy Italia Srl has signed a PV module sales agreement with Tecno Spot. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2cs62kc and http://tinyurl.com/28ybvbz

Yingli: http://www.yinglisolar.com/

Tecnospot: http://www.tecnospot.eu/en/home.html

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Meyer Burger and Hennecke Systems Contract with Nexolon

Meyer Burger Ltd and Hennecke Systems GmbH have concluded a contract of over CHF 60 million with solar wafer manufacturer Nexolon in Korea. Press at pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2fc8x49 Meyer Burger: http://www.meyerburger.ch/en/home/

Hennecke Systems: http://www.hennecke-systems.de/

Nexolon: http://www.nexolon.com/

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Applied Materials Restructuring of Energy and Environmental Solutions Segment

Applied Materials, Inc. announced plans to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment to put a primary emphasis on opportunities in crystalline silicon solar and advanced energy, including LED technology. Applied will discontinue sales to new customers of its SunFab(TM) fully integrated lines for manufacturing thin film solar panels and will offer individual tools for sale to thin film solar manufacturers. More at: http://tinyurl.com/27l42fv http://tinyurl.com/2d9shqj http://tinyurl.com/26wj8fx http://tinyurl.com/27zc9ld http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20011176-54.html

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2ahosv2

Greentech Media: http://tinyurl.com/2cmwyxd

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United Solar Laminates for New Jersey Installation

United Solar announced it has signed an agreement to supply 3.9 MW of solar laminates to New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Ventures and Adler Development. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2e8k76p Energy Conversion Devices: http://www.energyconversiondevices.com/

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Spire Grant for Microcrack Detection System Development

Spire Corporation announced it has been notified by DOE that it has received a grant to develop a microcrack detection system for solar cells and wafers. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2b8u6px

Spire: http://www.spirecorp.com/

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Atlantic Wind & Solar Renewable Energy Finance Program

Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. announced the launch of a renewable energy finance program focusing on utility scale wind and solar projects. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/26fywpy Atlantic Wind & Solar: http://atlanticwindandsolar.com/index.html

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PV Grid Parity

Gunther Portfolio posted "Racing to Photovoltaic Grid Parity” at: http://tinyurl.com/28o4u2c http://guntherportfolio.com/

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More on Solexant Corp. Manufacturing Facility in Oregon

Solexant Corp. has selected the city of Gresham, Oregon for its manufacturing facility. Press at Solarbuzz: http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAMA227.htm and http://tinyurl.com/2ca3bjp pv magazine: http://tinyurl.com/2c9bm9h

BrighterEnergy: http://tinyurl.com/28r43gm and http://tinyurl.com/2c8yldp

Solexant: http://www.solexant.com/

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More on AT&T and Petra Solar Deal

Greentech Media covers the AT&T and Petra Solar deal at: http://tinyurl.com/29ubwjb

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More on Amonix in Nevada

Amonix, Inc. announced that it has signed a lease for a manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas. Press at Solar Novus Today: http://tinyurl.com/25netsd

PV-tech: http://tinyurl.com/2es6wdj

Amonix: http://www.amonix.com/

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JinkoSolar Module Supply Agreement with Enfinity

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced it has entered into an agreement to supply 24 MW of PV modules in 2010 to Enfinity Asia Pacific Limited. Press at: http://tinyurl.com/2cpxvnl Jinko Solar: http://www.jinkosolar.com/zhen/en/index.php