Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53507&src=rss#readercomments The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), gathered together with the 50 of the industry's top CEOs for a meeting in Valencia, Spain at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, to redefine industry objectives in the light of recent technology progress and the context of rising energy prices. The industry unanimously agreed that photovoltaic energy could provide 12% of European electricity demand by 2020. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53505&src=rss#readercomments Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking bids from solar power companies to supply solar panels, electrical equipment and installation services as part of the utility's proposed US $100 million North Carolina solar plan. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53503&src=rss#readercomments Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. announced it has been selected to supply 5,445 Suntech solar panels for a 1-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at The North Face's West Coast distribution center in Visalia, California. The system will be installed by EI Solutions, on RayTracker GC single-axis solar trackers. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53501&src=rss#readercomments FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together—a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array utilizes BP Solar modules. The first joint system was inaugurated on Earth Day 2008 at FedEx Freight's facility in Whittier, Calif. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53500&src=rss#readercomments Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53499&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the nation's schools spend an average of $175 per student on energy costs — a figure that continues to rise every year. Overall, utility bills are the second largest expense behind personnel costs. At the same time, there is a growing awareness across the country about environmental impact and the effects of global warming. And many schools are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and serve as models of energy conservation. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53497&src=rss#readercomments During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems and MySpace.com provided clean, renewable energy to convention participants and their tech tools at a solar-powered recharging station located in the heart of Denver, CO. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53494&src=rss#readercomments OPEL International, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) and other solar products, today announced that testing of its Mk-I HCPV solar panel verified that it qualifies under the provisions of the IEC 62108 standard. With the achievement of this milestone, OPEL has positioned itself to be a leading supplier of HCPV solar panels in the important European market and beyond. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53492&src=rss#readercomments Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) and GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Inc. have announced that the two companies signed new long-term polysilicon and wafer supply agreements last month. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53491&src=rss#readercomments Satcon announced that it is now taking orders for its PowerGate Plus 1-megawatt (MW) commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter system. The PowerGate Plus is delivered as a fully integrated power conditioning system for rapid and reliable installation, according to Satcon. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53490&src=rss#readercomments U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been selected to receive US $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53489&src=rss#readercomments As part of an effort to streamline the implementation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems in Massachusetts, Solectria Renewables will provide all solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC). Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53484&src=rss#readercomments When a firm in India invests in a renewable energy source to meet growing energy needs, it may be able to acquire carbon credits. These carbon credits are sold on international markets generating income for the owner of the credits. Carbon credits, which are issued to organizations based on their efforts to limit climate change, and renewable energy projects are intricately linked in India. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53485&src=rss#readercomments NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, today announced its next report on thin-film and organic photovoltaics markets. The report titled, "The Future of Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturing" will be available the week of September 8th. Additional details about the report including a preview are available on the firm's website at www.nanomarkets.net. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53482&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53482&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53482&src=rss#readercomments The Solar America Board for Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs) announces its annual Photovoltaic Stakeholder Meeting on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in San Diego, California. The meeting immediately follows the Solar Power International Conference. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53480&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53480&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53480&src=rss#readercomments Tradable credits are the renewable equivalent of the Alaskan bridge to nowhere says a recent filing made with the Florida Public Service Commision (PSC). The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE) filed comments with the Public PSC on August 26, 2008 suggesting that the state move towards a system of feed-in tariffs rather than going down its present path. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53478&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53478&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53478&src=rss#readercomments Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. announced that it has signed a seven-year polysilicon supply agreement with DC Chemical Co. Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, DC Chemical will supply Suntech with specified annual volumes of polysilicon with a total value of approximately US $750 million from 2010 to 2016. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53477&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53477&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53477&src=rss#readercomments Advent Solar Inc., announced that Enerpoint, MHH Solartechnik and SunConnex have agreed to purchase and distribute the Advent Solar Ventura Technology, a comprehensive cell-to-module solar architecture that the company introduced this week at the European Union Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference in Valencia, Spain. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53476&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53476&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53476&src=rss#readercomments DuPont announced its intent to expand production capacity for its DuPont Tedlar films. Scope and site selection work is under way, targeting start-up in late 2009, pending final project approval. Upon completion, the project is expected to more than double the current global production for Tedlar, and would be the largest capital investment DuPont has made in Tedlar to date. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53475&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53475&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53475&src=rss#readercomments NorthWestern Energy announced that it and three other ownership partners in the Colstrip Transmission System (CTS) have agreed to proceed with a study of potential upgrades to the existing 500-kilovolt (kV) system in Montana. The system partners said that they will work together to identify and evaluate one or more potential system upgrades that may accommodate the transmission of wind and other renewable generation. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500