France, Germany To Reduce Solar Feed In Tariffs
Two major markets for solar power are about to face interesting times. France and Germany will be cutting the rates paid to solar power system owners for generating electricity under their respective feed in tariff programs.
Australian Solar Power Company Sponsors 20,000 Trees
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters has announced a major milestone in their tree planting initiative, stating the planting of 20,000 trees have been sponsored by the company in the last 18 months.
Suntech Solar Panels To Power Shanghai World Expo
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced the commissioning of two Suntech solar panel powered grid connected solar energy systems on the China Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Solar Power To Help Light Earthquake Ravaged Haiti
US company Sol Inc. is rendering assistance to the Haiti earthquake disaster effort by donating solar powered lighting systems so that relief efforts can be provided during dark hours and to provide greater safety and security to those affected.
Software Giant Adobe Turns To Wind Power
Software giant Adobe recently installed 20 wind turbines at its San Jose headquarters- but not the usual windmill type often seen standing in fields.
The World’s Largest Solar Powered Carport?
U.S. company Alpha Energy recently completed a massive 1MW elevated grid connect solar power system for a car auction facility in Bordentown, NJ. In effect, it’s a huge carport.
SunPower Solar Energy System Installed At Harvard University
A 500-kilowatt SunPower based solar power system has been installed on the roof of one of the historic buildings at Harvard University and is the first rooftop solar array for the University.
2010 Looking Bright For Solarfun
Solarfun Power Holdings recently announced a substantial expansion to its production capacity due to anticipated demand and that it had secured three contracts to supply 12.65 MW of solar panels for solar farm projects.
Google Energy – More Green Juice For The Giant Of Search
The world’s most popular search engine formed a subsidiary company in December last year called Google Energy and has filed to buy and sell electricity on the wholesale market.
UK Set For Massive Wind Power Expansion
The Crown Estate last week announced the successful bidders in each of the nine Round 3 offshore wind zones within UK waters who will contribute to a 32GW boost in wind power capacity for the nation.
