West Africa’s First Solar Panel Production Facility
Senegalese solar power company SPEC is establishing the first solar panel production line in West Africa, with the support of overseas technology partners.
US Department of Energy Guarantees $1 Billion Solar Farm
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says it will guarantee a loan of almost $1 billion to ensure the construction of an Arizona solar farm will go ahead as planned.
Hanwha SolarOne (Solarfun) To Build New 2GW Solar Cell Plant
Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd., formerly known as Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced it has signed an investment memorandum of understanding to construct a new 2 gigawatt solar cell production facility.
USA/Canada Xantrex Solar Inverter Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Xantrex Technology Inc., have announced a voluntary recall of some Xantrex solar inverter models sold in the USA and Canada. Units sold in Australia are not affected.
Danish Wind Power Company Wins Zayed Future Energy Prize
Danish wind energy giant Vestas has been awarded the US$1.5 million Zayed Future Energy Prize for its contribution to the global renewable energy industry.
Los Angeles Meets 20% Renewable Energy Target
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently announced 20% of the city’s power was now being sourced from renewable energy.
A Cloudy Antarctica Stymies Solar Snowmobile Trek
A Korean expedition team looking to trek across Antarctica using solar-powered snowmobiles has run into trouble as unseasonably humid weather leaves the usually sunny and clear summer skies overcast and dull.
Evergreen Solar Shifting Panel Manufacturing To China
Evergreen Solar, one of America’s biggest thin-film solar panel manufacturers, is closing its doors and moving operations to China.
300 Solar Schools For Rwanda
The Rwandan government has announced plans to install 300 off grid solar power systems at 300 remote schools in the country.
Western Australia’s Concentrated Solar Power Potential
Researchers from the University of Western Australia say Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies have excellent potential to generate clean, renewable electricity for communities and mining operations throughout the state’s vast Wheatbelt.
