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Researchers develop innovative solar absorber that can harness more sunlight

Researchers have discovered a novel way to significantly increase the amount of sunlight that a solar absorber can convert into heat. By converting solar energy into heat, the solar absorber can help make sustainable technologies that rely on solar heat more efficient and affordable. The team’s novel fabrication technique involves patterning a solar absorber with […]

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SolarCity names Toby Corey as president of global sales and customer experience

SolarCity has announced the appointment of Toby Corey as president of global sales and customer experience. Corey will oversee sales, marketing and customer service of the company in his new role, and report to CEO Lyndon Rive. Corey as head of sales and marketing organizations in 2012 and 2013, dramatically increased SolarCity’s sales, and reduced […]

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Trina Solar’s cumulative shipments of solar modules hits 1 GW milestone in the Indian market

Trina Solar has announced that its cumulative shipments of solar modules to India have exceeded 1 GW to date with around 20% market share in the region in 2015. The company in a statement said it has successfully built an extensive sales network throughout India, offering innovative solar PV solutions to developers, distributors, engineering, procurement […]

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PLG Clean Energy bags 230 MW solar power plant licenses

PLG Clean Energy Project has announced that it has secured and won 230 MW Solar Power Plant licenses through transparent and disruptive reverse bidding mechanism of Govt of India in 2016. The company will soon embark on developing 230 MW solar power plants across the states of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. Solar Energy will be […]

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ReneSola to Construct 107 MW of Solar Projects in U.S

ReneSola Ltd provided an update on its project pipeline in the U.S. The Company announced to construct 107 MW of solar projects in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and North Carolina. The construction of a total of 37MW of solar projects in North Carolina and Massachusetts is expected to commence in the second half of 2016. Remaining 70MW of solar projects in Minnesota and California will be constructed next year. […]

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Indian Navy pledges 1.5% of its works budget towards renewable energy generation

Indian Navy completed two years of its Green Initiatives Programme on World Environment Day. On the occasion the Navy has set itself an aggressive target of 21 MW Solar PV installations, to be implemented in three phases. The initiative is in line with the National Mission of Mega Watt to Giga Watt towards achieving 100 […]

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MNRE invites comments on White LED (W-LED) based ‘Solar Study Lamp’ Specifications

MNRE has invited comments on White LED (W-LED) based Solar Study Lamp specifications. Point wise comments can be sent by 19th June, 2016 to Sh. Tarun Singh, Scientist-C through [email protected]. The specifications are placed for information of stake holders. Solar Study Lamp consists of a PV module, battery, lamp, and electronics. Battery, lamp, and electronics […]

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SunPower to start construction on 10MW photovoltaic solar power plant at US Army post

SunPower has announced that it expects to begin construction on a 10-megawatt (DC) photovoltaic solar power plant this month for the Redstone Arsenal U.S. Army post in Alabama.The project is that is expected to generate up to 18,000 megawatt hours per year. SunPower is delivering the energy from the plant under a power purchase agreement, […]

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Unirac announces new Front Trim and End Caps position SOLARMOUNT

Uniraca has announced new Front Trim and End Caps position SOLARMOUNT, which according to the company is the new face of solar racking. Front Trim provides a streamlined clean edge for curb appeal, is fully compatible with SOLARMOUNT hardware, and maintains integrated bonding for the entire array. While, End Caps provide a finished appearance, easily […]

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