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New Mapping Equipment for Identifying Defects in Solar Panels

A group of researchers of the University of Cádiz has designed a new mapping system for the study of photovoltaic surfaces.

14 May 2010

Carmanah to Unveil Advancements in Solar LED Technology

Carmanah reported that it will launch two advancements in the field of solar LED technology at the LIGHTFAIR 2010.

13 May 2010

Dublin Installation Uses Parallel Solar Architecture from eIQ Energy

A new solar power installation at Big O Tires of Dublin, Calif., utilizes innovative parallel wiring technology from eIQ Energy to cost-effectively connect a 50-kilowatt generating system. The installation supplies 75 percent of the facility’s electrical needs.

13 May 2010

A-B Tech Partners with FLS Energy to Install Solar Panels on Campus Buildings

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has entered into an agreement with FLS Energy, Inc., to have 39 thermal collectors installed on four campus buildings to provide hot water heated by solar energy.

12 May 2010

Suntech, UNSW, and Silex Partner on Solar Cell Research Project

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world's leading producer of crystalline silicon solar panels, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Silex Solar will together research advanced technology to further improve the power conversion efficiencies of crystalline silicon solar cells.

12 May 2010

New SunPower Oasis Power Plant Utilizes 400W Utility Solar Panel

SunPower Corporation today announced its new SunPower Oasis™ Power Plant (SunPower Oasis), the industry's first modular solar power block that scales from 1-megawatt ac (MW) distributed installations to large central station power plants.

12 May 2010

New Scorpion Device from Etón Features Solar Panel, Built-In LED Flashlight

Etón, a leading emergency preparedness company and creator of green-powered electronics for everyday adventures, announces the availability Scorpion – a solar-powered, all-terrain device essential for outdoor adventures.

12 May 2010

Sandia and DOE Host Two-Day Workshop for PV Systems Integrators

Sandia National Laboratories is using its expertise and long history in photovoltaic (PV) research and development to accelerate the adoption of reliability tools within the growing industry of PV power generation.

12 May 2010

Panasonic to Highlight New Full HD 3D Home Theater System at EE Global 2010

Panasonic, exhibiting at the Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition 2010 (EE Global 2010), May 10-12 in Washington, DC, invites show attendees to booth #701 to learn more about the company's environmental vision and its energy-efficient products.

11 May 2010

Air Liquide, Sixtron to Distribute Advanced Coating Materials for Solar Cell Producers

Air Liquide and Sixtron Advanced Materials today announced an exclusive partnership to promote and distribute advanced coating materials to crystalline silicon (“c-Si”) solar cell manufacturers worldwide. This innovative Silexium™ technology will enable crystalline solar panel producers – which today represent around 70% of all photovoltaic manufacturers – to improve the performance of their solar cells and reduce costs/Wp without significant up-front capital investment.

11 May 2010