Solar Cells Info

International PV inverter manufacturer KACO confirms dedication to reducing use of fossil fuels
San Francisco, CA, 31 Oct. 2007
Source: Kaco Solar Inc, press release
http://www.kacosolar.com/zeroemissions.shtml
http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/partner/story?id=50460

KACO Solar, Inc. and parent company KACO Geraetetechnik GmBH talk about their dedication to low carbon manufacturing processes and their zero emissions product.  KACO has been a leader in the PV inverter field for many years and as an industry leader has found it necessary to provide guidance to other manufacturers that have not yet realized that in the business of solar “it’s not just about what you do – but how you do it”, according to KACO President Ralf Hoffman.

(more…)

Hamilton Park Development’s 47 solar-powered homes selling rapidly
Huntington Beach, CA, 31 Oct 2007
Source: Sharp Solar Energy Solutions group press release

“By building homes that include solar electric power as a standard feature, Clarum is leading the way among homebuilders for the new energy standard in residential construction,” said Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp’s Solar Energy Solutions Group. “We’re delighted that these homes are in such demand by discerning homebuyers that are concerned about their energy usage.”
(more…)

Washington, DC,  01 Nov.r 2007
Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com
http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=50459

Large cities with high electricity demand can now apply to be a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2008 Solar City. Yesterday the DOE announced that the 2008 Solar America Cities program will fund up to twelve cities that demonstrate their commitment to building a sustainable solar infrastructure.
(more…)

Niskayuna, New York,  02 Nov. 2007
Source: Prism SOlar Technologies Inc. press release
http://www.prismsolar.com/news.html
“This is the kind of event that brings exactly the right elements together including the top investors and entrepreneurs.”

Prism Solar Technologies, Inc. (PST) has been selected from a very large number of applicants to present at the 20th NREL Industry Growth Forum in Denver, Nov. 6-8th, 2007.  Building upon the success of previous Forums, it is anticipated that over 450+ professionals, including start-up companies, venture capitalists, investment bankers, energy executives, and government officials to attend this three-day event.
(more…)

By Rebecca Santana, The Associated Press,
Branchburg, NJ; Oct. 30, 2007
Source: NJ Clean Energy.com  press release
http://www.njcleanenergy.com/files/file/Associated%20Press%2010_31_07.pdf

Gov. Jon S. Corzine said Tuesday that other businesses  should follow the lead of a construction company which has been cited for its innovations
in using clean energy and energy efficiency technology.  The governor toured the headquarters of Ferreira Construction, where management has
used a combination of solar panels and energy-efficiency measures to create a “net zero  electric energy building.” (more…)

Changzhou, China, Oct. 31, 2007
Source:Trina Solar Ltd, press release
http://www.trinasolar.com/front/en/news.php?newid=43

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL – News; “Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules founded in 1997, announced today that Trina Solar became the first global solar PV module manufacturer to cast a multicrystalline ingot using GT Solar’s advanced DSS 450 furnace. This was achieved in connection with the commercial launch of Trina Solar’s new multicrystalline module line.
(more…)

Berkeley, California,  30 October 2007
Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com
http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=50423

The City of Berkeley, California is set to become the first city in the U.S. to allow property owners to pay for solar system installation and energy efficiency improvements as a long-term assessment on their individual property tax bill.  Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates will ask the City Council to approve the framework for a “Sustainable Energy Financing District” at their November 6th Council meeting.
(more…)

by Jeff Gire, Nov 1, 2007
Source: MilpitasPost.com
http://www.themilpitaspost.com/schools/ci_7342530

When recycling was introduced to schools years ago, parents who accidentally dropped a glass bottle or aluminum can into the trash got a critical look from their youngster. Now, those recycling-conscious students who have grown up to have children might soon be getting similar discriminating stares when their kids notice that their roof has no solar panels.  Following the lead of San Jose Unified School District, the Milpitas Unified School District has begun taking steps to receive as much as 30 percent of its energy needs from on-campus solar panels.
(more…)

SolarCity challenges residents to place big orders
By Stephanie I. Cohen,
South Orange, NJ, Oct 30, 2007
Source:Marketwatch.com
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/neighbors-go-solar-together-save/
story.aspx?guid=%7BDA1E6E39-0126-4459-9A3F-2298B88EE487%7D

Convincing a group of neighbors to agree on anything is rarely easy. But in a growing number of communities in the U.S. over the past year neighbors have proven fairly persuasive at influencing dozens of their peers to spend $25,000 or more on a rooftop solar system.  It started in Portola Valley, Calif., a sunny community 35 miles south of San Francisco. In December, 78 of the town’s 1,700 homes decided to pool their purchasing power and call in a large order for residential solar systems.
(more…)

Source: Telegraph.co.uk /Nov 3, 2007
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?
xml=/motoring/2007/11/03/mfshow03.xml
from the report
“Tokyo Motor Show: Japan’s new horizons are full of cuddly cars ”

Honda’s own thin-film photovoltaic solar cells went on sale this week in Japan. They are claimed to offer about half the payback time of conventional silicon crystal cells and are guaranteed for 10 years. Each 1.4×0.79 metre panel generates 125 watts of electricity in direct sunshine and has a conversion ratio of 11 per cent, against the industry standard for silicon cells of 15 to 17 per cent, although Sanyo announced a 22 per cent silicon cell this week.
(more…)