Solar Cells Info

HØVIK, Norway, Aug 28, 2007
Source: RECGroup press release
http://www.recgroup.com/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=448

REC today entered into an agreement to build and own a 2.5 MW solar power plant in South Korea.  Through its REC Solar division and its 60 percent owned subsidiary HanBit Solar Co. Ltd. (HanBit), REC today entered into an agreement with Daegu City in South Korea to build and own a 2.5 MW solar power plant, which will produce some 3 million kWh of clean energy per year. (more…)

Solis Energy Unveils its Complete Solution for Reliable Outdoor Power Generation, Connectivity and Emergency Back-Up Supporting Traditional & ‘Green’ Powering Initiatives – Customers Can Now Power Critical, Low-Wattage Applications and Electronics – Anytime and Anywhere – Including WiFi Hotspots, WiMax Radios, Security/Surveillance Cameras, Traffic Monitoring, Lights, Sensors and More

Orlando, FL, Aug 27, 2007
Source: Solis Energy press release
http://www.solisenergy.com/pr/082707.pdf

Solis Energy, a global provider of continuous outdoor power generation and connectivity, today announced its suite of powerful, unique products that provide customers with easy, immediate access to 100 percent power necessary to run critical, low-wattage devices (typically 100 watts or less), wherever they are located, even where grid-supplied electricity is unavailable. Such critical, low-wattage devices and applications include security/surveillance cameras, WiFi hotspots, WiMax radios, lights, traffic control sensors, and more.
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New Boston, Texas, Aug 38, 2007
http://www.earthtoys.com/news.php?section=view&id=3008

Ark-La-Tex Solar Power installs first Photovoltaic (SOALR) Powered Electrical Generation system in the region approved for co-generation operation with Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative.  The GRID TIED solar powered electrical generation system, with a production capacity of 3,800 watt per hour, was installed by Patrick McLeod, Owner of Ark-La-Tex Solar Power. McLeod worked with the Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative in meeting all the requirements for interconnection of his system to the coop’s electrical grid.
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San Jose, CA, Aug 15, 2007
Source: SunPower Corp. / press release
http://investors.sunpowercorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=259824

SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWR), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that it has signed two agreements with NorSun AS to support its solar cell manufacturing expansion plans.
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New Offerings Provide Expanded Choice of High-Quality Inverters
San Jose, CA, Aug 15, 2007
Source: SunPower Corp. / press release
http://investors.sunpowercorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=260082

SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWR), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced it has signed a long-term supply agreement with SMA Technologie AG, the world’s largest solar inverter manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, SunPower will provide SMA’s brand of inverters for residential and small commercial applications.
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London, UK, and Los Angeles, California, July 2, 2007
Source: Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc., press release
http://www.solarintegrated.com/SIT_PR_Dachland_TDDK_July%202_2007_FINAL.htm

Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AIM:SIT.LN), a leading provider of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing systems, announced today that it has won a U.S.$3.3 million order from Dachland GmbH, a privately-owned German company that specializes in installing single-ply, green, and photovoltaic roofing systems, for the sale of a BIPV roofing system to be installed on a building owned by TDDK TD Deutsche Klimakompressor Gmbh, a division of Toyota Germany AG, in Strassgräbchen, Sachsen, Germany. The project is expected to be completed in 2007.
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London, UK, and Los Angeles, California, July 18, 2007
Source: Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. / press release
http://www.solarintegrated.com/SIT_PR_First_Project_in_Belgium_July_18_2007_FINAL.htm

Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AIM:SIT.LN), a leading provider of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing systems,  announced today the completion of its first BIPV project under Belgium’s new feed-in tariff program. The BIPV roofing system was sold by Solar Integrated and installed at a facility owned by Zelfbouw-Markt, a home improvement retailer in Belgium. The project was managed by Ikaros Solar, a turn-key PV engineering company based in Lier, Belgium.
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Continued Penetration in Attractive French Solar Market
London, UK, and Los Angeles, California, July 24, 2007
Source: Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc., / press release
http://www.solarintegrated.com/SIT_PR_Carrefour_v3_PDF.htm

Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AIM:SIT.LN), a leading provider of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing systems,  announced today that it has won through its French partner Urbasolar a first order for a BIPV roofing system to be installed at a Carrefour Group distribution facility under construction in Nimes, France. The project is being managed by Urbasolar, a turn-key PV engineering company based in Montpellier, France. The project is expected to be completed in 2007.
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Total Revenue Year to Date Approaches $30 Million
London, UK, and Los Angeles, California, July 27, 2007
Source: Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. / press release
http://www.solarintegrated.com/SIT_PR_UPCSolar_SDUSD.htm

Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AIM:SIT.LN), a leading provider of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing systems,  announced today that it has closed four new San Diego Unified School District solar power projects with UPC Solar, a developer of solar energy projects in the United States. Solar Integrated supplied and installed a total of 550 kW of BIPV roofing systems at Ericson Elementary School, Standley Middle School, Tierrasanta Elementary School and Walker Elementary School.
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Pfaffikon, Switzerland, July 26, 2007
Source: Businesswire/digital50.com
http://digital50.com/news/items/BW/2001/07/14/20070725006446/

Oerlikon Solar, leading global supplier of field-proven thin film production equipment, announced today it has signed a contract with Taiwan’s CMC Magnetics Corp. (CMC) for the supply of a 40-MWp thin-film solar cell production plant. This deal marks Oerlikon Solar’s first major order in Asia-Pacific and further highlights customer confidence in the thin-film solar global market leader’s technology. The first components will be shipped to CMC this year and production is planned for mid-2008. (more…)