Solar Cells Info

Source: Memphis Business Journal, June 19, 2007
http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/stories/2007/06/18/daily9.html

Sharp’s Solar Energy Solutions Group installed solar modules at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The unit of Sharp Electronics Corp. said in a statement this is the largest commercial solar electricity system in the U.S. to date.  In addition to roof-mounted arrays, the system also features a new structure that encompasses two carports with plug-ins for hybrid cars. Sharp provided 9,212 modules for the project. El Solutions of San Rafael, Calif. designed the 208-watt modules.
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Oldenburg/Prenzlau, June 26, 2007
Source: AleoSolar AG /press release
http://www.presseportal.de/pm/56282/1007148/aleo_solar_ag

Aleo solar AG can report firm new  orders and the expansion of existing orders in Germany for 2007: Aleo modules totalling EUR 20 million have been ordered by specialist dealers and fitters. Roof-mounted installations in particular will be built because these receive the highest subsidies in Germany. aleo  solar can significantly expand its current customer base of 200  specialist dealers and fitters in Germany. aleo solar AG´s total national order volume for 2007 is thus set to increase to approx. EUR
55 million.
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Larry Dignan/ June 22, 2007 /ZDNet Blogs
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=5473

Google says its solar power project at its Mountain View headquarters is more than 90 percent complete. Google also projects that it will meet 30 percent osolar1.pngf its peak electricity demand from solar panels.  In its corporate blog, Google outlined that in the last 24 hours it produced 9,967 kilowatt-hours of electricity from the sun. The panels reside on the rooftops of eight buildings and two carports at the Googleplex.

Google also provided a page where you can monitor the solar electricity generated daily.  Perhaps Google will use solar panels to power those fancy data centers it is building. See video on the effort.

28 June 2007
Source: SolarWorld AG press release
http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/CorporateNews/en/12294326/

SolarWorld AG has further strengthened both its national and international business at the world’s largest solar fair Intersolar. ‘The response to the presentation of our new products was enormous’, says Dipl.-Wirtschaftsingenieur Frank Henn, VP Sales (COO) of SolarWorld AG, looking back on the exhibition. ‘We have had intensive talks and closed business deals with many of our international clients. Particularly gratifying was the successful communication with new customers in strategically important growth markets.’
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Source: BBC News /June 20, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6767633.stm

A quarter of further education colleges have solar panels or are in the process of installing them, a survey examining eco-awareness suggests.  The Green Colleges survey shows that many buildings have been refurbished to incorporate features that are environmentally friendly.

A fifth of those surveyed are using biomass boilers and 70% have carried out an energy audit. The survey was carried out on behalf of the Association of Colleges.
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Los Gatos, Calif., June 29, 2007
Source: United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Energy/Briefing/2007/06/29/6660/

Akeena Solar Inc. has announced an increase in its line of credit with Comerica Bank.  Akeena is a designer and installer of solar power systems and is one of the largest national integrators of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States.  The announcement states Comerica has increased Akeena’s accounts receivable and inventory-based line of credit from $2.0 million to $7.5 million.
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Taos, N.M., June 29, 2007
Source: United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Energy/Briefing/2007/06/29/4839/

Singer-songwriter and environmental activist Tracy Lyons will perform at the 9th annual Taos Solar Music Festival.  Lyons’ announcement completes the list of performers that also includes diverse artists like Los Lobos, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ottmar Liebert and Big Head Todd and the Monsters among others.

The Taos Solar Music Festival takes place from Friday, June 29, through July 1. The Festival was designed to bring people together for music, interactive alternative energy displays and other solar technology features in downtown Taos.
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By Erly C. Garcia /June 29, 2007
Source: News Today
http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/06/29/solar.power.for.far.flung.areas.gets.boost.html

Solar Electric Company Inc. (Solarco) and microfinance firm Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the strengthening of solar electric systems in far flung areas of the country which are not reached by commercial power providers.  The partnership is supported by independent power provider Mirant Philippines and endorsed by the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Source: Hickville Illustrated News
http://www.antonnews.com/hicksvilleillustratednews/2007/06/29/news/

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) dedicated the installation of Long Island’s 1,000th solar roof Tuesday to Hicksville homeowners George and Angela Karman. The 9,180 watt PV system is expected to produce 10,384 kilowatt hours (kWhs) annually, which should save the Karman’s approximately $2,100 per year.
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Austin, Texas, June 29, 2007
Source: United Press International
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Science/2007/06/29/7991/

A study says increased used of solar power could bring 123,000 new jobs to Texas during the next few decades.  The report by the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin said the creation of a vibrant solar power industry could stimulate the state’s economy, reduce the cost of power for consumers and minimize green-house gas emissions, the university said Friday in a news release.
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