Solar Cells Info

Vancouver, B.C., March 27, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technology Inc press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1800/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today it has received a US$2 million order for grid-tie commercial solar inverters from Woojin Electric.  The order is for a combination of the Xantrex GT100 (100 kilowatt) and GT250 (250 kilowatt) three phase solar inverters which are targeted for eight solar projects in Korea.  Delivery of the Xantrex GT100 and GT250 grid-tie solar inverters will take place over the second quarter of 2008. (more…)

Vancouver, B.C., March 19, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technology Inc. /press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1798/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announces the launch of its Xantrex™ Gateway monitoring system, an innovative wireless monitoring solution for small scale solar power installations.  The Xantrex Gateway is the central communication component of a residential or small commercial solar energy system. It keeps the system owner informed about the system’s operation and energy production from any location. The Gateway’s wireless capability bridges the gap between Xantrex single phase grid tie (GT) inverters and the system owner’s computer.
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Vancouver, B.C., March 18, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technologies Inc, press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1792/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today it has received a US$2.4 million purchase order for grid-tie commercial solar inverters from a leading North American solar systems integrator.  The order is for a combination of the Xantrex GT100 (100 kW) and GT250 (250 kW) three phase solar inverters which will be installed at several commercial facilities.  The shipments will take place over the first and second quarter of 2008. (more…)

Ewing, N.J., March 11, 2008
Source: WorldWater & Solar Technologies / press release/ BusinessWire
http://www.worldwater.com/pages-news/1-News-OceanCity-3-11-08.html
Council Chooses WorldWater to Build Largest Municipal Solar Installation in New Jersey

WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today announced that the City Council of Ocean City, NJ has awarded the Company a contract to build a $4 million solar system for the City which is expected to produce nearly 550,000 kilowatt hours of energy in its first year. The Ocean City Municipal Solar Energy Power Project will include roof mounts on the Cultural Arts and Community Center, the new Public Works Complex building, the Vehicle Maintenance Center and the Sports and Civic Center. (more…)

Ewing, N.J., February 21, 2008
Source:WorldWater Solar Technologies.com /press release
http://www.worldwater.com/pages-news/1-News-Denver-2-22-08.html

On February 21, 2008 members of the WorldWater & Solar Technolgies team and airport staff celebrated the official groundbreaking for the installation of a 2 MW solar system at Denver International Airport (DIA). (more…)

Ewing, N.J., February 22, 2008
Source: WorldWater.com /Prime Newswire
http://www.worldwater.com/pages-news/1-News-IraqMobileMaxPure-2-08.html
Units will Supply 30,000 Gallons Per Day of Irrigation, Fresh Drinking Water and Electricity to Iraqi Farmers and their Families.

Mobile MaxPureWorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB:WWAT.OB-News), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, shipped an order of 12 MobileMaxPure™ Units for use by farmers in the Euphrates Valley of Iraq. The order is being funded by the Morrell Foundation, an international charitable foundation providing assistance to people across the world, particularly those in need of a clean water supply. At the request of the U.S. Marines at Camp Fallujah, WorldWater and Morrell are supplying the systems to the Military for assistance to the farmers. As shown at right, pictured are six of the 12 units picked up from WorldWater’s headquarters in Ewing, NJ on December 27 that are being stored by Morrell prior to overseas shipment.
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A pilot program that would have heated San Francisco’s solar market with $3 million in incentives — and become the largest such program in the nation — has been put on hold because of budget concerns. Sun Run president says uncertainty could make the city less attractive to solar companies.
by: Jennifer Kho, Bullet Arrow / March 28, 2008
Source:  GreentechMedia.com
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/solar-setback-in-san-francisco-740.html

San Francisco’s solar incentive pilot program, expected to be the largest such municipal program in the country, has been put on hold.  Until this week, the program was slated to begin Monday. It would have set aside $3 million in rebates intended to bring 1.5 megawatts of solar installations to the city by offering between $3,000 and $4,000 for residential installations and up to $10,000 for commercial installations. (more…)

New Company Will Develop A Global Platform Of Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Projects
Arlington, VA, and New York, NY, March 25, 2008
Source: Riverstone Holdings press release
http://www.riverstonellc.com/news/index.asp?d_News_ID=88

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) and Riverstone Holdings LLC today announced that they have committed up to $1 billion as part of a new joint venture to develop a global platform of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Under terms of the agreement, AES, one of the world’s largest global power companies, and Riverstone, a New York-based energy and power-focused private equity firm, will each provide up to $500 million of capital over five years to invest in PV solar projects around the world. (more…)

U.S. Department of Energy to Provide up to $2.4 Million to Advance Solar Energy in 12 U.S. Cities
Source: US Dept of Energy press release (more…)

DOE Selects 12 Solar America Cities to advance President Bush’s Solar America Initiative
Denver, CO, March 28, 2008
Source: US Dept of Energy press release
http://www.energy.gov/news/6099.htm

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman today announced that DOE will make available up to $2.4 million to 12 cities across the country selected as Solar America Cities, chosen for their commitment and comprehensive approach to the deployment of solar technologies and the development of sustainable solar infrastructures.  These projects further President Bush’s Solar America Initiative (SAI), which aims to make electricity from solar photovoltaics cost-competitive with conventional electricity by 2015.  Combined with industry cost share and funding from each city, total investment in all 12 cities is estimated at $12.1 million.  Secretary Bodman made the announcement while delivering keynote remarks at the New Frontiers in Energy Summit 2008 in Denver. (more…)