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SolarWorld AG to illuminate European Soccer Championships 2008

Zurich Letzigrund Stadium equipped with solar technology
Sept 5, 2007
Source: Ad-hoc-news.de
http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/CorporateNews/en/13135731/
DGAP-News-SolarWorld-AG-to-illuminate-European-Soccer

At the upcoming European Soccer Championships SOLARWORLD AG will provide climate-friendly electricity. The world leading solar power group has equipped the newly built Zurich Letzigrund Stadium with solar technology. The stadium is among the venues of the 2008 European Soccer Championships which will be held in Austria and Switzerland. The Zurich arena will be the location of three qualifying round matches in June 2008. SolarWorld AG has supplied a TOTAL of 1,276 high Performance modules based on mono-crystalline cell technology for installation on the stadium roof upwards of the south curve. The high efficiency modules with their typical dark surface together Add up to a peak output of 223 Kilowatt.
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Conergy expects quadrupled annual turnover in Italy to 40 Million Euros

Europe’s highest-volume solar enterprise intends to become Italy’s market leader
5 September 2007
Source. Conergy.com press release
http://www.conergy.de/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-182/271_read-8128/
The Conergy AG, a listed firm, intends to quadruple its annual turnover in Italy in 2007 to at least 40 million euros. In order to further increase its market share in one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets, the number of persons employed in Italy is to be increased to more than 200 on a mid-term basis. Globally, Conergy is looking to increase sales by 60 percent to 1.25 billion euros, and already employs some 2,500 persons in 26 countries, in order to grow much more rapidly than the market for renewable energy systems as a whole, which has a growth rate of about 25 percent.
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Lennar Bay Area Homebuilding has announced two new Bay Area solar-driven communities

September 5th, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, Solar Installations

Lennar Bay Area Announces Opening of 67 Solar-Powered Homes in Dublin and 87 Solar-Powered Homes in Concord
San Roman, CA, Sept 4, 2007
Source: BusinessWire.com

Lennar Bay Area Homebuilding has announced two new Bay Area solar-driven communities of single family detached homes, extending its current commitment that all new residential developments across the Bay Area will be solar powered. The first development is at Sonata at Dublin Ranch, a 67-home community, equipped with a roof integrated solar electric system from PowerLight, a subsidiary of SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq:SPWR) as a standard feature. The second development is at Centre Pointe at Concord, an 87-home community, also equipped with the same style of solar electric system as Sonata. (more…)

Pennsylvania to Host Largest East Coast Solar Power Plant

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 4, 2007
Source: Environmental News Service
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/sep2007/2007-09-04-093.asp

A new solar energy power station is being built in southeastern Pennsylvania that will be the fourth-largest facility of its kind in the country and the largest east of Arizona when operations begin next April.  Plans call for more than 16,500 solar panels to be installed on 16.5 acres, adjacent to Waste Management’s GROWS Landfill, in Falls Township, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia. (more…)

Some 25,000 villages in India to get solar energy by 2012: Minister

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Aug 22, 2007
Source: IndiaPRWire.com
http://www.indiaprwire.com/businessnews/20070822/24040.htm

Some 25,000 villages in India will get solar energy by 2012 as part of the government’s plan to promote clean energy in the country, Minister for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar said here Wednesday.  ‘With such a vast pool of renewable resources available, the government wants to provide energy in every village and lighting in every house,’ Muttemwar said in his address at an event to mark Energy Day in memory of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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Reliance Industries looks at solar energy to power villages in India

New Delhi, Aug. 21, 2007
Source: PTI / The Hindu online
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/218200708212123.htm

Reliance Industries, India’s biggest oil firm by market value, will soon foray into solar power generation through pilot projects that will supply electricity to a few villages in Maharashtra.  “In the next 8-12 months, pilots will be launched in 38 villages in Maharashtra. These will not be connected with the grid and the solar ecosystems will provide power to these villages,” RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said here.
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XsunX Provides Update on its Plans to Build a Multi-Megawatt Thin Film Solar Cell Factory

Aliso Viejo, CA., May 7, 2007
Source: XSunX.com  press release
http://www.xsunx.com/news.aspx?news=45

XsunX, Inc. (XSNX), a developer of advanced manufacturing systems and cell structures for thin film photovoltaic solar energy, today provided updates to its plans to build a multi-megawatt production facility in the United States in order to supply the growing domestic demand for solar renewable energy.   The Company believes that its decision to expand operations to include the manufacture of thin film solar modules is consistent with its overall business strategy to develop photovoltaic technologies and products. Mr. Kurt Laetz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing commented, “Management’s decision to tap the domestic market, one of the fastest growing renewable markets in the world, not only allows XsunX to develop revenues through direct sales of finished solar products, but will reduce the effort and collaboration required in establishing new J.V. licensees of similar facilities.”

“As for our current sales efforts we have been working with interested customers to tailor solutions to their needs and we anticipate that we will soon announce the first of what we anticipate will be several international manufacturing partners,” concluded Mr. Laetz.

In March the Company had announced the initial stage of its expansion efforts with the anticipated acquisition of an existing solar module manufacturing facility. “We had anticipated the use of many aspects of the facility’s existing infrastructure, including its product assembly backend, for use in the launch of our thin film line,” stated Tom Djokovich, XsunX’s CEO. “While we continue to work towards what we hope will be a successful completion to this transaction, the seller has notified us of a change in direction and decision not to honor the sales agreement.”

In addition to the Company’s efforts to acquire the existing solar facility, they have begun an aggressive effort to identify either similar facility opportunities or regions providing government support and a qualified work force. “We have been approached by various states looking to strengthen their renewables infrastructure and expand job opportunities, continued Djokovich. “At the same time interest in our manufacturing expansion plans appears to be strong on Wall Street as well. We are hiring qualified people to help us plan and execute this expansion and working towards the goal of beginning the build out of a manufacturing facility in October 2007. Our sales efforts appear to be coming to fruition and with the launch of business expansion plans we anticipate that our shareholders will have a lot to look forward to this year,” concluded Djokovich.

About XsunX
Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., XsunX is developing and commercializing innovative new thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar cell technologies and manufacturing processes to service expanding global energy demands. The Company has focused its efforts on lowering the cost per watt of solar power and making solar cell technology easier to use in a wide variety of applications.  More information can be found at the Company’s multi-lingual website: http://www.XsunX.com

Borrego Solar Offers Unique Option to Contra Costa County Homeowners

Sun Run Assumes Risk, Sells Energy at Discounted Rates
Press Release from Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. Berkeley, CA, Aug 23, 2007
Source: http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/partner/story?id=49755

Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. is launching a pilot program in conjunction with Sun Run Generation, LLC that will allow Contra Costa County homeowners to take advantage of an innovative new service that will alleviate the risks and significantly lower the costs of solar system installation. “The biggest barrier has always been the initial installation cost for the photovoltaic system; with these new financing options, our residential customers can easily convert to solar energy at a fraction of the traditional cost. – Mike Hall, Chief Marketing Officer, Borrego Solar Systems. (more…)

groSolar Introduces Special Pricing for Solar Energy in New York

August 31st, 2007 by kalyan89 in Press Releases, Reports, PV-General, Solar Installations

Solar now widely affordable through new program from groSolar and NYSERDA
June 26, 2007
Source: groSolar.com /press release
http://www.grosolar.com/article/view/17503/1/2244/

Malta, NY – groSolar, a leading national solar energy company, announced today a breakthrough financing program that will allow New Yorkers to bring solar energy to their homes for a nominal increase to their daily utility cost. Under the plan, New Yorkers can buy a solar electric energy system for their home for as little as 50 cents per day more than their current utility power supply. This program is a groSolar exclusive which will enable homeowners to reduce peak load demand, reduce dependence on conventionally generated electricity, and expand the renewable generation market.
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Carmanah supplies more than $500K in LED edge-lit Signs to major North American Consumer Electronics Company

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 30, 2007
Source: Carmanah Technologies Corp. press release
http://www.carmanah.com/content/investors/newsreleases.aspx

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) announced today that its LED Sign Group has received an order through an authorized distributor to supply more than $500,000 in LED edge-lit signs to a major North American consumer electronics company. These customized illuminated point-of-purchase signs will be installed at retail locations throughout the United States. After evaluating a number of signage alternatives, the communications company chose the contemporary look and ultra-slim profile of Carmanah’s LED edge-lit signs to identify its authorized dealers. Key performance benefits including a 10 year LED lamp life, zero maintenance and energy-efficient 12-volt operation also factored into the decision to use Carmanah’s sign technology. (more…)

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