£15 million of free solar panels to be installed in Britain's schools
British Gas has invested £15 million in solar technology for British schools. Under its plans, the company will donate and install solar panels – worth between £20,000 and £40,000 per school – in up to 750 schools.
One of worlds largest solar power plants to be built in Thailand
The Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with Thai power producer NED to establish one of the worlds largest solar power generation plants, with a power generation capacity of 73 megawatts (MW). Construction is due to start this month and should be completed by the end of next year.
Nautilus Solar Energy to build three MW solar power project at WPU University
Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC has announced the completion of an agreement to finance the construction and operation of the first three megawatts (MW) of a 3.5MW solar energy project on the William Paterson University (WPU) campus in New Jersey. The project, when completed, will be among the largest university solar installations in the U.S.
Phoenix Solar builds 14.4 MW PV project in Germany; production to hit 18 MW
Phoenix Solar AG, has built a photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a peak power of 14.4 megawatts (MWp) for Hamburg-based LUXCARA Asset Management GmbH. Production will be ramped up to 18 MWp in a second construction phase, says the company.
Singyes Solar to increase overseas BIPV production
In a bid to “rapidly increase” its overseas business, China-based Singyes Solar has announced it is expanding its production capacity. A focus will be on Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
First Ronald McDonald House in California goes solar
A new 116kW roof-mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system has been installed at the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, in the U.S. It is the only one in California to use solar energy.
U.S.: Solar PV system installed at Broadway Stages
A solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system, which it has been said will reduce energy costs by more than USD$70,000 annually, has been installed at one of New York’s leading sound stage facilities.
PBEC secures purchase option for 800 acre solar energy site in Arizona
The Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) has secured the option to purchase 807 acres of solar energy-zoned land in Gila Bend, Arizona, the U.S. ??
Eaton to create USD$20 million solar power system
The Eaton Corporation is to design and install a USD$20 million 3.2 megawatt (MW) turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) system in New Mexico, the U.S. When completed, it is set to the states largest PV system.
Conergy to build 5 solar installations in Italy
Germany-based Conergy is stepping up production in Italy with the announcement that its set to build five solar installations for the Italian hotel group, Bluserena.
