Neuwing Development and RPP announce merger; forms one of largest utility-scale solar pipelines in Mid-Atlantic
Neuwing Development, LLC and Renewable Power Partners, LLC (RPP) have completed a definitive merger agreement. Under the agreement, the companies have combined to create Neuwing Renewable Energy, LLC (NRE), a renewable energy development company focused on utility-scale solar projects ranging in size from one to 20 megawatts (MW) throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, in the U.S.
Research study aims to analyze economic benefit of solar energy
A major research effort led by Arizona State University is looking at how solar and other renewable energies can help the economy. The project includes tools to benefit homeowners, businesses and the leaders who need to make informed decisions about which power-generation methods to use and where to locate new facilities, such as solar fields.
TV oil tycoon joins Solarworld in solar wake-up call
Larry Hagman, who starred as oil magnate J.R. Ewing in the long-running TV series ‘Dallas’ has called on U.S. energy consumers at the first day of the Intersolar North America trade show to put their energy, economic and environmental security under their own power by embracing solar technology made by Americans.
Australia: National solar schools program receives new funding
Primary and secondary schools across Australia will have access to funding for solar panels and rainwater tanks from July 15, under new funding for the National Solar Schools Program.
Enfinity partners with Satcon for French utility scale PV solar installation
Satcon Technology Corporation has been selected by Enfinity to install two power stations at one of France’s largest photovoltaics (PV) solar farms in Les Mees, Alpes-Haute-Provence.
Crete: Conergy Greece completes construction on nine solar parks
Conergy Greece has completed nine solar parks on Crete. The installations are located at different areas of the island in the Prefectures of Chania and Lasithi, and are expected to produce around 1.2 megawatts (MW) annually.
Egypt unveils plans for 100 MW solar power plant
The Egyptian electricity ministry has unveiled plans to build a new $700 million 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant between 2012 and 2017 that should further establish the country as one of the leading developers of utility-scale solar plants, reports Reuters.
Quantum and Asola sign MOU to build 30 MW solar manufacturing facility in Ontario
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its German affiliate Asola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture 30 megawatt (MW) solar manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada, to enable the production and distribution of solar modules in Canada. The Canadian partner is Evergreen Power Ltd.
Canasia Solar plans 200 MW PV manufacturing facility in Ontario; 100s jobs to be created
Canasia Solar Corp. is to install a solar module manufacturing facility in the London, Ontario region in Canada. The plant will initially have a 50 megawatt (MW) per annum capacity and will expand to a total build-out of 200 MW.
Atlantic Wind & Solar adds six commercial rooftops to solar energy program in Ontario
Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. has entered into an agreement with an unnamed Ontario commercial real estate developer, which will allow it to develop and construct six additional utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop projects. The PV projects are expected to generate a combined power capacity of approximately 780 kilowatts.
