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Solar Energy Company Offers First Colorado-Based Solar Financing Program | Lighthouse Solar
Jan 27th
January 27, 2010
SolarSaver Financing Allows Homeowners to Have All of the Benefits of a Custom Designed and Installed Solar Electric System for No Upfront Cost
By Scott Skender
Boulder, ColoradoSolarSaver is the only Colorado-based residential solar financing program. Currently SolarSaver offers two financing options to best meet the goals of Colorado homeowners: The SolarSaver PPA and the SolarSaver Lease.
“For most people considering installing solar, the high initial capital investment is the primary obstacle. SolarSaver financing removes that obstacle and allows Lighthouse Solar customers to take advantage of solar today. We are very excited to be able to offer this truly win-win More >
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Loading ...Five predictions for PV solar – Photovoltaics World
Jan 13th
Five predictions for PV solar January 11, 2009 – The rise of PPA, vertical integration, and India as a production hub, all while the value chain narrows — these are among the top trends to watch in the global PV solar sector over the next several years, according to Gartner.
Right now, the PV solar industry is struggling to emerge from its first major downturn, with a severe oversupply of PV products and materials and too many vendors clamoring for business, and a continued deep reliance upon government subsidies, notes Gartner analyst James Hines. Vendors need to figure out specific strategies More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...New Renewable Energy Performance & Financial Analysis Software Released | Energy Matters LLC
Jan 9th
January 9, 2010 New Renewable Energy Performance & Financial Analysis Software Released EnergyPeriscope.com is a professional-level performance estimating and financial analysis engine. Creates financial performance reports for efficiency and renewable energy solutions.
By Scott Cronk
Santa Rosa, CAEnergyPeriscope.com is a robust, professional-level performance estimating and financial analysis engine. Use it to create financial performance reports for single- or multiple-technology energy solutions. Accommodates retrofit applications, new construction buildings, and “Energy Farms” for selling solar PV or wind generated electricity. Models solar electric (PV), solar water heating, solar pool/spa heating, solar hydronic radiant floor systems, wind turbines and energy efficiency projects.
EnergyPeriscope.com is a More >
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Photovoltaics World Conference & Expo program unveiled
Jan 5th
Photovoltaics World Conference & Expo program unveiled
The conference, in conjunction with Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, will run Feb. 23-25 in Austin, TX. Click here for details.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...China eases overcapacity concern on solar PV, wind power
Jan 4th
BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2010 (Xinhua News Agency) –
China’s central government has eased its concern on overcapacity in multi-crystalline silicon and wind equipment manufacturing based on latest survey, said China Economic Observer on Monday.
Shi Lishan, an official with the National Energy Administration, said recently that China required 25,000 to 30,000 metric tons (tonnes) of multi-crystalline silicon in 2009 while domestic output was only 15,000 tonnes/year.
However, in the second half 2009 China had 80,000 tonnes of multi-crystalline silicon production facilities under construction, posing a severe potential overcapacity.
These problems have been highlighted by an earlier survey by the National Development Research and Reform More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...PennWell’s Photovoltaics World Conference Program Finalized
Dec 29th
NASHUA, N.H., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ – The conference program for the Photovoltaics World Conference & Expo, to be held February 23-25, 2010 in Austin, Texas, has been finalized. Recent advances in photovoltaics technology and manufacturing processes will be addressed, as well as emerging applications for photovoltaic-based solar power generation systems. Information will be presented in two different tracks and seven sessions over a three-day program. The conference will be held in conjunction with PennWell’s Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, which covers all forms of renewable energy, including the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels hydrogen and More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...New Glitter-Sized Photovoltaic Cells Use Less Silicon, Generate More Electricity
Dec 28th
Written by Tina Casey
Published on December 28th, 2009
in U.S. Military, solar energy, technology
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have come up with a new photovoltaic cell no bigger than a flake of glitter, but it packs a big punch. The new cell uses 100 times less silicon to generate the same amount of electricity as conventional solar cells. While still in the development stage, the new solar particles could lend themselves relatively easily to commercialization because they are made of crystalline silicon and use the same micro-manufacturing processes typical of modern electronics.
The new cells can be made from available silicon wafers of any size, without some of the quality control More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...PV-TECH’S TOP 10 STORIES OF 2009 – Photovoltaics International
Dec 28th
23 December 2009 | By Mark Osborne
Every year we dig deep into the archive of web statistics to rediscover the most popular news stories that have captured the attention of readers in that year. In previous years, one or two stories stand out above all others for the most page views; however, this year more than four stories have been in close contention for the ‘top spot’ and barely a cat’s whisker separates the Number 1 and Number 2 stories.
In what could be a look into the real future battle of thin film, the top story for 2009 was about Nanosolar announcing More >
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