research and development
These results follow on news announced May 9, 2012 regarding the company entering into a definitive merger agreement with CBD Energy Limited (“CBD”), a diversified renewable energy company based in Sydney, Australia.
May 10 2012 | Posted in Finance/Investing | Read More » 
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS), a fast growing, vertically integrated solar power product manufacturer based in China, has announced further expansion of its global operations in Asia with the opening of its new office in Singapore. The regional headquarters will supervise sales, logistics, financing, project development and customer service across the country, which is […]
Mar 29 2012 | Posted in Press Releases,Solar PV | Read More » 
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kodak’s Eastman Business Park, Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; NTCXF.PK) has formally opened its Research and Development Center in Rochester, NY. The Center is located in Building 308 of the Park. The ceremonial scissors were wielded by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, who was instrumental in attracting Natcore to Rochester; Mike Alt, […]
Mar 4 2012 | Posted in Press Releases,Solar PV,Solar Research | Read More » 
Environmental Defense Fund praised President Obama’s congressional budget request that would provide funding for sustainable fisheries and shift some of the $4 billion a year in subsidies for oil and gas companies to invest in clean technology in Fiscal Year 2013. However, EDF lamented the fact that the president’s budget proposes cutting funding for the […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in Press Releases,Solar Thermal | Read More » 
The Davis-based Valley Climate Action Center has awarded the UC Davis Energy Institute $25,000 to study how the energy-saving innovations employed at UC Davis West Village can help the city achieve its zero net energy goals. (UC Davis photo) A new agreement between the UC Davis Energy Institute and the nonprofit Valley Climate Action Center […]
Anne Lauvergeon, AREVA CEO and Professor Prem Kumar Kalra, Head of India’s Institute of Technology (ITT) in Rajasthan located in Jodhpur, signed a research and development cooperation agreement in the field of solar thermal. This works aim to develop hybrid energy solutions (gas/solar thermal), which are key to helping reduce India’s carbon footprint. AREVA intends […]
Dec 7 2010 | Posted in India,Solar Hybrid,Solar Research | Read More » 
Sunvalley Solar, Inc., a leading solar power technology and solar system integration company, announces the filing for a SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) grant offered by the Department of Energy (DOE). Concentrated PV structures are believed to offer a low cost solution for solar energy systems. However, the current PV concentrators are focused on lowering […]
Nov 21 2010 | Posted in Solar PV,Technology | Read More » 
Canadians could one day power their homes affordably with solar power, thanks in part to a Government of Canada investment of $1,751,000. Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, Royal Galipeau, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has unveiled and powered on the “solar tracker” – a new highly […]
Oct 22 2010 | Posted in Canada,Jobs | Read More » 
GE Expands Solar Portfolio, Solidifying Position as Renewable Energy Industry Leader Company Offers Highly Differentiated Thin Film Solar Solutions with Grid Stability Features and Total System Des announced several additions to its growing portfolio of technologically advanced solar products and services. New solar thin film panel, system and inverter products will enhance GE’s ability to […]
Oct 19 2010 | Posted in | Read More » 
RUBENIUS, an energy services company based in the United Arab Emirates, says it intends to build an energy-storage facility based on sodium-sulfur battery technology on a 345-acre site the company recently purchased in Baja California, Mexico. The cost of the facility is estimated to exceed $4 billion. The company says it will offer the energy […]
Sandia National Laboratories researchers have developed a new system to monitor how clouds affect large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. By observing cloud shape, size and movement, the system provides a way for utility companies to predict and prepare for fluctuations in power output due to changes in weather. The resulting models will provide utility […]
Sep 27 2010 | Posted in | Read More » 
Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries has formed the PPG Solar Performance Group, which the company says will focus on the continuous development and commercialization of glass and coatings technologies for the solar power industry. Global Director Scott Follet, Solar Segment Manager for North America and Europe Patrick Kelly, and PPG research and development professionals will lead a […]
Sep 8 2010 | Posted in | Read More »
