Uni-Solar,IES launch SolarQuilt roofing

Michigan-based United Solar Systems Corporation and Independent Energy Solutions (IES) in California have introduced the SolarQuilt, a solar energy product designed for all types of flat and low-slope roofing situations.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

SunWize National Park Service PV system

New York based SunWize Technologies recently installed a 64.6 kW grid-tied SunWize PowerPort system at Joshua Tree National Park’s maintenance facilities in Twentynine Palms, California.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

SSPC PV reseller deal with Shell Solar

In California, Riverside-based Southern States Power Company (SSPC) — a member of the National Biodiesel Board in the US — has begun a one-year product reseller agreement with Shell Solar Industries of Camarillo.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

California college to build 1 MW PV field

Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest, California is developing a 1 MW PV field. The Addington Partnership of Bakersfield is the project architect and designer.Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news     

PV augments wireless surveillance

Proxim Corporation in California, a manufacturer of wireless networking equipment, and Texas-based Hutton Communications Inc, a distributor of wireless communications equipment, have launched a PV-powered wireless surveillance solution. This gives customers the flexibility to deploy a security solution virtually anywhere it is needed.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

More equipment sales for Spire Solar Chicago

Spire Solar Chicago has announced further sales of its PV module manufacturing equipment. Two SPI-Laminator◐ 460 machines have been ordered by Global Solar Energy of Tucson, Arizona. Spire has also sold an SPI-Assembler 5000 to Shell Solar Industries in Camarillo, California.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Retail store uses largest rooftop PV system

In California, the well known do-it-yourself retailer Lowe’s is continuing its policy of ‘improving the home improvement’, courtesy of a new PV installation at its West Hills store in Los Angeles. It claims it is one of the largest commercial solar rooftop electric systems in North America, and the largest at any retail store in the US.Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news     

ISO 9001:2000 for FastRamp Test Services

ST Assembly Test Services Ltd (STATS) announced that Fast- Ramp Test Services, a wholly-owned STATS subsidiary, has attained ISO 9001:2000 certification at its facility in Milpitas, California.Visit www.three-fives.com for the latest advanced semiconductor industry news     

European renewables information service

The European Commission has set up a dedicated service for research and support actions on renewable energy issues.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news     

Microwave contract of $15m

The Allied Defense Group Inc announced its California based microwave security unit, NS Microwave, has been awarded a multi-year contract of approximately $15m. The classified contract is for surveillance hardware and associated equipment from an agency of the government of the US.This is a short news story only. Visit www.three-fives.com for the latest advanced semiconductor industry news.     

PV off-grid supply launched in Arizona

PerfectPower Inc, the Phoenix, Arizona-based alternative and renewable energy system installer, has begun a major off-grid solar development in Arizona, called GreenWood.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Princeton unveils potential of cheaper organic PVs

Electrical engineers at Princeton University in New Jersey have invented a technique for making solar cells that, when combined with other recent advances, could yield a highly economical source of energy.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

PV solar chargers plus for consumers

Universal Communication Systems, the Florida-based subsidiary of Solar One Corporation, has launched a new range of PV-powered products exclusively for consumer markets.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

SMA buyout

In Germany, the inverter manufacturer SMA Regelsysteme GmbH has undergone a management-level buyout of the share in the company owned by glass specialist, FLABEG.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

BIPV integrated with water,energy conservation

In Australia, a major new PV panel project has been launched to provide power to the Kogarah Town Square Development in Sydney.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

RWE Schott debuts SunRoof FS for flat roofs

Massachusetts-based RWE Schott Solar Inc has introduced a free-standing, solar-electric system designed for flat-roof commercial and public buildings, called SunRoof FS.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Stand-alone Ge solar cell with world-class energy conversion efficiency

The Interuniversity MicroElectronics Center (IMEC) in Leuven, Belgium has developed a stand-alone germanium solar cell with an AM1.5 energy conversion efficiency of 6.7%, which rates the cell among the best in the world.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Evergreen Solar reports PV production progress

Massachusetts-based Evergreen Solar has revealed recent progress with the production of PV cells and panels, when announcing its latest financial results.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Wacker adds polysilicon capacity

German-based Wacker is meeting new demand for its solar cells by expanding polysilicon production at its plant in Burghausen.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.     

Woods Hole becomes net renewables exporter

The new $8.5 million Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts is to serve as a ‘showcase’ for its vision of conservation. The building will use only 19% of the energy demand for a typical building of the same size.This is a short news story only. Visit www.re-focus.net for the latest renewable energy industry news.