1,000 New Jobs To Be Created by SunPower Corp., for Government Solar Powered Systems
The SunPower Corp. has plans to develop new solar installations for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, General Services Administration and National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Solar Roadways Giving More Details About Their Road-Embedded Solar Cells Technology
Scott Brusaw, an electrical engineer in Idaho, also the founder of Solar Roadways, (that we've written about earlier this month) has come up with an interesting idea that might just catch up if some key issues will be solved: making roads out of solar cells that would produce electricity and pay for themselves.
Volther Hybrid Solar Collection System by Solimpeks Harvests Both Electricity and Heat
Solimpeks Corp., a Turkish company, has designed their so called "Volther hybrid solar collection system" by cooling the PV panels and improving the entire solar system's efficiency. The Hybrid PV/Ts are best suited for individual homes.
California's New Solar Thermal Power Plants Will Double Existing U.S. Capacity
For a while, a various amount of gigawatts related to solar thermal power plants was scheduled for different areas in the Californian desert, but in the end many plants obtain the approvals they usually need for the construction to start.
Largest Solar Array in New Mexico Unveiled
The Bell Group has designed the largest solar array in New Mexico, covering five acres of parking area and generating more than 1,600,000 kWh of clean electricity annually.
New Approach Involving Changing The Light's Frequency Makes Solar Cells More Efficient
Usually, solar cells only capture a very tight frequency spectrum of light to transform it into electricity. Scientists have tried hard to make the solar cells from different materials, but with little success or at high costs, at least for the moment. The University of Cantabria along with The Construction Unit at Tecnalia, a Spanish corporation, have another approach towards making solar cells capture the light better.
Horizon Power's Solar Hybrid Farm Premieres in Australia
During the last years, Australia has made significant progress in the alternative energy field. Recently, in the eastern Pilbara region of Western Australia, Horizon Power's Pippunyah Solar Diesel Power Station officially opened.
Self-Cleaning Solar Panels To Be More Efficient in Deserts
We all know that desserts are the best locations for the placement of solar power plants. The only problem is that there the climate is too dusty and so solar panels become inefficient.
Saudi Arabia Builds $150 Million Solar Power Plant and Green City
Vision Electro Mechanical Co is the company who contracted the project. The power plant will be built in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia in the province of Mecca, but it's not specified what type of plant it will be.
Solar Power Growth Rate Compared to FaceBook Popularity
The 1BOG service is a solar social network using a large group of people interested in solar power, to negotiate low-cost solar panel installations. They combine a group buying strategy with small daily solar deals in order to obtain lower prices for solar power installation.
