From Reuters comes an update of the latest in concentrating photovoltaic solar (CPV), which is a relatively new technology that focuses the sun’s rays to deliver additional power. It’s backers claim that CPV can be competitive without the need for government subsidies. Recently, a few new companies have invested a … Continue reading
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GlaxoSmithKline building North America’s largest rooftop solar array
When completed, the new rooftop solar array being built at GlaxoSmithKline’s Northeast Regional Distribution Center in York, Pennsylvania will be the largest rooftop solar array in North America (although it may not hold that distinction for long). GSK’s new solar system, scheduled to be completed this winter, will be made … Continue reading
US Air Force continues push to go green
The United States Air Force is planning on building what will be the largest solar plant on US government property. By the summer of 2011, 52,00 solar panels that will be installed on an unused tract of land at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona should be kicking out … Continue reading
Exelon and SunPower unite to develop urban solar power plant
In a press release on April 22, Exelon and SunPower Corp announced that they had entered into an agreement to develop the largest urban solar power plant in the US. The new solar plant will be placed on 39 acres of a former industrial site on Chicago’s South Side. … Continue reading
JC Penney adding solar and wind projects to its stores
Retailer JC Penney announced this week that they would be adding solar and wind power projects to 10 of their stores and one of their distribution centers. They also announced plans to obtain Energy Star certification for at least 200 of their stores. The company has asked SunPower Corporation to … Continue reading
Two new large scale solar panel farms go live this week in US
Two new solar panel farms opened this week in Nevada and Colorado. The Air Force announced that they’ve completed the largest solar photovoltaic system in North America. Located at Nellis Air Force Base which is near Las Vegas, Nevada, the new solar farm covers 140 acres of land at Nellis … Continue reading
Investors’ Business Daily Profiles SunPower’s Acquisition of Powerlight
SunPower makes solar panels, Powerlight installs solar panels. Investors’ Business Daily discusses the pros and cons of the news that SunPower will acquire PowerLight for about $330 million. This deal, if approved, will be one of the largest acquisitions in the solar power industry’s history. Why is this interesting news? … Continue reading