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Hanwha Q Cells And 1366 Technologies Enter Into 5-Year Supply Agreement

April 13, 2016 Anand Gupta

Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (“Hanwha Q CELLS”) (NASDAQ: HQCL) and 1366 Technologies Inc. (“1366”) today announced that they have entered into a supply agreement in which 1366 will supply up to 700 MW of wafers using 1366’s proprietary Direct Wafer™ technology to Hanwha Q CELLS over a 5-year period. This deal follows a year-long […]

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SolarWorld supplies 17.5 MW for desert project in United States

April 13, 2016 Anand Gupta

SolarWorld has landed another megawatt project in the United States. The group’s American subsidiary, SolarWorld Americas, will be supplying 17.5 MW worth of solar power modules for a plant in the Mojave Desert west of Las Vegas. The plant will use the high-efficiency 340-watt modules produced by SolarWorld in Hillsboro, Oregon. The installation of the […]

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SolarWorld supplies 17.5 MW for desert project in United States

April 13, 2016 Anand Gupta

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PG&E Commits $1 Million to Solar-Powered Habitat for Humanity Homes

April 12, 2016 Anand Gupta

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced its $1 million commitment to support the installation of rooftop solar on nearly 100 homes with 17 different Habitat for Humanity local affiliates throughout Northern and Central California. From the Mendocino Coast to Merced, PG&E’s Solar Habitat Program, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, is making affordable housing […]

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EFCA Commends Massachusetts for Action on Solar Legislation

April 12, 2016 Anand Gupta

Following is a statement from Carine Dumit, representative of the Energy Freedom Coalition of America (EFCA) member company SolarCity, recognizing the short-term compromise legislation signed by Governor Charlie Baker: “EFCA commends the Conference Committee, the Massachusetts legislators, and Governor Baker, who have prioritized action on solar legislation in the past months. The legislation will get […]

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Altus Power Begins Providing Clean Energy to Georgia Power from Newington Solar System

April 12, 2016 Anand Gupta

Altus Power America, Inc. recently interconnected its 750 kW ground-mounted solar PV system located in Newington, GA. The electricity generated by the system will be provided directly to the Georgia Power utility infrastructure through the Advanced Solar Initiative. The 20-year contract will contribute to Georgia Power’s innovative solar program designed to spur renewable and economic […]

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SolarCity Launches Solar Service in Western Pennsylvania

April 12, 2016 Anand Gupta

SolarCity, America’s #1 solar power provider, is making its popular solar service available to homeowners in Western Pennsylvania for the first time. SolarCity will make it possible for many of the region’s one million plus residents to install solar with no upfront cost and pay less for solar electricity than they pay for utility power. […]

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APS First U.S. Utility to Use Advanced Technology to Help Manage Solar Generation

April 9, 2016 Anand Gupta

This week, hundreds of APS Solar Partner Program customers will help their utility make history. Advanced technology installed along with participants’ solar panels is beginning to collect data that will help APS better understand and manage the energy flowing into neighborhoods across the state. APS is the first utility in the nation to deploy and […]

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KCP&L Grows Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Missouri Wind Facilities

April 9, 2016 Anand Gupta

Recently, KCP&L announced plans to increase its sustainability portfolio with the purchase of an additional 500 megawatts (MW) of power from two new wind facilities in its service region. That’s enough energy to power up to 170,000 homes.“This announcement marks a significant investment in renewable energy, and will benefit our customers and the region,” said […]

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REC Solar and Sungevity Partner to Help More Businesses Reduce Energy Costs

April 9, 2016 Anand Gupta

REC Solar, a national provider of commercial solar and energy solutions, and Sungevity, a leader in the global solar market, recently announced a strategic partnership to help businesses of all sizes reduce energy costs. As part of the deal, the two leading solar providers will share sales leads appropriate to each company’s market focus to accelerate […]