BIPV solar News
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Suntech signs strategic agreements to develop multi-GW solar projects in China
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, announced today that it has recently entered into a number of strategic agreements with each of Shaanxi provincial government, Shizuishan city government, Ningxia province, Qinghai provincial government and Panzhihua city government, Sichuan province to develop 300MW, ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy Awards Dow Solar $12.8 Million to Develop Next Generation Breakthrough Building Integrated Photovoltaics
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot initiative, Dow Solar, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), has been awarded a $12.8 million, 3-year grant to fund a program to dramatically reduce the cost of building integrated (BIPV) solar products. The program’s goal is to ensure that solar power is a viable source for the ...
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Ascent Solar Selected to Provide BIPV Modules for New Foxconn Plant
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced today that it has been selected to provide BIPV solar modules in a pilot application at Foxconn’s new factory in Zhenzhou City, Henan Province, China. Foxconn is the world’s largest maker of electronic devices and ...
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Tucson tech: local solar firms jump into building-PV market
When Tucson-based Solon Corp. announced in August it was shutting down its local photovoltaic panel manufacturing line and laying off about 60 workers, it was a painful blow to the region's growing solar-energy sector. Solon's manufacturing operation is a source of pride on the Tucson solar scene, but the company said the local line simply couldn't compete with cheap Asian imports. But since ...
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Mitrex Launches "Solar Brick" to Transform Bbuildings into Energy-Generating Power Plants
Mitrex, a Canadian solar technology manufacturer, is launching Solar Brick—a solar-integrated facade solution designed for use as brick wall cladding that transforms a building into a renewable power plant. Mitrex Solar Brick facades boast up to 330W per panel while recreating a traditional masonry brick look, a staple of buildings in North America. Mitrex's newest project features an ...
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Artlite active doré: jean nouvels tours duo in paris cladded with an energy-generating ‘gold look’ façade by solar visuals
For its project Tours Duo, two 180-meter and 125-meter high-rise buildings in the 13e arrondissement ‘Gobelins’ in Paris, that will be completed next year, Ateliers Jean Nouvel has chosen Solar Visuals’ energy-generating façade panels to leverage energy use and minimize the carbon footprint of the buildings. The 1500 square meter façade will be clad with 825 Solar ...
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Dow Solar to Begin Hiring for Midland Plant
Initial Jobs to be in Advanced Manufacturing as Business Prepares for 2011 Commercial Launch of the POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle MIDLAND, Mich. - The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced the creation of 100 new, full-time jobs to support the development of its revolutionary DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles at its facility in Midland, Michigan. According to Dow Solar ...
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Ascent Solar to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2011
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced it will showcase its technology at booth number 3243 during the Solar Power International 2011 conference October 18 - 20 in Dallas, which is expected to attract nearly 24,000 professionals from more than 125 countries. ...
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Robert Roche is Appointed Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Ascent Solar Technologies
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of flexible CIGS solar panels, announced today that Robert Roche has been appointed Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications at the Thornton, Colo., based solar panel manufacturer. Mr. Roche brings over 25 years of sales, marketing and technical leadership experience to Ascent Solar. Prior to joining Ascent, Mr. Roche served ...
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DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Singles Awarded Gold for Best New Product by Edison Awards
The DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle was awarded Gold for Best New Product by the internationally-renowned 2012 Edison Awards™. Made in the USA and backed by a 20 year warranty from The Dow Chemical Company, the POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle is a revolutionary new roofing solution that combines the performance and protection of a conventional ...
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DOE Seeks Input on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Building Technologies Office (BTO) have jointly issued a request for information to gather input on technical and commercial challenges and opportunities for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. While roof-mounted solar systems on buildings are more common, BIPV systems offer other ways to site solar ...
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Dow Challenges Students Around the World to Develop the Next Generation of Near-Zero Dwellings
As a leading global chemical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) launched today the Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition, an international challenge open to architecture, design and engineering students and professionals. The competition challenges students to ...
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Dow Solar Names the International Design to Zero Competition Winners at 2012 International Builders’ Show
As part of its commitment to support education and innovations that will help solve the world’s challenges, today the Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), announced the three winning teams of the international Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition during the 2012 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in ...
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Solar architecture to take centre stage at Solarexpo 2010
Solarexpo – the international exhibition and conference on renewable energy and distributed generation to be held at Verona Exhibition Centre, Italy, on 5-7 May 2010 – presents for its next edition SOLARCH, building solar design & technologies. This special event will see solar architecture take centre stage in a multimedial exhibition experience based on latest-generation technologies. Luca ...
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Dow Solar Supports Sustainable Design Innovations through Sponsorships at the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Dow Solar, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), today announced its sponsorship of the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon in support of driving design innovations that encourage energy saving building practices and the adoption of residential solar usage. The award-winning Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon program ...
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Imagine Homes and Dow Unveil First DOW POWERHOUSE™ Community in Texas
The Dow Chemical Company and Imagine Homes, a San Antonio-based homebuilder leading the nation in new high performance green building technology, unveiled the first solar standard community in San Antonio. This new community is leading the way in sustainable living by incorporating the award-winning DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle - an integrated solar roofing system that protects the home and ...
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Colorado is the First Market for Launch of the Revolutionary DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle
The roof of a home has always had the critical job of protecting families from the elements. Today, for the first time, a new commercially-available solar roofing shingle has entered the U.S. housing market that not only protects from the elements, but uses one of those elements — sunlight — to turn the typical American home into a dynamic power ...
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UNEP launches Shanghai Expo Green Report
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released today its assessment of Shanghai's efforts to organize an environmentally-friendly Expo 2010 that aims to benefit not only the 70 million expected visitors but also leave a green legacy for the city's over 20 million residents. Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director, said: 'Since the first Expo in London ...
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Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Building Integrated Photovoltaics http://www.reportlinker.com/p0304801/Building-Integrated-Photovoltaics.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Solar_Photovoltaic BIPV and BAPV: Market Drivers and Challenges, Technology Issues, Competitive Landscape, and Global Market Forecasts ...
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AZMEEL International are Gold Sponsors of MENASOL 2010
AZMEEL International are Gold Sponsors of MENASOL 2010, and CEO Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Fahd Al-Jabr, will be speaking and hosting the exclusive Egyptian themed networking dinner for all attendees on the evening of May 4 at the InterContinental City Stars Hotel, Cairo. AZMEEL International is a name for the diversified group of companies owned by the renowned AL-JABR family in the Kingdom of ...
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