rooftop photovoltaic News
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NREL Raises Rooftop Photovoltaic Technical Potential Estimate
Analysts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have used detailed light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data for 128 cities nationwide, along with improved data analysis methods and simulation tools, to update its estimate of total U.S. technical potential for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems. The analysis reveals a technical potential of 1,118 gigawatts (GW) of ...
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Carmanah Installs $1.4 Million Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic System for Ontario Refrigeration Facility
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) received a $1.4M CAD contract from a commercial refrigeration service provider in Southern Ontario and at present has designed, supplied and installed a nominal 250 kW solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system. The solar array occupies roughly 30,000 square feet of the facility’s rooftop, and generates approximately ...
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Six Common City-Level Energy Policies Could Reduce Nationwide Carbon Emissions by up to 480 Million Metric Tons Annually
The Energy Department's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently examined the carbon abatement potential of city actions in six policy areas as part of the DOE's Cities Leading through Energy Analysis and Planning (Cities-LEAP) project. The analysis uses new data on energy use in more than 23,400 U.S. cities and estimates the aggregate impact of city actions related to: building energy ...
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NREL 2016 Standard Scenarios Outlook Shows Continued Growth in Renewables and Gas in the U.S. Power Sector
The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released the 2016 Standard Scenarios: A U.S. Electricity Sector Outlook. The outlook shows significant projected growth in natural gas and renewables through 2050 driven by abundant, low-cost natural gas and renewable energy cost declines and performance improvements. The Standard Scenarios are designed to capture a range of ...
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Energy Department Announces More than 90% Achievement of 2020 SunShot Goal, Sets Sights on 2030 Affordability Targets
November 15, 2016 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy yesterday announced a commitment for its SunShot Initiative to cut the cost of solar-generated electricity by 50% between 2020 and 2030. This new target is a reflection of the SunShot Initiative's leadership in helping the industry reach more than 90% of its established 2020 goal in five years. ...
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U.S. closes US$4.75 billion in solar loans before program deadline
The U.S. Energy Department completed US$4.75 billion in loan guarantees for four solar projects yesterday, the deadline for a 2005 program funded by the stimulus act. Projects being developed by ProLogis Inc., SunPower Corp. (SPWRA), and First Solar Inc. (FSLR) won U.S. backing, and First Solar and SunPower immediately sold theirs. The guarantees come at the end of a month in which the Energy ...
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JinkoSolar Delivers First Distributed Rooftop PV System to Eaton Electric
SHANGHAI, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ('JinkoSolar' or the 'Company') (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar power product manufacturer, today announced that its first 100 kWp distributed rooftop photovoltaic ('PV') power generation system for Eaton Electric Co., Ltd. ('Eaton'), was successfully connected to the grid in Shenzhen, China. JinkoSolar provided 400 pieces ...
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First Solar Doubles German Production Line
Arizona-based First Solar, the world's largest producer of thin film solar modules, opened its new plant expansion in Germany today. The 200 million dollar investment effectively doubles First Solar's production capacity in Germany to 500 MW annually. Germany Trade & Invest provided its free of charge investor consulting services to assist the company's German market entry. "This ...
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Most Utilities Executives Agree Risk of Consumers Going Largely Off-Grid Will Increase Significantly in Next Two Years, According to Research from Accenture
Ninety-five percent of utilities executives agree that the risk of electricity consumers going largely off the grid and only using it as occasional backup will increase significantly in the next two years, according to a study from Accenture, conducted as part of the company’s Digitally Enabled Grid research program. The deployment of distributed generation (DG) technologies like rooftop ...
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Delta Dazzles the 2012 China International Industry Fair with Its Energy Management Solutions
Delta Group, the world leader in power and thermal management solutions, has integrated its highly efficient and reliable solutions to make a grand presentation at the 2012 China International Industry Fair (CIIF) held in Shanghai from November 6th-10th. At the exhibition Delta is demonstrating products and technology that provide customized energy management services to customers. Delta is also ...
By Delta Group
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DCPSC Issues RFP to Conduct Study on Value of Distributed Energy Resources in the District
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has approved a request for proposals to hire a consultant to produce a methodology and metrics for determining the value of distributed energy resources in the District. The first phase of the analysis will result in a framework and dynamic pricing formula, which would then be implemented during the second phase. The framework will be used ...
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Duke Energy, Integrys Energy Services and Smart Energy Capital Complete Rooftop Solar Projects for Two Pennsylvania School Districts
A Duke Energy Renewables and Integrys Energy Services joint venture and Smart Energy Capital today announced the completion of five rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems for the Bald Eagle Area School District and Bellefonte Area School District, both located in Pennsylvania's Centre County. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040414/DUKEENERGYLOGO ) The PV rooftop solar arrays in ...
By Duke Energy
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Construction Begins on Masdar and International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters Complex
Masdar today announced the awarding of the design and construction contract for its new headquarters complex, which will also house the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The headquarters will be one of the most advanced, sustainable multi-use complexes in the United Arab Emirates. It will be the cornerstone of Masdar City – the special economic zone, clean-technology cluster ...
By MASDAR
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Study Finds Net Metering Imposes Significant Costs on Non-Solar Customers
The Electric Markets Research Foundation has released a white paper that says preliminary research reveals the value of solar diminishes as more rooftop solar is added to the grid and the costs of net metering to customers without rooftop solar become so significant over time that it is not a sustainable policy. "A uniform net metering tariff is generally unlikely to be appropriate at high PV ...
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Building a continental renewable super grid
As the planet warms and the economy cools, renewable resources are emerging as a realistic means to solve both problems in a timely fashion. Advocates of renewable energy want trillions of dollars spent in the coming decades on a continental-scale smart grid that will slash global greenhouse gas emissions and turn society toward a prosperous and ecological future. How can we build such a grid? ...
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Carmanah Receives $1.1 Million PowerStream Order
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH)(Pink Sheets: CMHXF)(“Carmanah”) has been awarded a $1.1M (CAD) order from PowerStream Inc to design and install two additional turnkey roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Markham, Ontario. Installation of the combined 220kW capacity will begin immediately at Milliken Mills Community Centre and ...
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SunPower Announces Agreement to Acquire Tenesol SA
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tenesol SA, a global solar provider headquartered in La Tour de Salvagny, France. Tenesol, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Total ...
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SunPower Closes Acquisition of Tenesol SA
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems today announced it has completed its acquisition of the wholly-owned Total SA subsidiary Tenesol SA, a global solar provider headquartered in La Tour de Salvagny, France for $165.4 million in cash. ...
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PowerStream Solar Awards Carmanah $2 Million Solar PV Contract
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (Pink Sheets: CMHXF) has been awarded a contract by PowerStream Inc, to supply and install a 350 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Thornhill Community Centre located in Markham, Ontario. The Carmanah rooftop solar PV system, valued at approximately $2 million (CAD), began construction in October 2011. ...
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New interactive map assesses solar power potential of Cambridge
Public launch for project taking place Oct. 3 Written by Scott R Campbell.You can read the original story in MIT NewsMIT researchers have developed a new interactive map to show Cambridge property owners how much electricity can be produced on their rooftops from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, how the financial investment will pay off and how much pollution will be reduced. The new tool shows ...
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