California Academy of Sciences Incorporates SunPower’s High-Efficiency Solar Cells into its Sustainable, Living Roof

SunPower Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that its industry-leading solar cells have been incorporated into the unique architecture of the California Academy of Sciences (Academy) in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Calif., which is re-opening its new home... 

Applied Materials Activates Largest Solar Deployment on a Corporate Campus in U.S.

Applied Materials and SunPower Corporation announced completion of two SunPower solar power systems totaling 2.1 megawatts at Applied Materials’ corporate facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. The systems represent the largest solar power deployment at a corporate facility in the United States. “This is another exciting milestone in the adoption... 

ZBB Energy Corporation to Co-Share State of Wisconsin Clean Energy Fund Grant

ZBB Energy Corporation (ZBB), a Milwaukee-based company that specializes in clean energy storage systems, has announced that it will co-share with Eaton Corporation (Eaton) a $229,000 grant from the State of Wisconsin to develop a power conversion and energy storage system that manages energy from renewable energy sources. The grant is part of $7.3... 

Phoenix Suns Teams With EI Solutions and Tioga Energy on Solar Energy System

EI Solutions, a leader in smart solar solutions, and Tioga Energy, a leading renewable energy services provider, announced today plans to provide the Phoenix Suns with the power of the sun. The companies will install a 194-kilowatt solar system to supply power to the team’s home arena, US Airways Center, which is owned by the City of Phoenix. The... 

FedEx Freight and BP Solar Complete Second Solar Power Installation

FedEx Corp. and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together — a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array utilizes BP Solar modules. The first joint system was inaugurated on Earth Day 2008 at FedEx Freight’s facility in Whittier,... 

Evolution Solar to Open Green Technology Marketing Strategy

Evolution Solar Corp. announces plans to implement a new “Green Technology Marketing Strategy,” through its subsidiary, Synergy Design and Development LTD., Evolution Solar Corporation’s newly acquired Hong Kong-based R&D and Procurement Company. “Synergy has a seven-year history of professional services in research, development, and... 

Evolution Solar Joins Solar Electric Power Association

Evolution Solar Corp. joins the members body of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) in Washington DC. Evolution Solar just announced its participation in the Solar Power International event in San Diego, California. The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) are the two nonprofits that have... 

Evolution Solar to Attend Solar Power International

Evolution Solar Corp. will attend the Solar Power International event in San Diego, California. “The Solar Energy market knows no borders, and Solar Power International is an important event for us to engage with partners and customers from around the world,” said Robert Kaapke, CEO of Evolution Solar. “The event’s location in the heart of the...