Suntech Reinforces Its Commitment to Tackling Climate Change by Joining The Climate Group

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, announced it has joined The Climate Group, a global, independent organization dedicated to accelerating action on climate change. Suntech is the first and only solar energy company to join The Climate Group. Uniting with other international members of... 

Solar Thermal Technology for “Habitat for Humanity”

Schueco is one of the world’s leading suppliers of solar energy systems for residential and commercial buildings, and offers extremely efficient, high-performance solar thermal systems. The company is supporting Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit housing organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to families in need. With fuel bills... 

The German-Chinese Tannery ISA Tan Tec Now Lists CO2 Emissions and Water Consumption for Each Individual Product

The leading manufacturer of high-quality leather, ISA Tan Tec, is the first company in the industry to disclose information on the environmental footprint of each and every one of its products. An environmental pioneer, the company will now specify how much CO2 is generated and how much water is consumed per square meter of leather for all of its products.... 

Disenco Energy Urges Government to Accelerate Energy Saving Targets

Disenco Energy plc, the Sheffield-based company that is poised to transform energy consumers into energy producers with its micro Combined Heat and Power (m-CHP) appliance, welcomes Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s initiatives to provide £910 million in fuel measures to address rising energy costs, but agrees with consumer groups that much more... 

Solar EnerTech Acquires Stake in 21-Century Silicon; Secures Future Silicon Supply

Solar EnerTech Corp. announced that the Company has entered into an equity purchase agreement in which it acquired two million shares of common stock of 21-Century Silicon, Inc., a polysilicon manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas (”21-Century Silicon”) for $1 million cash. The two million shares acquired by the Company constitute approximately... 

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,... 

Satcon to Power World’s Largest Rooftop Photovoltaic Array

Satcon, a leading provider of utility scale distributed power solutions for the renewable energy market, announced today its participation in the world’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic power installation. The 12 megawatt (MW) system atop the General Motors car manufacturing facility in Figueruelas, Zaragoza Spain will cover approximately 2,000,000... 

Solarfun Signs Letter of Intent for Three Year Supply Agreement with Q-Cells

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd, an established vertically-integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic (“PV”) cells and modules in China, today announced that it has entered into a letter-of-intent for a three-year supply agreement with Q-Cells International, a 100% subsidiary of Q-Cells AG (“Q-Cells”), the world’s largest... 

SolarCraft, Mitsubishi Electric & Cline Cellars Join to Benefit Local Charities

SolarCraft of Novato will be donating a 3.7 kW Mitsubishi Electric Solar Energy System at the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on August 31st. In addition, Cline Cellars, powered by 100% solar electricity, offers 8 magnums of Green String farmed Syrahs and Zinfandels, grown and produced by the sun. This package is valued at $31,500 and is auctioned...