SolarWorld to Showcase High-Capacity Technologies at Solar Power International

SolarWorld, a world leader in high quality solar power technology, today announced it will exhibit at this year’s Solar Power International event — the United States’ largest and most prestigious solar conference and exhibition. SolarWorld is located in booth #1613 and will be sharing information on its expansions in production, green... 

SunPower and GE Partner to Power-Up HP in San Diego

SunPower Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and solar systems, and GE announced today the completion of a 1.1-megawatt solar-electric power system on the roof of HP’s printing technology research and development facility in San Diego. The companies are jointly dedicating the system today... 

Rooftop Solar Power Now the Best Investment Under the Sun

With today’s passage of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 — which includes the best incentives for solar power in a generation — Akeena Solar, Inc., one of the nation’s leading designers and installers of solar power systems, believes the key elements are now in place for unprecedented growth in residential solar adoption. “Finally,... 

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... 

Aspire Engaged by Premier Power Renewable Energy as Corporate Communications Firm

Aspire Clean Tech Communications, Inc., a corporate communications and strategic advisory firm dedicated to the renewable energy and clean tech markets, announced today that it has been engaged by Premier Power Renewable Energy to provide corporate communications and advisory services. Aspire CEO Todd Pitcher said, “Premier Power is a leading... 

Electron Solar Energy Partners with Clean Power Finance to Bring Solar Energy Financing to the Mass Consumer Market

Electron Solar Energy, an international distributor of alternative energy systems, announced today it has partnered with Clean Power Finance, to provide financing to Electron Solar’s home and commercial solar energy installations. Clean Power’s software tools integrate financing scenarios into Electron’s solar quote, resulting in a fundamental... 

SunPower Names Luis Torres Managing Director, Market Development Southern Europe

SunPower Corporation, a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced that Luis Torres has joined the company as managing director, market development southern Europe. In this newly created role, he is responsible for working with public policy officials, industry colleagues and solar advocates to grow... 

Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. Expands New England Operations Into Connecticut as Demand for Solar Energy Continues to Increase

Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer and installer of grid-connected solar electric power systems, today announced that the company will expand its New England operations into Connecticut to meet increasing demand for solar energy. Since opening a New England office in July 2007, Borrego Solar has experienced significant growth, installing...