Archive for February 7th, 2012


TPM
Highest Solar Panel Efficiency Achieved
TPM
The highest efficiency for a solar panel has been achieved by Alta Devices, the California-based solar company proudly announced on Monday. The efficiency rating of 23.5 percent, meaning that the panels are able to convert 23.5 percent of energy
Solar Panel Startup Achieves Amazing 33.9% EfficiencyEcoGeek
Alta Devices Solar Panel Receives NREL Verification of 23.5% EfficiencyEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Alta Devices Announces Solar Panel Efficiency RecordEnergy Matters
Semiconductor Today
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Vestas CFO Exits After Turbine Maker Cuts 2011 Forecasts Twice
Bloomberg
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world's biggest wind-turbine maker, said Chief Financial Officer Henrik Norremark resigned after the company cut its 2011 earnings forecast twice. Norremark, 45, who also served as deputy chief executive officer,
Vestas sees 2012 EBIT margin of 0-4 pct after 2011 lossReuters
Vestas Posts Loss Four Times Wider Than Expected as CFO QuitsBusinessWeek
Disarray in Vestas: Deputy CEO resigns ahead of resultsRecharge

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TechWeekEurope UK
Solar Panel Startup Achieves Amazing 33.9% Efficiency
EcoGeek
The company was able to hit 33.9 percent efficiency with their solar panel, the first time a commercially-viable solar technology has passed the one-third mark. Semprius's solar cells use gallium arsenide, rather than silicon, which is able to absorb
Gallium Arsenide Solar Panel Breaks Efficiency RecordIEEE Spectrum
Semprius Sets Solar Panel Efficiency RecordTechWeekEurope UK
Alta Devices Solar Panel Receives NREL Verification of 23.5% EfficiencyMarketWatch (press release)
Semiconductor Today
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Have a Green Idea?
Brock Press
This February, BUSU is looking to make Brock more environmentally conscious by starting new "Go Green" initiatives. The Brock University Students' Union (BUSU) will be asking students to share their ideas of potential new green initiatives to start at

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Treehugger
SolarCity, Solar Panel Company, Establishes Hartford Office
Hartford Courant
By JANICE PODSADA, jpodsada@courant.com The Hartford Courant SolarCity, a California-based solar panel company, is establishing a Hartford office, its first Connecticut location. The company, which develops and installs solar panels, bills itself as a
Nation's largest solar installer expands into CTHartford Business
Tesla Motors CEO Ties to SolarCity IPO (TSLA, FSLR, STP, YGE, KYO, RSOL, WEST)24/7 Wall St.

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FAA asks school district to downsize wind turbine
Post-Tribune
GREENTOWN (AP) — A central Indiana school district has downsized its planned wind turbine after the Federal Aviation Administration raised concerns about the height of the project that would generate power for the district's schools.

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Total Says SunPower Can Withstand China Solar Panel Competition
BusinessWeek
7 (Bloomberg) — SunPower Corp., the US solar panel- maker controlled by Total SA, is strong enough to resist competition from Chinese manufacturers until the industry revives in 2014, an executive at the French oil company said.

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PhysOrg.com
Gallium Arsenide Solar Panel Breaks Efficiency Record
IEEE Spectrum
The same company has now set an efficiency record for an entire solar panel, at 23.5 percent. The record was independently confirmed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (part of the Department of Energy). Alta Devices makes solar panels using
California company pushes limits of solar efficiencyGetSolar.com
Solar start-ups set new efficiency recordsPhysOrg.com
Two US startups break solar efficiency records, aim to light up your lifeEngadget
Greentech Media (blog)
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City Commission authorizes loan agreement for wind turbine
El Dorado Times
By Julie Clements The El Dorado City Commission took the next step toward the completion of the wind turbine project during their meeting Monday evening. They approved an ordinance authorizing the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Revolving

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Council Approves Motion to Write Wind Turbine Amendment
Patch.com
Although the agenda for last night's regular monthly Town Council meeting included a memo (see PDF) signed jointly by Town Council President Art Weber and Vice President Bruce Long proposing a study to help determine guidelines for wind turbine siting,

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