Home Builders Tap the Sun
When Donnie and Michelle Holsworth bought a three-bedroom house here in October from builder Lennar Corp. , they got more than a home. The purchase included 20 years of cut-rate electricity powered by a Lennar-owned solar system on the roof.
US Navy Pushes Solar Energy Storage Solution
The energy storage system that Imergy is contributing to the Navy’s microgrid project consists of three shippable vanadium flow batteries it calls the ESP30. Imergy introduced ESP30 earlier this fall as a next-generation enhancement of its earlier technology. It has a capacity of up to 50 kilowatts and stores up to 200 kilowatt-hours.
Hanwha SolarOne to Build 230 MW South Korean Module Fab
Chinese manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has announced plans to build a $12 million module facility in South Korea. The plant is scheduled to begin production in Q2 2015 and will have a capacity of 230 MW.
NRG Expands Solar Offerings in California
NRG Energy, operator of the largest conventional power plant in San Diego County, is expanding its fledgeling rooftop solar business to reach more households in southern and central California.
Topaz, the Largest Solar Plant in the World, Is Now Fully Operational
Late last month, the Topaz Solar project achieved full commercial operation with the completion of its final 40-megawatt (AC) phase. This is the first 500-megawatt plus solar farm to come on-line in the U.S. and the largest solar plant on-line in the world.
RevoluSun Wins John Kelly Environmental Achievement Award
RevoluSun, Hawaii’s leading solar provider, had a busy week of both empowering others and being honored for leading in environmental stewardship. RevoluSun was awarded the Hawai‘i-Based Company Award at the 12th Annual John Kelly Environmental Achievement Awards held on November 15. As one of the biggest solar companies in Hawaii, RevoluSun is committed to creating cleaner, smarter communities that embrace a sustainable future.
Solar Firm Will Create 595 Jobs at New KC Office
Citing a variety of reasons for the move,Sungevity Inc. will hire 595 people for sales, operations management and design engineering in the next five years. The company still is mulling office properties in the city's central business district and expects to announce a location in early December.
Trina, SunPower Rank Highest on Environmental Stewardship Among Solar Companies
For the fifth year, the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) ranking exposes differences based on environmental and social justice factors, including water use, worker rights and health & safety on the job.
Vivint Solar CEO: Republican Congress Will Be Good for Industry
It’s a bit more unusual to hear a cleantech CEO who seems to sunny about the arrival of a Republican Congressional majority. But that’s the sentiment of Vivint Solar boss Greg Butterfield, who explained his thinking in a phone interview with Fortune.
Honda Extends Deal With SolarCity By $50 Million
Honda began its cooperation with SolarCity in early 2013 by signing a deal worth $65 million for solar power installations at dealerships and in customers houses.Now, both companies extend this agreement by another $50 million. The goal is to lower electricity costs below utilities, while at the same time having a zero emission source.