AZOOptics.com reports GT Solar Inc. will introduce their newest solar furnace with a signed agreement to supply Nexolon Co. of South Korea at a worth of $8.8 million. This furnace enables solar panel producers to grow multicrystalline silicon wafers to produce electricity when exposed to the sun.
Crave reports Sanio has created a Hello Kitty Solar Power Charger to power handheld devices for up to six hours.
CSR Asia reports the Solar Capability Scheme is the latest program by the Clean Energy Program Office. This will allow the private sector to tap $20 million to offset capital costs of installing solar power in new building projects.
AZOOptics.com reports LDK Solar Company Ltd has signed a 5 year contract to supply multicystalline solar wafers to Qimonda AG, Germany. LDK Solar will deliver 540 MW of solar wafers under this agreement.
PRInside.com reports SPG Solar Inc and Greenlivingideas.com have partnered to create the Solar Energy/Photovoltaics Education Center ont he Greenlivingideas.com website. This portion of the website is dedicated to providing readers with articles, tips, and podcasts for environmentally conscious decisions.
Slippery Brick reports Sanio has developed a Hello Kitty Solar Power Charger to recharge most handheld devices. Even without sun, the device is able to utilize a DC outlet to provide 6 hours of power.
SustainableBusiness.com reports Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed a sales contract with Eiko Trading Corporation JP. Yingli, a photovoltaics manaufacturer, will supply Eiko with 17.35 MW of pv modules for installation projects throughout Germany.
SustainableBusiness.com reports SkyFuel Inc. is developing the next generation of utility scale concentrating solar thermal power systems. The company is using $17 million of funding led by investor Leaf Clean Energy to commercially introduce their SkyTrough system. The SkyTrough uses ReflecTech Mirror film that reduces cost and provides high performance.
Fox Business reports Clear Skies Solar will provide solar power to Scott Brothers Dairy Farm in California. The $1.7 million project will begin construction this summer to offset the farm’s carbon footprint. Clear Skies is looking to install the solar panels in two phases, the first phase will install 63.86 kw and the second will install 74.93 kw. The company is also helping Scott Brothers with various finanicing option and rebatest o help make their farm more environmentally conscious.
Canada.com reports an employee of Kelln Solar in Saskatchuan, Canada explains alternatives to making your home solar. Instead of going straight for solar electricity, a very expensive project, he recommends taking advantage of solar water heating systems that the government will assist with. Will Odie also recommends for homeowners to consider where their houses are situated, the direction windows face could help sunlight enter the home and allow for natural heating and lighting systems.
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