SustainableBusiness.com reports LDK Solar and GT Solar International have signed an agreement for the purchase of polysilicon CVD reactors to be used in the manufacturing of polysilicon for solar wafers in the China plant. The companies are confident that this agreement will be able to increase the manufacturing capacity to meet the rising demands of the solar industry.
Media Newswire reports Mesa Community College has opened a new science building and planetarium. The 60,000 square foot building is LEED certified and the 2,100 ft planetarium that features solar panels that double as shade for the Astronomy plaza.
stjoenews.net reports St. Joseph was evaluated by The Austin co. as a possible site for an industrial park. The company looks to work with companies that are looking to be located nationwide, including the alternative energy industry. The representative with The Austin Co. thinks all companies should be geared up for solar and wind power that is expected to grow 20% in the next 20 years.
Energy Business Review reports Evergreen Solar has appointed a new board member. Dr. Susan Tierney brings 25 years of experience in the energy sector to the board of six. She specializes in the industry of gas and electric.
Newswire Today reports The Green Idea Lab has been launched as the new research and development wing for Biodiversity Conservation India LTD. GIL will provide design and consultation services for companies wishing to build completely sustainable projects. The Green Idea Lab will provide planning for energy management including solar, wind and biomass technology.
MarketWatch reports Ascent Solar Technology, a developer of thin film photovoltaic modules, will present at the 2nd Annual Clean Energy Conference in New York City and the 5th Annual Growth Conference in Boston. The company’s thin film technology can be easily built into various building materials to promote solar energy.
TradingMarkets.com reports DuPont Photovoltaic Solar has launched in India to provide crystalline silicon and thin film modules for the solar industry. A photovoltaic lab is planned to be established by 2010 to provide further research. DuPont expects sales to exceed $1 billion within 5 years for products in the photovoltaic product line.
Forbes.com reports ExxonMobil has been banned from running a misleading television commercial on natural gas in England. The misleading advertisement compares natural gas to renewable energy sources, including solar energy, versus other fossil fuels.
Mmegi Online reports Japan visited Botswana to discuss their mission of African development. A Japanese member met with the Minister of Minerals, Energy, and Waste Resources to view a presentation of interest on solar energy and technology development.
Business Wire reports GreenHunter Renewable Energy Power has completed the acquisition of Telogia Power, a biomass power plant. This purchase helps GreenHunter’s goal of having a diverse renewable energy portfolio, including solar power, to maximize the return to shareholders.
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