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Canadian Solar: Making Moves in America
Canadian Solar, Inc. is at it again. Just one day after signing a 17-megawatt supply agreement with an independent power producer in Ontario, the company announced it had acquired 122 MW of solar projects in the United States. In total, Canadian Solar has acquired 11 photovoltaic solar power plants that range in size from 2 [...]
The Philadelphia Phillies Go Local for Solar
The Philadelphia Phillies and their mascot the Phanatic have recently renewed their commitment to renewable energy, they’ve been buying Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for a number of years now. But this time, they’re buying Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) that will be produced in Pennsylvania at the 6 megawatt Keystone Solar Project by Community Energy, [...]
With New FIT Pricing, Japan’s Solar Industry Ready for Liftoff
This weekend, Japan approved re-starting two nuclear reactors despite mass public opposition at the same time as announcing pricing for the country’s landmark renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT). Solar stocks rallied on the premium price that will be paid for solar, which many think will boost Japan to the world’s largest solar market. The FiT could [...]
58% of Bloomberg HQ Powered by Solar
Bloomberg’s headquarters in New Jersey now has a 1.8 megawatt (MW) solar system, providing 58% of the electricity for the 100,000-square-foot building. The ground-mounted solar array covers eight acres and was built by SunPower Corp. (SPWR). Bloomberg is buying the power generated from the system at below retail rates, providing a long-term hedge against rising [...]
IKEA Adds Another 5 Megawatts of Solar
IKEA has recently announced plans to install PV solar panels this summer at two east coast distribution centers, one in Perryville, Maryland and the other in Westampton, New Jersey. These projects will immediately join the ranks of the largest commercial rooftop solar installations in the nation. In addition, this move will result in 89% of [...]
$50B in Green Financing Announced by Bank of America
After meeting its previous goal of providing $20 billion in financing for the green economy four years early, Bank of America (BOA) says it will finance $50 billion over the next decade. The financing is intended to address climate change, reduce demands on natural resources and advance low-carbon economic solutions. It begins in 2013. “Environmental business delivers [...]
California and Arizona: Full Solar Ahead
Arizona and California solidified their reputation as national leaders in solar energy production and installation following several solar arrays recently being constructed in the states. With more people and businesses realizing the benefits of solar energy around the country, solar installations in the Grand Canyon State and the Golden State are going up at a [...]
Apple’s Data Center: 100% Powered by Green Energy by 2013
Apple Inc. has received approval to build two solar power installations at its main data center in North Carolina, allowing the technology giant to run the center entirely with renewable energy by next year. The two solar farms, which will cover 250 acres near its core data center in Maiden, N.C., will utilize high-efficiency solar [...]
The DIY Solar Powered Cigar Box Amp Kit
DIY projects seem to be all the rage these days with people trying their hand at creating functional and artistic objects. While not all the results we’ve seen are laudable, a few stand out for their style and innovation. John Wilson is one such individual who made a name for himself with his cigar box-based [...]