Perpetual Power Completes 1-MW Solar-Powered Water Pumping Systems
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA Inc. and Perpetual Power (P2) have completed the installation of four solar-powered deep water wells at Limoneira Company's Ducor Ranch in California. The four 250-kilowatt (kW) solar arrays that make up the proejct include single-axis tracking systems which are expected increase power output of each array by 15%.
Interior Dept. wants 100GW of solar power on federal land
On Tuesday, the US Department of the Interior announced plans that should radically streamline the process of building utility-scale solar facilities in the US Southwest. After having surveyed terrain administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the DOI has identified the best sites for solar facilities. It will now withdraw these areas from consideration for other uses and undertake a single ...
Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert
Using carrots and sticks, Beijing is steering an immense push toward wind and solar power, while the U.S. is just starting.
Utility unveils solar power project
LUDLOW - Even on an overcast day, the 48 new solar panels on the lawn of Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. were pumping out about 1.7 kilowatts, enough power to supply a typical suburban home.
Solar power for rural Madulla
The Indian Government would consider the request of the Power and Energy Minister to extend the solar power extension project.
Rebound expected in California's solar power sector
The bad economy slowed the growth of California's solar-power sector in the first half of the year, but the industry appears to be rebounding, according to a report released this week by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Sri Lanka Establishes First Solar Power Enabled Village At Monaragala
Sri Lanka’s first solar power enabled village has been established at Galgamuwa in Madulla of Monaragala district. below the project solar power facilities have been provided for 300 houses in Galgamuwa village. The ministry of Power and Energy says the government of India has provided grants in this regard. The project is implemented below the government’s renewable Energy Development Programme ...
Solar power in Southwest fast-tracked
LAS VEGAS -- The federal government's top land steward said Monday that the United States will quick-track efforts to build solar power generating facilities on public space in six Western states.
Solar tariff could turn up heat on power bills: regulator
The ACT's Independent price regulator has warned Canberra residents could be locked into higher power bills for the next two decades as a result of the Stanhope Government's solar feed-in tariff.
Solar energy helps to power huge ship at Port of Long Beach
The solar array, which provides 10% of the energy used by the M/V Auriga Leader while she is docked, is part of a demonstration project to reduce diesel emissions. The huge car carrier boat called the M/V Auriga Leader idled at the Port of Long Beach, burning through enough electricity to power 100 homes as workers loaded and unloaded a fleet of Toyotas.
