From rooftops to warehouses to utility-scale power plants, U.S. solar installations hit a record 1,855 MW in 2011, more than double the previous mark of 887 MW.
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Anorexic Silicon Wafer Could Slash Solar Cost
Twin Creeks Technologies says its Hyperion system creates silicon wafers a tenth the usual thickness, and could cut the price of solar panels in half.
NFL’s Eagles Score With Stadium Solar, Wind
A solar power system going up at Lincoln Financial Field—expected to be the largest in the NFL—will combine with wind to provide juice for all games.
Solar ‘Nanotrees’ Key To Clean Hydrogen Fuel?
Researchers report on a potentially clean, less expensive way to produce hydrogen fuel by taking advantage of tree-like nanostructures to harvest solar energy.
Dow Solar Film Could Give PV Another Boost
The Dow Chemical Company began production of polyolefin encapsulant films that are intended to protect solar panels and extend their service life.
Spain Blows Away Monthly Wind Energy Record
In February, a record of 21.7 percent of Spain’s electricity came from wind, making it the country’s third-largest source of power after coal and nukes.
Solar Cell Paint Inventor Gets Moment In Sun
An inventor of dye solar cells (DSC) that can be applied to surfaces as a coating of colored paint is recognized as an outstanding innovator in the realm of science.
Solar Power Kicks In At Edwards Air Force Base
In California, Edwards Air Force Base will offset its electricity use in the high-demand season with a 3.4 MW solar system owned and operated by Borrego Solar.
US Clean Energy Standard Proposed In Senate
Sen. Jeff Bingman’s proposal would require large utilities to boost clean energy under a flexible system that awards greater credits for lower carbon emissions.
Solar Loan Guarantee Recipient Halts Production
Thin-film manufacturer Abound Solar, which has received $70 million of a $400 million loan guarantee, shuts down to retool to make a higher-efficiency product.
Military Turns To Solar, Wind For Reliable Backup
A new project, SPIDER will help transform the way the US military deals with power failures, integrating solar and wind into microgrids.
Solar Window Breakthrough With Organic PV?
New Energy Technologies and the National Renewable Energy Lab see hope for building-integrated OPV applications after fabricating a bigger module.
Solar Power Lights Up Delaware Volunteer Fire Company
A local company helps out Delaware’s Belvedere Volunteer Fire Company in Wilmington to commission a 50-kilowatt (kW) PV system on its firehouse that will power part of its operations.
Nanowire Mesh Could Be Solar Window Coating
With a blast of light, Stanford researchers construct mesh from nanowires, possibly creating a breakthrough material for thin-film PV.