Amonix, a concentrating PV manufacturer that got a big grant from the Bush admnistration, has closed down its North Las Vegas plant.
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China Blamed, Obama Bashed In Abound Solar Hearing
House Republicans hold a hearing on the Abound Solar loan guarantee failure, and China becomes a hot topic of conversation.
US-Backed Agua Caliente Solar Surges To 200 MW
Developers of the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Arizona, which is backed by a $976 million loan guarantee, say the plant is now generating 200 MW of power.
Solar Crunch Hits GE; Colorado Plant On Hold
Demonstrating just what a tough time this is for solar manufacturing – whether you got U.S. loans or not – GE puts a big thin-film plant in Colorado on hold.
US-Backed Abound Solar Bites The Dust
Thin-film manufacturer Abound Solar, after spending $70 million in U.S.-supported loans, declares bankruptcy.
What The Frack? Natural Gas Producer Buys Into Solar
Natural gas producer Consol Energy turns to a startup that’s got a solar-powered way to purify wastewater produced in the hydraulic fracturing process.
Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Used Solar In Orbit
Its purpose is shrouded in mystery but we do know one thing about the U.S. Air Force’s robotic X-37B space plane, which flew back to Earth recently after a 15-month stint in orbit — it runs on solar.
Can Solar Save Texas’ Bacon When Summer Sizzles?
A new study sponsored by the solar industry makes the case for PV as an answer to Texas’ summer energy challenges.
Crowdfunding A Solar Surge: Solar Mosaic On The Move
Solar Mosaic, with new venture funding and a grant from the Obama administration, could be ushering in a new era of crowdfunded renewable energy development.
US Solar Starts 2012 With Another Banner Quarter
The U.S. solar industry installed a record 506 megawatts of new PV capacity in the first quarter of 2012, an 85 percent increase over the first quarter of 2011.
New Mexico Airport Completes 1 MW Solar Project
The final phase of a solar array at Albuquerque’s main airport has been completed, translating to one megawatt of power.
Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives
Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system.
Solar Net Metering Wins Expansion In California
A unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission means twice as many consumers will be paid for excess power sent back to the grid.
Solar Cell Eye Implants: Sight For The Blind?
Scientists at Stanford University have come up with a system to help blind people see again using retinal implants that operate like tiny solar cells.