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Disposable batteries did transform technology and let to the advent of a range of portable electronic devices that were powered by them. However, since most of these batteries end up in the landfill after they’re discharged, rechargeables are considered a better option for the environment. Industrial designer Jon West of Indakind Designs is making sure that rechargeable batteries have an even smaller carbon footprint, with a solar sticker... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) and SunEdison announced the activation of a 440 kilowatt (kW) roof-mount photovoltaic (PV) solar system at Owens Corning’s Kearny, New Jersey facility. SunEdison was awarded the first energy stimulus grant in the solar industry, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Toledo, Ohio-based Owens Corning is a global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements,... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

More than 27,000 green building professionals traveled to Phoenix, Arizona last week for the annual Greenbuild Conference sponsored by the US Green Building Council. They were the first to see the current issue of Greensource Magazine, in which Mobile Solar Power System™ were featured as “Editor’s Product Picks.” Greensource featured our Hybrid S10 model, known for being an uninterruptible power source that can be used for long hours on... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Solar-proponents today hailed as a “major victory” a decision by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that on-site solar generating projects (rooftop panels for example) owned by a third party are not subject to regulatory oversight by FERC. Rhone Resch, CEO of the industry trade group, Solar Energy Industries Association, said that: “Recognizing that FERC does not have jurisdiction over on-site solar generating projects removes a great... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

The United States and China announced on Tuesday a package of cooperative agreements on clean energy and climate change that are remarkable in both breadth and ambition. The cluster of seven initiatives, partnerships, action plans, and research centers covers a range of low-carbon energy strategies from electric cars to energy efficiency technologies. These agreements follow on the heels of last Sunday’s announcement at the Asia-Pacific... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd just can’t seem to stay out of the news lately. News outlets have mentioned the Chinese solar manufacturer’s name in connection with—among other things—a potential import tariff hike on solar panels, Pakistan’s incipient solar market and, most recently, Suntech’s plans for its first U.S. plant, around Phoenix, AZ. Now, Forbes (via Reuters) reports that the Asian powerhouse aims to grow its share of the U.S. solar... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Trina is trading down 2.87% at $44.26. The stock is extended, having risen some 500+% from the March low. That said. I don't think the headline overstates the advantages TSL has over the competition. A couple years ago management had a reputation for lousy shareholder relations. No one talks about that now. Their design and execution of the company's business model has been superb. From an almost fanatical attention to costs to the... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Applied Quantum Technology (AQT) has lined up a customer who plans to assemble AQT's solar cells of copper, indium, gallium, sulfur and selenium into panels for an installation in Mexico.  Unlike competitors who use similar compounds, AQT will be rolling out cells in the familiar square shape of conventional crystalline silicon cells. Santa Clara, Calif.-based AQT plans to announce its first customer, a Chinese company with a factory in... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

PPL Renewable Energy has joined forces with UGI Corp. and Crayola to break ground on a 15-acre solar energy park at Crayola’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Forks Township. The renewable energy generated by the solar farm will help the company to produce 3 billion crayons. Equipped with 26,000 solar panels, the solar farm will be installed by First Solar and will be able to produce 1.9MW of power, which is 10% of the company’s... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Applied Materials CEO Mike Splinter presents former U.S. Vice President and Nobel laureate Al Gore with the 2009 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian award. It would be tough duty to be a judge for the Tech Awards, the annual global technology competition sponsored by Applied Materials. Every one of the laureates, as they call the amazing group of finalists each year, made it through a rigorous judging and application process, lead by Santa... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Designed by Vlad Icobet, the Renault Aeon is a concept electric vehicle that makes sure that your daily commute to the office has minimum impact on the ecosystem. The all-electric car is inspired by modern architectural structures that are blended with natural organic forms. The futuristic vehicle offers state-of-the-art technology and materials that provide optimum quality and high performance at the same time. The teardrop aerodynamic shape... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

Konarka Technologies and Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. have announced they are designing a pilot project to test and further develop transparent, coloured solar glass. The pilot project will integrate Konarka's Power Plastic into a wall structure at Arch Aluminum & Glass' office building in Tamarac, Florida.  The see-through Power Plastic will be put on a variety of glass and window configurations.  Arch's curtain wall... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

A year ago, MiaSolé appeared to still be struggling mightily to bring its thin-film panels to the market. After keeping a low profile for most of this year, the startup said it has crossed that all-important milestone. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said it not only has started shipping to 30 customer sites in Europe and the United States, but it already has seen completed installations using its products. In a brief announcement, the... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

The big story in solar recently — one of them, at least — was the decision earlier this week by the New York legislature to allow local governments to enter the solar-payback-through-property-tax business. (See our story on the NY law, here.) I’d like to report that the concept is simple and implementation is a snap. I’d like to, but I can’t. It’s complicated. The organization Vote Solar probably has the most helpful collection of advice and... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

The solar industry has historically focused on increasing energy conversion efficiencies at the cell level. However, as the industry matures, commercialization practices have come into play, resulting in an augmented awareness of solutions through balance of system (BOS) improvements and enhancing the efficiency of existing installations at the panel level. Because the performance of a system rarely corresponds to total capacity, especially... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>