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Ontario auto parts maker adapts its plant to manufacture solar energy components(03/12/2010)
By shutting down all dirty coal-fired generation and moving to renewable energy sources like wind, solar and water, Ontario is becoming a world leader in the clean energy industry. Ontario's clean energy economy is attracting investment, creating jobs and cleaning the air we breathe. Ontario's growing clean energy economy is helping auto parts maker Samco Machinery Ltd. expand its business and create up to 60 jobs by adapting its auto parts pl... [more]
Solar power systems activated on the rooftops of eight Montgomery County Schools(30/04/2010)
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, Dr. Jerry D. Weast, Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill, and SunEdison have activated eight photovoltaic power systems totaling 1.1MW of solar capacity at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The solar power systems located on the rooftops of eight Montgomery County Schools were made possible through a solar power purchase a... [more]
SunEdison receives approval to construct a 72 Megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Northeastern Italy(12/03/2010)
SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has received final approval from the Italian government to develop and construct a 72 Megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power plant in Northeastern Italy, near the town of Rovigo. When completed, this is expected to be the largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Europe. Power generation will begin in the second half of 2010 with final completion expected by year end. In the first f... [more]
SunEdison achieves major milestone in plan to develop 16 megawatts of solar energy at Davidson County solar farm(17/02/2010)
SunEdison has activated the first phase of its 16-megawatt solar farm in Davidson County, N.C. The first phase of the project represents 4 megawatts of generation capacity and is comprised of more than 14,000 solar panels that will generate over 6 million kilowatt hours of electricity in the first year of operation. Duke Energy is buying the farm’s entire output under a 20-year contract. Over those 20 years, the farm will generate 115 milli... [more]
City of Gresham celebrates the activation of the largest ground mount solar power plant in the Pacific Northwest(17/02/2010)
With a population of over 100,000, Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon. The City of Gresham has recently celebrated the activation of the largest ground mount solar power plant in the Pacific Northwest. This 419 kW solar power system was made possible by SunEdison and REC Solar. The project required no upfront capital from the City. The solar array system located at the wastewater treatment facility at 20015 NE Sandy Blvd. will ge... [more]
SunEdison to build five photovoltaic solar installations in New Mexico for Xcel Energy(08/01/2010)
SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), and Xcel Energy’s regional operating company, Southwestern Public Service Company, have announced a deal for five photovoltaic solar installations in New Mexico that will total 50 megawatts (MW) in generation capacity. Once completed, it is estimated the five 10MW systems will: * Power more than 10,000 homes in the first full year of operation by producing 110 million kWh. ... [more]
SunEdison to double its Canadian workforce in 2010(30/12/2009)
SunEdison has a strong foothold in Canada as an owner/operator of Canada’s first solar PV energy park, First Light, a 9.1MW project located in Stone Mills, Ontario. SunEdison has announced that it will be more than doubling its Canadian workforce in 2010. SunEdison will be hiring for the following positions in Canada during the first quarter of 2010: * Regional Operations Managers * Project Managers * Project Superintendents ... [more]
Procter and Gamble activates photovoltaic solar system at its paper products manufacturing plant in Oxnard(16/11/2009)
A 1.1 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar system at Procter & Gamble’s paper products manufacturing plant in Oxnard, California, has been officially activated. The roof-mounted photovoltaic solar energy system is projected to produce more than 1.9 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean solar energy during its first year of operation. Over 20 years, the system is estimated to produce more than 34 million kWh, enough energy to power 3,267 average U.S. ... [more]
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