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VioSolar: Energeiaki acquisition opens the door for VioSolar into the photovoltaic marketplace in Greece

(21/08/2009)

VioSolar Inc. has announced the closing of the purchase of eighty-five percent of the outstanding shares of Energeiaki E.P.E. of Tripoli, Greece. “This acquisition opens the door for VioSolar into the photovoltaic marketplace in Greece.” stated Rick Walchuk, President and CEO. “Greece is an excellent market place for photovoltaics with its high insolation levels and feed-in-tariffs, coupled with the government grant incentive. We are extremely pleased with this acquisition and also with the p... [more]

Viridis Homes: Viridis Homes modular eco-friendly home will slash energy costs

(05/05/2009)

Climate change, rising energy costs and a shortage of affordable housing were the inspiration behind a new Viridis Homes project to reduce the amount of energy we use to build and run our homes. Viridis Homes has launched a modular eco-friendly home that uses the latest technology and construction techniques. By blending the latest modular construction techniques with a unique use of technology, Viridis Homes has engineered a building that is up to 84% carbon neutral. Aimed predominantly at t... [more]

Veeco Instruments: Daiyang Metal selects Veeco Instruments to be its supplier of equipment to manufacture CIGS solar cells

(06/03/2009)

Market research firm Nanomarkets estimates CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) production capacity will reach 1.4 GW in 2012 and 4.9 GW in 2015 (a 30x increase over 2008's 152 MW). CIGS solar cells offer the broadest range of applications of any thin film solar technology – they can be used in solar farms, in BIPV (building integrated PV), flat and pitched roofs, rooftop shingles and in portable devices. Veeco Instruments Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Daiyang Metal C... [more]

Veritable Vegetable: Borrego solar electric system powers Veritable Vegetable warehouse

(23/01/2009)

Veritable Vegetable is a women-owned organic produce distributor based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1974 with a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, Veritable Vegetable has worked to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability at every level of the company since its inception. Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. has announced that Veritable Vegetable has installed a 560-panel solar electric system on its 25,000 square foot warehouse facility in San Francisco. The 106 kW system ... [more]