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Nitrogen trifluoride NF3: Malibu thin-film solar module factory eliminates the use of nitrogen trifluoride

(15/07/2009)

Malibu has launched the world’s first thin-film solar module factory that completely eliminates the use of nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), a greenhouse gas with a significant global warming potential, from the manufacturing process. Working in close collaboration with researchers from technology provider Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, scientists at Malibu’s development centre in Bielefeld, Germany, have developed an improved cleaning process using on-site generated fluorine (F2) made... [more]

Next Generation Solar Education Stations: FPL installs Next Generation Solar Education Stations in schools in Florida

(15/04/2009)

Florida Power & Light Company will install solar power arrays at six schools in its service territory to help teach future generations about the benefits of renewable energy. Each school receiving a ‘Next Generation Solar Education Station’ will be able to generate emissions-free electricity and provide students with a hands-on tool to learn how solar power works. The recipients of the Next Generation Solar Education Stations are: * Mandarin Lakes Academy K-8 Center, Homestead (Miami-Dad... [more]

New Jersey Clean Energy Program NJCEP: Clear Skies Solar installs solar photovoltaic system at McGowan headquarters

(16/03/2009)

Clear Skies Solar, Inc. has announced the successful installation of the McGowan Builders solar energy system at the company's newly renovated 37,000 square foot headquarters in East Rutherford, NJ. For this project, Clear Skies Solar installed a 123.90 kw direct current solar photovoltaic (PV) system designed to offset current energy usage charges incurred by the majority of McGowan's building. Through a reduction in energy cost, government incentives and the New Jersey Clean Energy Program'... [more]

Nansulate protective thermal insulation coating: Nansulate increases heat retention and efficiency of solar hot water heater and solar panel systems

(04/02/2009)

Solar water heaters typically consume between 50%-70% less energy than a standard gas or electric tank water heater, according to the Solar Rating & Certification Corp. Water heating is the second most energy-intensive activity in the home, just behind HVAC. California's Solar Hot Water and Efficiency Act of 2007 has created a goal of installing 200,000 solar water heaters in the state by 2017. Hawaii became the first state to require solar water heaters in all new homes with a bill signed i... [more]