Posted: 2011-12-06
EMCORE Corporation recently announced it was awarded a solar panel manufacturing contract by ATK to utilize ZTJ solar cells with ATK Ultraflex solar arrays.
The solar panels will use technology from both companies and power cargo delivery spacecraft for Orbital Sciences Corporation's Commercial Resupply Services missions to the International Space Station...
Posted: 2011-11-15
Konarka Technologies recently announced it exhibiting its design-friendly photovoltaic panels at the upcoming Build Boston 2011 tradeshow and conference, which will include showcases from more than 14,000 architects, engineers and other entities in attendance.
"The design and construction market demands photovoltaic material that delivers various design options and flexible forms," said Ken McCauley, vice president of sales, marketing and business development at Konarka. "Available in colors and various sizes, Konarka's photovoltaic film gives architects superior design latitude."..
Posted: 2011-10-28
The government of Zimbabwe is looking to adopt solar powered tablet technology to help reduce the digital divide between rural and urban areas of the country.
Zimbabwe's Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart said he met with Apple officials in Paris to talk about a new program to take solar powered iPads to rural areas. He said this is an effort to bring computerized teaching aids to schools in need and statedthey are hoping to get the pilot program running by next year...
Posted: 2011-10-27
NTT DoCoMo, a Japanese company, will release portable solar power systems that will cost about $1,300, according to Reuters. The news source said the system will feature a small solar panel and a storage battery. The unit could be released as early as next year.
The small system will deliver about 1 kilowatt of power and is intended for use as an emergency power supply, the news source said. It can be used to power computers, lights, electronics and more...
Posted: 2011-10-25
The Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority will be getting solar power from Pepco Energy Services. A 10-kilowatt solar power project has been constructed on the roof of the MWAA Dulles Toll Road administration building in McLean, Virginia.
"The MWAA is a focused, environmentally-aware partner that was looking for a way to increase efficiency and lower costs," said John Huffman, president and CEO of Pepco Energy. "Pepco Energy was able to provide a solution that delivers on both goals by leveraging a renewable resource that also begins to move the MWAA toward environmental sustainability."..