IBM announced that the solar cell semiconductors its research team is working on have set a world record for solar energy conversion.

Despite the difficult market environment for the solar industry as a whole, the opportunity for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) looks extremely promising. Until recently, aesthetic and performance concerns limited the ability of architects to use BIPV technology in their building designs, but this is changing as energy-efficient, flexible, and transparent…

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) (“JA Solar” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with A Shade Greener (“ASG”), a UK-based PV installer and the largest installer of free solar panels to the…

Pilot solar PV-project at College of Environment and Design will allow cross-collegiate student research; Funded in part by student initiatives.

Industry veteran set to lead expansion of commercial and utility-scale solar power plants as company hires aggressively.

The company expects to launch the production of this revolutionary solar outdoor lighting in the 4th quarter of 2012.

Upcoming NABCEP Conference to Promote Training and Certification for Installers.

Phono Solar Diamond and Onyx module connectors receive IP68 certification.

We were fortunate enough to have some time with Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond where we discussed a broad range of topics from Scotland’s ambitious renewable energy targets and North Sea oil & gas to Scottish independence and Donald Trump.

· The project entails an investment of $US 150 million. Work will begin in September and will employ 500 employees during the construction phase. · With this 50MW plant, ISOFOTON will generate 74.532,61MW/hour per year of clean energy, representing the estimated energy consumption needs of 58,411 families, while reducing CO2…