Solar Power 
Irish NTR creeps up on California solar project(0)
NTR plc (NTR), a leading international developer and operator in renewable energy and sustainable waste management, today announced that its Phoenix based solar division, Stirling Energy Systems (SES), has successfully achieved “data adequate” status in its application for certification for one of the world’s largest solar facilities, by the Californian Energy Commission (CEC).
Data adequacy is […]
Paint on solar panels ideal for UK weather
Dr Dave Worsley of the Materials Research Centre at the University of Swansea is investigating ways of painting solar cells onto the flexible steel surfaces commonly used for cladding buildings. “We have been collaborating with the steel industry for decades,” explains Dr Worsely, “but have tended to focus our attention on improving the long-term […]
Duke Energy eyes distributed solar power model
In a move which could see hundreds of home rooftops combined to make a solar power plant, Duke Energy, the US power giant, is seeking partners for a $100 million plan. Starting in early 2009, Duke Energy wants to install electricity-generating photovoltaic solar panels at up to 850 North Carolina sites, including homes, schools, office […]
World’s biggest Solar Power plant
An Australian engineering conglomerate today revealed plans to embark upon the world’s biggest Solar power project. Worley Parsons, a provider of professional services to the energy sector, announced an initial 250-megawatt unit which may start up as soon as 2011. Peter Meurs, managing director of WorleyParsons’ EcoNomics unit, said today in Sydney that some $34 […]