Rise & Shine: December 18, 2008
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CALIFORNIA NEWS
SCE Gets CPUC Approval for 245MW Solar Thermal Plants
The CPUC has approved plans to develop up to 245 MW of concentrating solar thermal. The approval comes under the terms of a deal between Southern California Edison (SCE) and plant developer eSolar.
California Regulators to Vote on San Diego Power Line
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. says it must build a $1.9 billion, 123-mile transmission line to harness solar, wind and underground heat from a distant desert.
NATIONAL NEWS
Energy Plans Advance
Maps showing vast stretches of Nevada that would eventually be alternative energy generating sites linked to power transmission lines have been outlined by a commission formed by Gov. Jim Gibbons.
SAS Solar Farm Goes Live
This is an important milestone for our state, said Lloyd Yates, CEO and President of Progress Energy Carolinas, which will purchase the energy produced by the solar array.
Northeast’s Largest Solar Energy Company Announces New Name: Alteris Renewables, Inc.
Solar Works, Inc. and SolarWrights, Inc, announced today the new name of their united enterprise - Alteris Renewables, Inc.
Community’s First CU to Build Net Zero Energy Commercial Building
The need to conserve our natural resources is a major part of our mission, which is why Community First Credit Union will be using solar energy to power our branch.”
The Fight to Survive, Writ Small
Hoss Boyd, owner of Premier CIRE Systems in New Braunfels, Tex., has turned to credit card lines of credit for fresh financing.
FINANCIAL NEWS & MARKETS
VC investments to Fall in 09
A National Venture Capital Association survey says U.S. investments could fall by 10% next year, but greentech companies could get more money instead. Other VCs disagree.
MEMC Revises Down Fourth Quarter Revenue Guidance
MEMC commented on market conditions impacting its business and provided an update to its fourth quarter financial targets.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Senator Reid Calls for Hyperspeed Tax credits for Clean Energy
The move would effectively be an acceleration of the eight-year extension Congress approved this fall for the solar investment tax credit.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
8 MW of solar PV Inaugurated in Spain
Spanish company Vasolar 2006 S.L. and its Portuguese business partner Cavalum SGPS, S.A. announced that they have inaugurated four solar parks delivering a total output of 8 megawatts in Extremadura.
EU Leaders target 20% 2020 Renewable Energy Target
European Union leaders accorded recently to battle climate change by ordering that a fifth of Europe’s energy mix should come from renewable sources within 12 years.
Second Austrian Cell Factory Starts Production
The plant in Güssing, near the Hungarian border, belongs to Blue Chip Energy GmbH.
China Sunergy Puts Additional Lines into Commercial Production
China Sunergy, a specialized solar cell manufacturer based in Nanjing, held an opening ceremony today for the 3rd stage production lines of China Sunergy at its Nanjing production base.
Solar-Fabrik AG Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
The Supervisory Board of Solar-Fabrik AG has appointed Mr. Günter Weinberger as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solar-Fabrik AG.
Kyocera Donates Solar Power Generating Systems to Schools in Nepal
Kyocera has announced that it will donate solar power generating systems to middle schools in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
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