Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013

Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013 U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 and unveiled the competition’s location, the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California. Read More: Energy Department Announces Student Teams, […]

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Warren Buffet Stamp of Approval Expected to Invigorate Solar Energy Industry

A promising ray of sun shines down on the solar industry in California. Warren Buffet, in the guise of MidAmerican Energy Holdings, recently entered into an agreement to invest $2-billion in a photovoltaic farm. Buffet’s vote of confidence in the solar energy segment of the fuel industry speaks volumes about its projected success. The 550-megawatt […]

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Array provides tracking systems for 50MW California solar project

Array Technologies has announced the first shipment of solar tracking systems for a utility-scale PV project in southern Sacramento County, California. The New Mexico-based manufacturer is providing horizontal, single-axis trackers and ground-mount racks for the 50 MW DC installation being developed by Recurrent Energy for Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Developer Recurrent Energy is using Swinerton […]

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