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News
for May 14, 2002
What's
the Forecast for Solar Power in the United States?
A
bright idea -- Solar power winning fans
IXYS
Introduces Advanced High Efficiency Solar Cell Technology
[Santa Clara]
Sharp
announces entry into United States solar photovoltaic market
[Huntington Beach]
EcoEnergies
teams with PowerLight to Furnish PowerGuard Solar Electric
Systems for Rooftops
WesCorp
Solar Panels To Provide 4% Of Electric Needs [San Dimas]
US
Hydrogen Economy Here and Now
Huge
hydrogen stores found below Earth's crust - Discovery suggests
near limitless supply of clean fuel
Senate-Backed
Energy Bill Moves Back to the House; Will A Comprehensive
U.S. Energy Policy Finally Emerge?
GE
completes Enron Wind acquisition; Launches GE Wind Energy
IN BRIEF
Xantrex SW Inverter
status Update
- The California Energy Commission has posted a statement
regarding previously installed Xantrex SW inverters affected
by a UL Alert and de-listing. A review of data, including
additional testing performed by Sandia National Labs, showed
sufficient evidence that the installed SWs do not pose a significant
islanding concern. The State's three Investor Owned Utilities
have concluded that these units may continue to operate per
the conditions noted in the statement. The information may
be found on the Energy
Commission Renewables Buydown web page:scroll down to
"Notice of Recertification of Xantrex SW Inverters".
Additional background information is available at the Xantrex
web page: In particular, see the references at the bottom
of this document.
[courtesy of Chuck Whitaker of Endecon Engr]
City of Santa
Monica RFP for solar school systems - The City of Santa
Monica, California hasissued a Request for Proposal for turn-key
solar photovoltaic systems. With this RFP, the City of Santa
Monica is soliciting proposals for the installation of three
solar systems at schools within Santa Monica city boundaries.
The City estimates it can install approximately 40 kW total
with this project. Systems must qualify for the State of California
Emerging Renewables Buydown Program. A mandatory walk through
is scheduled for May 16th. Bids are due may 31st. More information
contact Rhonda Mills
(email) or phone 310-558-4344.
CEC Grant Solicitation
for Consumer Education Activities - The Energy Commission's
Renewable Energy Consumer Education Program has released a
Program Opportunity Notice (PON) to award grants for projects
and activities that promote renewable electricity and disseminate
information on renewable technologies in California. The application
package, including the notice, forms, and terms and conditions
may be downloaded from the Commission's
Contracts page: More information on the Renewable
Energy Consumer Education Program
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