• Yuma solar project will create nearly 200 construction jobs – KSWT-TV

  Yuma solar project will create nearly 200 construction jobs KSWT-TV News for Yuma, Imperial Valley, El Centro, AZ & CAYuma solar project will create nearly 200 construction jobs. KSWT.com · News – News …. Their 35-years lease will provide 10-million dollars to help fund Arizona Public Education. Bereznak says this …

• Suntech Shuffles More Executives, Shares Plunge – Wall Street Journal (India)

  Suntech Shuffles More Executives, Shares Plunge Wall Street Journal (India) Ltd. (STP) announced Friday the abrupt departure of its chief commercial officer, following news of a new trade investigation of Chinese solar-panel makers and after the company's CEO stepped down from the top job. Suntech said its chief commercial … and more »

• City’s second solar installation up and running – Thousand Oaks Acorn

  City's second solar installation up and running Thousand Oaks Acorn Around $680,000 of the price tag was paid for with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Additionally, the California Solar Initiative, a rebate program sponsored by the Public Utilities Commission, will provide the city with …

• News Summary: EU probes China solar panels – Live 5 News

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  News Summary: EU probes China solar panels Live 5 News U.S. employers likely added jobs last month, though probably not enough to push down the unemployment rate. A tepid report Friday on hiring in August … By The Associated Press LAUNCH: Six months ago, star bond trader Bill Gross launched an exchange … EU Launches WTO Investigation into Chinese Silicon PV Dumping AllegationsCleanTechnica all 746 news articles »

• Solar project would save UI – Iowa City Press Citizen

  Solar project would save UI Iowa City Press Citizen Rob Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, unveil a proposal for solar power Tuesday. The proposal would require $3.1 million in state funding from the Iowa cash surplus fund to build 1,240-kilowatt solar facilities that would produce about $100,000 worth of energy …

• Senator pitches state investment in solar energy at the UI – The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines

  Senator pitches state investment in solar energy at the UI The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines A state senator wants Iowa to spend $3.1 million to fund an infusion of solar energy capability at the University of Iowa. The proposal could save the university about $100,000 annually in energy costs, create short-term jobs, reduce carbon emissions …

• Proposed solar project would generate $100k in energy – Iowa City Press Citizen

  Proposed solar project would generate $100k in energy Iowa City Press Citizen Area officials are asking for $3.1 million in state funding from the Iowa cash overflow fund to put toward approximately 4,500 solar panels across the University of Iowa campus. Iowa Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids), former … The UI solar power …

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• One Year After Solyndra Collapse, Where Are They Now? – Wall Street Journal (blog)

  One Year After Solyndra Collapse, Where Are They Now? Wall Street Journal (blog) 31, 2011, was a major blow to investors, top executives, and employees of the once-promising solar company, as well as to government officials that provided major support. Now, at the one-year … For former employees who didn't find new employment … and more »

• UAlbany gets $20M to develop next-generation of PV manufacturing equipment – Clean Energy Authority

  UAlbany gets $20M to develop next-generation of PV manufacturing equipment Clean Energy Authority However, this fund is dedicated to the process of making solar. “It's mostly about process, about throughput, about manufacturing scale-up and yield,” Haldar said. The research isn't about … The company projects that the fund will create more than … and more »

• Showdown for Q-Cells – Solar Novus Today (blog)

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  Showdown for Q-Cells Solar Novus Today (blog) … with the US investment fund Rocket Venture Fund, wants to keep more than 90% of the jobs and invest a total of EUR 300 million. Of this amount, 100 million Euros will be allocated to the production of high-efficiency solar cells in Q-Cells' German … Isofoton Plans $377 Million Investment in Germany's Q-CellsBusinessweek Spain's Isofoton in surprise bid to snatch Q-Cells from HanwhaRecharge all 81 news articles »

• Israel’s solar power struggles against government – KCAU

  Israel's solar power struggles against government KCAU When Hurricane Isaac whirled into the Gulf Coast this week, the federal levee system protecting New Orleans did its job. But the patchwork of floodwalls shielding many places outside the city was no match for the…More>>. When Hurricane Isaac whirled … and more »

• Comings: Work starts on Foothills solar plant [The Sun, Yuma, Ariz.] – Businessweek

  Comings: Work starts on Foothills solar plant [The Sun, Yuma, Ariz.] Businessweek 26–Grading work is under way on the 35-megawatt solar plant Arizona Public Service Co. is developing in the Foothills off 40th Street between Foothills Boulevard and Fortuna Road, confirmed Jenna Shaver, APS spokeswoman. … The firm's attorneys … and more »

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• DECC launches £16 million low carbon entrepreneur fund – Solar Power Portal

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  DECC launches £16 million low carbon entrepreneur fund Solar Power Portal The financial support will help further nascent green technologies towards commercialisation – cutting carbon, supporting UK jobs and the wider economy thanks to increased export opportunities. Energy and Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, said … and more »

• Town fights rate hike set to fund solar – NorthJersey.com

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  Town fights rate hike set to fund solar NorthJersey.com The borough also voiced opposition to subsidizing the Solar Loan Program, charging residential customers to fund close to $247 million in loans for the installation of solar power systems in private homes and businesses. PSE&G maintains the cost of …

• Chinese solar industry faces weak sales, price war – KWQC 6

  Chinese solar industry faces weak sales, price war KWQC 6 Local leaders encouraged companies to start producing solar panels or components to make them. The field promised higher-paying jobs and a political payoff for officials who would be seen to support a key national initiative. Producing the basic … and more »

• US climate fund used to kill Indian Solar Panel Industry, data fudged – says CSE – HotnHitNews

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  US climate fund used to kill Indian Solar Panel Industry, data fudged – says CSE HotnHitNews "While utilising the climate fund to bail out its own companies at the cost of the Indian companies in the Solar panel sector, United States, in a way, is fudging its data on fast start finance. When giving loans as aid, only the difference of the rate … India accuses US of "ruining" domestic PV industrypv magazine all 13 news articles »

• Schletter Invests $27 Million In Solar Power Manufacturing Plant, Creating 305 … – Area Development Online

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  Schletter Invests $27 Million In Solar Power Manufacturing Plant, Creating 305 … Area Development Online A manufacturer of solar power mounting systems, Schletter, Inc., will invest $27 million to establish a production and distribution facility in Shelby, North Carolina, with plans to create 305 jobs by the end of 2016. The new facility in Shelby, which … 305 jobs coming to ShelbyCharlotte Observer Schletter to open US headquarters in Shelby, employ 305Bizjournals.com (blog) all 37 news articles »

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• 305 jobs coming to Shelby – Charlotte Observer

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  305 jobs coming to Shelby Charlotte Observer Schletter, Inc., one of the largest designers and manufacturers of solar mounting systems, will establish a production and distribution facility in Shelby, creating 305 jobs by the end of 2016, Gov. Bev Perdue announced on Monday. Schletter is an … Schletter to Create 305 Jobs in Cleveland CountyMy Fox 8 Schletter to open US headquarters in Shelby, employ 305Bizjournals.com (blog) all 29 news articles »

• Asia Report: South Korean Solar Companies Make Strong Push Into US Market – RenewableEnergyWorld.com

  Asia Report: South Korean Solar Companies Make Strong Push Into US Market RenewableEnergyWorld.com Nexelon, a top 5 ingot and solar wafer manufacturer, recently announced it was opening a U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, as part of a consortium that will bring 400 megawatts (MW) of solar power to Texas and a host of long-term jobs to many … and more »

• Canadian Solar Gets C$93 Million Loan From China to Fund Growth – Bloomberg

  Canadian Solar Gets C$93 Million Loan From China to Fund Growth Bloomberg Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), the world's third-largest maker of solar panels, got a C$93 million ($93.8 million) loan from state-owned China Development Bank Corp. as it expands in North America. The five-year … Hedge Funds Capitulate on European …

• Canadian Solar secures C$93 million loan to fund PV projects acquisition – PV-Tech

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  Canadian Solar secures C$93 million loan to fund PV projects acquisition PV-Tech Canadian Solar secures C$93 million loan to partially fund its acquisition of the majority interests in 16 PV projects. … “Our new credit agreement underscores Canadian Solar's bankability and strong competitive position. We are pleased to have the …

• £100 million Government fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs – Utility Products

  £100 million Government fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs Utility Products This is expected to create and safeguard 100 jobs. · Grupotec, the Spanish global engineering company, announces plans to expand UK ground and roof solar PV installations in the UK, creating 9 jobs and doubling the current workforce in Richmond, Surrey.

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• Kennebec Valley Community College awarded $1M grant to help start solar … – Press Herald

  Kennebec Valley Community College awarded $1M grant to help start solar … Press Herald Over the next two years, the grant will fund the training of solar electric instructors across the state. "This is a training the … Michaud called it an important step toward solar energy adoption, and "a win-win for the college and for jobs in our … and more »

• Borrego Solar Closes $64M Project Fund with Two US Banks – Triple Pundit

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  Borrego Solar Closes $64M Project Fund with Two US Banks Triple Pundit “Partnerships and projects like these create new local jobs and help organizations generate solar electricity at zero upfront cost, allowing us to make progress in our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.” Augmenting its ability to … Borrego Solar nets power purchase fundingU-T San Diego Borrego Solar Creates Its Largest Single Fund For Solar Energy ProjectsREVE all 35 news articles »

• PSEG files to fund solar programs with an $883 million – Clean Energy Authority

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  PSEG files to fund solar programs with an $883 million Clean Energy Authority Public Service Electric and Gas parent PSEG said it planned to support solar projects in New Jersey with an additional $883 million. If the plan is approved the funds will allow the company to add in 233 megawatts of Garden State solar through … PSEG seeks to invest up to $883 million in New Jersey solarReuters New Jersey utility requests $833m to extend solar schemeNewNet all 74 news articles »

• Suntech May Tap Funds in China Amid Concerns in New York – Bloomberg

  Suntech May Tap Funds in China Amid Concerns in New York Bloomberg U.S. Stocks Rise to Highest Level Since May on Jobs Data · London Travel … Suntech discovered financial irregularities as it was seeking to sell its 80 percent stake in Global Solar Fund S.C.A. Sicar, managed by former sales representative Javier Romero.

• Borrego Solar Creates Its Largest Single Fund For Solar Energy Projects – Sacramento Bee

  Borrego Solar Creates Its Largest Single Fund For Solar Energy Projects Sacramento Bee Partnerships and projects like these create new local jobs and help organizations generate solar electricity at zero upfront cost, allowing us to make progress in our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy." Borrego Solar's latest round …

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• EARNINGS PREVIEW: Solar Firms Continue Struggle Against Price Declines – Wall Street Journal

  EARNINGS PREVIEW: Solar Firms Continue Struggle Against Price Declines Wall Street Journal One of the world's largest solar-panel makers by sales, First Solar earlier has said it plans to close its German factory and cut 2000 jobs there. The company also said it would idle some of its manufacturing operations in Malaysia, abandon plans to … and more »

• Solar Advocates Concerned About Severe Funding Cuts To Popular Program – Solar Industry

  Solar Advocates Concerned About Severe Funding Cuts To Popular Program Solar Industry Funds are allocated on a quarterly basis in four categories, including nonprofit and nonprofit residential; business and residential, excluding low-income; low-income residential; and low-income residential single-family affordable solar homes. "There …

• Walmart Unveils 100th Solar Installation in California – Sacramento Bee

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  Walmart Unveils 100th Solar Installation in California Sacramento Bee By working with California-based SolarCity, the company's focus on solar power has generated more than 3000 contract construction jobs in California. In turn, SolarCity has hired 1213 employees since announcing its first … "Walmart's solar power … Walmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in CaliforniaREVE Walmart Solar: Good, Yes, But Mostly A No-BrainerEarthTechling all 34 news articles »

• Borrego Solar Creates Its Largest Single Fund For Solar Energy Projects – MarketWatch (press release)

  Borrego Solar Creates Its Largest Single Fund For Solar Energy Projects MarketWatch (press release) Partnerships and projects like these create new local jobs and help organizations generate solar electricity at zero upfront cost, allowing us to make progress in our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy." Borrego Solar's latest round … and more »

• In the light of day, that solar plan looks like cap-and-trade – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)

  The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)

  In the light of day, that solar plan looks like cap-and-trade The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) RGGI has created many jobs, helped to fund renewable energy and solar projects in New Jersey. It was the RGGI Law, which has allowed PSE&G to expand their solar program through decoupling and allow for 3rd party solar projects. Without the RGGI Law … PSEG seeks to invest up to $883 million in New Jersey solarReuters all 70 news articles »

• Soured Deal Another Blow for Chinese Solar Company – New York Times

  Soured Deal Another Blow for Chinese Solar Company New York Times The potential fraud stems from Suntech's involvement in the Global Solar Fund, a European company that invests in companies that own and develop solar farms, said David King, Suntech's chief financial officer. Between 2009 and 2011, the fund sold $346 …

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• Walmart Unveils 100th Solar Installation in California – MarketWatch (press release)

  Walmart Unveils 100th Solar Installation in California MarketWatch (press release) By working with California-based SolarCity, the company's focus on solar power has generated more than 3000 contract construction jobs in California. In turn, SolarCity has hired …. KKR funds enter through the front gate. 1:38p. J.P. Morgan, Loews … and more »

• Fund delivers £500k kick-start for business – NW Evening Mail

  Fund delivers £500k kick-start for business NW Evening Mail The company's recent large commercial jobs include installing photovoltaic solar panels for the H&H Group, Hilton Norman poultry farm, the Gretna Group in Gretna Green, Carlisle Civic Centre and The Sands Centre in Carlisle. The cash will be used to … and more »

• OneRoof Energy Planning $100M Fund, 4000 Rooftops by Year’s End – Greentech Media

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  OneRoof Energy Planning $100M Fund, 4000 Rooftops by Year's End Greentech Media In September, we broke the news of OneRoof Energy's $50 million round A and project fund, along with its plan to bring third-party residential solar financing to the roofing companies that spend most of their time up on people's rooftops. Since then …

• Goldfield Partners are delighted to announce the launch of their new Solar … – DigitalJournal.com (press release)

  Goldfield Partners are delighted to announce the launch of their new Solar … DigitalJournal.com (press release) "With this new fund we hope to mirror the success and benefits created by our original EIS Fund such as predictable returns, new job creation, free electricity at point of use and a sizable contribution to the reduction of carbon emission. We have …

• Credit Suisse funds Sunrun, SolarCity – solarserver.com

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  Credit Suisse funds Sunrun, SolarCity solarserver.com On July 25th, 2012, two leading U.S. solar as a service companies announced that they will be receiving investments from Credit Suisse (Zurich, Switzerland) for a total of USD 400 million. Credit Suisse has … Financial institutions fund both …

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• CRA Qualified Investment Fund Purchases Its First USDA Rural Development … – MarketWatch (press release)

  CRA Qualified Investment Fund Purchases Its First USDA Rural Development … MarketWatch (press release) "The loan to Maniilaq Association is extremely important as it helps the community strengthen their economy, provide better quality of life to its residents, and support vital jobs," said Alyssa Greenspan, chief operating officer at Community Capital … and more »

• Amazon Launches Career Choice Program To Fund Tuition For Fulfillment … – TechCrunch

  Amazon Launches Career Choice Program To Fund Tuition For Fulfillment … TechCrunch And today, he is using that space to announce its new Career Choice Program, which will provide tuition help for fulfillment center employees who seek careers in well-paying, in-demand areas like computer-aided design or medical lab technologies …

• Green Jobs Gone Bust – National Review Online

  Green Jobs Gone Bust National Review Online Sowell: The 'Giving Back' Distraction · Murdock: Green Jobs Gone Bust · Krauthammer: Did the State Make You Great? Kudlow: Reagan Praised Entrepreneurs into Recovery · Costa: Portman Agonistes · Fund: Romney's Former No. 2 · Barone: Obama Believes …

• Supporters Take ‘Solar Plunge’ to Help Fund Camp Sloper Scholarships – Patch.com

  Supporters Take 'Solar Plunge' to Help Fund Camp Sloper Scholarships Patch.com The occasion that drew this group to Sloper's docks was the camp's inaugural Solar Plunge, an event patterned after its Polar Plunge, a longstanding camp tradition that was also established to provide scholarships to needy campers, but instead involves …

• Another Obama-Funded Solar Plant Goes Under, And Republicans Are Already … – Business Insider

  Business Insider

  Another Obama-Funded Solar Plant Goes Under, And Republicans Are Already … Business Insider The Republican National Committee has already sent out an email blasting the Obama administration's clean energy program and accusing the White House of providing funds to the failed Amonix project as a favor to Obama donor Steve Westly, whose company … Nevada solar manufacturing plant closesVentura County Star Amonix: More woes for government-supported solar startups89.3 KPCC (blog) all 78 news articles »

• Sunlogics Power Fund Management and Daystar’s Eco Energy’s Solar Samoa … – Environmental Expert (press release)

  Sunlogics Power Fund Management and Daystar's Eco Energy's Solar Samoa … Environmental Expert (press release) ProductsServices; Companies; News; Events; Articles; BooksJournals; Jobs; pEEple. Location. Location. All Conference/Seminar Trade Show/Exhibition Workshops/Training Courses Webinars … Salamon Group, Inc., through its Sunlogics Power Fund Management … and more »

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• Report: EU fund plans $120B Spain bailout – Huffington Post

  Report: EU fund plans $120B Spain bailout Huffington Post BERLIN — The European Union's bailout fund is working on a (EURO)100 billion ($120 billion) package to prop up Spanish banks, according to a report Saturday by German news weekly Der Spiegel. A confidential draft plan by senior officials at the …

• Solar storm barreling toward Earth this weekend – U.S. News & World Report

  Solar storm barreling toward Earth this weekend U.S. News & World Report A solar storm was due to arrive Saturday morning and last through Sunday, slamming into Earth's magnetic field. Scientists said it will … Use the U.S. News Mutual Fund Score and the rankings of trusted fund analysts to pick an investment that's right …

• Capital Dynamics raises US$282 million for US solar fund – PV-Tech

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  Capital Dynamics raises US$282 million for US solar fund PV-Tech Capital Dynamics, a Swiss asset manager, has raised US$282 million for its US solar project fund. Over 15 institutional investors, individuals and family offices in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, South Korea and Japan have contributed to the fund.

• Saudi company ACWA Power buys 42% stake in Karadzhalovo, Bulgaria solar … – PV-Tech

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  Saudi company ACWA Power buys 42% stake in Karadzhalovo, Bulgaria solar … PV-Tech Today, it's been reported that Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power advised that it had partnered with an associate of First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund and Clean Energy Transition Fund to buy the 60MW Bulgarian plant. Once the transaction is completed …

• Fiera Axium Infrastructure completes acquisition of 47 MW Solar PV portfolio – Sacramento Bee

  Fiera Axium Infrastructure completes acquisition of 47 MW Solar PV portfolio Sacramento Bee "This acquisition marks a significant milestone for our fund, as it represents our first investment in solar power facilities. Consistent with our goal of assembling a diversified portfolio of core infrastructure assets, we are delighted to provide our …

• Sun Edison Sells $220 Million Bulgarian Solar Park, Capital Says – Bloomberg

  Kipp Report

  Sun Edison Sells $220 Million Bulgarian Solar Park, Capital Says Bloomberg … where it got the information. The 60.4-megawatt Karadzhalovo solar park in southern Bulgaria was put into operation in March and cost 181.4 million euros ($223 million), according to the International Finance Corporation, which helped fund the project. SunEdison Closes 98 MW of Solar Projects in EuropeEnvironmental Expert (press release) MEMC subsidiary sells European solar plantsSTLtoday.com ACWA Power Acquires a 42% Interest in a Bulgarian PV Solar PlantMENAFN.COM Zawya (registration) all 53 news articles »

• First Solar Bonds Financing $4.6 Billion U.S. Panel Boom – Bloomberg

  First Solar Bonds Financing $4.6 Billion U.S. Panel Boom Bloomberg Similar to asset-backed securities that finance everything from car purchases to college tuition, solar bonds will help fund rooftop power projects that Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates will need to raise about $4.6 billion next year. Investors … and more »

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• High noon for solar – Salt Lake Tribune

  High noon for solar Salt Lake Tribune You know what fries my bacon? In 2011, Germany installed more solar power in one year than Americans have in 50. … hot dog, but our country has never mounted a sustained effort to commercialize it. It's as if Steve Jobs invented a cool phone some … and more »

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