solar energy

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First Solar Completes Thin-Film Photovoltaic Plant

Highlights growth of thin-film technology relative to conventional, silicon-based solar panels.
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GreenSmith Debuts Battery System

Startup says technology will allow utilities to avoid building new power plants and that it also expects to close $20 million in venture funding next year.
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AzurePower Lands First Round Funding

VCs think power purchase agreements for renewable energy will work wonders in India.
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Solyndra Cuts $250M for Solar Panels

The thin-film photovoltaic maker enters into long-term contract with GeckoLogic.
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JinkoSolar Grabs $35M

Chinese-Israeli joint venture injects cash into Chinese solar wafer maker
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Q&A: GreenVolts CEO Bob Cart

With high hopes for its concentrating solar technology, the startup focuses on an untapped segment of the energy market.
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World’s Largest Solar PV Installation

A utility in southern California plans to install enough solar panels to generate 250 megawatts of electricity.
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Silicon Still Solar’s Biggest Foe

Suntech’s earnings report fell short of analysts' expectations and its stock plunged, pulling other solar shares down with it.
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Israeli Solar Startup Grabs $10M

Startup aims to drive down the cost of solar panels.
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Forget About Solar Panels, Think Micro-Inverter

Enphase says its technology marks the beginning of a shift in the solar power industry.