Renewable-energy companies from Florida to Spain have their sights on Arizona, submitting applications for more than 80 solar and wind power plants across the state valued at tens of billions of dollars.

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PHOENIX (AP) – Luke Air Force Base and a housing development west of Phoenix are under consideration for two solar arrays that could become among the nation’s largest.

LOVELAND – Abound Solar, a CSU spinoff that manufactures cadmium telluride thin-film photovoltaic, or PV, solar modules, on Monday announced the creation of Abound Alliance, a partnership designed to drive down the cost of PV electricity.

Chandler will have to wait to hear whether Chinese solar giant Yingli will build a factory in the city.

LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ–(Marketwire – 05/24/10) – Lake Havasu City and Kingman residents are invited to attend a FREE solar seminar on how to get rid of your electricity bill for the next 25 years on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the London Bridge Hotel located at 1477 Queens Bay Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403. “The purpose of the Lake Havasu Solar Seminar is to educate residents and …

Fourteen Arizona nonprofits were awarded stimulus act grants of about $50,000 each for renewable energy projects, the state announced Monday.

Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service Co. and the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in southern Arizona rank among the top solar-using utilities in the country

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BEIJING: US company First Solar, which plans to build the world’s largest solar power plant in Inner Mongolia, could hear from China in coming months the amount of subsidy it will get, the company’s president said.

BEIJING: US company First Solar, which plans to build the world’s largest solar power plant in Inner Mongolia, could hear from China in coming months the amount of subsidy it will get, the company’s president said. “Right now, the National Energy Administration is still deliberating over those prices,” Bruce Sohn said in an interview during a US clean energy trade mission last week, led by US …

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz.—-A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for May 20 to celebrate the solar panels installed at El Chorro Lodge, an Arizona landmark and one of the area’s last traditional fine-dining establishments.

IRVINE, Calif. — Microsemi Corporation , a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, today introduced the world’s first solar bypass solution capable of increasing power generation efficiency in photovoltaic solar module applications.

District has partnered with Tempe-based Clean Energy Constructors to install about 4,020 solar panels.

Two solar arrays that could become among country’s largest are being planned in West Valley.

Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service Co. and the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in southern Arizona rank among the top solar-using utilities in the country

People interested in speaking with companies from around the world that design and build solar-power systems or who are looking for a job in that field have a $5 opportunity to do so Saturday.

SIERRA VISTA The Solar Electric Power Association, an educational and research nonprofit focused on helping utilities integrate solar into their operations, has recognized Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative as the top utility in terms of increased utilization of solar power based on watts per customer during 2009.   David Bane, key accounts manager for the cooperative, accepted the …

Solar conference in Phoenix offers $5 admission for public.

(PhysOrg.com) — The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released an initial study assessing the operational impacts and economics of increased contributions from wind and solar energy producers on the power grid.

The Graham County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to grant a special-use permit to Prickly Pear Solar LLC for the construction of a 20-megavolt photovoltaic solar facility.

A race began on a roof at a Stapleton Center warehouse Monday, but none of the competitors eight of the most advanced brands of solar panels made a move.

The Graham County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to grant a special-use permit to Prickly Pear Solar LLC for the construction of a 20-megavolt photovoltaic solar facility.

Yesterday, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) unveiled its third-annual top ten utility solar rankings. The organization said that overall growth in solar integration by utilities defined 2009, but named many of the usual suspects to its list.

One of the best things about Solar Photovoltaics (PV) is that they can be installed close to load but need not take up open space. Now public company Envision specializes on solar shading for parking lots that not only produces power, but also shade where it’s needed most.

SEPA annual survey touts nationwide strength in solar portfolios; Key Findings: Nations solar growth concentrated among the ten utilities with the most solar electricity integrated into their energy portfolios Increasing solar activity outside of the top-ranked utilities Utilities solar portfolios on the cusp of significant changes (PRWeb May 19, 2010) Read the full story at [[[SHIFTOUT …

May 19 (Bloomberg) — China delayed the approval of preferential tariff rates for solar electricity that First Solar Inc. says are essential for the viability of its photovoltaic solar plant in Inner Mongolia, President Bruce Sohn said.

The Nevada Commission on Economic Development has approved a $1.3 million tax abatement incentive package to a California company that is building a solar panel manufacturing plant in Southern Nevada.

First Solar’s CEO will talk about bringing solar prices down and growing the solar market.

Through the concerted efforts of Theater Works, the city of Peoria and Salt River Solar & Wind, Theater Works will be able to reduce its $9,000 monthly electric bill with solar energy. Salt River Solar & Wind has donated the labor and solar power…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former surface mine sites could become locations for solar power plants. Solarmax Arizona is one company pursuing this idea in the West Virginia coalfields. The company makes a flexible tarp with built-in solar cells. Jeff He…

A solar power company plans to build a manufacturing plant in the Las Vegas area, creating about 300 jobs in what officials say is an emerging industry for Nevada. The location of the manufacturing facility has not been announced. Amonix CEO Brian Robertson said the company is considering three sites and expects to make a decision in the next few weeks.

Like many businesses in Arizona, Theater Works Executive Director Jack Lytle was constantly seeking new ways to save money and reduce their company’s monthly utility bill. At the center of the group’s budget concerns was a $9,000 per month electricity bill required to power stage and facility lighting systems for daily rehearsals and community performances. Theater Works needed a way to reduce …

Pick your favorite solar topic: Solar Thermal. PV Manufacturing. Monitoring Standards. Policy. Storage. Training. The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) will be covering it all at its annual conference this week and RenewableEnergyWorld.com will be there producing dozens of video interviews and video industry roundtable discussions.

China passed the United States last year as the biggest clean power market, stoking hopes for Western sales of wind turbines, solar cells and other gear.

NEW YORK—-Universal Solar Technology Inc. , a developer of solar grade ingot, wafers and high efficiency solar photovoltaic modules, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

U.S. leaders want China’s clean energy boom to drive technology exports and are sending a sales mission to Beijing this week. But Beijing wants to create its own suppliers of wind, solar and other equipment and is limiting access to its market, setting up a new trade clash with Washington and Europe.

U.S. leaders want China’s clean energy boom to drive technology exports and are sending a sales mission to Beijing this week. But Beijing wants to create its own suppliers of wind, solar and other equipment and is limiting access to its market, setting up a new trade clash with Washington and Europe. China passed the United States last year as the biggest clean power market, stoking hopes for …

National Bank of Arizona today announced plans to install a $2 million solar power system this summer at its Tucson headquarters at 335 N. Wilmot Road.

TEMPE, Arizona—-Amtech Systems, Inc. , a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and silicon wafers, today announced that its solar subsidiary Tempress Systems, Inc., has received approximately $15 million in new solar orders since April 1, 2010, for its diffusion processing systems from two new customers and …

Jackie Harsha moved to Phoenix about 10 years ago. After she got her first electric bill during the summer she knew she had to do something. As a life long cook, she decided to try solar cooking.

Pacific Blue Energy Corp. , a publicly traded developer of renewable energy projects, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture with another company that has extensive experience in designing and building solar farms.

Solon Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Solon SE, will equip several schools in Arizona with photovoltaic systems by the end of 2010. The project capacity is planned to be a total of 8.7 megawatts (MW).

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – May 11, 2010) – Today, Ashwill Associates, Inc. has announced it has represented Albiasa Corporation, a leading developer and supplier of advanced solar thermal technology, in leasing 793 acres for a solar power generating facility in Riverside County, Southern California and 1,120 acres in Graham County, Arizona. The two locations will be …

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – 05/11/10) – Today, Ashwill Associates, Inc. has announced it has represented Albiasa Corporation, a leading developer and supplier of advanced solar thermal technology, in leasing 793 acres for a solar power generating facility in Riverside County, Southern California and 1,120 acres in Graham County, Arizona. The two locations will be home …

SiGlaz announced recently that the company has signed an exclusive agreement with Cactus Metrology, LLC of Phoenix, Arizona to provide sales, applications and service for SiGlaz Defect Navigator (SDN) software in the United States

KINGMAN A change to the Sterling Area Plan will be discussed at Wednesdays Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Schneider Electric’s Renewable Energies Business, leaders in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced power electronic products and systems for renewable markets, is pleased to announce they will be attending the ASES National Solar Conference and Expo (SOLAR 2010), in Phoenix, Arizona, as an exhibitor in booth #506. In addition, Schneider Electric will act as a training partner with …

The Solar Phoenix program enables homeowners to lease solar-powered units to reduce utility expenses.

The Solar Phoenix program, enabling homeowners to have solar installed, is beginning to gain ground in northeast Phoenix and the rest of the city.

TUCSON, Ariz.—-SOLON Corporation, one of the largest crystalline silicon solar manufacturers in the U.S. and a fully owned subsidiary of SOLON SE, today announced it has more than 8.7 megawatt of solar energy projects in two Arizona school districts, including the largest K-12 rooftop system in the nation.

Sunspots made a strong return this week — and so did geomagnetic activity. The average daily solar flux increased 4.2 points to 79.6; on Wednesday, May 5, the daily sunspot number reached 77, the highest in nearly four years. The sunspot number hasnt been as high since May 28, 2006, when it was 78. Sunspot numbers for April 29-May 5 were 0, 12, 13, 47, 61, 70 and 77, with a mean of 40. The 10…

Spring is here and the sun is shining well, mostly so lets talk about solar power.In a way, theres a lot of it to talk about. The states net-metering program, which basically lets homes sell any excess power from wind or solar systems back to the utility, has 265 photovoltaic installations (making electricity from sunlight) with an installed capacity of 787 kilowatts. Combined with a …

Even if Solana falls through, APS plans to build, own and profit from solar power.

Phoenix-based electronics distributor Avnet Inc. again led Arizona-based companies that made the Fortune 500 list of top American companies ranked by revenues.

CIMARRON Construction on the 250 acre Cimarron 1 Solar Plant east of the village started last month, with completion and commercial operations expected by the end of this year.

May 6 (Bloomberg) — First Solar Inc. , the worlds largest maker of thin-film solar power modules, may outperform Chinese competitor Suntech Power Holdings Co.

TUCSON – It’s like your car, with rear view mirrors, headlights and turn signals. Except this car is 100% solar powered. It’s the 2010 model of The University of Arizona solar car.

State regulators are recommending approval of $14 million worthof new solar-energy projects proposed by Tucson Electric Power Co.,including expansion of the company’s massive photovoltaic array atSpringerville.

Denver – Denver Conergys SolarGiant III ground mount solar energy solution is earning acclaim as one of 10 Photovoltaic (PV) Picks for 2010, according to the global solar experts at Seoul-based InterPV Magazine.

After going through a sizeable period of healing, the solar-power sector is ready to return to investors’ radar screens.

The application for a special use permit that would allow the development of a 20 megawatt photovoltaic solar facility gained a favorable recommendation from the Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission and will be considered by the County Board of Supervisors on May 17.

SONOMA, Calif., WHAT: 60-minute high-impact webinar. The latest in a series of training sessions designed specifically to help distributive scale residential and commercial roof top solar developers maximize income, compress time frames, and implement cutting edge business success strategies.

CIMARRON Construction on the 250 acre Cimarron 1 Solar Plant east of the village started last month, with completion and commercial operations expected by the end of this year.

SEVILLE, Spain—-Abengoa Solar has initiated commercial operation of Solnova 1, the new parabolic trough technology plant located at the Solúcar Platform, following the successful completion of the operation and production testing conducted over the course of three days.

According to two recent studies by Queen’s University, solar power production in SE Ontario could potentially yield as much energy as all US nuclear reactors combined.