All Posts Tagged With: "Colorado solar energy"
Building Solar Friendly Communities in Colorado
Rooftop solar is an important part of our future electricity system because of its ability to enhance energy security, protect against volatile fuel prices and retail electricity rate increases, and mitigate environmental issues. But, for rooftop solar to play its role—both on the national and local level—costs must come down.
21May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
In the Field: Colorado Acrylic Manufacturer Goes Solar
The 100 kilowatt photovoltaic system ties into the traditional power grid. All solar power generated gets distributed throughout the building with any surplus solar polar sold
back to the power company. It’s a win-win for Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Walmart’s Latest Colorado Solar Installation Marks Milestone
The nation’s largest retailer has announced the installation of six more solar projects in Denver, built in partnership with SolarCity. It brings the total number of PV installations to 100 for Walmart, which says its long term goal is to use clean energy at all of its American stores and distribution centers.
13Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Will The World Warm To Solar Shingles?
Those shingles on your roof have nothing better to do than soak up the sun all day long—why not put them to work in powering your home as solar power producers? It’s a commonsense concept, and one that Dow Solar has been working on for a while. But new research from Australia may go one better, by helping to develop solar shingles that also heat your home.
21Feb2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
IKEA Solar Panels Shadow Other
Big Box Retailers
Wal-Mart has snagged the spotlight for rooftop renewable energy systems in recent years, but global furnishings mega-retailer Ikea has so far out-paced Wally World big time in gearing up with solar. Their mega store in Centennial features a whole host of green efforts.
23Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
GE’s Solar Strategy: Partner with
Wind Developers
The announcement hints at the energy giant’s broader strategy to work with existing energy generation customers, such as wind or natural-gas power plant developers, to help scale up its solar business. The Aurora factory will be ready for commercial production
of its thin film panels in 2013.
Colorado’s Competitive Position in the
Energy Industry
The third edition of Resource Rich Colorado compares the state to the 49 others based on the presence of natural resources for energy generation, policies and programs, and intellectual resources for the energy industry. The results:
Our energy economy is one of the strongest in the nation but challenges remain.
Company Moves Ahead with SLV Solar Farm Plans
Despite Xcel Energy’s intention not to purchase more utility-scale renewable generation, California-based SolarReserve submitted an application for a land-use permit to the Saguache County Board of Commissioners for the two facilities, which would sit on roughly 4,000 acres northeast of Center.
10Nov2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
GE CEO: Solar-Panel Sales to Exceed
$1 Billion by 2020
“We’re going to invest what it takes,” Jeff Immelt said. “We did this with no government funding.” The company recently selected Aurora for the site of its new $300 million thin-film solar panel manufacturing plant.
4Nov2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Monday Community Briefs
>> Advanced Energy Cuts Workforce; Moving Division to China
>> Colorado in Running for 600-Job Solar Plant
>> CSU Gets Highest Sustainability Rating
>> Survey: Boulderites Overestimate Homes’ Efficiency
>> Energy Outreach Colorado Ranks High for Transparency
>> IKEA Store Recognized for Geo Energy System
Colorado Springs Startup Aims to Launch
Solar Garden
Renewable energy initiatives have been a rarity here.
For example, last year only 35 households installed solar panels and local utilities have not aggressively pursued solar and promoted rebates. Now, a pair of entrepreneurs are seeking to go where others have feared to tread.
Private Solar Array in Works for Garfield County
This latest edition to the region’s renewable energy envelope is being built on a 300-acre farm, owned by Kenneth Sack, and perched on a mesa top that overlooks the Colorado River to the north. He plans to eventually have a community solar garden functioning on the site.
8Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Falling Solar Prices Great for Homeowners, Bad for Producers
Solar panel brands are in a constant price competition. This boils down to literally shaving price per watt by pennies in order to beat out competitors. Manufacturing capacity for solar hardware is increasing, but the unknown factor is if there will be enough buyers to consume the increased output.
1Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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