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Solaren's plan from outer space

April 13, 2009 - by Robert Mullins - Startup tells Cleantech Group it is seeking billions to fund a solar power from space project for California utility Pacific Gas and Electric. Full Story »

First Solar buys OptiSolar's pipeline of projects for $400M

March 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Deal represents thin film panel maker's biggest step into utility solar, as another solar technology developer takes a step back. Full Story »

Ausra shaves staff as it chases immediate revenue

January 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Ausra delays plans for solar thermal power plants, instead focusing on selling technology and equipment. Full Story »

Solar layoffs continue with OptiSolar

January 12, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Thin-film module and panel manufacturer cuts half of its workers as funding sources dry up. Full Story »

Smart grid tech draws $75M for global expansion

October 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Sector continues to revel in record Q3 investment as Silver Spring Networks deploys its IP-based system in Australia, Asia and South America. Full Story »

PG&E mega solar deal sparks industry

August 15, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - Observers celebrate new solar photovoltaic benchmark, but caution that everything depends on U.S. federal tax credits. Full Story »

Mitsubishi EVs to be tested in California

August 7, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric will get their hands on the cars later this year. Full Story »

Ausra starts up Nevada manufacturing plant

July 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The solar thermal factory, a first for the U.S., can produce more than 700 megawatts of equipment annually. Full Story »

PG&E adds another 107MW of solar, biofuel to the mix

June 13, 2008 - by Carli Ghelfi - Projects are to add to the utility's renewable power portfolio, but aren't expected to be online until 2011. Full Story »

PG&E to get 900 MW of solar thermal from BrightSource

April 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The first plant under the agreements, sized at 100 megawatts, could be operating as early as 2011. Full Story »
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