Solar Tour Washington | Glass Energy Electronics

The National Solar Tour is tomorrow, October 1st, with over 100 tour sites signed up across Washington State!

Help spread the word by sharing this event on your Facebook and other social networking sites (http://solarwa.org/tour/sites). Of course, we’d love to see you at one of the many solar powered sites this Saturday!

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• Auburn (1)
• Bellingham (1)
• Clallam County (16)
• Clark County (10)
• Eastside King County (8)
• Kitsap County (5)
• Kittitas County (11)
• Olympia (4)
• San Juan Islands (1)
• Seatac (1)
• Seattle (11)
• Seattle Magnolia (2)
• Seattle North (1)
• Seattle Queen Anne (2)
• Seattle South (1)
• Seattle West (5)
• Shoreline & Lake Forest Park (3)
• Skagit County (7)
• Snohomish County (20)
• Tacoma (9)
• Vashon Island (1)
• Whidbey Island (1)
• Yakima County (1)

 

Latest Update on Solyndra | Glass Energy Electronics

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating solar-panel maker Solyndra LLC for accounting fraud, an agency official said. The FBI is examining possible misrepresentations in financial statements submitted to the Energy Department, according to the official. Solyndra filed for bankruptcy protection two months after executives extolled its prospects. ¶ Megan Hughes reports on Bloomberg Television’s “In Business with Margaret Brennan.” (Source: Bloomberg)¶

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/2893504

 

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Updates on Solyndra | Glass Energy Electronics

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating solar-panel maker Solyndra LLC for accounting fraud, an agency official said. The FBI is examining possible misrepresentations in financial statements submitted to the Energy Department, according to the official. Solyndra filed for bankruptcy protection two months after executives extolled its prospects. ¶ Megan Hughes reports on Bloomberg Television’s “In Business with Margaret Brennan.” (Source: Bloomberg)¶

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/2893504

News on Solyndra | Glass Energy Electronics

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating solar-panel maker Solyndra LLC for accounting fraud, an agency official said. The FBI is examining possible misrepresentations in financial statements submitted to the Energy Department, according to the official. Solyndra filed for bankruptcy protection two months after executives extolled its prospects. ¶ Megan Hughes reports on Bloomberg Television’s “In Business with Margaret Brennan.” (Source: Bloomberg)¶

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/2893504

 

News on Solyndra Events

Can North Africa Light Up Europe with Solar Power? – Glass Energy Electronics

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=can-north-africa-light-europe-solar-power

Can North Africa Light Up Europe with Solar Power?

A plan to power Europe via massive solar arrays in the North African desert is more than a mirage but less than a reality

By Lisa Friedman and ClimateWire  | June 20, 2011

Part of the plan is to erect a network of solar plants that generate electricity by concentrating the heat from sunlight to make electricity, generating 100 gigawatts or the equivalent of 100 large nuclear power plants. Another part is to develop a grid of high-voltage transmission lines that can carry the power from Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria to power-hungry markets in Europe.

Press Release – World’s Solar Experts Convene in Seattle for 37th IEEE PVSC

World’s Solar Experts Convene in Seattle for 37th IEEE PVSC
SunPower President Emeritus to deliver keynote at event’s 50th anniversary

SEATTLE – June 15, 2011 – The Organizing Committee of the  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/” 37th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), the solar industry’s longest running global gathering of leading PV scientists and engineers, today announced its final program for the June 19-24 event taking place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011, the IEEE PVSC is widely respected as the first major event to bring together international photovoltaics experts to discuss PV research and technology. This year’s conference drew more than 1,200 technical abstract submissions from across the globe—a new record for the conference.

Presentations will address the latest advancements in solar technologies across 10 technical areas, including crystalline silicon technologies, organic PV, space technologies, and many more.

The PVSC opens on Sunday, June 19 with  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/solar-day.html” Solar Day, where community members can hear from industry experts about the benefits of solar energy and meet with local system installers to learn more about “going solar.” Solar Day also features the PVSC’s High School Solar Design Competition, now in its 28th year. Students from area high schools will display their own solar projects, with awards presented to the top submissions. Admission to Solar Day is free to the public.

The  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/technical-program.html” technical conference begins on Monday, June 20, with a keynote address from Dr. Richard Swanson, industry veteran and President Emeritus of SunPower Corporation. Monday’s program also features the presentation of the prestigious  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/cherry-award.html” William R. Cherry Award, bestowed upon a member of the PV community who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the advancement of the industry. The 2011 Cherry Award recipient is Dr. Jerry M. Olson, a Principal Scientist for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) who has contributed to numerous PV inventions over more than three decades.

Additionally, the PVSC’s 60,000 square-foot exhibition hall will showcase exhibitors from around the world, as well as more than 740 poster presentations.

“The 37th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference promises to be our biggest event yet, featuring high-caliber presenters, exhibitors and attendees from the world’s leading research-focused universities, laboratories and corporations,” said David Wilt, Conference Chair for the 37th IEEE PV Specialists Conference. “We’ve already set conference records with an overwhelming number of abstract submissions, and our organizing committees have worked tirelessly to further exceed expectations for this year’s conference. Our 50th anniversary will be an event to remember, and we are excited to share the weeklong celebration with our peers and the greater Seattle community.”

To register for the 37th IEEE PVSC, please visit:  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/conference-registration.html” www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC37/conference-registration.html

Follow the IEEE 37th PV Specialists Conference on Twitter @37th_IEEE_PVSC. View highlights on Facebook at: Facebook.com/IEEEPVSC

About IEEE:
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) is the world’s largest technical professional society. Through its more than 375,000 members in 160 countries, the organization is a leading authority on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. Dedicated to the advancement of technology, the IEEE publishes 30 percent of the world’s literature in the electrical and electronics engineering and computer science fields, and has developed nearly 900 active industry standards. The organization annually sponsors more than 850 conferences worldwide. Additional information about the IEEE can be found at  HYPERLINK “http://www.ieee.org” http://www.ieee.org.

Media Contact:
Kimberly Setliff
Antenna Group for 37th IEEE PV Specialists Conference
415-977-1942
Kimberly@antennagroup.com

Solar4Rschools – Renewable Energy Education – Glass Energy Electronics

PSE – Renewable Energy Education – partial site locations

Plus schools join the Renewable Classroom program all the time—that means they don’t have their own solar PV arrays, but they have classroom science kits with renewable energy activities and games and they use the power data on this site to learn more about renewable energy.  So can you! Browse Solar 4R Schools projects through the list, the map, or the gallery of pictures.  You can tell what school has what by following the links!

BFE – Solar4RSchools – partial site locations

Ron SolarRon Wilson
425-691-7365

Solar4Rschools – Renewable Energy Education – Glass Energy Electronics

More than 100 schools and counting have Photovoltaic Systems!

Glass Energy Electronics has issued a call for project sites and is looking for a few good Solar4Rschools and Renewable Energy Education sites.  These privately funded Community Solar projects will have supporting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Grant applications and all site administration, planning, contracting, installation, permits, WEB based monitoring and all aspects of the projects will be handled by Glass Energy Electronics.  The sites will receive not only regular lease payments for the use of the sites; they will receive FREE ELECTRICITY from the Net Metering Agreements which Glass Energy Electronics will negotiate with the appropriate utility.  Please contact us today and let us know when we may arrange a time to review your site.

Solar 4RSchools and PSE Renewable Energy Education have installed solar panels on schools across the country, from elementary schools to colleges.  You’ll find them all here, plus the team has installed solar-electric systems on other buildings that serve as educational hubs for their communities.  They’re here, too.  Some schools have wind turbines as well and other interesting information like how much energy their building uses in relation to how much their solar panels generate.

PSE – Renewable Energy Education – partial site locations

Plus schools join the Renewable Classroom program all the time—that means they don’t have their own solar PV arrays, but they have classroom science kits with renewable energy activities and games and they use the power data on this site to learn more about renewable energy.  So can you! Browse Solar 4R Schools projects through the list, the map, or the gallery of pictures.  You can tell what school has what by following the links!

 

BFE – Solar4RSchools – partial site locations

Glass Energy Electronics Ron “SolarRon” Wilson 425-691-7365

SeaHawks Go Solar – Glass Energy Electronics

Solyndra is known for its tube-shape solar cells that capture direct, diffuse, and reflected sunlight throughout the day without the need for a rotating mechanism, the method often used to maximize the efficiency of flat solar panels.

The arrays for Qwest Field will come from Solyndra’s state-of-the-art solar manufacturing plant in California, which was built in part with a $535 million federal loan guarantee from the Department of Energy. The plant is a showcase for U.S. green-tech manufacturing: It employs over 1,000 people operating robotics manufacturing tools as a way to curb production costs and compete against inexpensive solar panels from China while keeping jobs in the U.S.

In this case, the arrays will also take advantage of the light reflected from the Seattle stadium’s white “cool roof,” which was originally installed to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the building. Because Solyndra’s panels can capture reflected light, the white roof reflection should increase the system’s electricity production, according to Solyndra.

The solar system is being installed by McKinstry, an energy solutions company that has also designed and installed Qwest Field’s low-flow water fixtures and high-efficiency lighting systems.

When complete at the end of the summer, the solar installation is expected to generate enough electricity annually to power the equivalent of 95 homes, and result in a 21 percent reduction in the stadium’s utility costs. As a way to promote and educate people about solar technology, fans will also be able to track the electricity production and use at computer kiosks on the stadium grounds, according to Solyndra.

The Seattle Seahawks team is owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who recently created the Green Sports Alliance in conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council. The Green Sports Alliance, which has the endorsement of six pro sports leagues as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, has made it its mission to persuade sports stadiums around the U.S. to upgrade their environmental efforts.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20063981-54.html#ixzz1Mw05Oy6P

-- Ron "SolarRon" Wilson Glass Energy Electronics Sales & Marketing 425-691-7365