Arizona State University
Nanoparticles Used to Increase Solar Collector Effectiveness
Mechanical engineers from the Arizona State University conducted studies using tiny graphite particles that are 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair in the hopes of increasing the effectiveness of solar power collectors. They will also study the profitability of using the said material. At present photovoltaic solar panels are commonly used across [...]
Suntech Eyes Phoenix for its HQ and Plant
Chinese-owned solar panel giant Suntech has announced plans to erect its U.S. headquarters in a 100,000 square feet location in Phoenix, Arizona. The building of the site, which will also house a manufacturing plant, was announced last Monday by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.
The Suntech Power facility is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2010, creating at least 250 new green jobs in the state. Once operational, the facility will likely be the first ever company to be eligible for Arizona’s Renewable Energy Tax Incentive program. Through said program, Suntech can earn refundable tax credits and additional property tax reductions.
Advent Solar Teams Up with ASU on Solar Panel Development
Advent Solar, a New Mexico solar power system developer, is set on partnering with Arizona State University to find ways to improve the efficiency of solar panels. They will also be hiring a team of engineers for this project. President and CEO Peter Green, of Advent Solar, states that their partnership with ASU at their [...]
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