Global Solar Energy Unveils PowerFlex(TM) at WIREC 2008
(Centre Daily Times: Tue, 04 Mar) Global Solar Energy, a solar industry leader that manufactures CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) thin-film solar cells on a foil substrate introduces its PowerFlex (TM) material. On display at this week's Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) in Washington D.C., attendees can view the lightweight, conformable material that is being integrated into products to ...

Future of Solar Energy May Go Through New Mexico
(Wired News: Tue, 04 Mar) The decision by an international manufacturer of solar energy equipment to place its North American production hub in Albuquerque raises hopes that the state will become a leader in the renewable energy industry.

African states examine solar energy prospects with Japan's help
(World Tribune: Tue, 04 Mar) CAIRO — Tunisia has acquired 500 solar systems to generate electricity for rural areas. Japan's Kyocera Corp. has won a contract to supply and install solar power generating systems in Tunisia.

S$20m Solar Capability Scheme to help new buildings tap solar energy
(Channel NewsAsia: Mon, 03 Mar) SINGAPORE: The government has announced more initiatives to fuel growth in the energy sector in Singapore. They include a S$20 million Solar Capability Scheme to encourage businesses to diversify their energy sources.