Solar Energy

Thu April 07, 2011

Solar Panel Maker May Build in Mesa, Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) A newspaper report said the world’s second-largest solar panel manufacturer is considering building a factory in Mesa that would bring about 600 new jobs. The report by The Arizona Republic said Tempe-based First Solar Inc....

Fri September 10, 2010

H&H Mack Sales of Rockaway Township Goes Green With Solar Energy

H&H Mack Sales of Rockaway, N.J., one of the largest single location Mack Trucks dealership in the North East announced, the installation of its new solar electric system at its headquarters. The system will provide 80 percent of the building’s electrical needs and will have environmental benefits equivalent to the absorption of CO2 from planting 3.2 acres of trees, or cutting back annual green house emissions from roughly taking seven cars off of the roadBill Horne, president of H&H Mack Sales explained, “The decision to invest in solar technology was based on the many environmental benefits, and also the high return on invested capital....

Tue January 12, 2010

Community Energy Proposes Lancaster County Solar Farm

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania could see its largest solar farm soaking up the sun in Lancaster County. Suburban Philadelphia company Community Energy is seeking to build a $20 million crop of solar panels amid grass on 40 acres of a farm in East Drumore Township....

Wed July 01, 2009

New Caltrans Solar Projects to Save State Millions

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced June 11 that it plans to install $20 million in new solar energy systems at 70 of its facilities throughout the state, providing California taxpayers an estimated $52.5 million in avoided energy costs over 25 years....

Wed June 07, 2000

Sun Marine Uses Daewoo Solars to Save Shoreline

In a world where large pieces of construction equipment often herald destruction and demolition, one man is doing his part to turn the tide. Mike Jahnigen, founder and owner of Sun Marine Maintenance, leaves destruction to the forces of nature....

Wed September 27, 2000

Daewoo’s Solar Minis Keep Quiet on Sites

Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corporation offers a complete line of mini-excavators that can handle tough jobs without incurring the expense of a backhoe loader or a large excavator, according to the manufacturer. Daewoo mini-excavators utilize variable displacement piston hydraulic pumps that provide more hydraulic flow and higher operating pressure....

Jack Ellery - Wed August 16, 2000

Contractor Takes On New Jersey Muck With ’Solar’ Power

Take some New Jersey muck by the side of a river, add some concrete pilings, sift the dirt to remove debris, rearrange things a little bit, and watch as townhouses spring up in the shadow of the George Washington Bridge....