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• Green Power Resource Management to Start Volume Production on Improved Solar Powered Air Conditioner & Virtual Power Plant
• HERO Signs Historic Interconnect Agreement with Progress Energy Florida for 70MW Solar Farm.
• Suniva enhances module line with UL 1000 Volt certifications and adds module capacity
• Upsolar’s Tigo-Integrated Smart Modules Now Available for UK Solar Market
• IDS Solar Announces Inaugural Shipment of Its Advanced Portable Solar Electric Generators
• Trina Solar Supplies 61MW of Solar PV Modules for Green Tower Project In Brandenburg
• Chevron Energy Solutions Solar Installation at Santa Cruz County Office of Education Goes Live
• Envision Solar and Horizon Energy Group Announce the Execution of a Strategic Teaming Agreement

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Candian Solar Awarded 91MW Deal For Thailand

GUELPH, Ontario, July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc, one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has been awarded an exclusive module supply agreement to provide photovoltaic modules totaling 91MW for Soleq Solar Co. Ltd. power plant projects in Thailand.

The solar power plants will be owned and operated by Soleq. Juwi, one of the world's leading enterprises in the renewable energy sector, will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for seven projects with a total capacity of 61MW located in the provinces of Kamphaeng Phet in the northwest and Ubon Ratchathani in the east. Bouygues Construction, a world leader in building, civil engineering, electrical contracting and maintenance, will provide EPC services for three projects in the Tak and Sukhothai provinces of north-east Thailand.

"We chose to work with Canadian Solar because of their vast industry experience and track record delivering high quality modules to large scale solar power projects worldwide," said Adam Balin, Soleq. "Canadian Solar understands our requirements for quality and reliability, and is a perfect fit with our focus on maximizing return on investment while generating clean, renewable energy for Thailand."

"We are honored to be selected to supply our modules for Soleq's landmark power plants in Thailand," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. "We are also pleased with the progress of our market diversification strategy to reduce our exposure to European markets and to minimize policy risk. This module supply agreement underscores our success expanding our global footprint, building new customer relationships, and gaining market share in important growth markets."

Canadian Solar will supply its CS6X high output modules for the projects. Module deliveries have already commenced and are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2013.

SOLAR GOLF CART -MAKE SURE YOU DONT BREAK DOWN BEFORE THE 19th HOLE

                         

Imagine..... A Golf Car With A Solar Powered Charging System That Charges Itself During Play

Your electric golf cart can be fitted to use our solar charging system. You'll save on your utility costs +++ you will contribute to reducing your solar footprint in an environmentally friendly way.

Fit this 37W solar kit to your golf cart and you'll extend your battery range (going further on one mains charge). You'll also save money on reduced charging costs and battery replacements (this kit will help to extend your battery life).
How will solar power extend your golf cart battery life?

• Golf cart batteries are typically drained (during use) by about 80% of their charge. This is known as a deep discharge. At this point the battery has to be recharged. A discharge and recharge is known as a charge cycle. After approximately 520 charge cycles the battery will be nearing its end of life and your cart will need a new battery. This could happen within a year and a half.
• With a PowerFilm PowerDrive solar panel charging the battery, maximum drain is down to about 65%. This improves the life of the battery to a minimum of 730 charge cycles. Even better, typical battery drain is between 30% and 50%, which means battery life can be more than doubled. (30% drain means the battery will last for 1,800 charge cycles or 4 and 3/4 years).

What about the panel?

• There are no brackets, this flexible panel has a "Peel and Stick" Butyl Backer
• Peel and stick means no holes to drill in your golf cart roof
• There's no heavy glass or chunky frame - this is a lightweight, low profile, weatherproof and durable panel
• The panel installs in minutes
• The solar cell technology used makes for an efficient operation even in low light levels (perfect for the UK).

Commercial benefits for golfing centres:

• The number 1 complaint is when a cart doesn't last the 18 holes. Solar power will make sure the cart gets around the course and back for the nineteenth hole.
• Less recharging time on mains power means significantly lower electricity bills
• Solar power will need less manpower for cart maintenance. Replacing a discharged cart by shuffling others around can tie up three carts and a couple of staff.
• Solar power will reduce cart downtime. More carts available to your golfing customers.

Specifications:

• Complete with all components & cables needed for a simple self install
• Power: 37W
• Voltage: The panel produces 15.4V and the controller (included in the kit) boosts this to 48V
• Solar Panel Dimensions (Opened Out): 26.25" x 51.3", 0.667m x 1.3m
• Charge Controller Dimensions: Approx 4" x 2" x 2" (101mm x 51mm x 51mm)
• Charge Controller Weight: 1.8lbs (0.82kg)

PRICE  £999.00

Contact Ace Solar Power Today for further information or to place your order 01277 651529

Short Video on Powerfilm Solar Golf Cart. 

Government Loses

Government loses second case on solar tariff cut

The government had said the subsidy cut would ensure the scheme carried on in the future

The government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar subsidies.

The Court of Appeal case involved the government's move to halve the payments made to households with solar panels, which it says are unsustainable.
However, the government has said it will seek leave to take the case to the UK's Supreme Court.
Under the feed-in tariffs programme, people in Britain with solar panels are paid for the electricity they generate.
The rulings will not affect households that have installed panels before the changes on 12 December.
Solar businesses and campaigners had warned thousands of jobs could be lost as a result of the proposed tariff cut.
"We want to maximise the number of installations that are possible within the available budget rather than use available money to pay a higher tariff to halve the number of installations," said Energy and Climate Change secretary Chris Huhne.
Employers' group the CBI said the government should abandon its legal battle.
"The judgement should be used to draw a line under this saga, which saw the government scoring a spectacular own goal and confidence in the renewables sector undermined," said director general John Cridland.
Damian Kahya Business reporter, BBC News
The latest twist in the legal battle over solar subsidies will leave consumers more confused than ever.
When the government announced that subsidies would be halved from 12 December, it prompted a rush of installations, but not everyone beat the deadline.
However, that cut has now been declared unlawful by two courts.
It means consumers may still be able to get the higher rate on installations finished since 12 December, at least until the government's new cut-off period of 3 March.
With the 43p tariff one of the most generous in the world, many may be tempted to take a punt.
But with legal action now moving to the Supreme Court, consumer group Consumer Focus is warning consumers to ensure they can still afford the lower, 21p rate, before investing.
If not, the government may yet win its case and consumers who have installed panels since 12 December would be caught short.
Confusion

The decision, and the government's intention to launch a second appeal, will lead to widespread uncertainty for consumers and installers.

It means consumers cannot know what subsidy they will receive for any panels installed since 12 December.
The previous tariff was just over 43p per kilowatt-hour generated.
The new tariff of 21p per kilowatt-hour had been expected to come into effect from 1 April.
But in October, the government said the cut would take place ahead of schedule, with the reduced rate paid to anyone who installed solar panels after 12 December.
The government announced a consultation on the proposals, which closed on 23 December - 11 days after the decision was to have been implemented.
The High Court ruled that changing the tariffs in this way was "legally flawed", a decision the Court of Appeal has now upheld.
The change had particularly upset industry, as it affected projects which may already have been commissioned, but not installed.
"This decision has very important implications for the whole renewable energy sector in the UK," said Ben Warren, a partner at Ernst and Young.