SolarSummary: November 12-18, 2002

by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news ARISE Technologies: www.arisetech.com AstroPower: www.astropower.com BP Solar: www.bpsolar.com Energy Conversion Devices: www.ovonic.com Heliotronics: www.heliotronics.com NREL: www.nrel.gov PowerLight Corp: www.powerlight.com Schott Applied Power Corp: www.schottappliedpower.com Sharp Electronics Corp: www.sharp-usa.com SOLARA AG: www.solara.de Solar Works Inc.: www.solar-works.com Spire Corp www.spirecorp.com SMA Americas New Products AstroPower has announced that it has introduced a new line of residential solar electric power systems featuring solar power arrays that fully integrate into a home’s roof. Benefits of the new systems include faster installation time, reduced installation cost, and enhanced aesthetics when compared with traditional rooftop-mounted solar power systems. AstroPower’s new products will be offered initially to homebuilders as part of the company’s SunChoice(TM) program. (AstroPower via Solarbuzz, 12/11/02) Schott Applied Power Corporation has introduced a new addition to the SunRoof product line, the SunRoof FS. The SunRoof FS is a freestanding solar electric system for flat-roof commercial scale buildings that requires no roof penetrations and no ballast. The lightweight mounting structure has a stainless steel base and is made of rugged materials designed for long life and severe weather conditions, including winds up to 100 mph. (Solarbuzz, 14/11/0) Applications Three companies are testing technology to supply London network operator […]

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