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SolaRover™ Mobile Solar Power Systems provide pure, consistent electricity for all types of commercial, industrial and emergency applications - wherever and whenever needed. Categorically clean, absolutely silent and far more economical than comparable diesel generators over the long term, SolaRover systems offer today's best investments in portable power generators. With unparalleled engineering, leading-edge components, rugged steel construction and a variety of practical options, SolaRover sets the benchmark high.

SolaRover in Haiti and on FOX News

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July 27, 2009 - John Spisak interviewed by Jim Blasingame.

SolaRover in the News

SolaRover on July 4th

On the 4th of July, SolaRover powered for 13 hours, the Regional Mobile Command Center for the combined law enforcement jurisdictions of Douglas County, and the cities of Lone Tree, Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado. Even though it was a miserable day, (less than 2 hours of clear sunshine), the SR unit powered the mobile regional command center and for the two hours there was good sun, it also was powering the luxury restrooms that were in place for the all day events. For the 13 hours the command center was powered, the SR powered two air conditioning units, a bank of interior lights, the refrigerator, microwave, communications radios, battery charging stations, a continuously operating signal strobe, computers and other assorted electrical equipment. The mobile command center was in place at Sweetwater Park, for the City of Lone Tree’s all day 4th of July 5 K race, park carnival, and nighttime fireworks and concert. The police department was amazed at the reliability and dependability of the SR unit in delivering uninterrupted, clean and silent power and then ending the day with power to spare. The diesel generator built into the mobile command center unit was never even turned on.

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SolaRover in ICOSA

ICOSA, a publication known for informative articles on subjects that make the world a better place, did a feature on SolaRover. Click here to read the feature

SolaRover at the Los Angeles GoGreenExpo

SolaRover Inc. has partnered with the Go Green Expo and demonstrated the trailer at the show January 23rd through 25th. This year's Go Green Expo show took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Our team was onsite at the show to provide information and answer questions about our trailers.

West Coast Green 2008 Conference To Power Up with Solar from SolaRover

San Jose, September 19, 2008 – Today West Coast Green, the nation’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green innovation, building, design and technology announced that SolaRover, a mobile solar power systems provider is joining forces with the conference to provide solar power to several major areas at the event, eliminating the need for conventional electricity in those areas. This is the most extensive known diversion of power to solar electricity that has been accomplished to date at the venue.
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Renewable Energy Industry News

Hybrid Organic Solar Cells Now More Efficient

Published : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:05 GMT

Success greets the research team of National Research Council's National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) and the University of Alberta. The plastic solar cells have now an operating life of 8 months instead of mere hours. And they are low-cost, environmentally efficient, unsealed plastic dollar cells ? a green energy source. Developing economically viable plastic [...]
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National RES Will Not See Senate Floor, Dies on Harry Reid's Instead

Published : Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:18 GMT

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Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) released details of the energy bill he is putting before the Senate on Tuesday, making it official that any hope for a national renewable electricity standard (RES) is dead. Last week Reid said as much while foreshadowing the contents of his bill, which focuses more on oil spill response than renewable energy. Since then, dozens of democratic senators (including one republican) and industry groups pressed Reid for, at the least, inclusion of a national RES to promote a shift to cleaner power over the long term.

For at least the short term, any RES prospect has been declared dead by the one man who could have given it life.

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To make matters worse, the bill excludes just about everything else that could really help the renewable energy industry, especially the troubled wind sector, which has seen quarterly figures drop 71 percent from the same time last year.

NOT included are:

A national RES
Extension of the production tax credit (expires next year)
Extension of the Treasury Grant Program (expires this year)
Any cap or tax on carbon emissions by polluters

What the bill does offer:

Oil Regulations: A removal of the $75 million cap on economic liability that oil companies must account for in response to an oil spill. Companies would pay higher fees into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. It would also speed up the claims process for people damaged by oil spills and overhaul government regulation to ensure that conflicts of interest do not exist.
Energy Efficiency: The bill would set aside $5 billion for the proposed federal Home Star rebate program that incentivizes homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements.
Conservation: The bill would also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which uses a portion of receipts from oil and gas leases to support state and local conservation programs.
Electric and Natural Gas Vehicles: Encourages the deployment of electric cars through $400 million doled out to certain cities. Also funds a federally-run competition to develop a battery that will power an EV for 500 miles in a single charge, and encourages federal agencies to introduce EVs into their operating fleets. Finally,� the bill offers incentives to retrofit heavy-duty vehicles to run on ?clean natural gas? (CNG).

The oil industry is railing against the bill, which means it must be doing something right. Yet while incentives for electric vehicles, increased oil regulation (so obviously lacking in the lead up to the BP spill) and energy efficiency incentives are good steps, this can hardly be called an energy bill ? at least not in the sense that the renewable energy industry, President Obama, nor any environmental advocate had hoped for.

Harry Reid and other Senate Democrats admit that the bill is far from sweeping, but claim that it's the best they can do without a guaranteed, filibuster-proof 60 votes ? something Reid says they most certainly do not have. And even this gutted sham of a climate change bill faces stiff opposition from republicans, whose main objective seems to be to oppose anything and everything until the GOP has a chance at regaining power in November. Although, they apparently have all the power they need already, or at least enough to stop the less-than-brave democrats tiptoeing around the Senate floor and all over the progress-minded constituents that voted them in nearly two years ago.

And where's President Obama on all this? Good question.

Senators Press Reid for Renewable Electricity Standard

Published : Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:32 GMT

Despite Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's assurances that no such provision will be included in a climate bill this summer, 27 Democrats and one Senate Republican are nonetheless pressing the Nevada senator for inclusion of a renewable electricity standard (RES). harry reid senate An RES would require utilities to obtain a percentage of their power from renewable resources within a set time frame, and is considered one of the best ways to promote clean energy production in the United States over the long term. Last week, Reid came out saying that such language was not in his vocabulary.

Sam Brownback of Kansas (a state that already gets 20 percent of its electricity from wind power) is the lone Republican senator to join Democrats in signing the letter urging Reid to include a national RES in his bill. Brownback is, however, staunchly opposed to any carbon cap or tax being included.

Reid and many other Democrats in the Senate are apparently fearful of a Republican filibuster because they do not have the 60 votes necessary to nullify that option (although, why they don't force the Republicans' hand instead of constantly allowing the opposite is beyond me). senate wind power Still, Brownback and his unlikely Democratic allies believe they can get the 60 votes and that there is enough bipartisan support in the Senate to pull off an RES-inclusive bill.

Senators Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, Mark Udall of Colorado and Tom Udall of New Mexico led in drafting the letter, which argued, ?A strong RES will give certainty to clean energy companies that are looking to invest billions of dollars in the U.S. to manufacture wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable energy components.?

29 states already have their own renewable energy mandates, but legislation would have to be uniform throughout the country to truly facilitate wide-scale, permanent growth in the national renewable energy industry.

Why the Opposition to RES?

solar panel renewable power The main opposition to a national RES comes from senators of both parties representing the American South, where only four states ? Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas ? have state-level RES portfolios.

Many of these states are rich in coal and have a strong lobby against any legislation that would tax or otherwise inhibit its production. Senators from these states often argue that their states do not have the renewable resources that other states have, such as the Southwest's sunshine or wind along the coasts and in the Midwest. Subsequently, their states would be at a disadvantage when trying to meet RES requirements and would pay an unfair amount of penalties for noncompliance.

How the South Could Benefit from Renewable Standards

However, Environmental Leader reports that a new study, Renewable Energy in the South, released by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Duke University, asserts that a national RES would be an economic boon to the South. It claims that southern states could obtain 20 to 30 percent of their energy from renewable resources within 20 years if strong federal mandates are passed, all while adding thousands of new jobs. The South gets less than 4 percent of its energy from renewables today. Most of what there is comes from hydropower.

Yet despite letters, broad support outside the South and intense pressure from RE industries, nearly all hope for a strong climate bill coming out of the Senate this year is gone. The heavily compromised bill Harry Reid is expected to release this summer will include some minor but largely ineffectual clean energy incentives and some oil and gas industry regulations in response to the BP oil spill. Reid has shown no signs yet of relenting on his no-cap, no-RES position.

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Saft and Acciona Energia Join Forces to Offer Improved Stability, Power Management and Grid Connection for Photovoltaic Plant in Spain

Published : Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:27 GMT
PARIS, July 28, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

- Containerized Lithium-ion Energy Storage Battery Marks Major Step in Viability of Renewable Energy Sources

Saft has announced a three-year deal to work with Spain's Acciona Energia SA as part of a Eurogia+ labelled project aimed at improving the viability of photovoltaic and other renewable energy source power plants. The project will demonstrate the technical and financial benefits of using a containerized energy storage, conversion and management system to provide grid ancillary services as well as power management to help smooth the plant output.

As part of the initial project at a photovoltaic (PV) plant in Tudela, Spain, Saft will develop a modular lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system to be housed inside a six-meter container designed for industrial applications. The container includes active temperature control systems and a fire suppression system. The long-life Li-ion battery offers very high energy-efficiency, no battery maintenance and an easy way to measure the battery state of charge even while in use.

The project also seeks to integrate PV plants within the grid as conventional power plants by means of new control systems to be developed by Acciona Energia, including test of new PV technologies, with a final aim of reducing the Cost of Energy (LCOE) and providing additional services such as ancillary services, improving grid stability and back up power security.

"With the ever increasing contribution of renewables in our electricity mix, it is of crucial importance to improve the electrical behaviour of renewable power plants The decision to work with Saft on this project was a natural one", said Miguel Arraras, Solar PV Development Director Acciona Energia. "In addition to their batteries high energy-efficiency and reliability, their containerized solution is ideal when it comes to addressing environmental constraints of field deployment. Saft's knowledge of designing, manufacturing and controlling large energy storage systems means it will be a key contributor to the partnership."

As part of the system, Saft will be able to offer the customer 1.1MW power at up to 1,000V. Each container is easily scalable and will interface with existing power conversion devices.

"We are delighted to be working with Acciona on this groundbreaking project," said Francois Bouchon, Director of the Energy Storage Business Unit, Saft. "We believe the introduction of containerized energy storage makes photovoltaic and other renewable energy source plants an increasingly attractive option for the future. The ability to address issues around reliability, stability and power management is a huge step for the power industry in its efforts to integrate ecological concerns."

SRS Energy Partners with Sunset Magazine to Power 'Dream Remodel'

Published : Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:14 GMT
PHILADELPHIA, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- SRS Energy, a leading developer of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products, today announced that its Sole Power Tile has been chosen to power the Sunset Dream Remodel Home. The Open House began last Friday and will continue through August 15th, 2010.

This historic 1920's bungalow in Los Gatos, California, has been overhauled into a modern Mediterranean villa. De Mattei Construction transformed a 1,500 square foot rental property into a green oasis using sustainable building materials. The Sole Power Tile, the first curved solar roof tile, was selected for its seamless integration with the barrel-style clay roof, preserving the home's historic appeal while delivering renewable energy savings.

"We did this remodel consciously because of the times," says Kathi McCalligan, Sunset's Home Programs Director. "We wanted to showcase that smart design can be beautiful." The Sole Power Tile system is a stunning complement to a gallery of green design including drought-tolerant landscaping, low VOC paint, and an eco-friendly custom kitchen island.

"Builders and homeowners have become increasingly aware of the financial benefits of solar power," says SRS Energy CEO, JD Albert. "Sunset's Dream Remodel is a perfect fit for the Sole Power Tile which fuses the timeless style of clay tile with excellence in engineering." The Sunset Sole Power Tile system includes sixty solar roof tiles, with an estimated annual production of 1,200 kilowatt hours. The Sole Power Tile system is expected to eliminate expensive, top-tier electricity costs for the future owner.

The Sole Power Tile was recently recognized as the first curved solar roof tile to obtain UL certification and CEC listing. SRS Energy and US Tile, the largest manufacturer of clay tile in North America, have partnered to launch the Sole Power Tile system in California with a nationwide rollout of the product to follow.