Civic hybrid battery fix keeps haunting Honda

Time to fix Honda’s hybrid image. How bad is Honda?s battery problem? Are Honda Civic hybrids unreliable because of bad battery packs? That?s the focus of some class action lawsuits against the automaker. And, while Honda has tried to remedy this problem with a software upgrade, for many the software upgrade has only made the [...]

Source: http://jordaneske.ws/civic-hybrid-battery-fix-keeps-haunting-honda/

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Bird-X SE-Y Scare Eye Balloon, Colors may vary

The large eyes of this 2ft. dia. yellow balloon are enough to scare away entire flocks of nuisance birds. Attach to trees or poles near gardens, fields, orchards, fisheries, pools and more. Common Usage: Bird repellant, Color: Yellow, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 x 18 x 18, Diameter (in.): 24, Mounting Type: ... more »

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Griffin Technology PowerDuo 2 amp Power Charger for iPad,

Combines our PowerBlock AC charger and PowerJolt auto charger in one convenient bundle. Keep your iPad, iPhone or iPod charged and ready wherever you go with 2 amps of charging power. Includes a charge cable for iPad, iPhone and iPod models with full-sized dock connector. Griffin Technology PowerDuo 2 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone ... more »

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Solar Loan vs. PPA

Solar energy is quickly becoming more affordable than ever for Massachusetts homeowners. Tax incentives and state rebates drive down the initial cost, however the remaining balance of an array is still a considerable sum. Sunlight Solar Energy has partnered with several groups to reduce or even eliminate those upfront costs with a financial plan tailored to each homeowner.

Sunlight Solar has a wide variety of financing options. Our two newest are the SunRun Power Purchase Agreement and the SunPower 20 Year Loan. Here?s a comparison of how those deals work.

The SunRun Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is an agreement through which SunRun will purchase the solar array designed and installed on your home by Sunlight Solar. You, the homeowner, then purchase the power from your solar panels from SunRun at a fixed rate. SunRun covers all maintenance, monitoring, and insurance of your system during the life of the 20 year agreement. After the 20 years is up, you have the option to purchase the solar array at fair market value, or have it removed at no cost to you.

SunRun offers two power purchase options:

  • A prepaid option in which you purchase 20 years worth of clean, solar energy at a rate lower than that of the utility company.
  • Or, a fixed monthly payment with a low upfront cost between $0 and $1,000.

Homeowners taking advantage of the SunRun PPA program can enjoy low, fixed energy costs for the term of the agreement but are unable to take advantage of tax incentives and rebates.

The second program currently being offered is a 20 Year Loan with our partner SunPower. This loan is an unsecured loan, meaning that it is not tied to your home equity. The 20 Year Loan offers a low interest rate and the option to re-amortize in the first 18 months. As opposed to the PPA, those who utilize the loan option have full ownership of their solar array and are able to take advantage of all the tax incentives and rebates.

The bottom line:

  • With a PPA, you pay a set amount for power generated by the solar panels with little to no money down. All maintenance and monitoring is covered by SunRun.
  • With a loan, you own the panels and pay a monthly installment towards the loan. All eligible rebates and SRECS go directly to you, the homeowner.

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Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/sunlight-solar-energy/17456-solar-loan-vs-ppa

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Schneider Electric presents solar solutions at Intersolar North America

Schneider Electric will present solar solutions in Booth 7510 at one of the largest solar trade shows in California, Intersolar North America, taking place from July 12-14 in San Francisco.

Source: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/xantrex-technology-inc-1165/news/article/2011/07/schneider-electric-presents-solar-solutions-at-intersolar-north-america?cmpid=rss

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Chinese Solar Companies Trim Q2 Revenues $STP $LDK $TSL

Solar power component manufacturers in China have either trimmed their expected second quarter revenues and shipments or terminated long-term solar wafer contracts, possibly reacting from a sharp decline in prices of key solar parts reported in June.

Chinese polysilicon producer Daqo New Energy has revised its second quarter financial guidance announced on May 9, saying its earnings have been hit hard by price reductions across the photovoltaic supply chain.

The company now expects its total revenue to be around $70 million to $71 million, compared to a prior guidance range of $92 million to $95 million.

"The reduction in revenue guidance is mainly due to less shipment in the downstream product, wafer and module," said Jimmy Lai, chief financial officer of the company.

Daqo will ship less polysilicon in the upcoming quarter, from 950 to 1000 tons in the previous guidance down to 970 tons to 990 tons. Expected solar wafer shipments were also brought down from 7 megawatts to 0.7 MW, followed by the company?s own branded PV modules from 14 MW to 4 MW.

However, expected shipments of subcontracted PV modules for customers in the upcoming quarter were actually raised in the revised financial guidance from 2.5 MW to 8 MW.

Last week, Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world?s largest producer of silicon-based solar panels terminated a 10-year solar wafer supply contract with MEMC Singapore Pte. Ltd. Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's chairman, said the agreement will ?help [the company] benefit from the continuing drop in silicon and wafer prices.?

Ending the contract will reportedly save the Wuxi, China-based company in Jiangsu province about $400 million partly from maximizing its internal wafer output.

Cloudy solar supply chain

Last month, the price of solar-grade polysilicon, the essential raw material for manufacturing solar panels that capture sunlight and convert it to electricity, dropped 28 percent to $53.4 per kilogram month-on-month, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance published on June 17 saying that the price of multicrystalline silicon wafers also slid by 23 percent in June to a record low of $2.39 a piece.

Multicrystalline silicon cell prices were down 15 percent to $0.92 per watt.

Module prices are falling at a slower rate with a 6.5 percent decline in June, bringing crystalline silicon modules to $1.68 per watt. Chinese manufacturers are offering modules at significant discounts, with prices at $1.49/W compared with modules manufactured outside of China priced at $1.79/W.

The research firm solar module prices are now 58 percent lower than in the third quarter of 2008.

Polysilicon prices along with other components began falling during the economic recession last 2009. The prices were a boon for manufacturers like First Solar, whose profits rose because manufacturing costs fell by buying cheaper parts.

First Solar is profiting because its cadmium-telluride solar cells cost less than half that of traditional polysilicon- based cells to manufacture.

In April 2009, the Arizona-based company more than tripled its first quarter profits to $164.6 million, or $1.99 a share, from $46.6 million, or 57 cents a share, a year earlier.

In comparison, SunPower, which manufactures crystalline silicon-based solar panels, saw its profits fall as a result of rising polysilicon prices. Its revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $214 million compared to revenues of $401 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

SunPower eventually sold a majority stake in its company to French oil giant Total.

Martin Simonek, solar analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, said in June report that prices will further decline across the solar supply chain since companies no longer supported by subsidies would look for new markets and unload their supply with lower prices.

"Currently the markets are oversupplied with modules, as manufacturers seek to reduce their inventories in markets that are demanding cheap modules because of reductions in subsidies,? said Mr. Simonek.

?Producers are preparing for a painful consolidation that could see several players exit the solar industry," he added.

Original Article on EcoSeed

Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/ecoseed/17447-chinese-solar-companies-trim-q2-revenues-stp-ldk-tsl

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The YouShine Solar Bag for your iPhone

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A group of young Catalan entrepreneurs based in the Silicon Valley have developed YouShine, a 100% eco-friendly bag integrated with solar panels. The bag has a USB port to connect and charge small electronic devices like iPhone, digital camera, mobile phones, iPods, and even laptops by using solar energy. However, it should be noted that it certainly cannot reach the efficiency level of a conventional plug.

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The product is the result of company?s experiment of using technological applications for clothing. Currently available in 17 different colors, it allows you to recharge your mobile phone in two hours when directly exposed to the sunlight. So, now you no more have to worry about running out of the phone battery while you are just in the middle of a romantic conversation or simply about to take a picture of that beautiful scene.

But, what if its a cloudy day or you are inside a building? Probably, you could carry an additional battery plugged in the bag while on the move. This will allow you to save energy whenever possible and simultaneously, carry on with your work. YouShine is a fantastic product available at a price tag of 129 Euros and can be bought from an online store called ?Store Lab?.

Via: Iphone Active

Source: http://www.solarfeeds.com/ecofriend/17442-the-youshine-solar-bag-for-your-iphone

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