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SoloPower leases one facility, but local brokers speculate about a second
The ink is barely dry on SoloPower鈥檚 lease at the Marine Drive distribution facility in the Rivergate industrial district in North Portland. But the thin-film solar manufacturer says it isn鈥檛 done looking for space in the Portland-metro area.
Largest solar project in Oregon breaks ground
The Oregon University System today broke ground on a huge solar project, slated to be the state鈥檚 largest.
SunPower, Ford offer solar panel and charging station combo
Ford and SunPower Corporation announced today they are teaming up to offer solar panel systems to customers who buy the Focus Electric, which launches in December, or the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, which will be rolled out in 2012.
Wilsonville Fred Meyer store to have solar panels
The Fred Meyer store that opened in Wilsonville this month features the same goods as the company鈥檚 other 130 stores, but it is the first one to feature solar panels.
SolarWorld powers its largest residential system
SolarWorld recently sold its largest residential solar-electric system to homeowners in Southern California. The 150-kilowatt Sunkit system, perched on a rocky slope on the hilltop estate, is far bigger than the average 5-kilowatt installation, but unit sales are projected to increase 50 percent to end 2011 at about $1.5 million.
OSU recognized for high use of renewable energy
Oregon State University is the largest buyer of green power in Corvallis and recently earned recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency as the second-largest purchaser of any university in the United States.
Solar panel suppliers hit by declining prices
Gross profits for solar panel suppliers have declined by an average of 25 percent in the last six months, according to the latest analysis from IMS Research, an independent research firm in the electronics industry.
SolarWorld to power Vestas’ Portland headquarters
SolarWorld and Vestas, two of the leading manufacturers of renewable energy systems in the U.S., are joining forces on the future home of Vestas鈥� continental headquarters.
BETC’s demise triggers concern for energy newcomers
Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit program will be replaced with three new funds that might be less effective in attracting jobs and revenue to the state.
Oregon solar startup makes strides with 2 of its products
Azuray Technologies, a solar power electronics start-up born out of the labs of Oregon State University, announced two significant developments last week.
Entire world jumping on crazy green energy bandwagon
Global investment in renewable energy grew by 32 percent during 2010, with a record level of $211 billion invested in that year, mainly in wind farms in China and rooftop solar panels in Europe.
Solar devices soon to be made on the cheap, thanks to printer ink
Personally, I always thought ink cartridges were expensive, but apparently technology that goes into printer ink can help make some solar energy devices cheaper. A professor and a doctorate student […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
