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OSU borrows ink-jet technology for solar devices
Ink-jet printing is contributing to a breakthrough in the production of thin-film solar devices. Oregon State University engineers submitted a patent for a printing process and chemical solution that could significantly reduce the cost of producing solar energy cells.
Stakeholders say BETC cuts will halt momentum
The future of Oregon鈥檚 Business Energy Tax Credit has spurred debate in public hearings in the Legislature recently. And at least one thing is certain about the program that provides incentives for conservation, manufacturing and renewable development projects: It will soon be much smaller.
SoloPower coming to Portland
Mayor Sam Adams and a handful of city and state officials announced today that SoloPower would establish its new manufacturing facility in Portland, and not Wilsonville, as considered previously. The company could end up in North Portland鈥檚 Rivergate industrial park, and will definitely be within the city鈥檚 enterprise zone, which yields a $17.9 million property tax break.
GE says it will build country鈥檚 largest solar panel plant
GE announced plans to open the largest solar plant in the U.S. in 2013, but it has not announced where it will be built.
SolarWorld earns top marks on annual solar scorecard
SolarWorld鈥檚 solar panels are some of the greenest in the world, according to a scorecard released today by the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition.
Contractor, solar designer join forces
S.D. Deacon Corp. has joined with NW Photon Energy, which designs and installs thin-film solar systems, to form a company called DC-Energy. The new company will operate as a full-service solar system integrator.
SolarWorld names winner in video contest
Portland artist Cheryl Lohrmann is the winner of SolarWorld's "Shine, baby, shine" video contest.
Intel powers up 2 solar arrays in Oregon
Intel has finished installation and powered up two new 400 kilowatt solar arrays at its Hillsboro facilities.
‘Buy American’ impact cloudy for Oregon solar
A "Buy American" provision signed into law last week requires the Department of Defense to purchase solar photovoltaic panels made in the U.S. But in Oregon, where global companies like SolarWorld and Sanyo operate, the effects of the law are unclear.
Solar manufacturer moving to Wilsonville
San Jose, Calif.-based SoloPower is in the process of finalizing plans for a $56.1 million plant in Wilsonville. The company and the city won't say where a facility would be located, but local real estate brokers are speculating.
Solar leases now qualify for Oregon tax credits
Homeowners can now receive Residential Energy Tax Credits from the Oregon Department of Energy to lease a solar photovoltaic system. Changes made Jan. 1 to the state’s Residential Energy Tax […]
EC Company to oversee Portland solar plans
The city of Portland is in contract negotiations with EC Company to oversee the city's solar installation plans.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- 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
