Konarka Opens World’s Largest Roll-to-Roll Thin Film Solar Manufacturing Facility with One Gigawatt Nameplate Capacity More Info

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Much field-testing has taken place since February'08 both in Orlando, Fl where SKYShades officials have been perfecting the 'bonding system' to ensure that the electricity-generating panels are protected from the elements etc., and in Lowell Mass., where Konarka’s officials have been connecting and measuring the electrical components. More Info

It was reported earlier that SKYShades has programmed to install car park structures with Power Plastic panels over 1000 cars at the Orlando International Airport. Prior to gaining the necessary County approvals, there have been requests for SKYShades to build a 'sample' number of these structures to carry out testing of electricity reticulation and to ensure that all safety measures have been conformed with. More Info

First Solar Inc (FSLR.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has been a relative bright spot in the industry. Shares of the thin film solar maker, which were trading at $275.25 on Thursday, were up 92 percent from their 2008 low of $143.31, hit in January, and had declined less than 1 percent in the last three weeks. More Info

It's fair to say that, so far, solar installers have been the red-headed stepchild of the renewable energy investment world.

Their counterparts, module manufacturers and silicon suppliers, have been in a noticeably different boat. And rightly so. More Info

Labelled a "green gold rush," global investment in renewable energy surged some 60 per cent to $148 billion in 2007.

Global investment in renewable energy surged 60 per cent to $148 billion (74.3 billion) last year and is still accelerating despite the slowdown in the wider economy, according to the United Nations. More Info

Covered parking lots are among structures perfect for capturing clean solar power.

A trend that has been gradually building momentum across the country over the past several years — outfitting covered parking lots with solar panels — is on display at a pair of Henderson businesses. More Info

SKYShades has won the prestigious Design Excellence Award in the 2007 Orange County Urban Design Commission Awards Program. SKYShades took home the Award of Merit in the Commercial Projects Section with its uniquely designed Shade Structure at Images Auto Spa. Download

The most recent SKYShades training seminar has seen the addition of SIX new Franchisees. The international success of this seminar will set a milestone for future training. Download

American Academy of Dermatology Announces 2007 Shade Structure Grant Recipients Download

LOCAL BUSINESS DONATES $50,000 TO HELP IN THE
PREVENTION OF SKIN CANCER!! Download

SKYShades offers lucrative Franchise
opportunities in Asia Download

Successful US company, SKYShades, announced today that it is actively seeking franchise partners in [Malaysia] to market and distribute its revolutionary tension membrane / shade products. Download

The new playground at Lake Eola officially opens in a week’s time and features a custom designed, state of the art shade structure engineered and installed by local Orlando Company, Sky Shades. Download