by MBJ Staff Published: January 15,2012
Tags: automobile, Automotive, Cars, colleges, education, electricity, energy, green power, higher education, manufacturing, power, solar energy, SUVs, trucks, universities, vans, vehicles
OXFORD — The Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi had generated 57 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough power to run the center’s administrative offices and classrooms, or to brew 1,986 cups of coffee.
With the installation of more than 400 photovoltaic solar panels complete, the year-old building is the largest roof-mounted solar power complex [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: November 30,2011
Tags: energy, environment, factory, federal government, GREEN ENERGY, manufacturing, municipal government, plant, solar energy, sustainable energy
COLUMBUS — The city of Columbus has asked the federal government to consider a solar panel farm at the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Plant.
The Commercial Dispatch reports the Environmental Protect Agency has agreed to study the site to determine what kind and whether a renewable energy facility can be built on the property.
The city is proposing [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 6,2011
Tags: abortion, agriculture, birth control, casinos, cattle, contraceptives, economy, embryo, energy, gaming, GREEN ENERGY, hay, health care, home values, MBJ, medicine, Mississippi Business Journal, Personhood, Realtors, recession, sod, solar energy, Weather, Yes on 26
In this week’s MBJ, Amy McCullough examines the explosion of solar companies in Mississippi and whether the companies can keep up with the technology. Only time will tell how Twin Creeks and Stion hold up as Mississippians have bet nearly $400 million on green energy companies
Also in this week’s paper:
>> ‘YES ON 26’ CREATES UNCERTAINTY [...] [...]
The future of solar is not in China. It is the present: 185 Chinese solar panel makers relentlessly driving down costs by 30 percent a year.
The future of solar is right here in America: Using smart technology to get the most out of what the Chinese sell us.
That is not as easy — or as [...] [...]
GRENADA — Grenada Stamping and Assembly, supplier of parts to the appliance, automotive, HVAC/R and off-highway markets, is expanding its operations in Grenada to accommodate the rapid growth of its solar panel-related stamping business.
The project represents a company investment of $500,000 and will create 50 new jobs, according to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA).
Since January [...] [...]
HATTIESBURG — Stion, a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar modules, is officially opening its new factory in Hattiesburg.
The company will hold an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon with Gov. Haley Barbour and other state and local officials in attendance.
The project, which is the first thin-film solar factory in the Southeast, will deliver more than 1,000 [...] [...]
NORTH MISSISSIPPI — The Tennessee Valley Authority is revamping its pilot Generation Partners program that encourages solar energy projects after a surge of requests from large commercial interests.
John Trawick, TVA senior vice president of commercial operations and pricing, told the Knoxville News Sentinel the program is returning to its original focus on small solar installations [...] [...]
JACKSON — During tomorrow’s special session, Mississippi lawmakers will consider incentive packages for two high-tech economic development projects that would create almost 1,800 new jobs in Mississippi, according to the Governor’s Office.
Gov. Haley Barbour will ask legislators to consider a $75-million package to bring Calisolar to Columbus with a private capital investment of at least [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: August 31,2011
Tags: economic development, employment, energy, incentives, jobs, manufacturing, solar energy, solar panels, special session, state government
LOWNDES COUNTY — A Mississippi lawmaker says Friday’s special session includes incentives to bring a California-based company to Lowndes County.
Republican Sen. Terry Brown of Columbus tells The Associated Press he has been briefed by local development officials about plans by Calisolar to open a manufacturing plant that would create 900 jobs.
The company uses silicon to [...] [...]
HATTIESBURG — Stion, a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar panels, is gearing up for the official opening of its manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg.
The grand opening is slated for Sept. 16. Featured speakers will be Chet Ferris, CEO of Stion, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny L. Dupree, Ph.D., Dr. Martha D. Saunders, president of the University of Southern [...] [...]
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