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Baja Sun Energy plans $500 million solar investment for Mexico

Baja Sun Energy SRL said it will invest more than $500 million in a solar-panel factory and energy farm in Baja California that will sell power on both sides of the Mexico-U.S. border. The company will open a sales office in San Diego. 

Supervisors express support for rooftop solar panel bill

County supervisors voted Tuesday to express their support for a piece of federal legislation that would help move forward the county's rooftop solar panel program. 

SG Biofuels to plant jatropha in Brazil to compete with kerosene

SG Biofuels, the San Diego-based company backed by Airbus SAS, said it will plant 75,000 acres of jatropha in Brazil to power aircraft for about $50 a barrel less than traditional jet fuel. 

On the Agenda: A busy week ahead, electricity permitting

The San Diego business community on Thursday was reminded of its electricity dependency. So now it's time to review emergency preparations, and get back to business. 

FBI raids California solar firm

FREMONT (AP)-- FBI agents executed search warrants on Thursday at the headquarters of California solar firm Solyndra, which received a $535 million loan from the federal government before filing for bankruptcy last week. 

Federal government backs solar military project

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is providing a loan guarantee for a massive solar energy project that could double the number of glimmering solar panels on residential rooftops in the United States. 

Schmidt Design Group associate passes landscape architecture licensing exam

Schmidt Design Group staff member Jennifer Montgomery has passed the California landscape architecture licensing exam. 

Solar power system at SDSU parking structure complete

With the help of the same initiative bringing SDSU a sustainable student union, the sixth deck of the school's Parking Structure 1 is now a relative sea of paneled carports. 

City launches energy-efficiency programs for some residents

City leaders in San Diego announced two programs Wednesday designed to help low- and moderate-income households become more energy-efficient. 

Solar developer Amsolar bought by German company

San Diego-based solar energy developer Amsolar Corp. has been officially acquired for an undisclosed price by the German developer Payom Solar AG. 

California tribe, ecologists fight proposed Riverside quarry

TEMECULA -- Antique shops line the streets of Temecula, Calif.'s quaint downtown fashioned after the Old West, with tour vans waiting to whisk visitors to scenic vineyards outside the city and hot air balloons gliding above the greenery. 

Kyocera looking to extend North American reach

Kyocera International, a San Diego subsidiary of electronics giant Kyocera Corp., plans to increase its North American footprint. 

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Roundtables

Solar industry execs talk of dwindling incentives, effect of materials pricing on market

As November’s general election creates numerous possibilities for policy change both in San Diego and across the country, a group of executives from companies and groups involved in the expansion of solar energy systems discussed the state of their economies at a Daily Transcript roundtable. 

Building industry needs education on energy efficiency, experts say

As the number of buildings attaining LEED status in San Diego continues to rise, the definition of energy efficiency and the technologies that make for it continue to evolve. 

Renewables not a flash in the pan, energy leaders say

In the aftermath of the summer bankruptcy of the government-backed California solar panel maker Solyndra, expectations among renewable energy wonks, who describe the company’s failure as an outlier among many successes, remain generally high. But some policy research analysts are more skeptical — not doubtful, but still skeptical. 

Local companies, nonprofits work to battle longstanding skepticism

Last week, millions in San Diego County found themselves without electricity in the wake of a multi-state blackout. But not everyone was without power. 

Profiles

Making a life from a father's gift

When entering San Diego's business community about 30 years ago, Clint Walker’s aim had nothing to do with being in the solar business. His success as the co-founder and president of Southwestern Solar Systems since his entrance to the business in 2009 came about in much the same fashion his other major endeavors have. 

Clean tech advocate, woman of action

Holly Smithson's thirst for action and results led her to CleanTECH San Diego, the industry association that was just being put together back then by Mayor Jerry Sanders and Jim Waring, its founder chairman. 

Kyocera Solar director pursues calling to help humanity

When Cecilia Aguillon, director of marketing and government relations for Kyocera Solar Inc., immigrated to the United States from El Salvador as a teen, she grew into a young adult with a lofty goal in mind: to save the world. 

Baker Electric's solar unit a core part of business

In 2007, executives at Baker Electric decided to take a chance on a budding industry. After taking some lumps out of the gate, Baker's emergence into the solar electric installation market is becoming a regular and important part of its business. 

Brummitt grows company out of desire to pursue sustainable living

Some people look at buildings and see a combination of wood, steel and mortar with a number of things inside to make them more comfortable and workable — lighting, computers and maybe a few windows, even if they can't be opened. 

Newsmaker videos

Southwestern Solar Systems

Clint Walker from Southwestern Solar Systems explains the benefits of Solar Electric for your business.

Environmental Innovation Videos

CCSE's Sachu Constantine on the solar industry

Oct. 9, 2012 -- George Chamberlin talks with Sachu Constantine, director of policy at the California Center for Sustainable Energy, about the solar industry and what its impacts are on the region, state and country.

CCSE's Jack Clark on energy efficiency and technologies

March 27, 2012 -- George Chamberlin and Jack Clark, building retrofit program manager for the California Center for Sustainable Energy, discuss energy efficiency and relevant technologies.

Interview with Sidnee Chong, David Steel

Oct. 6, 2010 -- Sept. 23, 2010 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Steel, CEO of Green Chamber of San Diego County, and Sidnee Chong, owner of EcoPackStore LLC, about green businesses.

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