• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Strata-gee
  • Contact Us
  • Free Newsletter
  • Sponsor Strata-gee
  • Privacy Policy

Strata-gee.com

Strategy in TECH...

Crestron Horizon Thermostat
AudioControl 70 volt
What Savant Can Do
  • Latest Posts
  • Other News
  • Technology
  • Strategy
  • Trends in Tech
  • Statistics
  • Economic Data
You are here: Home / Archives for solar photovoltaic panels

solar photovoltaic panels

Sharp to Close European Operations; Licenses Brand to UMC of Slovakia

October 2, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

3,000 Sharp European Employees to be Cut

Photo of Sharp Logo Outside Store in JapanSharp Corp. said late last week that it has reached an agreement with Universal Media Corp. of Slovakia to license its brand and market Sharp branded products in Europe. As part of this strategy, Sharp will either sell or close its factory in Poland, cutting approximately 3,000 employees in total between their company-owned factory and European operations.

See more on this development, as Sharp pursues a new business strategy…. [Read more…] about Sharp to Close European Operations; Licenses Brand to UMC of Slovakia

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Economic Trends, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Sharp, solar photovoltaic panels

Sharp Ends Production of Solar Panels at Tennessee Factory – 300 to Lose Their Jobs

January 23, 2014 by Ted 4 Comments

Sharp Solar logoSharp Corporation announced that it has decided to end production of solar panels at its factory in Memphis, Tennessee, the Nikkei reported today. As a result, 300 jobs will be eliminated at the facility.

See more on this unexpected announcement from Sharp… [Read more…] about Sharp Ends Production of Solar Panels at Tennessee Factory – 300 to Lose Their Jobs

Filed Under: Economic Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Sharp, solar, solar photovoltaic panels, Tennessee

Homebuilders Report the Next Great Home Add-On is Solar Panels Built-In – To the Roof & the Mortgage

September 11, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of home with solar panelsGranite countertops – at one time considered an amenity – are now considered a standard option for most folks building new homes. Now, Bloomberg is reporting that the next granite countertops – is solar panels.

How hot are solar panels? According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, demand for systems that generate electricity at home will jump 56 percent nationwide this year. In fact, two communities in California have passed legislation mandating solar panels in all new construction.

See more on this rapidly growing green energy trend… [Read more…] about Homebuilders Report the Next Great Home Add-On is Solar Panels Built-In – To the Roof & the Mortgage

Filed Under: Consumer Trends, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Tech Trends Tagged With: KB Home, PetersenDean, Solar Energy Industries Association, solar photovoltaic panels, SunPower Corp.

Japan Moves to Set Worldwide Standard for Residential Energy Storage

October 4, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Joe Piccirilli of Rosewater Energy Group
Joe Piccirilli, Rosewater Energy Group

At last month’s CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis, we learned about – and reported on – a new venture by industry stalwart Joe Piccirilli to sell a residential energy storage hub under the Rosewater Energy Group brand. Their hub uses rechargeable batteries to store energy from the power grid, or from renewable sources (i.e. solar panels, wind turbines), or even from a back-up generator to condition the energy and power your home.

Now news comes out of Asia that Japanese industry, in conjunction with the Japanese government, is preparing a proposal for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to set international standards for the fledgling residential storage industry.

Why is Japan focusing on residential energy storage? Read below to see why… [Read more…] about Japan Moves to Set Worldwide Standard for Residential Energy Storage

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Consumer Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Research, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: electric cars, green technology, Hitachi, IEC, International Electrotechnical Commission, Japan, Joe Piccirilli, lithium-ion, Nikkei, Oslo, Pike Research, residential energy storage, Rosewater Energy Group, solar photovoltaic panels, Toshiba

Primary Sidebar

Search

Latest Posts

Russound Previews an Array of New Products at ISE 2022

Russound, a designer/developer/manufacturer of innovative audio products for the … [Read More...] about Russound Previews an Array of New Products at ISE 2022

  • In Note to Dealers on Supply Chain, Crestron Says It’s in a ‘Better Position’ Than Ever
  • AKM Fire Update 3: Yet Another Step Towards Recovery, Co. Launches New Flagship Chip
  • Sales of Newly Constructed Homes Collapse in April; Odds of Recession Tick Higher
  • April Housing Starts Decline Again; Builder Sentiment in Steep Slide in May
  • Snap One Fiscal 1st Qtr Results Show Good Revenue Growth, But a Net Loss

Categories

Sponsors

Crestron Horizon Thermostat
AudioControl 70 volt
ELMO CVAS
Russound
Shelly
Sonance
Savant
James Loudspeaker
Sound Advisors

Footer

Got News?

HEY PR & Marketing Pros: Have NEWS for Strata-gee readers?

Send it to: HotNews@strata-gee.com

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Sponsor Strata-gee

Strata-gee Ads

Archives

Translate

Ted Green Bio

A former dealer, manufacturer, distributor & more. Focusing on business strategy, my goal is to help you make better decisions for greater success.

Follow Ted Green

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2022 Strata-gee.com · The Stratecon Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved · Log in