Content about Photovoltaics

May 20, 2013
Wal-Mart goes solar

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has installed eight solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays in Massachusetts.

June 12, 2012
Ikea to install solar panels on two DCs

Ikea has announced plans to install solar energy panels on two distribution centers in the Eastern United States.

May 15, 2012
Walmart expands solar footprint to Massachusetts

Walmart plans to install solar panels on about half of its stores in Massachusetts, making it the largest user of solar power in the state.

February 23, 2012
Regency Centers completes first solar panel installation

Regency Centers has announced the installation of the company’s first solar energy system at the Shops at Saugus in Saugus, Mass.

February 17, 2012
Giant Food Stores deploys solar

Giant Food Stores announced that roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems have been installed and are operational at two of its locations in Lancaster and Pottstown.

February 16, 2012
Giant-Carlisle installs solar panels at two stores

One of the supermarket chains operated by Netherlands-based Royal Ahold has installed rooftop solar panels at two of its stores.

January 24, 2012
Ikea completes solar installation at Cincinnati-area store

Ikea said that it has officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its Cincinnati-area store in West Chester, Ohio.

January 12, 2012
Ikea to install solar panels on five locations in Midwest

Ikea said it plans to install solar energy panels on five more of its U.S. locations – all of them in the Midwest.

December 6, 2011
Ikea extends solar commitment with plans to install solar on all ten southern U.S. stores

Ikea announced plans to install solar energy panels on 10 additional United States locations, its entire presence in the Southern United States.

November 2, 2011
Ikea ups solar presence to more than 50% of U.S. stores

Ikea announced on Wednesday plans to install solar energy panels at three additional U.S. locations, bringing the number of Ikea U.S. stores with a solar program to 23 – more than half of the home-furnishing retailer’s domestic presence.

September 27, 2011
Harnessing Solar Power

When it comes to managing energy use, more and more retailers are looking to the sun — and are generating electricity on-site through solar roof panel installations designed to increase efficiencies and utilize a proven green power option. Chain Store Age talked with Michael Walker, director, commercial product management and marketing for Lennox Industries, about the growing retail movement toward solar power and how Lennox is leveraging the interest.


September 21, 2011
Ikea goes solar in Emeryville, Calif.

Ikea officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its East Bay store in Emeryville, Calif.

August 22, 2011
Focus on: Solar Power

From Kohl’s to Whole Foods Market, retailers nationwide are utilizing solar power as a way to rein in energy costs. Still, solar energy remains victim of many misconceptions, according to Ben Collingwood, director of national accounts for REC Solar, a San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based solar power provider. Here are some of the most common:


August 16, 2011
Kroger makes solar panel debut at two Smith’s stores

Kroger Co. said Tuesday that its Smith's Food & Drug Stores division has completed the installation of photovoltaic energy panels at two Albuquerque, N.M. stores.

August 11, 2011
Toys “R” Us announces rooftop solar installation at New Jersey DC

Toys “R” Us said Thursday it has completed a 5.38 megawatt rooftop solar power system at the company’s largest distribution center in Flanders, N.J.

May 25, 2011
Ikea to install solar panels on six additional locations

Ikea plans to install solar photovoltaic systems on six more of its locations in the Eastern United States. Pending governmental permits, installation will begin in late spring, with completion expected this fall.

May 11, 2011
Ikea powers up second largest single-roof commercial energy system in California

Ikea on Wednesday flipped the switch on a newly constructed solar energy system at its southwestern U.S. distribution center in Tejon, Calif.

May 11, 2011
Toys ‘R’ Us to install North America’s largest rooftop solar power system

Toys "R" Us is installing the largest rooftop solar power installation in North America at its distribution center in Flanders, N.J.

March 17, 2011
Walmart goes solar in Puerto Rico

Walmart announced the deployment of five rooftop solar arrays for Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Puerto Rico.

October 11, 2010
Macy’s announces energy-saving moves, including rollout of LED accent lighting

Macy’s has begun construction on a 3.5-megawatt high-efficiency solar power system on the roof...

October 7, 2010
Shaw’s, Equity One complete solar installation

Shaw’s Supermarkets said Thursday that, in conjunction with building owner Equity One, it has completed...

September 19, 2010
Wal-Mart employs new film solar technology

Wal-Mart Stores said Monday it will expand its renewable energy efforts through lighter, lower-cost thin...

September 15, 2010
Kohl's activates 100th solar location

Kohl’s Department Stores said Thursday that it activated the solar panels at its 100th solar...

June 17, 2010
Burger King Goes Green in Germany

Burger King Corp. has gone green in Germany, with the opening of an energy-efficient restaurant in Waghausel.

January 18, 2010
Staples, SunEdison unveil largest single rooftop solar-power installation in Md.

Staples has unveiled the largest single rooftop solar-power installation in Maryland at Staples' 200,200-sq.-ft. fulfillment...

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