New Energy Generates Electricity on Flexible Plastic Using Novel See-Through SolarWindow(TM) Coatings

Columbia, MD – August 3, 2011 – New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE) today announced that researchers developing its SolarWindow(TM) technology, capable of generating electricity on see-through glass, have now successfully generated electricity on flexible plastic using the Company’s ‘spray-on’ coating methods – an important technical achievement necessary for the development of electricity-generating window films.

“Today’s breakthrough supports a brand new commercial application for our core SolarWindow(TM) technology and is the direct result of numerous patent-pending methods, materials, and processes we have worked hard to invent and develop,” explained Mr. John A. Conklin, President and CEO of New Energy Technologies, Inc.

“These important technology breakthroughs have already resulted in a successful public demonstration last year of our SolarWindow(TM) application on glass, able to generate electricity while remaining see-through. Since then, New Energy’s product development group has worked aggressively to advance our SolarWindow(TM) application for glass windows towards commercial manufacturability. Concurrently, our research scientists have been working to create new and exciting SolarWindow(TM) products which reach beyond glass. The result is today’s announcement regarding our ability to generate electricity on flexible plastics.”

Scientists anticipate that commercially developed electricity-generating flexible plastic could be deployed as tinted window film, which remains see-through while generating electrical power. Traditionally, the prospect of creating see-through flexible plastic which generates electricity has been limited by numerous technical challenges, including the need for cumbersome temperature-specific, pressure sensitive, and expensive process methods for applying coatings to plastic surfaces.

New Energy researchers achieved today’s breakthrough by spraying the Company’s electricity-generating coatings onto flexible, lightweight lab-scale plastic (polyethylene terephthalate or “PET”) at room temperature and at low pressure, which may result in reduced manufacturing costs. While developing the first working PET prototype, researchers also overcame conventional issues with surface preparation, considered vital to achieving maximum strength of the coatings’ bond to the surface, and for optimizing product durability and lifespan.

Notably, researchers were able to maintain the working ‘architecture’ of New Energy’s SolarWindow(TM) while achieving flexibility. The SolarWindow(TM) architecture enables various important functions such as generating electricity on the surface of plastic and distributing electricity to the circuit.

Currently under development for eventual commercial deployment in the estimated 85 million commercial buildings and homes in America, SolarWindow(TM) is the subject of ten new patent filings and is the world’s first-of-its-kind technology capable of generating electricity on see-through glass windows.

Solar Panel Kits

There are various types of solar panel kits available today. Many people are currently turning to alternative forms of energy for their residences and businesses that use solar powered energy has also grown to be considerably more mainstream.

The technology has been progressing with great alacrity, with photovoltaic solar cells becoming quite a bit more compact, yet more potent as compared with just a short time ago. With an increasing amount of marketplace demand, the prices for these particular elements has additionally decreased considerably, making them increasingly more obtainable.

Today you are no longer restricted to obtaining only the individual elements, but comprehensive solar panel kits as well, from a variety of online sources. You never even need to pay the retail price. Many websites make available directions teaching you how to make your very own solar panels, in addition to complete power systems.

Even individuals who aren’t that hands-on oriented, but can nevertheless follow straightforward directions, can get their home transformed to solar technology in a relatively short time frame. In addition to comprehensive kits that you just construct, there are many Diy websites on the market that offer plans to construct these systems from scratch.

Perhaps the most essential thing you have to know concerning these internet websites is the fact that you want a resource that’s going to give you comprehensive specifics. Not just regarding how to develop these systems, but also where you get the equipment quickly and cheaply.

A number of these are available online at several various websites, through online auction houses, and many of the supplies are available at your local hardware store. A very good website will in addition help you to determine how many individual panels you’re going to need to operate your own home, and provide you with other helpful tips and details.

A few systems will in addition, help you construct windmills as well, simply because often homeowner’s learn that integrating both of these power producers together with each other can make a far better are you are around electrical power platform.

Regardless if you are developing a platform from scratch, or implementing solar panel kits, it really is essential to know that you’re on a path that will enable you to get get rid of high energy bills. Not only will you save money on your electric bills, you are furthermore making an effort to preserve our planet, and protecting its natural resources.

Solar energy is probably the most efficient alternative energy resources and may be used in a range of ways. Additionally, in numerous situations solar panel kits are eligible for significant tax rebates as well.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DRIVES HIGHER-THAN-EXPECTED THIRD QUARTER REVENUES FOR GERMAN SOLAR COMPANY

As Germany’s Solar Market Plateaus, CENTROSOLAR™ Sees American Market as Key to Future Growth

CENTROSOLAR America today announces that the higher than expected third quarter revenues shown by its parent company supports its strong position for long-term growth in the U.S. solar market. Despite steep cuts in feed-in tariffs in July 2010, resulting in a slower solar market in Germany, CENTROSOLAR Group AG has matched its total 2009 revenues over the first three quarters in 2010, with revenues up 53% compared to the first three quarters of 2009. Almost two-thirds of the Company’s revenues for the quarter were generated outside Germany, with international revenues up 85% over the same quarter a year ago.

With strong positions already established in Italy and France, CENTROSOLAR sees the US market, along with Benelux and the UK, as key to future growth. CENTROSOLAR America, the U.S. subsidiary of CENTROSOLAR Group AG, markets residential and commercial rooftop PV systems to solar integrators as well as skilled trades such as electrical, HVAC, and roofing contractors throughout the US.

“Reliability is critical to the solar installation process,” said CENTROSOLAR America CEO Deep Chakraborty. “Installers want reliable technology and support from a solar technology company with solid financial footing. With our heritage of German engineering excellence and ‘tried and true’ products installed throughout Europe, we provide our partners and their clients the solar products and long-term support they need.”

As another sign of robust company growth and commitment to its operating subsidiaries, Chakraborty pointed to recent CENTROSOLAR investment in its manufacturing facility in Wismar, Germany, increasing its capacity from 155 MWp to nearly 200MWp.

CENTROSOLAR America offers a complete, seamless suite of residential solar installation products and support services for its partners, including the CentroPack®, the complete, pre-packaged and ‘out-of-the-box’ rooftop installation system for installers and the C-Series, CENTROSOLAR America’s latest in its series of German-engineered and manufactured PV modules.

We love to get insights from industry leaders about how alternative energy solutions are developing for consumers and business alike. This week Harry Fleming, CEO of ACRO Energy agreed to talk to us and give his insight on the solar power business in the USA. ACRO Energy is a rapidly growing solar energy installation company based in Houston Texas. They are focused on installing residential solar panel systems in California right now and looking to expand into the Southwest markets of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Harry provides some great information in the interview about the state of the solar market, consumer education, and a view to the future of solar use in the USA. I think you will find his interview full of valuable information about using solar power on your home to decrease your energy bill and to do something about reducing our need for fossil fuels in this country.

Want to calculate your savings from installing solar on your home? Try their calculator here.

ACRO can hook you up with financing so that you can lease your system at very low cost cost of entry and immediate savings on your energy bill. When you look at it closely you will see how simple and easy it can be to get started with solar.

You can listen to our interview with Harry by clicking on the link below and listening online or you can right click the link and download the mp3 file to your computer to listen.

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Harry Fleming – CEO ACRO Energy – Interview w Alternative Energy HQ

ACRO Energy Home

More info on the company:

Acro Energy is the “go to” source for solar energy installations in California.

Pole Mounted Solar ArrayAcro Energy has more than 25 years of experience in delivering solar power to Californians who care as much about the environment as they do about controlling energy costs. Our well-trained, service-oriented team has installed over 2,000 solar power systems for residential, commercial and agricultural use.

What does Acro Energy do?

We enable you to save money by harnessing the power of the sun, without worrying about your system.

Acro Energy works with our customers to integrate solar energy into a home or business power system. We can deliver solar power for homes, office buildings, retail centers, sports and entertainment complexes, hospitals, hotels, industrial and educational facilities, and even swimming pools.

We assist you in going solar from start to finish: we offer complimentary consultations, help you secure rebates and tax credits, assist with financing options, install the system or solution that meets your needs, and provide top-notch technical support long after the installation of your system.

Acro Energy even secures all advance building permits and approvals from community, business and homeowners’ associations. The bottom line? We give you the power to save with solar.
The opportunity:

Electrical rates have been advancing in leaps. But so has solar energy technology.

Solar panels have doubled in efficiency since the 1970s. Design has also improved and solar panels are now more aesthetically pleasing. Today, solar simply makes sense. Municipal agencies agree. City planning offices are now accustomed to issuing permits, and utilities have processes for integrating homeowners’ solar systems with the power grid. Acro played a pivotal role, working with local utilities and building departments, in this process within many of the communities we serve.

The most powerful factor, when it comes to addressing the opportunity for solar power, is the advent of generous government incentives – rebates and tax credits make solar not only affordable but incredibly smart.

The commitment:

Acro currently has more than 80 employees with offices in the Central Valley, Bay Area and Los Angeles, California. Acro Energy is pursuing growth through the purchase of strong, capable solar integration companies across California—and soon, across the U.S. The goal is to unite the nation’s most reliable, professional solar integrators into a national leader that will remain focused on the highest standards of customer service and quality.

Acro Energy is a publicly traded company (ART) on the TSX Venture Exchange, to raise capital for expansion into a national territory.

If you have even on “Green” bone in your body you must have given thought to going solar for electric power generation in your home. It is so prevalent these days and every time you turn on the TV you see more evidence of why we all must find a way to contribute to getting off the oil cycle for our energy needs whether you are in London or in Sydney. I spent two years thinking about solar power for my home. I researched, I worried, I found reasons why it was not yet right for me. But finally the light went on last year and I told myself I was wasting my time and needed to get off the pot and do it now.

Solar panels are getting better and better each year, but they are like all technology in that you cannot wait for the next best thing, you need to make the move and start to help the cause. I found a company in my area that could install solar panels and give me a very favorable deal which made it pretty simple to go ahead with it. Once they started the install and showed me how easy they were to work with and how good the system was that was being installed I felt great and began to spread the word.

In most places you can find solar power rebates being offered which can help with the cost. Governments in the USA, Australia and many other locations have figured out that by incentivizing solar they could get a momentum going for the industry. It worked for me and I would bet you could find a great company in your area to install solar power on your home and give you the keys to generating solar energy every day from your roof. I love going on my computer and seeing the daily read out of how much power my system has generated each day and most of all I love seeing the my energy bill come in the mail and seeing that they owe me money for my electricity instead of the other way around…