February 19, 2008

Carmanah Showcases Solar Airfield Lights at Singapore Airshow 2008

Carmanah Technologies Corporation will display its revolutionary solar-powered 704-5 light, alongside its newest innovation, the EverGEN™ solar engine, at Singapore Airshow 2008 from February 19 to 24, 2008. Carmanah's range of solar-powered airfield lights includes industry-proven lighting products for runways, taxiways, thresholds, helipads, obstructions and more.
February 12, 2008

In recovery plan, Carmanah narrows product focus

Carmanah Technologies Corp. is finally on the cusp of a turnaround after a year's decline that has seen the Canadian solar icon tumble into penny stock territory, the company's new chief executive officer says. Ted Lattimore, who took over the reins from former CEO Art Aylesworth last fall, said yesterday that with fewer product lines, and a close watch on expenses, the company will become profitable again as early as this year.
January 23, 2008

Madeira Island Illuminates Buoys with Carmanah 701 Marine Lanterns

Navigational buoys located off the southwest coast of Madeira Island are using the power of the sun to direct mariners around a section of artificial reef. Provided by Carmanah's authorized Portuguese distributor Ahlers Lindley, Carmanah 701 solar power marine lanterns were installed as part of a turn-key solution for aids-to-navigation around the reef. Exposed to a challenging southwest ocean swell, the site required durable and reliable equipment that could withstand severe conditions.
January 17, 2008

Busy Portuguese Port Installs Carmanah 702-GPS Solar Marine Lanterns

A busy port in northern Portugal has installed Carmanah 702-GPS solar powered marine lanterns to aid mariners in identifying the navigable channel in and out of the port. Provided by Carmanah's authorized Portugese distributer Ahlers Lindley, Carmanah's 702-GPS lanterns were installed on a series of navigational buoys along the access channel to the Port of Viana do Castelo.
January 03, 2008

Victoria firm sells off home solar unit

Solar lighting maker to concentrate on large projects
January 03, 2008

Carmanah unloads consumer solar unit

Struggling solar product maker Carmanah Technologies Corp. has begun the process of divesting some of its unproductive divisions, with a deal to sell its consumer products arm to one of its directors. The Victoria-based company will sell its solar home power business for $1.5-million to David Egles, who has quit the Carmanah board to run the division as a private business.
January 02, 2008

US Army Enhances Helipad Safety with Carmanah Solar Aviation Lights

The US Army is using solar-powered aviation lights to enhance helipad safety at a forward operating base in the Middle East. Consisting of solar LED aviation lights, solar power systems, internally illuminated solar-powered windsocks and mounting accessories, the new system offers a considerable safety advantage for nighttime base operations.
December 31, 2007

Solar LED Lanterns Offer Big Benefits in a Small Package

"A shining example of renewable energy at work, solar-powered marine lanterns or "aids to navigation" routinely guide thousands of vessels safely through channels, ports and harbors around the world. As this technology continues to evolve, a range of ongoing refinements in the design, operation and capabilities of solar marine lanterns is translating into increased reliability and reduced operating costs that benefit those who use and maintain aids to navigation..." Full article: Port Technology International, "the leading technical preview and review of advanced technologies for ports, harbours and terminals world-wide" - Thirty-Sixth Edition, Winter 2007.
December 26, 2007

Solar panels to heat up city’s energy-efficiency drive

Solar panels are to be installed at city hall as part of council's quest to become more energy efficient. Councillors recently gave staff approval to award a contract worth more than $120,000 to Carmanah Technologies Corp. to conduct a solar photovoltaic project at city hall.
December 17, 2007

Strategy needed for the ‘energy century’

Silicon Valley has become synonymous with solar technologies these days as California moves to corner a market considered, in many respects, integral to our long-term battle against climate change. Canada, however, is finally stepping up to the plate. We're beginning to see some serious solar ventures springing up across the country, and the list even includes a couple of initial public offerings (IPO), allowing the average investor to get a piece of these domestic gems. Earlier this month, Day4 Energy Inc.