NASA Selects Solar Array Developers
WASHINGTON – NASA recently announced its Space Technology Program and chose two companies, Deployable Space Systems, out of Goleta, Calif., and ATK Space Systems, of Commerce, Calif., to develop advanced solar arrays for future spacecraft. NASA argued that high-power solar electric propulsion was one of the keys to extending humanity’s reach into space in terms of manned space travel, communications satellites, and unmanned exploration. NASA also said the new systems would feature dramatically reduced weight and size requirements.
Charles Perry Partners Inc. (CPPI) has appointed Brian J. Hayes as South Florida regional director/manager at its South Florida office in Vero Beach. Hayes rejoined the company in 2009, having earlier served as project manager from 1999-2003. Under Hayes’ leadership, CPPI recently completed modifications to the Indian River School District Thermal Energy Storage Plants.
TUSCON, Ariz. — If solar power, photovoltaic arrays and renewable energy are your idea of fun, then welcome to your playground at the University of Arizona’s (UA) Solar Zone in Tucson, Ariz. 
IRVING, Texas — The largest net-zero public middle school in the country — and the first in the state of Texas — opened its doors in 2011. The Lady Bird Johnson Middle School boasts impressive energy-efficient installations including geothermal wells, solar panels and wind turbines.