PGE (Portland General Electric) unveiled the largest solar project in the Northwest.  It's not particularly large which simply says we have a ways to go with solar.

The Oregonian reports that the new project will produce 1.1 megawatts of electricity, enough to supply about 715 homes.  PGE will roll "thin-film" solar panels onto the roof of a warehouse and will install panels on two additional warehouse rooftops in the next two months. 

Farther south in Salem, Sanyo North America Corp. is constructing a $80 million factory to make ingots and wagers for solar cells.  Sanyo's plant will be part of the Salem Renewable Energy and Technology Park, a planned 80 acre park for green companies, due to open in October 2009.