Approval of the solar power projects is the strongest demonstration of government support for the Chinese solar energy industry since the worsening of the European debt crisis and the US imposition of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Chinese imports, GCL-Poly Energy stated in a press release. The approvals also represent a milestone in government support … Continue reading China’s Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant Approved
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Low Cost, High Efficiency Solar Energy Technology Developed
Solar energy has the potential to be a renewable, carbon-neutral source of electricity but the high cost of photovoltaics — the devices that convert sunlight into electricity — has slowed widespread adoption of this resource. Researchers at RTI International have developed a new solar technology that could make solar energy more affordable, and thus speed-up … Continue reading Low Cost, High Efficiency Solar Energy Technology Developed
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Minnesota’s Largest Solar Array Now Plugged-In Atop IKEA Store
KEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in the solar panels installed at its Twin Cities store in Bloomington, Minnesota – the state’s largest such photovoltaic array. The 128,000-square-foot PV array consists of a 1,014-kW system, built with 4,316 panels. IKEA Bloomington’s program will produce approximately 1,161,328 kWh of clean electricity annually, the … Continue reading Minnesota’s Largest Solar Array Now Plugged-In Atop IKEA Store
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Tenaska buys 160 MW solar power project in Southern California
Tenaska Solar Ventures has bought the 160MW Silverleaf photovoltaic (PV) solar project, being developed in Southern California, from Agile Solar Holdings and Bregal Energy. Tenaska Solar Ventures, LLC (TSV), an affiliate of Omaha-based Tenaska, today announced that it has acquired the Silverleaf photovoltaic solar project, a proposed 160-megawatt (MW) solar energy project under development in … Continue reading Tenaska buys 160 MW solar power project in Southern California
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American Clean Energy Announces Completion of 4.5 MW of Roof Mounted Solar Energy Facilities
American Clean Energy presently has a development pipeline of over 50MW in the Northeast consisting of utility, commercial and municipal installations. American Clean Energy powers up 4.5 MW of solar arrays for the Toms River Regional Schools located in Toms River, NJ. The solar electric PV systems are comprised of 16,000 solar panels located on … Continue reading American Clean Energy Announces Completion of 4.5 MW of Roof Mounted Solar Energy Facilities
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Microwave ovens may help produce lower cost solar energy technology
Thin-film photovoltaic technologies offer a low cost, high volume approach to manufacturing solar cells. Engineers at Oregon State University have for the first time developed a way to use microwave heating in the synthesis of copper zinc tin sulfide, a promising solar cell compound that is less costly and toxic than some solar energy alternatives. … Continue reading Microwave ovens may help produce lower cost solar energy technology
Continue readingMulti-Tenant Properties Can Now Benefit from Solar Energy Thanks to Virtual Net Metering
In the past installing solar photovoltaic systems on multi-tenant or multi-family properties in California was often too expensive and complicated due to individual metering laws. Today that is no longer the case thanks to a recent decision by the California Public Utilities Commission, (CPUC) approving Virtual Net Metering for all Multi-tenant properties in California. “This … Continue reading Multi-Tenant Properties Can Now Benefit from Solar Energy Thanks to Virtual Net Metering
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SEIA: 1.26 GW of utility-scale CSP under construction in US
Of the total under construction, 1.26 GW are CSP projects and 3.36 GW are PV projects. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has found 4.62 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) plants larger than 1 MW under construction in the United States, as of August 15th, 2012. The association released this … Continue reading SEIA: 1.26 GW of utility-scale CSP under construction in US
Continue readingThe International Photovoltaic Equipment Association Favors a “Free Market PV Economy”
In the past year, Chinese manufacturers provided about 68 percent of solar panels compared with 40 percent in 2009, the London-based researcher Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimated. The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) favors an international “Free Market PV Economy.” A joint initiative of members of the EU solar cell and panel manufacturing industry is … Continue reading The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association Favors a “Free Market PV Economy”
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Phillips 66, China University of Technology, and Solarmer Energy Set a World Record in Solar Power Conversion Efficiency
The new record was achieved as a result of collaboration between Solarmer’s materials development team; the Alternative Energy group at Philips 66 Technology led by its director, Dr. Ting He; and Prof. Hongbin Wu’s research group at SCUT. The champion cell utilized a new polymer jointly developed by Solarmer and Philips 66, combined with the … Continue reading Phillips 66, China University of Technology, and Solarmer Energy Set a World Record in Solar Power Conversion Efficiency
Continue readingBISEM and SMUD Collaborate to Install Nation’s First Photovoltaic Curtain Wall Retrofit
BISEM Inc, the nation’s only provider of UL-approved photovoltaic curtain wall systems, today announced the installation of the first building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) curtain wall retrofit in the United States with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The 392-square foot wall at SMUD’s LEED Platinum-certified Customer Service Center, will provide 100 percent of the DC … Continue reading BISEM and SMUD Collaborate to Install Nation’s First Photovoltaic Curtain Wall Retrofit
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Protectionism clouds over wind energy and solar power
China’s new energy industry faces an unprecedented challenge because of the United States’ anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese wind power and solar energy products. So China will need a “green revolution” in its traditional energy sector to reach its energy conservation target and achieve sustainable development. In May, the US Department of Commerce imposed … Continue reading Protectionism clouds over wind energy and solar power
Continue readingGeneral Motors Adds 8.15 Megawatts of Solar Power in Germany
General Motors is moving closer to doubling its global solar output with the addition of an 8.15-megawatt solar array on the rooftop of the Opel Rüsselsheim facility in Germany. The array – one of the largest in Europe – is equivalent to the area of 32 soccer fields. The array will generate approximately 7.3 million … Continue reading General Motors Adds 8.15 Megawatts of Solar Power in Germany
Continue readingSouthwest Solar Technologies Cites Competitive Advantages and Market Impact of New CPV Technology
EVWIND Southwest Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has made significant advances in Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) technology that it believes will lead to major competitive advantages in the market. The Company confirmed commencement of on-sun testing of its innovative CPV semi-dense array modules with integrated optics, thermal management, power conversion and data collection. This … Continue reading Southwest Solar Technologies Cites Competitive Advantages and Market Impact of New CPV Technology
Continue readingIsofoton to Start Building Dominican Republic Solar Power Plant
EVWIND The project entails an investment of $US 150 million. Work will begin in September and will employ 500 employees during the construction phase. With this 50MW plant, ISOFOTON will generate 74.532,61MW/hour per year of clean energy, representing the estimated energy consumption needs of 58,411 families, while reducing CO2 emissions by 44,014.16 tons annually. ISOFOTON … Continue reading Isofoton to Start Building Dominican Republic Solar Power Plant
Continue readingConstellation to Develop 4.35-Megawatt Solar Generation Project in Arizona
EVWIND Constellation today announced the development of an aggregate 4.35-megawatt (DC) solar generation project for the Casa Grande Union High School District in Casa Grande, Ariz. Constellation will finance as well as own and operate the solar power systems. In return, the school district will purchase and receive all of the electricity generated by the … Continue reading Constellation to Develop 4.35-Megawatt Solar Generation Project in Arizona
Continue readingKYOCERA and Delta Solar electric bring renewable solar energy to city of Vista senior center
Kyocera Solar, Inc., a leading supplier of reliable solar modules and renewable energy, today announced that it is providing 47 direct current kilowatts (kW) of photovoltaic solar modules to Delta Solar Electric (www.deltasolarelectric.com) to power the Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center in Vista, CA. The U.S.-made modules were installed by Delta Solar Electric and fulfill … Continue reading KYOCERA and Delta Solar electric bring renewable solar energy to city of Vista senior center
Continue readingHanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA). Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA), expanding the company’s North American capabilities downstream with project … Continue reading Hanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
Continue readingAPS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
Arizona Public Service Co. announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from solar developers and installers to construct a 32-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility in Gila Bend, Ariz. This project will be financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program. The RFP will commence on August 22; interested parties are encouraged to participate in a … Continue reading APS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
Continue readingNew Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
Solar Gard®, one of the global leaders in the development and manufacturing of flexible films and backsheet materials, has introduced PV FC10f to its line of high-quality solutions for photovoltaic modules. The new photovoltaic backsheet is a cost-effective PV solution that provides increased protection and durability for top quality module manufacturers. Solar Gard PV FC10f … Continue reading New Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
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