At the Plataforma Solar de Almería in southern Spain, researchers from the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have put a test facility for solar thermal power plants into operation. In the power plant, steam for generating power is produced directly in receiver tubes in the parabolic troughs. This avoids the … Continue reading More efficient concentrated solar power plants
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A 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant will be commissioned in Maharashtra
A 150 MW solar power plant will be commissioned in the state by end of March this year. The Rs 1,600 crore plant is coming up near Nizampur village in Dhule district. Dhule, in north Maharashtra, is known for dry land, bright sunlight and high solar radiation, mainly because its proximity to the tropic of … Continue reading A 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant will be commissioned in Maharashtra
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China Consumes 33% of Global Photovoltaic Panel Shipments in Q4’12
The Chinese end-market dominated shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels during the final quarter of 2012 with 33% of global end-market demand, according to new research released in the NPD Solarbuzz Quarterly report. “Just two years ago, the Chinese end-market was less than 10% of global PV demand,” stated Michael Barker, Senior Analyst at NPD … Continue reading China Consumes 33% of Global Photovoltaic Panel Shipments in Q4’12
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Solar Power Demand Outlook: Africa and the Middle East
Parts of Africa and the Middle East have among the strongest sun resources in the world. In particular, the region offers excellent potential for concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Many African countries are currently exploring the use of solar and other renewables, using tenders (or PPAs) as the vehicle for expansion. … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: Africa and the Middle East
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Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Europe
In 2009, the market in Europe for photovoltaic technology accounted for 83% of global demand. In 2010, Europe’s share of global demand decreased by 3 percentage points to 80%, and in 2011, Europe’s share fell 17 percentage points to 63%. While this trend can be attributed in part to rapid demand growth in other parts … Continue reading Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Europe
Continue readingSolar Power Demand Outlook: Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific region has significant potential for deployment of solar technologies. In the past, with the exception of Japan, solar has primarily been deployed in off-grid applications in the region, but this is beginning to change. In particular, moves by governments in the United States and Europe to counter the dumping of solar components … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: Asia Pacific
Continue readingSolar Energy Demand Outlook: Latin America
The countries in Latin America have an excellent sun resource, though in many cases less than ideal topographies for solar installations. The countries of the region do not generally offer the robust incentives available in other regions; however, individual countries are now exploring the use of solar and there are several large projects underway (which … Continue reading Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Latin America
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Solar Power Demand Outlook: North America
As a significant correction continues to roil the worldwide solar power industry, markets in North America are struggling to find stable business models and predictable, long-term growth. In both the United States and Canada, shifts in government policy and incentives have had significant impacts on both solar technology suppliers and system developers and operators. Continued … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: North America
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Solar Power Is Viable Source of Energy for the Majority Poor
Villagers in the remote area of Kendwa in North Unguja have every reason to smile after a solar power project was installed in their neighborhood, thanks to sponsorship from the Government of India, through its Consul General in Zanzibar, Mr Pawan Kumar. Hailing the project as affordable and easy to instal, Mr Haroun Ali Suleiman, … Continue reading Solar Power Is Viable Source of Energy for the Majority Poor
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UAE, Morocco sign pact on renewable energy
The chief executive of Abu Dhabi- based environmental city Masdar said Sunday that he has signed a framework agreement with Morocco’s minister of energy, mines, water and the environment to cooperate in renewable energy solutions. Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber said that he signed the agreement during the 6th World Future Energy Summit held from Jan. 15 … Continue reading UAE, Morocco sign pact on renewable energy
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Under Obama, Spain’s Solar Power, Wind Energy Companies Invest In U.S.
In recent years, Spanish investments in the U.S. have increased sevenfold, reaching $45 billion dollars in 2011, according to government data. Next year, the Spanish company Abengoa Solar is expected to complete construction of Solana, the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant, in Gila Bend, Arizona. Another Spanish company, Iberdrola, claims to be the second-largest … Continue reading Under Obama, Spain’s Solar Power, Wind Energy Companies Invest In U.S.
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New world record of 12% efficiency for organic photovoltaic solar cell
Heliatek has announced a record-breaking 12.0% cell efficiency for its organic solar cells. The record, established in cooperation with the University of Ulm and TU Dresden, was measured by the accredited testing facility SGS. The measurement campaign at SGS also validated the superior low light and high temperature performances of organic photovoltaics (OPV) compared to … Continue reading New world record of 12% efficiency for organic photovoltaic solar cell
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10 YFEL members launch innovative off-grid solar power project in UAE
Inspired by the call from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a group of 10 members the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program has proposed an innovative off-grid solar power project that seeks to bring electricity to healthcare facilities in remote areas of the UAE and sub-Saharan Africa. The project was launched at the YFEL stand on … Continue reading 10 YFEL members launch innovative off-grid solar power project in UAE
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SunShot Incubator Inspires Solar Energy Visionaries
In the latest round of SunShot Incubator, the Energy Department is investing $12 million to accelerate solar energy innovation. Today, the Energy Department is anouncing the availability of more than $12 million to accelerate innovations within the solar industry as part of the latest round of SunShot Incubator. This new funding opportunity challenges solar’s best … Continue reading SunShot Incubator Inspires Solar Energy Visionaries
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Solar power becomes cheaper than diesel generation
The cost of solar energy has dropped below the cost of diesel generation worldwide for communities living away from the electricity grid, International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) said on Tuesday. Renewable energy has entered into a new virtuous cycle of falling costs, increasing deployment, and accelerated technological progress, according to an Irena report launched during … Continue reading Solar power becomes cheaper than diesel generation
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New investment in clean energy fell 11% in 2012
Investment in renewable energy fell in 2012 as governments cut subsidies, says Bloomberg New Energy Finance. US, Italy, Spain and India were among the biggest decliners; while Japan and South Africa led the charge of “new markets”. Investment in clean energy projects dipped 11 per cent last year, according to new figures from Bloomberg New … Continue reading New investment in clean energy fell 11% in 2012
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The business of developing solar power projects in Africa
A consortium – led by US developer of utility-scale solar power projects, SolarReserve – successfully secured financing for two 75MW solar photovoltaic (PV) parks that are to be built near Bloemfontein and Kimberley in South Africa. The projects, predicted to be completed by mid-2014, are expected to power over 50,000 homes with renewable energy. Stephen … Continue reading The business of developing solar power projects in Africa
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MENA Solar Power Markets to Exceed 3 Gigawatts Annually by 2015
Solar energy demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is attracting the attention of the global solar market, as the industry begins to diversify existing demand from feed-in tariff markets with demand from markets that offer fundamental solar drivers such as insolation, grid prices and electricity needs. On the back of these … Continue reading MENA Solar Power Markets to Exceed 3 Gigawatts Annually by 2015
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Solar power on the rise in Germany
Solar energy is on the rise in Germany, with a record 1.3 million photovoltaic systems in 2012. The increase comes as new consumer taxes on energy are to take effect in the country. The recent solar boom means the alternative form of energy now reaches 8 million homes in Germany, a 45 percent increase compared … Continue reading Solar power on the rise in Germany
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Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the McCoy Solar Energy Project, a proposed 750-megawatt facility in Riverside County that would be one of the largest solar energy projects on public lands in … Continue reading Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project
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