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World Solar Power capacity increased 35% in 2013

With about 37,007 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic PV power installed in 2013, world solar PV power capacity increased about 35% to 136,697 MW. Whereas Europe had dominated annual growth for years up until 2013 (10 years, to be precise), solar PV growth was much more evenly split last year, and China actually topped the … Continue reading World Solar Power capacity increased 35% in 2013

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USTDA supports development of solar power plant in Tanzania

U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to NextGen Solawazi Limited to support the implementation of a 5 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Kigoma, Tanzania. The grant was signed by NextGen Managing Director Mayank Bhargava and USTDA Director Leocadia I. Zak. USTDA is funding an Owner’s Engineer who will provide NextGen with … Continue reading USTDA supports development of solar power plant in Tanzania

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Swiss solar power aircraft set for globe flight in 2015

A new upgraded Swiss-made solar aircraft is poised to take the first round-the-world solar flight, without any fuel, in 2015, the team has announced. The Solar Impulse 2, launched by Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, is the upgraded version of Solar Impulse 1, which is the first solar plane capable of flying day … Continue reading Swiss solar power aircraft set for globe flight in 2015

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Germany moves forward on renewable energy

Angela Merkel’s government approved legislation on Tuesday revamping Germany’s sweeping plan to generate more than 40 percent of its energy needs through renewable resources by 2025 by slowing the rapid expansion of solar energy and wind farms in an effort to hold down spiraling prices. Already, 25 percent of German energy comes from renewable resources, … Continue reading Germany moves forward on renewable energy

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Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America

With its wind power, solar power, hydropower and hybrid solutions, Enel Green Power is making its mark in Latin America thanks to new facilities in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Costa Rica. Across Central and South America, Enel Green Power’s renewable energy operations is undergoing continuous development. The diverse range of plants being built over the … Continue reading Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America

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Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros

Spain’s cuts in subsidies for renewable energy will hit company revenues by about 1.7 billion euros ($2.34 billion) this year, the country’s competition regulator CNMC said in a report on Monday. The government is cutting renewable subsidies as part of a drive to reduce a 30 billion euro ($41 billion) power tariff deficit built up … Continue reading Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros

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First Megawatt Scale Photovoltaic PV Solar Energy Plant in Rwanda

BYD Company Ltd has just shipped Rwanda’s first photovoltaic solar energy system. The 8.58 Megawatt plant is expected to increase Rwanda’s total electrical generation by at least 8%, and it’s all renewable clean energy.   The project is part of a plan to increase Rwanda’s renewable energy capacity by 500% in the immediate future. Located … Continue reading First Megawatt Scale Photovoltaic PV Solar Energy Plant in Rwanda

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry poised to exceed 50 GW within a 12-month period for the first time

New solar photovoltaic (PV) demand added during Q1’14 exceeded 9 GW, which was 35% more than the previous first-quarter record, set last year. In fact, every quarter in 2014 is forecast to reach new highs, with trailing 12-month demand at the end of Q1’15 forecast to exceed 50 GW for the first time, according to findings in … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry poised to exceed 50 GW within a 12-month period for the first time

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Clean Edge finds global solar energy deployment exceeds wind power for first time

The global clean-energy picture for 2013 was a classic good news-bad news story, according to the Clean Energy Trends 2014 report issued today by clean-tech research and advisory firm Clean Edge, Inc. The industry saw dazzling growth, success, and rising stock prices in some sectors – most notably solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment – but downward … Continue reading Clean Edge finds global solar energy deployment exceeds wind power for first time

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Lithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test

The BPT-S 5 Hybrid from Bosch uses lithium-ion batteries, which continue after years of intensive use to reliably provide households with electricity from its own PV system without the need for maintenance. This has now been proven through ageing tests, which have been carried out by the independent Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test

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300 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) to be installed in the next five years

The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is set for rapid growth over the next five years, with up to 100 gigawatts (GW) annual deployment being targeted in 2018, according to the latest edition of NPD Solarbuzz Marketbuzz. This end-market growth is projected to increase annual PV module revenues, which are forecast to reach $50 billion in 2018. Despite … Continue reading 300 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) to be installed in the next five years

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Mexico’s largest solar power plant goes online

Latin America’s largest solar power plant, a facility with 39 MW of generating capacity, has gone online in the northwestern Mexican state of Baja California Sur. The Aura Solar I photovoltaic power plant was inaugurated by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Wednesday and will supply electricity to the city of La Paz. The energy … Continue reading Mexico’s largest solar power plant goes online

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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Consolidation: Fact or Fiction?

Consolidation: it’s been one of the most heavily used words in the PV industry over the past couple of years. Lots of people want to believe it is happening. Some outside observers talk it up, because it helps rationalize the PV industry into becoming an understood segment from the supply side. Some manufacturers (actually, many … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Consolidation: Fact or Fiction?

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World’s first self-cleaning solar power plant in Israel

Soiling – the accumulation of dirt and dust on photovoltaic solar panel surfaces – is one of the greatest impediments to solar energy production, and can reduce panel energy output by up to 35%. Located in the hot southern stretch of Israel’s Negev desert, between the Gulf of Aqaba and the southern tip of the … Continue reading World’s first self-cleaning solar power plant in Israel

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Photovoltaic solar energy now same price as conventional power in Germany, Italy, Spain

Solar energy now costs the same as conventionally generated electricity in Germany, Italy and Spain, a report has revealed. The research has warned, however, that high installation costs are impeding other countries from achieving grid parity. An analysis by consulting firm Eclareon, carried out on behalf of an international group of sustainable energy interests has … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy now same price as conventional power in Germany, Italy, Spain

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India may see slow growth in solar energy capacity addition, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

As on January 31, 2014, cumulative grid-interactive solar power installed capacity in the country stood at 2,208 MW, which was 7 per cent of India’s total renewable power capacity. Several factors are being cited for the slow growth in solar energy capacity addition.   With a few exceptions, there are no Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar … Continue reading India may see slow growth in solar energy capacity addition, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

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First Solar Power Plant on Guam Now Under Construction

The first solar-energy plant to produce energy for the Guam Power Authority is now under construction in the Dandan area of Inarajan. NRG Solar began construction for the Dandan Solar Power Plant earlier this month.  Site Manager Jun Dayao says 100-thousand photovoltaic panels will be placed over 160 acres of land in the project. All … Continue reading First Solar Power Plant on Guam Now Under Construction

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