While the news about climate change seems to get worse every day, the rapidly improving technology, declining costs, and increasing accessibility of clean energy is the true bright spot in the march toward a zero-carbon future. 2013 had more clean energy milestones than we could fit on one page, but here are thirteen of the … Continue reading 13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
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Top 10 Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Market Predictions for 2014
This is an IHS News Flash covering the top predictions for the global photovoltaic (PV) market in 2014, from a new white paper issued by the IHS Solar service at information and analytics provider IHS (NYSE: IHS).
Continue readingGoldpoly Signs Agreements for 195 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
Goldpoly New Energy Holdings Limited (“Goldpoly” or “the Company,” HK stock code: 686, whose largest shareholder is China Merchants New Energy Group “CMNE”), a leading solar power plant investor and operator in China, today announced that one of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, United Photovoltaics (Changzhou)Investment Co., Ltd. (“United Photovoltaics (Changzhou)”), entered into three sale and … Continue reading Goldpoly Signs Agreements for 195 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
Continue readingAsia-Pacific Region to Account for Half of Global Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2014
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in 2014 will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which will account for approximately 50% of all new solar PV demand next year. According to findings from the latest NPD Solarbuzz Asia Pacific PV Markets Quarterly
Continue readingFirst Solar photovoltaic modules selected to solar power projects totaling 48 MW in France
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules will power four solar energy plants in France, with a combined capacity of 48 megawatts (MW). “Our choice of First Solar’s thin-film modules was based on a combination of cost-competitiveness, unrivalled bankability, the ability of its modules to reliably deliver solar … Continue reading First Solar photovoltaic modules selected to solar power projects totaling 48 MW in France
Continue readingSolar Energy Solidarity donates products for three solar installations in Africa
The three projects will supply electricity to a kindergarten and a women’s radio in Guinea Bissau, and to a farm school in Cameroon. PROINSO, jointly with local NGOs and other organisations, has donated modules, structures, a thermosiphon and a collector. Since it was launched, the PROINSO-led initiative Solar Energy Solidarity has developed nine projects … Continue reading Solar Energy Solidarity donates products for three solar installations in Africa
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Isolux Corsán has gained a strong foothold on the U.K. photovoltaic solar energy market with the award of three new contracts for building the Penare, Egmere and Parley solar plants in addition to the project for building the 31.6 MWp Stradishall solar plant located in Suffolk County. This latter project, which will commence operation in … Continue reading Isolux Cors
Continue readingNew Photovoltaic Solar Power plant in El Centro, California starts operations
Grupo T-Solar, one of the major independent power producers of photovoltaic solar energy based in Spain, has successfully completed its first photovoltaic solar plant in El Centro, California. The North American Development Bank (NADB) is providing a $65 million loan for the construction of this project.
Continue readingConcentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
After years of slow progress, the global market for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems is entering a phase of explosive growth, with worldwide installations set to boom by 750 percent from 2013 to the end of 2020. CPV installations are projected to rise to 1,362 megawatts in 2020, up from 160 megawatts in 2013, according to … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
Continue readingSolar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
The U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations. Even more importantly, 2013 is likely to be … Continue reading Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
Continue readingU.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. solar photovoltaic (PV) market had its second-strongest quarter ever with 930 MW installed, … Continue reading U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
Continue readingHow bright is the future of solar power?
In the United States today, large “utility-scale” solar power projects account for more than 4,700 megawatts of electricity-generating capacity. And 27,000 megawatts of large-scale solar are under development, which means that the industrial-solar sector is on its way to providing enough electricity for more than 5 million homes. These are impressive numbers, but the question … Continue reading How bright is the future of solar power?
Continue readingSolar power, wind energy can change power generation in Sabah
Renewable energy from solar energy and wind power is not only an excellent power alternative for the future but it can also revolutionise electricity generation in Sabah, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin. He said Sabah had its own uniqueness as it endowed was rich natural resources which could be used … Continue reading Solar power, wind energy can change power generation in Sabah
Continue readingSunFarmer to build solar power project in Nepal
SunFarmer will build its first solar power project in Nepal with backing from power plant operator SunEdison Inc. SunFarmer develops solar power in impoverished and rural areas. According to a report by Bloomberg, SunFarmer will use a USD2 million grant from a SunEdison foundation to build five projects at clinics and hospitals in the first … Continue reading SunFarmer to build solar power project in Nepal
Continue readingRising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India
Rising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India. write essay for you Driven by country’s rapidly rising primary energy and electricity needs, overdependence on coal for electricity generation, and costly oil and gas imports; India is poised to become a potentially global leader in PV technology. Above all, India’s endowment with plentiful irradiation makes … Continue reading Rising Off-grid PV Applications Propelling Solar Power in India
Continue readingChina featuring integration of solar energy and hydropower generation
A photovoltaic power plant in northwest China featuring integration of solar- and hydro-power generation started grid connection and trial operations on Wednesday. The 320MW hydro-solar project near the Longyangxia Dam in Qinghai Province is the largest of its kind in China, according to the project’s contractor company under China Power Investment Corporation. The company said … Continue reading China featuring integration of solar energy and hydropower generation
Continue readingChina’s new photovoltaic (PV) solar power capacity for 2013 to hit 10 GW
China is estimated to have added 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic (PV) power capacity in 2013, including 7 GW from PV power stations and 3 GW from distributed PV power projects, an energy official told Xinhua on Thursday. Liang Zhipeng, an official with the National Energy Administration (NEA), said China would unveil its 2014 … Continue reading China’s new photovoltaic (PV) solar power capacity for 2013 to hit 10 GW
Continue readingObama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
On December 5th, 2013 U.S. President Barack Obama signed a memorandum directing the nation’s federal government to meet 20% of its electricity demand with renewable energy sources by 2020, more than double the current level. romeo and juliet essay As a first step, agencies are required to source 10% of their electricity from renewables by … Continue reading Obama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
Continue readingAscent Solar
Ascent Solar Technologies, a manufacturer of award winning flexible CIGS thin-film photovoltaic modules as well as consumer and off-grid products integrated with the flexible modules, announced the company’s proud involvement in the Volvo Pure Tension Pavilion project, where Ascent’s revolutionary, flexible and lightweight CIGS solar modules were selected for integration into the Pavilion’s tensioned mesh membrane … Continue reading Ascent Solar
Continue readingSunEdison and Mayor Bloomberg Introduce New York City
SunEdison (NYSE: SUNE), one of the world’s largest solar energy providers, last week introduced an innovative renewable energy project in partnership with America’s largest city. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, alongside SunEdison officials, unveiled a progressive partnership to build what will be the City’s largest solar energy project. “Freshkills was once the site … Continue reading SunEdison and Mayor Bloomberg Introduce New York City
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