SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced thermal energy storage technology, today announced that it signed a supply contract for its 20 megawatt (MW) Acajutla photovoltaic (PV) solar power project in El Salvador as part of a highly competitive tender solicitation by the local electric distribution companies. The tender, the … Continue reading SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
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How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
Continue readingFRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
FRV announced the financialclosing of a 65 megawatt photovoltaic plant in Uruguay, the Jacinta solar farm in Salto Department in northwestern region of the country. The announcement follows the signing of a $70 million project finance arrangement with DNB Group and Intesa Sanpaolo, along with $24 million of additional funding tranche from Santander through its … Continue reading FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets
Increased focus on curbing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants is fuelling the global solar power market. Coupled with favourable legislation and the need to enhance energy self-sufficiency and security, these factors will help the solar power market grow rapidly. While sale volumes are primarily concentrated in Asia-Pacific, there is a definite upward … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets
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Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa
The Government of Rwanda is preparing to commission in early August 2014 the first utility-scale solar PV power plant in East Africa with a production capacity of 8.5 MWp. The project has commenced testing phase of up to 20% of its total capacity. At present, less than one in five households in Rwanda have access … Continue reading Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa
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BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
The plant will be set up in two phases over a period of 7 years with Phase I comprising 1,000 MW and the balance 3,000 MW in subsequent phase. An Ultra Mega Solar Power Project (UMSPP) with a cumulative capacity of 4,000 MW will be set up in Rajasthan in the Sambhar Salts Limited … Continue reading BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
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India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
India is trying to take it to the next level in its renewable energy and environmental initiatives. The country has a long list of ways it’s not only trying to reduce its carbon footprint, but bring much of its population up to date in terms of energy accessibility. The 1000 MW bundling scheme that was … Continue reading India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
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Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
In a recent article on The Conversation, University of Melbourne Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins wrote that Australia’s targets to increase renewable energy will make electricity more expensive, thanks to problems with consistency and storage. But Professor Larkins is several years behind developments in renewable energy and its integration into electricity grids. In fact, we already … Continue reading Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
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Iberdrola Ingeniería completes first Renewable Energies Project in South Africa
Iberdrola Ingeniería has completed the development of its first renewable energies project in South Africa, consisting of the construction of three major facilities: the Noblesfontein and Klipheuwel wind farms and the Jasper photovoltaic power plant. Following the award of three contracts worth €273 million, it is the largest project carried out to date by the Company … Continue reading Iberdrola Ingeniería completes first Renewable Energies Project in South Africa
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New World Record for Concentrator Photovoltaics – 36.7 Percent for New Solar Module Using Highly Efficient Multi-Junction Solar Cells
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been successfully developing concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology for many years. In this technology Fresnel lenses are used to bundle sunlight and focus it onto miniature, highly efficient solar cells. The FLATCON® module technology originates from Fraunhofer ISE and is continually under further development at the Institute. … Continue reading New World Record for Concentrator Photovoltaics – 36.7 Percent for New Solar Module Using Highly Efficient Multi-Junction Solar Cells
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Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
With a net installed capacity of 1.6 gigawatts, 90 plants across 21 states and continued growth, Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar energy, geothermal power and wind energy is pushing forward development of green energy in the States. Competition between renewable energy sources is hotting up in the United States, where for the first … Continue reading Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
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Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
According to the newly released Q3 2014 Latin America PV Playbook, the region’s PV project pipeline rose 22 percent over last quarter, reaching 19.5 gigawatts. In GTM Research’s PV Playbook project tracker, the pipeline is made up of two segments: announced projects and capacity under construction. Growing from a smaller base, capacity under construction outpaced … Continue reading Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
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Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
Spot prices for solar modules around the world hit 63 cents per watt in 2014’s second quarter — an all-time low. Spot prices are the cost of any good or service at any given time and place. (In this case, the aggregate world spot price in Q2.) The numbers come via the research arm of … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
Continue readingAcciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
Acciona Energía will build the first phase of the 7.2 MWp (6 MW nominal) Pampa Camarones Solar Park as a turnkey project being developed by the electrical power company E-CL, a subsidiary of GDF Suez and the main power generator in northern Chile. This was revealed today in a ceremony launching the project in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
Continue readingSixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
If solar panels were people, they could start signing up for AARP memberships. This year the commercial solar photovoltaic industry is celebrating its 60th birthday, after having been kicked off in 1954 by Bell Labs. The birthday celebration was an oft-mentioned topic during the first day of one of the largest solar conferences in the … Continue reading Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
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China’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017
China installed a world record amount of solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity in 2013. While this was the first time the country was the number one installer, China has led all countries in making PV for the better part of a decade. China now accounts for 64 percent of global solar panel production—churning out 25,600 megawatts … Continue reading China’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017
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China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market
China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014. During 2013, the world installed 38.7 GW of new capacity, bringing the global total to 140.6 GW. China was responsible for nearly one-third (12 GW) of the new capacity, marking a 232% increase over the … Continue reading China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market
Continue readingWWF supports Philippines solar power target
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) has backed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) move to increase solar energy capacity targets, saying this will make power prices cheaper in the long run, contrary to claims of critics such as the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF). The FEF claims new solar projects will add P0.32 per … Continue reading WWF supports Philippines solar power target
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Wind power in Seychelles islands: wind turbines producing desired output
The tall wind turbines which can be seen on arrival into Port Victoria have been producing clean energy for the Seychelles islands for the last 12 months, as part of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s first large scale renewable energy project. With a target of producing 5 percent of electricity generation from renewable energy sources by … Continue reading Wind power in Seychelles islands: wind turbines producing desired output
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Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
A study published by the Spanish Electricity Network (Red Electica Espanola) on Thursday showed renewables covered 42.2 percent of the demand for electricity in mainland Spain in 2013 with wind energy the main contributor. Wind energy produced 21.2 percent of the country’s electricity, 3.1 percent up on the 18.1 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, hydro-electric power … Continue reading Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
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