The 125-page report estimates the cost of investing in photovoltaic energy development in Chile amounts to US$2,500 per kW, equal to the price of building coal generation plants in the northern electricity transmission system (SING) and slightly more expensive than building coal plants ($2,350/kW) in the central electricity system (SIC). The new report lists 13 … Continue reading Chile Adding 2.2 GW Of New Solar Energy Capacity
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) holds 25 GW of renewable energy potential by 2020
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region holds 25 GW of renewable energy potential by 2020, the California-based international business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan estimated in its recently released white paper “The Future for ‘Green’ in the GCC’s Energy Sector”. The report focuses on the potential for renewables and smart grids in the GCC, noting … Continue reading The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) holds 25 GW of renewable energy potential by 2020
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SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies
Carrie Cullen Hitt, senior vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) decision to eliminate all incentives for competitive commercial solar systems: “SEIA is disappointed to learn of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision to eliminate policies critical to future commercial … Continue reading SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies
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Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts
The global solar energy market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, driven by a new abundance of polysilicon, the effects of the worldwide financial crisis, and the plunging price of solar modules. The worldwide demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts by the end of … Continue reading Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts
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Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project
KACO new energy GmbH, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters, has for the first time developed a complete energy management concept for a local storage project. Since August 2012, a model development has been under way in the town of Weinsberg (Germany), whose electricity and heat supply will come almost exclusively from … Continue reading Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project
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China to unveil subsidy plan for distributed PV solar power generation
China will publish the plan for subsidies for distributed photovoltaic power generation after the 2013 National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which will be held in early March, the National Business Daily reported citing a source with the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission. The highlight of … Continue reading China to unveil subsidy plan for distributed PV solar power generation
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NASA telescope observes how sun stores and releases energy
A NASA suborbital telescope has given scientists the first clear evidence of energy transfer from the sun’s magnetic field to the solar atmosphere or corona. This process, known as solar braiding, has been theorized by researchers, but remained unobserved until now. Researchers were able to witness this phenomenon in the highest resolution images ever taken … Continue reading NASA telescope observes how sun stores and releases energy
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More efficient concentrated solar power plants
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
Continue readingChina 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
Continue readingSolar 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.
Continue readingNew 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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