The solar power production and distribution system in Monte Trigo, on the Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão, which was built using funding from the European Union, is due to be inaugurated on 13 August, according to Cape Verdean news agency Inforpress. The inauguration of the solar plant, which has been operating on an experimental … Continue reading Solar power system on Cape Verdean island of Santo Antão
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Solar power is the future of energy
Former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and former director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anil Kakodkar has called solar energy (photovoltaic, concentrating solar power) the future source of energy looking at the ever-growing demand for energy. Kakodkar, member of the Solar Energy Research Advisory Council, waswith his team for detailed discussions … Continue reading Solar power is the future of energy
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PSEG seeks to develop 233 MW of new photovoltaic solar energy
A unit of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) has announced it will ask New Jersey state regulators for approval to invest up to $883 million for an expansion of the utility’s solar power programs, according to Reuters. The investment will allow the solar programs to develop an extra 233 MW of solar capacity, the … Continue reading PSEG seeks to develop 233 MW of new photovoltaic solar energy
Continue readingUkraine to triple solar power capacity in 2012
Ukraine in 2012 will increase the capacity of solar energy plants by 400 MW, to 600 MW, forecasts Macquarie Research on the basis of information from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, Germany’s Solarbuzz and other sources. Ukraine in 2012 will increase the capacity of solar power plants by 400 MW, to 600 MW, forecasts Macquarie Research … Continue reading Ukraine to triple solar power capacity in 2012
Continue readingIndia hits solar power milestone in midst of worst blackout this
The solar energy will be a mix of solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power. India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released data showing that as of June’s end, the country had installed 1,030.66 megawatts or over 1 gigawatt of solar photovoltaic power. Ironically, this announcement was followed by one of the worst blackouts in more … Continue reading India hits solar power milestone in midst of worst blackout this
Continue readingWalmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
Investment in Solar Power Adds Thousands of Contract Construction Jobs. Walmart’s College Avenue store in San Diego was today unveiled as the 100th California Walmart store now using rooftop solar panels to generate power, contributing to the company’s broader goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy. Walmart’s investment in solar power typically generates … Continue reading Walmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
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Masdar role in advancing solar power tech at symposium in Australia highlighted
During his speech, Dr Chiesa provided the rationale behind some of the decisions taken in realising the first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the UAE. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced on Sunday that one of its faculty provided an overview of the Institute’s role in addressing the challenges to deploy solar technologies … Continue reading Masdar role in advancing solar power tech at symposium in Australia highlighted
Continue readingAgreement to promote solar power projects
Marking a new chapter in Qatar’s quest to reduce its carbon footprint by tapping renewable energy sources, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the latter will meet all the future requirements of solar energy in Qatar. Addressing the media after … Continue reading Agreement to promote solar power projects
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QSTEC and Kahramaa sign MOU to distribute solar power in Qatar
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) committed to supporting Kahramaa with the future distribution of solar energy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Sunday. Dr Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri, Chairman and CEO of QSTec and Engr. Essa Hilal Al-Kuwari, President of Kahramaa both signed the MOU at the Kahramaa President’s office in West Bay, Doha. Dr … Continue reading QSTEC and Kahramaa sign MOU to distribute solar power in Qatar
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar power tariffs may hurt EU industry
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Friday that protectionist measures will harm the European solar energy industry and the two sides should resolve the dispute through negotiations. The move came after a report revealed that Germany’s SolarWorld and other European solar panel makers filed a complaint this week seeking import tariffs on Chinese-made products. … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power tariffs may hurt EU industry
Continue readingU.S.: 200,000 GW of solar power could be installed
The study considered five different types of renewable energy generating technologies – solar energy (photovoltaic, concentrated solar power), wind power, biopower, geothermal energy and hydropower. Solar power technologies were further subdivided into utility-scale photovoltaics for urban and rural areas, rooftop photovoltaics and concentrating solar power. Texas and California are the biggest winners in this category, … Continue reading U.S.: 200,000 GW of solar power could be installed
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Is Utility-Scale Solar Power a Reality in Chile?
These requirements open the door for concentrating solar power (CSP) installations, some of which, like Solar Reserve’s Crescent Dunes concentrated solar thermal project, already incorporate storage in their design. Greening the Chilean mining industry with photovoltaics. In 2012, nearly 3 gigawatts of solar energy projects were submitted for environmental review in Chile, of which 693 … Continue reading Is Utility-Scale Solar Power a Reality in Chile?
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Interior Unveils National Solar Power Plan for Public Lands
“We appreciate the extensive efforts of Secretaries Chu and Salazar and the Departments of Energy and Interior on the Solar PEIS and we look forward to developing our next generation of utility-scale concentrated solar power projects to provide utilities with clean, sustainable and reliable solar energy.” The Departments of the Interior and Energy released a … Continue reading Interior Unveils National Solar Power Plan for Public Lands
Continue readingBHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
The SPV Plant has been built using Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology, which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commissioned the 5-MW eco-friendly grid connected solar power plant at Shivanasamudram near Mandya in Karnataka. This is the largest solar … Continue reading BHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
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Saudi Arabia’s Plans for a Solar Powered Future
There have been major developments within the MENA region over the past 12 months, bringing solar energy to the fore. None more so than in Saudi Arabia where over a billion USD have been invested into the production of solar power to secure the nation’s future energy. With recent growth in technical advancements in the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Plans for a Solar Powered Future
Continue readingTonga photovoltaic solar energy plant opens
Tonga has achieved a milestone in reducing its dependence on diesel with the opening of a solar power plant on the main island of Tongatapu. The plant will provide about four percent of the island’s electricity demand. Sally Round has been at the opening: “The skies were unsuitably overcast for the grand opening of the … Continue reading Tonga photovoltaic solar energy plant opens
Continue readingLargest photovoltaic solar energy plant on the Maldives goes online
A new 294 kilowatt photovoltaic solar power plant has been supplying power to hospitals and schools on six islands since last week.
Continue readingTrina Solar looks to invest $200 million in Jordanian solar power
Given the Kingdom?s abundant sunlight, solar energy (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power) is often touted by clean energy advocates as a renewable energy resource Jordan should exploit.
Continue readingBoosting European competitiveness in photovoltaic solar power
Empa’s laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, led by Ayodhya Tiwari, will contribute to the project by investigating solution- and nanoparticle-based deposition of kesterite absorbers.
Continue readingABB Announces Photovoltaic Concentrating Solar Power System
Turnkey Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power System part of complete solar energy solution.
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