Total U.S. shipments of photovoltaic modules increased from 2, 644,498 peak kilowatts in 2010 to 3,772,075 peak kilowatts in 2011, a nearly 43-percent surge, according to the report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic modules reached a record high last year, despite declining prices for solar technology and photovoltaic cells, … Continue reading U.S. photovoltaic solar power shipments set record in 2011
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Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project
“The solar power project will be established on an area of about two million square meters. About 20 international consortiums consisting of about 100 companies will compete for the execution of the project,” Mayor Osama bin Fadl Al-Bar told business daily Al-Eqtisadiah on Wednesday. Makkah municipality (Mecca) will establish a mega solar energy project, costing … Continue reading Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project
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How Solar Energy and EV’s Will Save Us
On the tail end end of whirlwind tour around the country to present at EcoGen MasterClasses, I had my own little epiphany around some of the issues that our industry faces today. I remembered the principle of taking just one step. Almost 25 years ago, I was working in a car factory making automotive parts … Continue reading How Solar Energy and EV’s Will Save Us
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Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast
Clinton told the enthusiastic crowd that, in addition to ramping up collaborative efforts across the industry, educating the public is critical to achieving widespread adoption of solar energy as a substantial component of renewable energy. He explained, “most people don’t know that, in spite of economic adversity, government support and venture capital have catapulted the … Continue reading Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast
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Kyocera to Supply 30MW of Modules for Solar Power Plant in Northern Japan
The project will be operated by Eurus Energy Group’s subsidiary in charge of renewable energy generation business, with plans for construction to start in October of this year and operations to start in March 2014. The solar power plant is expected to generate the equivalent amount of annual power for roughly 9,600 typical households, off-setting … Continue reading Kyocera to Supply 30MW of Modules for Solar Power Plant in Northern Japan
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Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados
This solar power project, one of the largest in the Caribbean, includes engineering services and solar-system racking exported from two American companies. Williams Industries-Williams evergreen Ltd will use the solar-power system to provide 1.4 megawatts of on-site power to ten sites within the Williams Group portfolio. Ex-Im Bank provided a $6.4 million loan guarantee to … Continue reading Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados
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JinkoSolar, CJIC to Develop Kenya’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The project is planned to occupy 81 hectare and is expected to be one of the largest grid connected solar power plants in Africa. Located in northwest city of Garissa, Kenya, the plant is expected to produce approximately 76,473 megawatts hours per year, reducing yearly carbone missions by 64,190 tons and saving coal consumption by … Continue reading JinkoSolar, CJIC to Develop Kenya’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Continue reading90% of Americans See the Positive Impact of Solar Energy
The survey shows that America’s commitment to solar is strong, with 80 percent of respondents expecting their elected officials to support solar energy initiatives and 81 percent believing, regardless of who is in office, the White House and other official federal and state residences should use solar energy. In a new election cycle survey on … Continue reading 90% of Americans See the Positive Impact of Solar Energy
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Largest solar power project in Tanzania’s history
This solar project, believed to be the largest of its kind in Tanzania’s history, is being carried out through a joint effort between Rex Investment Ltd and Camco International from the UK. Implementation of a solar power project in the Kigoma region of Tanzania has gotten underway, with the initial installation of solar systems completed … Continue reading Largest solar power project in Tanzania’s history
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Georgia Power creates initiative to acquire 210 MW of solar power
To meet the 210 MW target, Georgia Power would purchase 60 MW annually for three years with projects ranging in size from one to 20 megawatts, which applies to very large commercial or utility-scale projects. The other 10 MW would be met through a distributed-scale program for residential and commercial projects. Georgia Power Company today … Continue reading Georgia Power creates initiative to acquire 210 MW of solar power
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IMS predicts CPV market to grow to 1.2 GW by 2016
The concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market is forecast to double in 2012 and reach almost 90 MW or $325 million, according to a new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS)). Furthermore, IMS Research predicts installations of this emerging technology will grow rapidly over the next five years to reach almost 1.2 … Continue reading IMS predicts CPV market to grow to 1.2 GW by 2016
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New efficiency record for photovoltaic cells
They obtained a 21.4% conversion efficiency, which had never been achieved before with such type of substrates: nowadays, the best quality monocrystalline cells only attain an energy conversion efficiency of 18-19% at best. In the medium term, an investment of only $2500 in photovoltaic cells would suffice to provide more than enough electricity for the … Continue reading New efficiency record for photovoltaic cells
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Acciona will build one of Africa’s biggest Concentrating Solar Power plants
The Concentrating Solar Power plant will have a maximum installed capacity of 160MW, at an investment of around 500 million euro. Moroccan Government’s Solar Energy Agency (Masen) has selected a project led by Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power, and made up of a number of companies including Spain’s TSK and Aires, as Preferred Bidder for the first … Continue reading Acciona will build one of Africa’s biggest Concentrating Solar Power plants
Continue readingAries Ingeniería y Sistemas Awarded with the Ouarzazate concentrated solar power project
The consortium formed by Acwa Power International (Acwa Power), Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas (Aries) and TSK Energía y Plantas Industriales (TSK), has been preferred bidder with the first phase of the 500 MW solar project in Morocco. The Ouarzazate Phase 1 Project, a 160MW CSP plant to be built in the area of Ouarzazate, is … Continue reading Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas Awarded with the Ouarzazate concentrated solar power project
Continue readingMorocco selects Saudi-led group for Concentrating Solar Power Plant
A group led by Saudi International Company for Water and Power (ACWA) has won a $1-billion contract to build a 160-megawatt (MW) concentrated solar power plant south of Morocco, which hopes to be a key exporter of clean Mustafa Bakkoury, who heads the state’s Solar Energy Agency (Masen), made the announcement at a news conference. … Continue reading Morocco selects Saudi-led group for Concentrating Solar Power Plant
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Renewable Energy for Military Applications
Solar, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal, Hydrokinetic Energy, Biofuels and Synfuels, Fuel Cells, Microgrids, Smart Meters, and Energy Efficiency: U.S. Market Analysis and Forecasts. As the largest single consumer of energy in the world, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is one of the most important drivers for the cleantech market today. The DOD has developed a … Continue reading Renewable Energy for Military Applications
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Punjab focuses to generate 400 MW power through solar energy plants
“Punjab has abundant sunlight which is available for more than 330 days in a year with good insulation levels, so the abundant energy can be utilized for generation of power during the day time through solar power plants,” an official release said. “The projects which were earlier considered uneconomical are now considered acceptable and viable … Continue reading Punjab focuses to generate 400 MW power through solar energy plants
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Saudi Arabia emerges as top solar power producer
Estival delivered a speech on “Why Saudi Arabia’s huge solar potential may not be enough” at the Solar Arabia Summit held in Riyadh last week. “Solar Energy is one of the most promising contributor to solve energy peak demand, expected to be 120 GW by 2030,” Estival said. The Kingdom is one of the world’s … Continue reading Saudi Arabia emerges as top solar power producer
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Solar Power Lights up Future for Mongolian Herders
Thanks to the National 100,000 Solar Ger Electrification Program, over half a million men, women and children, covering half the rural population of Mongolia and 70 percent of herders, now have access to modern electricity. A new market for electronic appliances is helping boost the rural economy About a quarter of Mongolia’s 2.8 million people … Continue reading Solar Power Lights up Future for Mongolian Herders
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Morocco: 2,000 Megawatt Solar Energy by 2020
The high solar irradiance represents a further advantage. In order to make full use of the whole potential offered, some measures and improvements still need to be made: the PV Technology Conference – North Africa 2012 focused on these measures and on the actual framework in the field of photovoltaic in Northern Africa. The conference … Continue reading Morocco: 2,000 Megawatt Solar Energy by 2020
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