Located at Ramona’s Santa Maria Wastewater Treatment Plant, the fixed-tilt solar project uses a total of 2,156 Siliken panels with an annual energy output of 919,000 kilowatt hours (kWh), which will be used to run the plant itself. The installation is scheduled to go on-stream by September 30, 2012. The municipal water district that provides water, sewer, … Continue reading California Water Treatment Facility Turns To Solar Energy
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Improving Lives With Solar Power in Zanzibar
Several villagers without electricity in Zanzibar are now admiring Kendwa Village in north Unguja, where residents have benefited from a solar power lighting project. Leaders from far and nearby villages, to Kendwa, feel the project should be extended to areas without electricity in the constituency because “it looks easy and affordable to many poor families.” … Continue reading Improving Lives With Solar Power in Zanzibar
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Agartala to be India’s first solar city
The minister said 700 hamlets and 50 villages in remote areas in the northeastern state have already been provided solar energy, benefiting more than 35,000 families, mostly tribals. To reduce dependency on conventional energy, the Tripura government Wednesday announced ambitious plans to make Agartala a ‘solar city’, replacing at least 10 percent of usual power … Continue reading Agartala to be India’s first solar city
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Grenada Launches Solar Power Program
According to the statement, the project on the island of Carriacou (north) will reduce the cost of electricity and greenhouse gas emissions. Grenada launched a solar energy program worth more than five million USD, as part of the sustainable development projects in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), said the government. The program includes a wind farm … Continue reading Grenada Launches Solar Power Program
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Solar Power International 2012 (SPI ’12) began its four-day run in Orlando
Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA, reported that the U.S. solar market had achieved its second best quarter in history having installed 742 megawatts of solar power, while the utility segment registered it best-ever quarter with 477 megawatts. Through Q2 2012, the U.S. now has 5,700 MWs of installed solar electric capacity, enough electricity … Continue reading Solar Power International 2012 (SPI ’12) began its four-day run in Orlando
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BASF to demonstrate sustainable solutions at Solar Power International 12
BASF will showcase its portfolio of innovative products and solutions for the solar industry at Solar Power International 12, September 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Visitors to booth 1671 will be able to learn about sustainable solutions for solar photovoltaics and solar thermal products that help increase efficiencies and lower … Continue reading BASF to demonstrate sustainable solutions at Solar Power International 12
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New UVAC 6G receiver from Siemens boosts efficiency of solar thermal power plants
Until now, more than 500.000 receivers of the UVAC family have been successfully installed in power plants. Siemens announced at the SolarPACES conference in Marrakech the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 6G (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production for solar power plants. The improved heat generation of the … Continue reading New UVAC 6G receiver from Siemens boosts efficiency of solar thermal power plants
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World’s Largest Operational Solar PV Project, Agua Caliente, Achieves 250 Megawatts of Grid-Connected Power
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that the Agua Caliente solar project has achieved a peak generating capacity of 250 megawatts (MW)AC connected to the electrical grid. The project, which is under construction in Yuma County, Ariz., is currently the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) power plant and will have a generating capacity of … Continue reading World’s Largest Operational Solar PV Project, Agua Caliente, Achieves 250 Megawatts of Grid-Connected Power
Continue readingU.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2012. The report finds that U.S. solar achieved its second-best quarter in history, having installed 742 megawatts of solar power, and the best quarter on record for the utility market segment. Utility installations hit 477 megawatts in the … Continue reading U.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
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Solar energy in Tanzania changes lives, saves environment
The Family Solar Energy was a new project intended to conserve the fast depleting environment, especially the forest cover, in Kilimanjaro Region to minimize excessive use of firewood as a source of cooking energy. Some of the project beneficiaries at Kwatito Village, Ms Martina Patrick, Mr Raphael Mallya and Isack Kiria said that they are … Continue reading Solar energy in Tanzania changes lives, saves environment
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Renewable energy attractiveness indices
Spain and Italy’s sovereign credit crises have continued to drag them further down the index, while the UK’s plethora of policy announcements this quarter have garnered little clarity for investors. Welcome to the 2012 global economy. Growth in many countries is faltering and unemployment rates are stagnating. Even the rapid growth countries are showing signs … Continue reading Renewable energy attractiveness indices
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Inclusion of solar power in Bangladesh
The use of ‘On grid solar inverter’, he said, can help an energy-starve country like Bangladesh enormously in minimizing power crisis as this modern system can feed surplus power of a solar system to the main power grid. Entrepreneurs have suggested inclusion of solar power in the national grid system saying nearly 200 mw capacity … Continue reading Inclusion of solar power in Bangladesh
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REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects
In July, REC Solar completed installations on IKEA Orlando, IKEA Tampa and the Miami VA Medical Center. Installations on the Bay Pines VA Medical Center and IKEA Sunrise are scheduled for completion by the end of this year. The two IKEA installations represent the 11th and 12th installs that REC Solar has completed on IKEA … Continue reading REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects
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Exosun trackers selected for 150 MW of photovoltaic projects
In July, the French government released the results of the call for tender for photovoltaic installations of over 250 kWp. Exosun is pleased to announce that an important market share, representing over 100 MW, has been attributed to its clients who submitted projects with Exosun tracking technology. Frédéric Conchy, CEO at Exosun « With now … Continue reading Exosun trackers selected for 150 MW of photovoltaic projects
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MHI Receives Order from CFE, Mexico, For 50 MW Geothermal Energy Plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), jointly with Mitsubishi Corporation, has received a full turnkey order from Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) of Mexico to build a 50 MW (megawatt) geothermal power generation plant at its Los Azufres III power station. The power plant, which is slated for completion in December 2014, represents the 12th geothermal … Continue reading MHI Receives Order from CFE, Mexico, For 50 MW Geothermal Energy Plant
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EU ProSun Applauds Launch of EU Investigation Into Unfair Competition From Chinese Solar Manufacturers
Today the European Commission announced that it will investigate China’s unfair trade practices, following EU ProSun’s submission of July 24th. EU ProSun represents the majority of EU solar industrial production. The sun is an unlimited, free source of energy that is available worldwide. McKinsey forecasts global annual installations of solar PV could increase 50-fold by … Continue reading EU ProSun Applauds Launch of EU Investigation Into Unfair Competition From Chinese Solar Manufacturers
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ABB announces smart grid interface for solar power
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, will introduce the world’s first fully integrated solar power generation plant controller and smart grid interface as part of its Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) system at the Solar Power International conference and exhibition to be held in Orlando, September 11-13. With its full range of power equipment and … Continue reading ABB announces smart grid interface for solar power
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Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata
The project would cost Rs 3.15 lakh of which the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency would bear 30 per cent subsidy and the remaining would be funded by Tech Mahindra. Some 100-odd poor families living in an area of north Kolkata would possibly be the first in West Bengal to get solar home lighting … Continue reading Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata
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Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry
While low prices for PV technology have led to increasing installations, these prices are also likely to lead to lower quality technology and installations, possibly resulting in a backlash against solar power, perhaps globally. Average PV module selling prices at the first point of sale declined from $3.50 per watt in 2007 to $1.09 … Continue reading Low Prices for PV Technology Are Hampering the Maturation of the Solar Power Industry
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DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions & Distributed Sun Collaborate on Standards for Solar Modules
The aim is to facilitate project specifications that will better inform the decisions of system owners, investors and users. DuPont will help guide D-SUN on specifications for materials that deliver improved efficiency, lifetime and lower overall system costs to maximize returns for solar installations, and reduce investment risk. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Distributed Sun … Continue reading DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions & Distributed Sun Collaborate on Standards for Solar Modules
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