General Motors is moving closer to doubling its global solar output with the addition of an 8.15-megawatt solar array on the rooftop of the Opel Rüsselsheim facility in Germany. The array – one of the largest in Europe – is equivalent to the area of 32 soccer fields. The array will generate approximately 7.3 million … Continue reading General Motors Adds 8.15 Megawatts of Solar Power in Germany
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Renewable energy could provide more than 125,265 jobs by 2020 in Spain
Transitioning to a green economy has a huge potential to create new jobs in Spain at a time when the crisis-hit country is reeling from a 50 per cent youth unemployment rate, according to a newly released report. However, the report titled Green Jobs for Sustainable Development – The case of Spain, says the severity … Continue reading Renewable energy could provide more than 125,265 jobs by 2020 in Spain
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As Smart Electric Grid Evolves, Engineers Show How to Include Solar Power Technologies
EVWIND An economically feasible way to store solar energy in existing residential power networks is the subject of an award winning paper written by two Virginia Tech electrical engineers and presented at an international conference. Reza Arghandeh of Blacksburg, Va., a doctoral candidate in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia … Continue reading As Smart Electric Grid Evolves, Engineers Show How to Include Solar Power Technologies
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New York Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Promote Solar Energy
Today, the U.S. solar energy industry employs 100,000 Americans at more than 5,600 companies, mostly small businesses, across the nation in all 50 states. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today approved legislation allowing solar energy to continue its rapid growth in the state. The package of bills, all related to tax exemption of solar projects … Continue reading New York Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Promote Solar Energy
Continue readingIEA: Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2012
Renewable energy has emerged as a significant source in the global energy mix, accounting for around a fifth of worldwide electricity production. Much of this success has stemmed from economic incentives and significant policy effort by countries, particularly those in the OECD. Massive investment has taken place on a global scale, with costs for most … Continue reading IEA: Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2012
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar power capacity for installations doubled in 2011 compared to 2010
Falling photovoltaic prices, strong consumer demand, and financial incentives from the federal government, states and utilities meant that twice as much photovoltaic solar was installed in 2011, as was installed in 2010. Despite some high-profile negative news stories about solar in 2011, solar markets are booming in the United States, says Larry Sherwood, President of … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power capacity for installations doubled in 2011 compared to 2010
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Spain has 72% of global concentrating solar thermal power
EVWIND Triples the U.S. and seven other countries with concentrated solar thermal power plants. The CSP is one of the few sectors where Spain is the undisputed world leader, as the whole of concentrated solar thermal power plants accounted for 72.85% of total installed capacity in the world. Also, solar thermal technology developed by our … Continue reading Spain has 72% of global concentrating solar thermal power
Continue readingStandard Solar to Launch “RE:NEW” Podcast Series Focused on Solar and Energy Efficiency
EVWIND “Savvy, connected consumers are using a multitude of social media tools to garner information, hence the success of our social media hub as an information channel. We are excited to launch the RE:NEW podcast series and to share informative content with the industry using this exciting tool,” said Scott Wiater, president, Standard Solar. … Continue reading Standard Solar to Launch “RE:NEW” Podcast Series Focused on Solar and Energy Efficiency
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Geothermal energy mark new era in Rwanda
EVWIND The government is also committed to increase various forms of renewable energy including solar, wind, biomass and hydro sources by 50 percent by 2020. In an attempt to improve access to modern energy services, the Rwandan authorities are looking to exploit geothermal power associated with solar energy plants in a move to promote … Continue reading Geothermal energy mark new era in Rwanda
Continue readingSouthwest Solar Technologies Cites Competitive Advantages and Market Impact of New CPV Technology
EVWIND Southwest Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has made significant advances in Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) technology that it believes will lead to major competitive advantages in the market. The Company confirmed commencement of on-sun testing of its innovative CPV semi-dense array modules with integrated optics, thermal management, power conversion and data collection. This … Continue reading Southwest Solar Technologies Cites Competitive Advantages and Market Impact of New CPV Technology
Continue readingConstellation to Develop 4.35-Megawatt Solar Generation Project in Arizona
EVWIND Constellation today announced the development of an aggregate 4.35-megawatt (DC) solar generation project for the Casa Grande Union High School District in Casa Grande, Ariz. Constellation will finance as well as own and operate the solar power systems. In return, the school district will purchase and receive all of the electricity generated by the … Continue reading Constellation to Develop 4.35-Megawatt Solar Generation Project in Arizona
Continue readingBruker Introduces Solution for Organic Photovoltaics Research
EVWIND Bruker today announced the release of the Photoconductive Atomic Force Microscopy (pcAFM) module for its industry leading Dimension Icon(R) platform. The new accessory enables sample illumination while performing nanoscale electrical characterization. In conjunction with Bruker’s exclusive PeakForce TUNA(TM) technology, it uniquely enables highest resolution photoconductivity and correlated nanomechanical mapping for research on fragile organic … Continue reading Bruker Introduces Solution for Organic Photovoltaics Research
Continue readingBuilding Integrated Photovoltaics
EVWIND The building industry in the United States and in many other parts of the world has faced severe challenges, with continued low housing starts and new builds for some time. At the same time, the global solar industry has been subjected to severe reductions in financial subsidies in key markets that, until recently, were … Continue reading Building Integrated Photovoltaics
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Generation of Solar Power in India under JNNSM
EVWIND The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdulla, informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) India is to create a capacity for generation of 1100 MW of grid connected solar power by 2013 and 20,000 MW by 2022. The overall investment may … Continue reading Generation of Solar Power in India under JNNSM
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New Energy Economy Project Boosts CPS Energy’s Solar Power
EVWIND CPS Energy added 10 megawatts (MW) of solar energy to its portfolio with the completion of a New Energy Economy project in Somerset, Texas. The addition completes a 30 MW solar project with New Energy Economy partner SunEdison and adds $100,000 from the California-based company to area education efforts. “Combined with our first launch … Continue reading New Energy Economy Project Boosts CPS Energy’s Solar Power
Continue readingAscent Solar Launches EnerPlex™ Solar Powered Charger
EVWIN Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules using flexible substrate materials that can transform the way solar power generation integrates into everyday life. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state-of-the-art, flexible thin-film photovoltaic modules, announced today it has launched a charger for the Samsung® Galaxy S III® smart phone … Continue reading Ascent Solar Launches EnerPlex™ Solar Powered Charger
Continue readingSolar energy in Dominican Republic
EVWIND After starting to develop wind power, Dominican Republic undertakes the development of solar power. The Dominican Corporation of State Electrical Companies (CDEEE) has signed two contracts for purchase of solar photovoltaic. Based on the contracts, CDEE buy electricity from two photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 116 megawatts. The photovoltaic solar energy … Continue reading Solar energy in Dominican Republic
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AKO has completed the start-up of its AKOTRACE® in the Astexol-2 Solar Thermal Power Plant
EVWIND AKO has begun an association with Nicsa, an Abengoa company that provides technological and resource solutions in a wide range of energy generation sectors. This affiliation puts both companies in a position to offer turnkey EHT solutions to concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, gas natural licuado (GNL; i.e., liquified natural gas) tanks, combined cycles … Continue reading AKO has completed the start-up of its AKOTRACE® in the Astexol-2 Solar Thermal Power Plant
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Masdar Institute’s Second Annual Summer Internship Program Concludes
A special ceremony on the occasion was attended by Dr Ken Volk, Head of Outreach, faculty members and officials of Masdar Institute. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it marked the successful conclusion of the second annual research-based summer internship program, … Continue reading Masdar Institute’s Second Annual Summer Internship Program Concludes
Continue readingChinese photovoltaic companies are starting to look to domestic market
German company SolarWorld AG has filed a petition with the European Union to request an anti-dumping investigation on solar power products imported from China. If the EU follows the US precedent and launches an anti-dumping investigation, the Chinese solar industry could suffer a serious blow, according to a joint statement issued by more than 30 … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic companies are starting to look to domestic market
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