NRG Energy Inc. has released results for the second quarter of 2012, reporting an EBITDA of USD 9 million in its Alternative Energy division, an increase of USD 12 million from the second quarter of 2011. The company notes that this increase was driven by the addition of the first 170 MW of the Agua … Continue reading NRG solar investments drive 850 MW of solar power capacity under construction
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Solar photovoltaic power plant of Dongmaozhou completed
With the solar photovoltaic power station officially put into use on the island prior to the Army Day which falls on August 1, the officers and men of the Dongmaozhou coastal defense company under the Hainan Provincial Military Command (PMC) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have gained access to clean and environmental-friendly electricity, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic power plant of Dongmaozhou completed
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Simbol Materials Receives 2012 Geothermal Energy Association Special Recognition Award
The Geothermal Energy Association recognizes leaders in geothermal development at National Geothermal Summit. Simbol Materials received a Special Recognition award from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) for making significant contributions to the geothermal industry. Simbol Materials is commercializing transformative technology to extract lithium, manganese, zinc and other critical materials from the brines of geothermal power … Continue reading Simbol Materials Receives 2012 Geothermal Energy Association Special Recognition Award
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REC awarded funding from Clean Energy Research Program (CERP) for innovative solar cell research
The largest European supplier of solar modules, Renewable Energy Corporation (REC), is one of five solar energy research teams selected to receive grants totaling USD 8.53 million under the Clean Energy Research Program (CERP). “REC is proud to receive this grant from the CERP for one of our new cell technology projects. This new technology … Continue reading REC awarded funding from Clean Energy Research Program (CERP) for innovative solar cell research
Continue readingSOLON Accelerates Shipping Innovative SOLquickTM Rooftop Solution to Solar Installers
SOLON, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants and photovoltaic (PV) products in the U.S., today announced it has accelerated shipping its award-winning SOLquickTM commercial rooftop system to the U.S. market. SOLquick’s innovative design integrates a frameless solar module and rack into one unit for a fast, easy and tool-free installation. SOLquick’s … Continue reading SOLON Accelerates Shipping Innovative SOLquickTM Rooftop Solution to Solar Installers
Continue readingTokelau gets $7m for solar power stations
The government is giving tiny Tokelau $7 million to help it install three solar power systems. Foreign Minister Murray McCully says they’re going to provide nearly 100 per cent of the power for Tokelau’s population of just over 1400. “Many of our Pacific neighbours are reliant on expensive imported diesel for electricity generation and this … Continue reading Tokelau gets $7m for solar power stations
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Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 – Asia-pacific Continues to See Increased Investments While Effective Fits in the Middle East and Africa Create Lucrative Solar Power Destinations
ReportReserve announces the inclusion of a new report published by GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 – Asia-Pacific Continues to See Increased Investments While Effective FITs in the Middle East and Africa Create Lucrative Solar Power Destinations”. The report gives an in depth … Continue reading Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 – Asia-pacific Continues to See Increased Investments While Effective Fits in the Middle East and Africa Create Lucrative Solar Power Destinations
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Solar Energy Africa: Focus on Concentrated Solar Power
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) on its own is probably the most promising of large-scale renewable energy technologies in South Africa, says Kadri Nassiep, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). Mr Nassiep is a headline speaker at the upcoming Solar Energy Africa as part of the Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition … Continue reading Solar Energy Africa: Focus on Concentrated Solar Power
Continue readingChina increases solar power targets to 21 GW by 2015
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) confirms it has raised the country’s 2015 target for installed solar energy capacity (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power) by 40% to 21GW. China, the world’s largest exporter of photovoltaic products and home to firms such as Suntech Power and LDK Solar, in August 2011 standardised tariffs for energy fed into … Continue reading China increases solar power targets to 21 GW by 2015
Continue readingSolar Thermal Power Market to 2020
Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 – Asia-Pacific Continues to See Increased Investments While Effective FITs in the Middle East and Africa Create Lucrative Solar Power Destinations. Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 – Asia-Pacific Continues to See Increased Investments While Effective … Continue reading Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020
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First Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant in Cuba in 2012
Cuba will start building a 50-megawatt wind farm in the eastern province of Las Tunas in 2013, to join the three wind power plants already existent with a capacity of 11,8 megawatts. In a bid to distance itself from its traditional course attached to fossil fuels, Cuba will build its first photovoltaic solar power plant … Continue reading First Photovoltaic Solar Energy Plant in Cuba in 2012
Continue readingKYOCERA and Delta Solar electric bring renewable solar energy to city of Vista senior center
Kyocera Solar, Inc., a leading supplier of reliable solar modules and renewable energy, today announced that it is providing 47 direct current kilowatts (kW) of photovoltaic solar modules to Delta Solar Electric (www.deltasolarelectric.com) to power the Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center in Vista, CA. The U.S.-made modules were installed by Delta Solar Electric and fulfill … Continue reading KYOCERA and Delta Solar electric bring renewable solar energy to city of Vista senior center
Continue readingSPI ’12 speaker lineup to address solar energy industry’s most critical issues
Solar Power International 2012 (SPI ‘12), North America’s premier business-to-business event for professionals in solar energy, features experts analyzing the hottest issues, opportunities and challenges critical to the industry’s future success. “With solar power being the fastest growing energy source, industry executives will be looking to utility leaders speaking at our concurrent sessions for … Continue reading SPI ’12 speaker lineup to address solar energy industry’s most critical issues
Continue readingPowersmart Solar switches on the first solar power system in Tokelau
Powersmart is the lead contractor for the Tokelau Renewable Energy Project which will replace the diesel electricity systems currently operating on each of the islands with solar power systems and battery storage. For this project Powersmart has collaborated with IT Power Australia, the project is funded by The New Zealand Aid Programme and supported by … Continue reading Powersmart Solar switches on the first solar power system in Tokelau
Continue readingHanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA). Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA), expanding the company’s North American capabilities downstream with project … Continue reading Hanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
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Lockheed Martin To Integrate Fuel Cells, Solar Power For Military Applications
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] secured a contract with the Office of Naval Research for the design and development of solid oxide fuel cell generator sets as an alternative to traditional battlefield power generation equipment. Lockheed Martin’s fuel cell technology will be integrated with solar panels, providing the military with the power needed to perform missions … Continue reading Lockheed Martin To Integrate Fuel Cells, Solar Power For Military Applications
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Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has published a draft solar policy with a goal to install 1 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) plants by 2017. An initial goal of 150 MW by 2014 has also been set. The draft document does not specify a breakdown by technology between PV … Continue reading Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
Continue readingAPS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
Arizona Public Service Co. announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from solar developers and installers to construct a 32-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility in Gila Bend, Ariz. This project will be financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program. The RFP will commence on August 22; interested parties are encouraged to participate in a … Continue reading APS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
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GCC Region to Focus on Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
Concentrated solar thermal power and photovoltaic solar energy. A recently published research report “GCC Renewable Energy Sector Analysis” by KuicK Research has suggested that solar energy will dominate the upcoming renewable energy development in the GCC region. The GCC region is largest producer of oil and gas in the world but because of increasing pressure … Continue reading GCC Region to Focus on Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
Continue readingNew Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
Solar Gard®, one of the global leaders in the development and manufacturing of flexible films and backsheet materials, has introduced PV FC10f to its line of high-quality solutions for photovoltaic modules. The new photovoltaic backsheet is a cost-effective PV solution that provides increased protection and durability for top quality module manufacturers. Solar Gard PV FC10f … Continue reading New Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
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