The German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL, have compiled a study that describes the status of both the current market as well as the state-of-the-art for concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology. This young technology has achieved tremendous progress and has the potential for delivering solar … Continue reading CPV’s LCOE may fall as low as that for photovoltaic in 2020s
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Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) solar energy system sets world record
A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright. Researchers in Australia recently developed a solar energy system that can convert more than 40 percent of the sunlight that hits it into electricity — the highest efficiency ever reported for a commercially available photovoltaic system. The technology first achieved the … Continue reading Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) solar energy system sets world record
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New photovoltaic (PV) world record: Solar cell efficiency at 46%
A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established. The record multi-junction solar cell converts 46 % of the solar light into electrical energy and was developed by Soitec and CEA-Leti, France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany. Multi-junction cells are used in concentrator … Continue reading New photovoltaic (PV) world record: Solar cell efficiency at 46%
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New World Record for Concentrator Photovoltaics – 36.7 Percent for New Solar Module Using Highly Efficient Multi-Junction Solar Cells
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been successfully developing concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology for many years. In this technology Fresnel lenses are used to bundle sunlight and focus it onto miniature, highly efficient solar cells. The FLATCON® module technology originates from Fraunhofer ISE and is continually under further development at the Institute. … Continue reading New World Record for Concentrator Photovoltaics – 36.7 Percent for New Solar Module Using Highly Efficient Multi-Junction Solar Cells
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Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
After years of slow progress, the global market for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems is entering a phase of explosive growth, with worldwide installations set to boom by 750 percent from 2013 to the end of 2020. CPV installations are projected to rise to 1,362 megawatts in 2020, up from 160 megawatts in 2013, according to … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
Continue readingConcentrated solar photovoltaic power (CPV) plant to deliver 22 MW in South Africa
South Africa’s largest concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar plant will be connected to the grid next month, supplying 22 megawatt-peak (MWp) of electricity to Eskom, enough to power approximately 5 000 homes. The 44MWp CPV plant developed by French company Soitec in Touws River, Western Cape, will be the largest in the Western world, overtaking Colorado’s … Continue reading Concentrated solar photovoltaic power (CPV) plant to deliver 22 MW in South Africa
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Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced today that a contract has been signed with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for a 1 MWAC solar project at Fort Irwin, California. According to the Department of Defense, 22 … Continue reading Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
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What is the best solar power technology to cut land costs?
As the price of photovoltaic solar levels out and the value of concentrating solar power’s storage improves, it is possible that the price of land could become a decisive factor in a solar project’s overall energy costs. A new land-use analysis demonstrates the choice of technology could be crucial. Researchers at NREL drew on acreage … Continue reading What is the best solar power technology to cut land costs?
Continue readingMinera El Tesoro Mining Group and Soitec Establish CPV Solar-Energy Pilot Plant for Mining Operation in Chile
Minera El Tesoro (MET), part of one of the largest mining groups in Chile, has built the first pilot plant in South America with Soitec Solar technology, installing four of its highly efficient concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems at a site in Chile’s Sierra Gorda district to provide renewable energy for a remote copper-mining operation. In … Continue reading Minera El Tesoro Mining Group and Soitec Establish CPV Solar-Energy Pilot Plant for Mining Operation in Chile
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Concentrated Photovoltaic Technological Advances
On-going, significant technological advances from companies such as Solar Junction and Amonix will help drive concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) installations to almost 1.2 GW by 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS)). The report, The World Market for Concentrated PV (CPV) – 2012, predicts that the cost … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Technological Advances
Continue readingSoitec secures PPA for 44 MW CPV project in South Africa
Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, has announced the signature today of a power purchase agreement covering the electricity generated at the Touwsrivier power plant it is to build in South Africa. This signature represents a decisive step for the project submitted by … Continue reading Soitec secures PPA for 44 MW CPV project in South Africa
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Amonix achieves record-breaking CPV technology efficiency
Amonix, the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced that they have successfully converted more than one third of direct sunlight into electricity. In May of this year, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirmed an outdoor operating efficiency rating of 33.5% for an Amonix module, breaking the previous 30.3% … Continue reading Amonix achieves record-breaking CPV technology efficiency
Continue readingSoitec completes delivery of 5 MW in solar power systems to Italy
Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, has completed delivery on a total of 5 megawatts (MW) of its Concentrix™ concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems to seven solar power plants throughout Italy. This latest sales news follows Soitec’s announcement in June that it had completed … Continue reading Soitec completes delivery of 5 MW in solar power systems to Italy
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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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Southwest 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
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Delta Installs 1.25 MW of SolFocus Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic (CPV) in Italy
SolFocus (www.solfocus.com), with solar investor Sistema Solare (www.sistemasolare.eu), announced today completion of a 1.25 MW solar park in Italy. The solar park spans two sites in central Italy, one in Aveani and the other in Savini. These sites combine to form one of the largest Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) power plants in the country. The CPV … Continue reading Delta Installs 1.25 MW of SolFocus Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic (CPV) in Italy
Continue readingABB Announces Photovoltaic Concentrating Solar Power System
Turnkey Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power System part of complete solar energy solution.
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