China’s new photovoltaic (PV) grid capacity stood at 3.32 gigawatts (GW) in the first half of 2014, more than the total amount of new capacity installed in 2013. Of the new capacity, 2.33 GW came from solar power stations and 0.99 GW from distributed solar projects, according to the National Energy Administration. China has been … Continue reading China adds 3.32 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar power capacity in H1
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SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced thermal energy storage technology, today announced that it signed a supply contract for its 20 megawatt (MW) Acajutla photovoltaic (PV) solar power project in El Salvador as part of a highly competitive tender solicitation by the local electric distribution companies. The tender, the … Continue reading SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
Continue readingAcciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
Acciona Energía will build the first phase of the 7.2 MWp (6 MW nominal) Pampa Camarones Solar Park as a turnkey project being developed by the electrical power company E-CL, a subsidiary of GDF Suez and the main power generator in northern Chile. This was revealed today in a ceremony launching the project in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
Continue readingChina’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017
China installed a world record amount of solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity in 2013. While this was the first time the country was the number one installer, China has led all countries in making PV for the better part of a decade. China now accounts for 64 percent of global solar panel production—churning out 25,600 megawatts … Continue reading China’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017
Continue readingChina has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market
China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014. During 2013, the world installed 38.7 GW of new capacity, bringing the global total to 140.6 GW. China was responsible for nearly one-third (12 GW) of the new capacity, marking a 232% increase over the … Continue reading China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market
Continue readingCumulative Global Solar PV Demand Surpasses 150 GW in 1H’14
The global solar PV industry continues to show strong growth, with over 150 GW of solar PV installed across the world. The industry has steadily grown over the past several years, increasing from an installed base of only 5 GW in 2005 to almost 200 GW forecast by the end of 2014. This growth was … Continue reading Cumulative Global Solar PV Demand Surpasses 150 GW in 1H’14
Continue readingMexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
The system will power the Mexico operations of Plantronics, a global producer of audio communications headphones. The project is the second of SolarWorld solar panels at a Plantronics facility. In 2011, the headset manufacturer installed 608 kilowatts of roof-mounted and carport-mounted solar arrays at its headquarters in Santa Cruz, Calif. “Being responsible with the environment … Continue reading Mexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
Continue readingGermany set new solar power records
The Fraunhofer ISE research institute has announced that Germany set a record high for solar energy use on June 9—on that day the country’s solar power output rose to 23.1 GW—50.6 percent of all electricity demand. The record occurred over a holiday, which meant less demand, but it still marks a major step forward for … Continue reading Germany set new solar power records
Continue readingPresident Bachelet of Chile Inaugurates Latin America’s Largest Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
The Amanecer Solar CAP plant was developed, built and interconnected by SunEdison under an energy purchase agreement with CAP Group. It has 100 MW (megawatts) of installed capacity and is located in the municipality of Copiapo, in the Atacama Desert. – The project, which was built in only six months and is interconnected to the … Continue reading President Bachelet of Chile Inaugurates Latin America’s Largest Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
Continue readingThe solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
The solar energy photovoltaic PV market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013 for a total exceeding 139 GW. China saw spectacular growth, accounting for nearly one-third of global capacity added, followed by Japan and the United States. Solar PV is starting to play a substantial role in electricity generation … Continue reading The solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
Continue reading2013: Record-year for solar photovoltaics
With at least 38.4 gigawatts (GW) of newly-installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide and a global cumulative installed capacity of 138.9 GW, 2013 was another historic year for solar PV technology. EPIA’s flagship report assesses global and European PV markets in 2013, makes forecasts for the next five years, and analyses the role of PV … Continue reading 2013: Record-year for solar photovoltaics
Continue readingAbengoa completes the construction of the world’s largest single-axis photovoltaic plant
The 206 MW solar power plant will generate enough electricity to supply 72,000 households in San Diego. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has completed construction of Mount Signal Solar, the 206 MW photovoltaic plant in the city of … Continue reading Abengoa completes the construction of the world’s largest single-axis photovoltaic plant
Continue readingAbengoa to build a photovoltaic project for EDP Renov
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been chosen by EDP Renováveis to carry out the engineering, building and implementation of a 30 MW photovoltaic project in California, United States. Abengoa will build the project in San Bernardino County, … Continue reading Abengoa to build a photovoltaic project for EDP Renov
Continue readingSmall-Scale Solar Power Photovoltaic PV Market Trends
The solar PV industry is forecast to reach 49 GW in 2014, representing strong growth compared to 36 GW in 2013. However, the 49 GW total addressable market (TAM) is really the combination of two distinct served addressable markets (SAMs): small and large-scale solar installations. In this, the first part of a two-blog release from … Continue reading Small-Scale Solar Power Photovoltaic PV Market Trends
Continue readingIsolux Cors
Isolux Corsán has gained a strong foothold on the U.K. photovoltaic solar energy market with the award of three new contracts for building the Penare, Egmere and Parley solar plants in addition to the project for building the 31.6 MWp Stradishall solar plant located in Suffolk County. This latter project, which will commence operation in … Continue reading Isolux Cors
Continue readingU.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. solar photovoltaic (PV) market had its second-strongest quarter ever with 930 MW installed, … Continue reading U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
Continue readingChina’s new photovoltaic (PV) solar power capacity for 2013 to hit 10 GW
China is estimated to have added 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic (PV) power capacity in 2013, including 7 GW from PV power stations and 3 GW from distributed PV power projects, an energy official told Xinhua on Thursday. Liang Zhipeng, an official with the National Energy Administration (NEA), said China would unveil its 2014 … Continue reading China’s new photovoltaic (PV) solar power capacity for 2013 to hit 10 GW
Continue readingEnel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
These projects mark a significant step forward in Enel Green Power growth strategy in Africa. Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded with the right to sign energy supply contracts with the South Africa utility Eskom for 314 MWp of solar projects and 199 MW of wind projects (for a total of 513 MW) in … Continue reading Enel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
Continue readingBelectric inaugurates 128 MW solar power plant in Templin (Germany)
The Templin thin film park has been developed on a former Russian military airfield, Gross Dölln and is equipped with more than 1.5 million thin film modules from First Solar and 114 solar inverters from SMA. BELECTRIC has successfully connected the largest and most state-of-the-art Thin-Film ground-mounted solar power plant in Europe to the energy … Continue reading Belectric inaugurates 128 MW solar power plant in Templin (Germany)
Continue readingUS Photovoltaic capacity has reached 10 Gigawatts
The United States has now a 10 Gigawatts solar photovoltaic capacity. It is the fourth country to reach this threshold. According to the North America PV Market Quarterly report published by NPD Solarbuzz, the United States are now the fourth country to reach the 10 gigawatts solar power capacity after Germany, China and Italy. Since … Continue reading US Photovoltaic capacity has reached 10 Gigawatts
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