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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Acciona is awarded 600 GWh a year of wind energy and photovoltaic supply in Chile
ACCIONA Energía Chile will supply 600 gigawatts a year over 15 years to Chilean electric power distributors that operate in the Central Interconnected System (SIC) after being awarded this level of supply in the latest tender called by the country’s National Energy Commission (CNE). The electricity will be generated in non-conventional renewable energy installations – … Continue reading Acciona is awarded 600 GWh a year of wind energy and photovoltaic supply in Chile
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SunEdison To Develop 350 Megawatts Of Solar Power In Chile
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced that the National Energy Commission in Chile has awarded SunEdison a contract to supply 570 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year. To meet the demand, SunEdison will be investing more than $700 million USD to develop 350 megawatts … Continue reading SunEdison To Develop 350 Megawatts Of Solar Power In Chile
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The Importance of Africa to Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power is playing a leading role in the development of renewable energy in Morocco, South Africa and eastern Africa, where rapidly-growing economies are stimulating energy demand. Rapid population growth, abundant resources and a growing energy demand are the reasons why many African nations have chosen renewable energy to respond to their needs, … Continue reading The Importance of Africa to Enel Green Power
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GE Energy Financial Services, Pacifico Energy to build second solar photovoltaic PV project in Japan
GE unit GE Energy Financial Services is continuing its expansion into the Japanese solar photovoltaic (PV) market. GE Energy Financial Services is continuing its expansion into the Japanese renewable energy power market, completing its second solar project financing transaction with Pacifico Energy, a Tokyo-based utility-scale solar project developer and subsidiary of Virginia Solar Group. GE … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services, Pacifico Energy to build second solar photovoltaic PV project in Japan
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Acciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
Acciona Energía has put the Sishen solar photovoltaic plant into service. With its 216 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity generation per year, it will have the highest level of production of all the plants that are operational in Africa. ACCIONA holds a majority stake in the plant, the first photovoltaic facility built by the company in … Continue reading Acciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
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First Solar Enters Residential Solar Energy Market
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Clean Energy Collective (CEC) today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to develop and market community solar offerings to residential customers and businesses directly on behalf of client utilities. Through the agreement, the two companies will jointly pursue opportunities in the community solar market to offer an … Continue reading First Solar Enters Residential Solar Energy Market
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U.S. solar energy reaches a total of 16.1 GW of Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic
As of the end of Q3, 2014, the U.S. was home to 578,000 individual solar installations on rooftops, parking lots, landfills, deserts and fields. This represents a cumulative 16.1 gigawatts (GWdc) of photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity and 1.4 GWac of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity, up from 1.2 GWdc of PV and 0.4 GWac of CSP five years ago. … Continue reading U.S. solar energy reaches a total of 16.1 GW of Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic
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Australian researchers make solar power breakthrough
Solar power is set to become a stronger competitor with fossil fuels thanks to the efforts of Australian researchers who have set a world record for the highest levels of solar-power efficiency ever achieved. A team from the University of New South Wales has achieved a world-first 40.4 percent conversion efficiency by using standard … Continue reading Australian researchers make solar power breakthrough
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2014, the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in United States
Abengoa’s Mojave Solar (250 MW) achieved commercial operation in December 2014, making 2014 the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Continuing its strong growth, the United States installed 1,354 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2014, up 41 percent over the same period last year. The numbers come from the … Continue reading 2014, the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in United States
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Solar photovoltaic lamps offer rural Kenya residents more than light
The growing adoption of solar photovoltaic lamps in rural Kenya has seen mobile phone charging business operators lose customers. The lamps that are gaining popularity in rural Kenya where electricity is largely unavailable have snatched business from mobile phone charging operators since families now charge their gadgets at home. Before the advent of the … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic lamps offer rural Kenya residents more than light
Continue readingBenin, Burkina Faso and Mali are ideally suited to solar photovoltaic
In many off-grid villages in West Africa, solar power now provides energy for lighting, cooking and street lights. When the Sun goes down in many villages across Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali, most activities cease. Shops close, business stops for the day, and children are forced to do their homework by the light of polluting … Continue reading Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali are ideally suited to solar photovoltaic
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IKEA to Increase Size of Michigan’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Array
IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced plans to increase the solar array atop its Detroit-area store that opened eight years ago in Canton, MI. In September, IKEA began work on a 44,000-square-foot expansion to the store, atop which new panels will be installed beginning Spring 2015, with a completion by Summer. … Continue reading IKEA to Increase Size of Michigan’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Array
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Acwa Power wins bid for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar power plant
Acwa’s current solar portfolio includes a 60 MW PV plant in Bulgaria, a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in South Africa totalling 50 MW and a 160 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Morocco. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar energy plat two years ago as … Continue reading Acwa Power wins bid for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar power plant
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U.S. Energy Department offers funding opportunities to advance solar photovoltaic
Solar energy developers can tap into the more than $9 million in funding available through the federal SunShot initiative, the Energy Department said. The funding opportunity targets development projects aimed at improving the reliability and durability of solar photovoltaic technologies. “Eligible projects will examine the performance of PV modules and develop accelerated tests to better … Continue reading U.S. Energy Department offers funding opportunities to advance solar photovoltaic
Continue readingHanwha SolarOne to Build 230 MW Solar Energy Factory in South Korea
Hanwha SolarOne, a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of high-quality, cost-competitive solar modules, will build a new solar photovoltaic (PV) module factory in Eumseong, Chungbuk, South Korea. Hanwha SolarOne will invest $12 million to build the facility, which is scheduled to begin production in the second quarter of 2015 with an annual manufacturing capacity of 230 … Continue reading Hanwha SolarOne to Build 230 MW Solar Energy Factory in South Korea
Continue readingOpening of world’s largest solar power plant in California
The first 500-plus megawatt solar power plant is now up and running in the US. Topaz, as it’s being called, is located in San Luis Obispo County on California’s Carrizo Plain and is the result of two years of hard work. The Topaz solar energy farm boasts it can produce enough energy to take the … Continue reading Opening of world’s largest solar power plant in California
Continue readingReneSola Expands North American Solar Power Operations
ReneSola, a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) products, today announced the expansion of its North American operations into Canada and Mexico. The Company has opened new offices and warehouse facilities in Mexico City, Mexico and Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. Kevin Chen, President of Americas said, “ReneSola is expanding its North America … Continue reading ReneSola Expands North American Solar Power Operations
Continue readingNew 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%
Continue readingSolar power plant in in Nasushiobara, Japan
Clenergy, the clean energy investor and solar-solution provider, is proud to announce it is supplying mounting systems for one of the largest solar power plants in Japan. The solar energy project covers 370,000 square meters of land, with a total installation of 24.8MW. Clenergy, the clean energy investor and solar-solution provider, is proud to announce … Continue reading Solar power plant in in Nasushiobara, Japan
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