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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Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
According to the newly released Q3 2014 Latin America PV Playbook, the region’s PV project pipeline rose 22 percent over last quarter, reaching 19.5 gigawatts. In GTM Research’s PV Playbook project tracker, the pipeline is made up of two segments: announced projects and capacity under construction. Growing from a smaller base, capacity under construction outpaced … Continue reading Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
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Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
Spot prices for solar modules around the world hit 63 cents per watt in 2014’s second quarter — an all-time low. Spot prices are the cost of any good or service at any given time and place. (In this case, the aggregate world spot price in Q2.) The numbers come via the research arm of … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
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Acciona 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
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Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
If solar panels were people, they could start signing up for AARP memberships. This year the commercial solar photovoltaic industry is celebrating its 60th birthday, after having been kicked off in 1954 by Bell Labs. The birthday celebration was an oft-mentioned topic during the first day of one of the largest solar conferences in the … Continue reading Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
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China’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
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China 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
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Cumulative 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 readingCanadian Solar announces 12.6 MW solar power supply agreement in Turkey
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has recently signed a sales contract to supply 12.6MW of photovoltaic modules to Kayseri Organized Industry Zone (KOIZ) and a consortium of companies in KOIZ (BESLER Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S and HASCELIK Group of companies- Hascelik Cable, Coreal Cable … Continue reading Canadian Solar announces 12.6 MW solar power supply agreement in Turkey
Continue readingTrina Solar CEO elected first president of newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced its chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Jifan Gao, has been elected as the first president of the newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association (“CPIA”) during its inaugural founding ceremony and member congress held … Continue reading Trina Solar CEO elected first president of newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association
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SunEdison, IDB, OPIC and CorpBanca Close US$ 190 Million Project Financing for one of the Largest Merchant Solar Power Plants in Latin America
The debt proceeds will be used in Chile for the construction of a 72.8 MWp (megawatt) solar power plant, to inject energy directly into the Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande (SING), selling all its production in the spot market (merchant solar). SunEdison, a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today … Continue reading SunEdison, IDB, OPIC and CorpBanca Close US$ 190 Million Project Financing for one of the Largest Merchant Solar Power Plants in Latin America
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First Solar Set to Build Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Latin America
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced it has received board approval from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, for financing to support construction of the 141MW(ac) Luz del Norte solar power plant in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The loans, which … Continue reading First Solar Set to Build Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Latin America
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Mexico’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
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China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
In the last two years, countries around the world have added almost as much new solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity as had been added since the invention of the solar cell. Nearly 38,000 megawatts of PV came online in 2013, a new annual record. In all, the world’s installed PV generating capacity is now close to … Continue reading China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
Continue readingFirst Solar selected to build 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in California
First Solar announced that it has been selected by independent energy company Tenaska Solar Ventures to design and build the 150 megawatt (MW)AC Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West project near El Centro, California. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with Tenaska”. First Solar will provide full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services on … Continue reading First Solar selected to build 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in California
Continue readingChina adjusts taxation to promote solar photovoltaic (PV)
China’s taxation authorities announced on Wednesday that buyers of distributed photovoltaic (PV) power should invoice for purchases, a move to reduce the tax burden on PV power producers and promote green energy. The buyers, mainly companies of the State Grid, will be required to invoice power generators from July 1 to make PV power transactions … Continue reading China adjusts taxation to promote solar photovoltaic (PV)
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President 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
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
Following a two-year slump, in which oversupply drove down module prices and many manufacturers reported negative gross margins, the solar PV industry began to recover during 2013. It was still a challenging year, particularly in Europe, where shrinking markets left installers, distributors, and others struggling to stay afloat. Consolidation continued among manufacturers, but, by late … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
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
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Chile inaugurates Latin America’s largest solar energy photovoltaic plant
President Michelle Bachelet of Chile inaugurated the Amanecer Solar CAP plant in Copiapo June 6. The project was developed, built and interconnected by SunEdison under an offtake agreement with CAP Group. The Amanecer Solar CAP plant has 100 MW of total installed capacity; the amount of energy consumed each year by about 125,000 Chilean homes, … Continue reading Chile inaugurates Latin America’s largest solar energy photovoltaic plant
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