The top 10 global PV markets accounted for over 80% of end-market demand in 2013. However, each of these markets has unique characteristics that drive demand, ranging from individual policy and regulatory structures to differing customer preferences and business models. These factors can lead to dramatically different market sizes and growth rates. Looking at the … Continue reading Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Markets Illustrate Shifts in Global Demand
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37 GW of solar energy photovoltaic PV installed globally in 2013
The global solar photovoltaic (PV) market grew 24% to 37 GW in 2013, according to preliminary figures released by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA, Brussels). This brings the world to nearly 137 GW of installed PV at the end of the year. EPIA estimates that China installed the most PV at 11.3 GW, followed … Continue reading 37 GW of solar energy photovoltaic PV installed globally in 2013
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Solar Photovoltaic Industry to Transition to Supply-Driven Market in 2014
Over the past three years, solar photovoltaic (PV) installed system prices, module prices, and module production costs have all fallen by more than 50%, while a shakeout of uncompetitive PV cell manufacturers has caused the number of suppliers to decline from 250 in 2010 to 150 in 2013. According to the latest edition of the … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic Industry to Transition to Supply-Driven Market in 2014
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U.S. Solar Power Market Insight Report 2013 Year in Review
The quarterly SEIA/GTM Research U.S. Solar Market Insight™ report shows the major trends in the U.S. solar industry. Learn more about the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report.
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U.S. installs 4.75 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV), Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
The United States installed 4.34 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) and 410 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) generation capacity. Continuing its explosive growth, the U.S. solar industry had a record-shattering year in 2013. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s Solar Market Insight Year in Review 2013, photovoltaic installations continued to … Continue reading U.S. installs 4.75 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV), Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
Continue readingTrina Solar Awarded EPC Contract for Jordan’s Largest Solar Power Project
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, announced today that it has signed an EPC contract with Fresh Fruits Company, a food storage and logistics company in Amman, Jordan, for a 2 MW rooftop solar power plant on the company’s stores and warehouses. … Continue reading Trina Solar Awarded EPC Contract for Jordan’s Largest Solar Power Project
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Abengoa 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
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Two Golden Years for Solar Energy
The global solar PV market is set for rapid expansion over the next two years, and Enel Green Power is in the right place to play an important role in its development. According to a recent study by Deutsche Bank, the global PV solar demand will grow in terms over the next two years: by … Continue reading Two Golden Years for Solar Energy
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Leading solar photovoltaic PV countries offer suppliers and developers a choice of 4,300 PV projects
Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects between 250 kilowatts (kW) and five megawatts (MW) now account for almost half of the yet-to-be-completed 4,300 commercial and utility projects within the leading PV countries, according to the new NPD Solarbuzz Global Deal Tracker report. The leading countries for solar PV demand now include five major countries in the Asia-Pacific region (i.e., … Continue reading Leading solar photovoltaic PV countries offer suppliers and developers a choice of 4,300 PV projects
Continue readingCan Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Change before 2015?
Around about this time each year, we have a closer look at the PV technologies that were used to make all the solar panels in 2013 that ended up being shipped through downstream channels. This is done by analysing the exact split of production across all the different c-Si process flow types, substrate types for … Continue reading Can Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Change before 2015?
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Photovoltaic Global Demand for Polysilicon to Surge 25% in 2014
Demand for polysilicon used in solar and semiconductor applications is expected to rise sharply to 282,000 metric tons in 2014, up 25% versus last year. According to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly report, the growth in demand for polysilicon is being driven by the rapid increase in end-market solar photovoltaic … Continue reading Photovoltaic Global Demand for Polysilicon to Surge 25% in 2014
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Enel Green Power Brings Solar Energy to Rural Guatemala
The Xepultul II photovoltaic (PV) solar power complex built in Guatemala as part of the partnership between Enel Green Power and Barefoot College for rural electrification in Latin America will be opened tomorrow. Tomorrow the new Xepultul II PV solar complex will be opened, which will provide electricity to three villages in Guatemala. The solar … Continue reading Enel Green Power Brings Solar Energy to Rural Guatemala
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Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its joint venture (“JV”), Hainan Solar Power Co., Ltd. (“HNSP”) has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects in Hainan Province, China … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
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The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first … Continue reading The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
Continue readingYingli Green Energy to supply 2 MW of solar photovoltaic modules to Maqo solar for residential projects in Malaysia
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Singapore Company Pte. Limited (“Yingli Singapore”) will supply 2 MW of solar modules to Maqo Technologies (M) … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to supply 2 MW of solar photovoltaic modules to Maqo solar for residential projects in Malaysia
Continue readingYingli and Trina Grab 15% of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry in Q4
Leading Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers Yingli Green Energy and Trina Solar have emerged as the clear market leaders within the solar PV industry, shipping more than 5.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV modules in 2013. During the last six quarters, Yingli and Trina increased total market share from 12% in Q2
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Sharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with SSP(2) of Thailand to construct a 52 MW-dc(3) large-scale solar power generation plant in that country. Construction will begin in January, with operations scheduled to start by the end of 2014. The plant will be operated by power producer SSP, which earlier placed a construction order for the … Continue reading Sharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
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China’s photovoltaic solar power industry rebounds
China’s solar panel industry is showing signs of booming again after a prolonged downturn – raising fears of another bust when the splurge of public money that is driving a spike in demand dries up. Lured by generous power tariffs and financing support to promote renewable energy, Chinese firms are racing to develop multi-billion dollar … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic solar power industry rebounds
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Solar power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
A new approach to harvesting solar energy, developed by MIT researchers, could improve efficiency by using sunlight to heat a high-temperature material whose infrared radiation would then be collected by a conventional photovoltaic cell. This technique could also make it easier to store the energy for later use, the researchers say. In this case, adding … Continue reading Solar power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
Continue readingNextEra Energy photovoltaic solar power plant now online
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, today announced that its subsidiary, Mountain View Solar, LLC, began commercial operation of its Mountain View Solar Energy Project. The 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is located on approximately 146 acres in the Mountain View Industrial Park in the city of North Las Vegas. All of the power generated by the … Continue reading NextEra Energy photovoltaic solar power plant now online
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