NRG Energy, based in Princeton, announced it is installing a solar power system at Hospital Bernard Mevs, in Port-au-Prince, in order to provide reliable power to the hospital, and allow doctors to improve patient care. The work should be completed by next week. David Crane, president and CEO of NRG Energy, has played, which played … Continue reading Haiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
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Peru Inaugurates Two Solar Power Plants
President Ollanta Humala has inaugurated two solar power plants in the southern Peruvian regions of Tacna and Moquegua built by Spain’s Solar Pack and Gestamp Solar. “Energy in the poorest towns is an instrument of social inclusion,” Humala said during the inauguration ceremony. The $95.7 million Tacna solar power plant sprawls over 121 … Continue reading Peru Inaugurates Two Solar Power Plants
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Why Solar Photovoltaic Companies Can’t Compete with Cheap Chinese Panels
In early 2011, the solar energy sector was growing quickly throughout the world, with money pouring into a variety of exciting companies and projects. But about a year and a half ago, the growth of the manufacturing segment began to slow, and a variety of promising companies were shuttered, according to a solar energy expert. … Continue reading Why Solar Photovoltaic Companies Can’t Compete with Cheap Chinese Panels
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Solar Photovoltaic Demand To Reach 31 Gigawatts In 2013
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand will increase two gigawatts (GW), from 29 GW to 31 GW during 2013, up 7% Y/Y according to the new NPD Solarbuzz Marketbuzz 2013. For the first time, China will outpace Germany to become the leading PV consumer, while the top 10 PV territories will still account for 83% of global … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic Demand To Reach 31 Gigawatts In 2013
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India: Dhule solar power plant to be operational from March 20
The Dhule solar power plant which is expected to generate 150 MW power is likely to be made operational from March 20 this year. The first phase would add 50 MW power to the state grid, said government officials. The solar panels spread over 350 hectares of barren land will have ‘thin film’ and ‘crystalline’ … Continue reading India: Dhule solar power plant to be operational from March 20
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AEC signs MoU with KACO new energy of Germany for Solar Energy Development
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) of Saudi Arabia and KACO new energy of Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop new business opportunities in the field of Solar Energy, with the focus on Photovoltaic (PV) Inverters. The purpose is to serve the growing demand for energy in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. … Continue reading AEC signs MoU with KACO new energy of Germany for Solar Energy Development
Continue readingHuge development portfolio, little action on photovoltaic plants in Chile
The February 2013 report from Chile’s Renewable Energy Center (CER) finds that even though over 3.1 GW of solar electric plants have received environmental approval in the nation, only 3.3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects are currently under construction. The report finds another 3.6 MW of operational PV in the nation, and 1.06 GW … Continue reading Huge development portfolio, little action on photovoltaic plants in Chile
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RMK Solar and BOSCH Solar Energy Announce Strategic Partnership
RMK Solar and Bosch Solar Energy today announce the completion of a business partnership which combines the core capabilities of both companies. This partnership is a perfect blend of RMK Solar’s system engineering, design and installation experience with Bosch Solar’s latest solar cell technology, high-efficiency solar PV panels, bundled solar solutions and broad range of … Continue reading RMK Solar and BOSCH Solar Energy Announce Strategic Partnership
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Photovoltaic meets 4.3% of Italian electricity demand in February 2013
Italian grid operator Terna SpA has reported that electricity generation from solar photovoltaics (PV) increased 11% year-over-year in February 2013 to 1.11 TWh, enough to meet 4.3% of demand. In the first two months of 2013 PV produced 1.87 TWh, a 3.2% increase over 2012 and enough to meet 3.5% of demand. In 2012 PV … Continue reading Photovoltaic meets 4.3% of Italian electricity demand in February 2013
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Portugal reaches 225.5 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity
Cumulative photovoltaic capacity in Portugal reached 225.5 MW at the end of 2012, according to a report published by the Portuguese energy regulator, DGGE (Direcção Geral de Energia e Geologia), on March 4. Of these, 99.8 MW was photovoltaic power installed via mini-generation (up to 3.68 kW) and micro-generation (up to 250 kW) schemes. In … Continue reading Portugal reaches 225.5 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity
Continue readingIs China’s photovoltaic industry bouncing back?
Things are looking up for China’s struggling photovoltaic (PV) industry, as many Chinese solar companies have seen orders increase amid a rebound in product prices after the Spring Festival. About 80 percent of the major PV companies across the country had resumed production as of January, said Liu Jing, an analyst with the Silicon Industry … Continue reading Is China’s photovoltaic industry bouncing back?
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42 MW plus 15 MW managed by ESSE: EGP keeps on growing in a market that has not been affected by macroeconomic or political factors, and is still favourable in to investments in renewable sources. According to the latest figures, 300 MW of newly installed photovoltaic capacity was added to Greece
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Germany installs 275 MW of solar photovoltaic in January 2013
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has reported that the nation added 275 MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) plants under the feed-in tariff in January 2013, which represents a 17% decline sequentially and a 47% fall year-over-year. This brings the nation to 32.7 GW of installed PV. For the last three years Germany has installed 7.4
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42 MW plus 15 MW managed by ESSE: EGP keeps on growing in a market that has not been affected by macroeconomic or political factors, and is still favourable in to investments in renewable sources. Enel Green Power strengthens its presence in Greece after it has put into service 19 new solar photovoltaic plants, with … Continue reading EGP
Continue readingMassive solar power sets energy utilities further aside
The massive global increase of installed solar PV-systems has an enormous impact on the position of energy utilities. Solar produced electricity already covers 5 percent of the demand for electricity in countries like Italy and Germany. With an expected share of 8 till 10 percent in 2020, it
Continue readingUzbekistan inaugurates new solar energy institute
Uzbek President Islam Karimov March 1 signed a decree authorising construction of an international solar energy institute, a factory for solar photovoltaic panels, and a solar photovoltaic plant. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supposed to help fund creation of the institute, which Karimov ordered built in Tashkent on the grounds of the Academy of … Continue reading Uzbekistan inaugurates new solar energy institute
Continue readingPhotovoltaic Solar Power: Grid parity in India, Italy
The German bank has raised its 2013 global solar demand forecast to 30 GW – representing a 20% year-on-year increase – on the back of suggestions of strong demand in markets including India, the U.S., China (around 7 to 10 GW), the U.K. (around 1 to 2 GW), Germany and Italy (around 2 GW). The … Continue reading Photovoltaic Solar Power: Grid parity in India, Italy
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France surpasses 4 GW of installed photovoltaic solar energy in 2012
France’s Ministry of Energy, Ecology and Sustainable Development has released its annual report on wind energy and solar photovoltaics (PV), which finds that the nation added 1.08 GW of new PV capacity in over 34,500 plants in 2012. While this is a 39% decrease compared to 2011 installations, it also increases France’s cumulative capacity by … Continue reading France surpasses 4 GW of installed photovoltaic solar energy in 2012
Continue readingCorps of Engineers saves Army money through solar power
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing mission effectiveness through energy efficiency. To assist the Army in meeting its sustainability goals, the Corps has assisted the largest military installation in the United States, White Sands Missile Range, in southern New Mexico, with the installation of the U.S. Army’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant. Through … Continue reading Corps of Engineers saves Army money through solar power
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Solar energy suitcase helps save lives in developing world
On a research trip in Nigeria, Dr. Laura Stachel watched as physicians performed an emergency cesarean section. What happened next stunned her. “The lights went out,” Stachel recalled, “and I said, ‘How are they going to finish?’ ” She was even more surprised by the nonchalant response. “You didn’t even see people reacting because it … Continue reading Solar energy suitcase helps save lives in developing world
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