In a move that could have international implications for the global soar energy market, the U.S. Department of Commerce ruled on trade tariffs for Chinese solar photovoltaic manufacturers. U.S.-based PV manufacturers initiated the case against what they called “dumping,” or flooding the American market with artificially cheap Chinese solar powerproducts that undercut American manufacturers. If … Continue reading Commerce Department Upholds Tariffs on Chinese Photovoltaic Cells
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Brazil Braxenergy to install two 30 MW photovoltaic solar power plants
Brazilian renewable energy developer Braxenergy filed a request with local energy sector watchdog Aneel for the installation of two 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar plants, Juazeiro I and Juazeiro II, and their respective transmission systems. Braxenergy plans to install the ventures in Brazil’s northeastern Bahia state. Aneel has also received a request for the installation … Continue reading Brazil Braxenergy to install two 30 MW photovoltaic solar power plants
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Using the solar power to “crack” almonds
Conergy Projects Group has broken ground on a 725 kW photovoltaic system for T&P Farms out of Arbuckle, California. The system will power T&P Farms almond hulling and shelling operations – allowing the power of the sun to supply the energy needed to “crack” the nuts out of their shells so they can go into … Continue reading Using the solar power to “crack” almonds
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China’s domestic photovoltaic (PV) market
China announced its latest Photovoltaic Development Five-Year-Plan which targets 20 GW of PV systems and one GW of concentrated solar thermal power to be completed by 2015. China’s domestic photovoltaic (PV) market made a slow start to the year, with just 720 megawatts (MW) installed in the first half, according to the latest research from … Continue reading China’s domestic photovoltaic (PV) market
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T-Solar Consolidates its International Expansion With New Photovoltaic Projects in the United States and Puerto Rico
Two new projects will contribute 100 GWh a year to the electricity grid upon coming online in 2H 2013 The T-Solar Group manages 283 MW under operation and construction in Spain, Italy, India, Peru, the USA and Puerto Rico The company has a further 400 MW under development The T-Solar Group, one of the major … Continue reading T-Solar Consolidates its International Expansion With New Photovoltaic Projects in the United States and Puerto Rico
Continue reading24 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Puerto Rico
AES Solar and Met Life Announce the Financing and Start of Construction of its Ilumina Project – a 24 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Puerto Rico –The First Utility Scale Solar Project on the Island. AES Solar, a joint venture between The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) and Riverstone Holdings LLC, announced today that one … Continue reading 24 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Puerto Rico
Continue readingEPIC: Photovoltaic industry growing strong
EPIC Report on s: PV Market Overview 2012 cites three developments that affected the level of photovoltaic revenues in 2011. The first was an increase in the supply of polysilicon source material, which led to a nearly 50 percent drop in the cost of a key solar module component. The corresponding decreases in the prices … Continue reading EPIC: Photovoltaic industry growing strong
Continue readingGestamp Solar and Kankyo-Keiei to Partner for Roof-top solar power projects all over Japan
Gestamp Solar, the photovoltaic solar division of Gestamp Renewables, announced today the partnership agreement with Kankyo – Keiei to develop roof-top solar projects all over Japan. The agreement will focus on the permitting and O&M of Megasolar in different locations, starting with 30 MW. “Kankyo Keiei and Gestamp Solar will work closely to identify the … Continue reading Gestamp Solar and Kankyo-Keiei to Partner for Roof-top solar power projects all over Japan
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 60 MWp solar power plant in France
Continuing the development of its operations in Europe, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of asolar power plant, with an installed capacity of 60 MWp, at Crucey located in the Centre region of France. This innovative project also enabled the convertion of a military wasteland. Located close to Chartres, in the French department of Eure-et-Loir, … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 60 MWp solar power plant in France
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Europe accounts for over 70% of installed photovoltaic capacity in 2011
With a cumulative installed capacity of over 51 GW, the European Union is leading in PV installations with more than 70 percent of the total worldwide 70 GW of solar PV electricity generation capacity at the end of 2011, the report noted. Europe accounted for two thirds of the world-wide newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity … Continue reading Europe accounts for over 70% of installed photovoltaic capacity in 2011
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U.S. photovoltaic solar power shipments set record in 2011
Total U.S. shipments of photovoltaic modules increased from 2, 644,498 peak kilowatts in 2010 to 3,772,075 peak kilowatts in 2011, a nearly 43-percent surge, according to the report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic modules reached a record high last year, despite declining prices for solar technology and photovoltaic cells, … Continue reading U.S. photovoltaic solar power shipments set record in 2011
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IMS predicts CPV market to grow to 1.2 GW by 2016
The concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market is forecast to double in 2012 and reach almost 90 MW or $325 million, according to a new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS)). Furthermore, IMS Research predicts installations of this emerging technology will grow rapidly over the next five years to reach almost 1.2 … Continue reading IMS predicts CPV market to grow to 1.2 GW by 2016
Continue readingNew efficiency record for photovoltaic cells
They obtained a 21.4% conversion efficiency, which had never been achieved before with such type of substrates: nowadays, the best quality monocrystalline cells only attain an energy conversion efficiency of 18-19% at best. In the medium term, an investment of only $2500 in photovoltaic cells would suffice to provide more than enough electricity for the … Continue reading New efficiency record for photovoltaic cells
Continue readingAgricultural Installations in China Provide 300 MW Boost to PV Domestic Sales
New photovoltaic (PV) projects on agricultural land are playing a pivotal role within the rapid growth of distributed PV power generation in China, with more than 300 MW of PV projects now being tracked in the NPD Solarbuzz China Deal Tracker report. An increasing number of PV project developers in Central and Eastern China are … Continue reading Agricultural Installations in China Provide 300 MW Boost to PV Domestic Sales
Continue readingWorld’s Largest Operational Solar PV Project, Agua Caliente, Achieves 250 Megawatts of Grid-Connected Power
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that the Agua Caliente solar project has achieved a peak generating capacity of 250 megawatts (MW)AC connected to the electrical grid. The project, which is under construction in Yuma County, Ariz., is currently the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) power plant and will have a generating capacity of … Continue reading World’s Largest Operational Solar PV Project, Agua Caliente, Achieves 250 Megawatts of Grid-Connected Power
Continue readingU.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2012. The report finds that U.S. solar achieved its second-best quarter in history, having installed 742 megawatts of solar power, and the best quarter on record for the utility market segment. Utility installations hit 477 megawatts in the … Continue reading U.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
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3M Anti-Soiling Technology Helps Increase Power Output in Photovoltaic Modules
3M will introduce an innovative new coating for photovoltaic (PV) modules and concentrated solar power (CSP) mirrors at Solar Power International, September 10-13 in Orlando, Fla. 3M™ Anti-Soiling Liquid is an easy-to-apply coating designed for aftermarket use that helps solar modules stay cleaner, longer. The product significantly reduces dry dust accumulation that often occurs on … Continue reading 3M Anti-Soiling Technology Helps Increase Power Output in Photovoltaic Modules
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REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects
In July, REC Solar completed installations on IKEA Orlando, IKEA Tampa and the Miami VA Medical Center. Installations on the Bay Pines VA Medical Center and IKEA Sunrise are scheduled for completion by the end of this year. The two IKEA installations represent the 11th and 12th installs that REC Solar has completed on IKEA … Continue reading REC Solar Expands Across Florida With 5MW of Solar Projects
Continue readingExosun trackers selected for 150 MW of photovoltaic projects
In July, the French government released the results of the call for tender for photovoltaic installations of over 250 kWp. Exosun is pleased to announce that an important market share, representing over 100 MW, has been attributed to its clients who submitted projects with Exosun tracking technology. Frédéric Conchy, CEO at Exosun « With now … Continue reading Exosun trackers selected for 150 MW of photovoltaic projects
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EU ProSun Applauds Launch of EU Investigation Into Unfair Competition From Chinese Solar Manufacturers
Today the European Commission announced that it will investigate China’s unfair trade practices, following EU ProSun’s submission of July 24th. EU ProSun represents the majority of EU solar industrial production. The sun is an unlimited, free source of energy that is available worldwide. McKinsey forecasts global annual installations of solar PV could increase 50-fold by … Continue reading EU ProSun Applauds Launch of EU Investigation Into Unfair Competition From Chinese Solar Manufacturers
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