Shunfeng Photovoltaic International Limited (“Shunfeng” or the “Group”; stock code:1165) is pleased to announce that 31 solar power plants held by the Group, with a total annual designed capacity of 840 megawatt (MW), have successfully achieved on-grid connection in Gansu Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province, Shaanxi Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The … Continue reading Shunfeng Photovoltaic reaches 890 MW of grid-tied solar energy
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Gestamp Solar inaugurates a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico
Gestamp Solar, the photovoltaic energy division of Gestamp Renewables (Corporación Gestamp), opened a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico’s Conventions Center on December the 27th. This installation has 5 MW power, composed of over 17.000 solar panels installed over parking spaces at both sides of the Center, and another 2.000 located over the Center’s ceiling. … Continue reading Gestamp Solar inaugurates a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico
Continue readingGoldpoly, EBOD grid connect 180 MW solar power project in China
Goldpoly New Energy Holdings Limited (“Goldpoly” or “the Company,” HK stock code: 686, whose largest shareholder is China Merchants New Energy Group “CMNE”), a leading solar power plant investor and operator in China, today announced that Goldpoly, together with its shareholder company Renewable Energy Trade Board Corporation (“EBOD”, a renewable energy trading platform under CMNE), … Continue reading Goldpoly, EBOD grid connect 180 MW solar power project in China
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Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
Instead of filling up on power from an electrical charger or outlet, the concept car comes with a solar panel roof that uses a concentrator lens, similar to a magnifying glass, to lure sunlight to fuel the vehicle. Ford’s solar tech partner SunPower is providing the solar cells for the roof. With a full charge, … Continue reading Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
Continue readingTrina to Build 1-Gigawatt Solar-Energy Project in Western China
Trina Solar Signs Investment Framework Agreement to Develop 1GW Solar Power Plant Project in Xinjiang, Western China. Trina Solar Limited (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced that it has signed an investment framework agreement with the local government authority of Turpan Prefectureto develop a1GW … Continue reading Trina to Build 1-Gigawatt Solar-Energy Project in Western China
Continue readingJinkoSolar photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects connected to the grid reach 213MW
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE:JKS), a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced that four of its solar PV projects totaling 80MW in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been successfully connected to the national grid. As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company has connected … Continue reading JinkoSolar photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects connected to the grid reach 213MW
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Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
For the first time ever, wind power has been the technology that contributed most to demand coverage, reaching 21.1%. The electricity demand on the Spanish peninsula during 2013, after factoring in the effects of seasonal and working patterns, has fallen by 2.1%, signifying a third straight annual decline. Gross demand was 246,166 GWh, 2.3% … Continue reading Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
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Spain meets 1.8% of electricity demand with concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013
This is an increase on the 4.3% of demand that the nation met with photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) together in 2012. Spain’s grid operator has released provisional figures for 2013, finding that the nation met 3.1% of its electricity demand with solar photovoltaics (PV), and another 1.3% with concentrating solar power (CSP). … Continue reading Spain meets 1.8% of electricity demand with concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013
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Strong Growth Forecast for Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Industry in 2014 with Demand Reaching 49 GW
Six-month period to March 2014 will result in 22 GW of demand, equivalent to a new 5 MW solar farm installed every hour.
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13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
While the news about climate change seems to get worse every day, the rapidly improving technology, declining costs, and increasing accessibility of clean energy is the true bright spot in the march toward a zero-carbon future. 2013 had more clean energy milestones than we could fit on one page, but here are thirteen of the … Continue reading 13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
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Top 10 Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Market Predictions for 2014
This is an IHS News Flash covering the top predictions for the global photovoltaic (PV) market in 2014, from a new white paper issued by the IHS Solar service at information and analytics provider IHS (NYSE: IHS).
Continue readingGoldpoly Signs Agreements for 195 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
Goldpoly New Energy Holdings Limited (“Goldpoly” or “the Company,” HK stock code: 686, whose largest shareholder is China Merchants New Energy Group “CMNE”), a leading solar power plant investor and operator in China, today announced that one of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, United Photovoltaics (Changzhou)Investment Co., Ltd. (“United Photovoltaics (Changzhou)”), entered into three sale and … Continue reading Goldpoly Signs Agreements for 195 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
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Asia-Pacific Region to Account for Half of Global Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2014
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in 2014 will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which will account for approximately 50% of all new solar PV demand next year. According to findings from the latest NPD Solarbuzz Asia Pacific PV Markets Quarterly
Continue readingFirst Solar photovoltaic modules selected to solar power projects totaling 48 MW in France
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that its advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules will power four solar energy plants in France, with a combined capacity of 48 megawatts (MW). “Our choice of First Solar’s thin-film modules was based on a combination of cost-competitiveness, unrivalled bankability, the ability of its modules to reliably deliver solar … Continue reading First Solar photovoltaic modules selected to solar power projects totaling 48 MW in France
Continue readingSolar Energy Solidarity donates products for three solar installations in Africa
The three projects will supply electricity to a kindergarten and a women’s radio in Guinea Bissau, and to a farm school in Cameroon. PROINSO, jointly with local NGOs and other organisations, has donated modules, structures, a thermosiphon and a collector. Since it was launched, the PROINSO-led initiative Solar Energy Solidarity has developed nine projects … Continue reading Solar Energy Solidarity donates products for three solar installations in Africa
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Isolux Cors
Isolux Corsán has gained a strong foothold on the U.K. photovoltaic solar energy market with the award of three new contracts for building the Penare, Egmere and Parley solar plants in addition to the project for building the 31.6 MWp Stradishall solar plant located in Suffolk County. This latter project, which will commence operation in … Continue reading Isolux Cors
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New Photovoltaic Solar Power plant in El Centro, California starts operations
Grupo T-Solar, one of the major independent power producers of photovoltaic solar energy based in Spain, has successfully completed its first photovoltaic solar plant in El Centro, California. The North American Development Bank (NADB) is providing a $65 million loan for the construction of this project.
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Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
After years of slow progress, the global market for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems is entering a phase of explosive growth, with worldwide installations set to boom by 750 percent from 2013 to the end of 2020. CPV installations are projected to rise to 1,362 megawatts in 2020, up from 160 megawatts in 2013, according to … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
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Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
The U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations. Even more importantly, 2013 is likely to be … Continue reading Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
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U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. solar photovoltaic (PV) market had its second-strongest quarter ever with 930 MW installed, … Continue reading U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
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