Dow Chemical has kicked off the prodution of its polyolefin encapsulant films at Map Ta Phut since August 1, to cash in on growing demand for solar power. “We’re thrilled to have this capacity come on stream,” said Jerry Pritchett, Global Business Director for the Performance Plastics’ Photovoltaic business. “Market demand for these innovative encapsulant … Continue reading Dow starts photovoltaic solar energy production in Thailand
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Solar Power Choice – Solar Energy Photovoltaic price check
As of August 1, the average price per watt of an installed solar energy system prices sat at about $2.40/watt (after STC rebate) across Australia’s major capital cities (excluding Darwin and Tasmania), based on numbers from the Solar Choice database. Average system prices generally varied between cities by less than $1000 for each system size, … Continue reading Solar Power Choice – Solar Energy Photovoltaic price check
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Wind Energy and Photovoltaic Solar Energy, a New Way Out for New Energy Utilization
As wind/PV hybrid system in China’s large wind power generators (with the installed capacity of a single system above 1 MW), on-grid solar PV and solar thermal power generation is still at an early stage, its mainstream application is confined to small and medium-sized wind power generators (with the installed capacity of a single system … Continue reading Wind Energy and Photovoltaic Solar Energy, a New Way Out for New Energy Utilization
Continue readingGermany installs record 4,300 MW photovoltaic solar energy in first half
Germany installed a record of around 4,300 megawatts of solar power capacity in the first half of 2012, raising the total in the world’s largest photovoltaic market to more than 28,000 MW, the federal network agency (Bundesnetzagentur) reported on Thursday. Nearly half of that amount, or about 1,800 MW, came in June in a building … Continue reading Germany installs record 4,300 MW photovoltaic solar energy in first half
Continue readingGCL-Poly sells 92 MW of solar power for $266mn
Chinese company GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. has sold a solar-power development unit to an unidentified U.S. buyer for $266 million, according to Bloomberg. The projects, two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms in California that total 92 MW in capacity, are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The projects are known as … Continue reading GCL-Poly sells 92 MW of solar power for $266mn
Continue readingWalmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
Investment in Solar Power Adds Thousands of Contract Construction Jobs. Walmart’s College Avenue store in San Diego was today unveiled as the 100th California Walmart store now using rooftop solar panels to generate power, contributing to the company’s broader goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy. Walmart’s investment in solar power typically generates … Continue reading Walmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
Continue readingEnvision Solar announces solar energy initiatives in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain
Envision Solar International, Inc., (www.envisionsolar.com) (OTC BB: EVSI), the leading solar shaded parking array designer and developer, announced new business development initiatives in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain through a partnership with Aconfort – member of Al Habtoor Enterprises, based in the UAE and Spain. The partnership with Aconfort, a leading solar energy … Continue reading Envision Solar announces solar energy initiatives in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain
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Berkeley Lab technology could open door to more widespread photovoltaic solar energy devices
A technology that would enable low-cost, high efficiency solar cells to be made from virtually any semiconductor material has been developed by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC) Berkeley. This technology opens the door to the use of plentiful, relatively inexpensive … Continue reading Berkeley Lab technology could open door to more widespread photovoltaic solar energy devices
Continue readingBHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
The SPV Plant has been built using Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology, which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commissioned the 5-MW eco-friendly grid connected solar power plant at Shivanasamudram near Mandya in Karnataka. This is the largest solar … Continue reading BHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
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AEG Power Solutions wins a major follow-up contract with activ solar for photovoltaic power plant equipment
AEG Power Solutions, global leading manufacturer of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energies, signed a major contract with Vienna based company Activ Solar. This deal covers photovoltaic utility scale equipment and services for a minimum of 170 MW until the end of 2013. It is an extension of the … Continue reading AEG Power Solutions wins a major follow-up contract with activ solar for photovoltaic power plant equipment
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IKEA Powers-up photovoltaic solar energy system`s panels on Atlanta store
IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its store in Atlanta, Georgia. The 129,400-square-foot PV array consists of a 1,034.9-kW system, built with 4,312 panels. IKEA Atlanta’s program will produce approximately 1,416,502 kWh of clean electricity annually, the equivalent of reducing 977 tons of carbon dioxide … Continue reading IKEA Powers-up photovoltaic solar energy system`s panels on Atlanta store
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Growing Number of Sub-500 kW PV Projects Provides US Job Creation and Cost Reductions
Encouraged by incentives and power requirements, agricultural land in the US is being converted to renewable photovoltaic energy. While large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar projects often grab the headlines, the recently-released NPD Solarbuzz United States Deal Tracker report indicates that 40% of PV projects currently underway in the United States are less than 500 kW in size. … Continue reading Growing Number of Sub-500 kW PV Projects Provides US Job Creation and Cost Reductions
Continue readingMacedonia 870KW photovoltaic roof mounting solution is provided by Xiamen Grace Solar
Xiamen Grace Solar started to build roof mounting system for the 870KW efficient solar energy project in Macedonia. Xiamen Grace Solar started to build roof mounting system for the 870KW efficient solar energy project in three locations of unified civilian residential areas in Macedonia. The whole system which totally applies Grace Solar GS series roof … Continue reading Macedonia 870KW photovoltaic roof mounting solution is provided by Xiamen Grace Solar
Continue readingTonga photovoltaic solar energy plant opens
Tonga has achieved a milestone in reducing its dependence on diesel with the opening of a solar power plant on the main island of Tongatapu. The plant will provide about four percent of the island’s electricity demand. Sally Round has been at the opening: “The skies were unsuitably overcast for the grand opening of the … Continue reading Tonga photovoltaic solar energy plant opens
Continue readingPhotovoltaic Institute Berlin and PV Evolution Labs Attest Canadian Solar Modules Are Free of Potential Induced Degradation
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “Canadian Solar”), one of the world’s largest solar companies, was among the first providers to have passed two high voltage endurance tests. The Photovoltaic Institute (PI) Berlin tested the CS6-poly-series and the PV Evolution Labs assessed the CS5-mono-series and the CS6-poly-series. The tests measured the sensitivity of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Institute Berlin and PV Evolution Labs Attest Canadian Solar Modules Are Free of Potential Induced Degradation
Continue readingTaiwan helps Nauru with photovoltaic solar energy project
The Taiwanese Embassy in Nauru has handed over the first stage of a solar power system to the government of Nauru. It comes with 66 solar panels, an inverter system and a display board worth 100,000 US dollars. Another 66 panels will be installed in three months. Taiwan has also given 92 brand new bicycles to … Continue reading Taiwan helps Nauru with photovoltaic solar energy project
Continue readingOCI Solar Power to Partner with CPS Energy in Largest U.S. Utility Solar Energy Project
OCI Solar Power signed a deal with CPS Energy today in San Antonio, Texas, to develop, own and operate the largest municipal utility solar project in the country. The groundbreaking sustainable energy development project will produce more than 400 megawatts of power through a consortium of partners brought together by OCI Solar Power for the … Continue reading OCI Solar Power to Partner with CPS Energy in Largest U.S. Utility Solar Energy Project
Continue readingSolar Electric Supply Inc. Launches New Kyocera Solar Panels
Solar energy is a valuable resource to generate electricity. It is easily and abundantly available from nature. As it is a natural resource therefore the chances of polluting the air is negligible while converting it into electricity. By installing solar panels on the roof top of the house or building, one can certainly convert solar … Continue reading Solar Electric Supply Inc. Launches New Kyocera Solar Panels
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Power Photovoltaic Company Amonix Shutters Factory
Amonix closes down factory, a sign of tough times in solar energy and particularly for more complex concentrating photovoltaic technology. Amonix, which makes utility-scale concentrating photovoltaic systems, plans to close down its 214,000-square-foot facility in North Las Vegas by August, the company said in a statement issued today. The restructuring was due to “intense competition, the … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power Photovoltaic Company Amonix Shutters Factory
Continue readingJapan Launches The Feed-In Tariff System For Solar Power and Wind Energy
Under the terms of the FIT system, power utilities must purchase electricity from applicable renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind power, hydro, geothermal energy, biomass, and others.
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