The bankruptcy of solar panel giant Wuxi Suntech made front page news on Thursday, with many reports looking to the factors that caused the bankruptcy, as well as the bankruptcy’s future impact. Suntech’s problems are undoubtedly a heavy blow to the industry and the country’s drive to promote new energy. Hopes that were pinned on … Continue reading Solar panel maker Suntech declares bankruptcy
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Middle East and Africa Photovoltaic Demand to Reach 1 Gigawatt in 2013
South Africa and Israel to Drive Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2013; Saudi Arabia to Become Leader by 2017. New solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is forecast to reach 1 gigawatt (GW) in 2013, based on findings from the new NPD Solarbuzz Middle East and Africa PV Market Report. … Continue reading Middle East and Africa Photovoltaic Demand to Reach 1 Gigawatt in 2013
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Yingli Green Energy announces strategic cooperation with GCL-Poly
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that the Company has entered into a non-binding strategic cooperation framework agreement (the “Agreement”) … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy announces strategic cooperation with GCL-Poly
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Scientists working at the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) have improved an innovative solar-energy device to be about 100 times more efficient than its previous design in converting the sun’s light and heat into electricity. “This is a major step toward making practical devices based on our technique for harnessing both the … Continue reading Stanford
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Martifer Solar Completes Two Photovoltaic Projects in Spain
The company was responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the projects, and will be in charge of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services —Martifer Solar has already installed 60 MW in Spain. Martifer Solar (http://www.martifersolar.com/), subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has just concluded two photovoltaic projects in Spain, in a total of 4.26 MWp. … Continue reading Martifer Solar Completes Two Photovoltaic Projects in Spain
Continue readingSolar power in Uganda
With only about 450,000 Ugandans connected to the national grid, there is great potential for the growth of solar energy. However, only a handful have adopted the system with many kept away by up-front payment costs and unreliable equipment. Despite the immense benefits associated with solar energy, its adaption in the Ugandan market continues to … Continue reading Solar power in Uganda
Continue readingSolar energy offer alternative solutions to rural Myanmar
Solar power can provide electricity for the whole country by 2031, said U Thoung Win, chairman of the Renewable Energy Association Myanmar. “Solar power takes only one day to install in a house in a province. For a whole village, it takes about a month. We are now trying to install power systems that operate … Continue reading Solar energy offer alternative solutions to rural Myanmar
Continue readingJapan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
Japan added 1,178 megawatts of solar energy capacity in the nine months to the end of December as the country curbs its reliance on nuclear power. Japan added 1,119 megawatts of solar to the 4,800 megawatts already installed, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on March 13. Wind energy … Continue reading Japan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
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Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic Projects Under Construction
The United States added a staggering 3.3 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2012, according to GTM Research. To put the scale of solar power’s rapid and relentless expansion in perspective, the solar power capacity added in 2012 was greater than all of the solar power capacity added for the three previous years combined. … Continue reading Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic Projects Under Construction
Continue readingSolar Energy in China
In 2011, solar PV installations multiplied by nearly 3 times due to government’s increased commitment to industry development. This already overcrowded industry is pushing weaker firms out of the frame, whilst stronger firms are suffering from overcapacity issues, troubled technological development, international slowdown, and a general struggle for survival. Long term growth is expected to … Continue reading Solar Energy in China
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Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Combined revenues for wind, solar and biofuels amounted to $248.7 (£166.52) billion last year, adding just $2.6 (£1.74) billion to 2011 revenues ($246.1 billion), according to a report by US based cleantech analyst Clean Edge published today. The falling price of solar was cited as the major factor for last year’s subdued revenues, compared … Continue reading Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Continue readingMozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
The South Korean company Hyosung announced on Monday that it is to install solar power stations in Mozambique to generate 1.3 megawatts of electricity. The contract is with the Mozambican government’s Energy Fund (FUNAE) and is worth 32 million US dollars. A further contract has been signed with the publicly owned electricity company, EDM, under … Continue reading Mozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
Continue readingHaiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
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
Continue readingSolar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
The first-ever solar power generating projects will be built in Mandalay Region and its power consumption is 150 kyat per unit, Minister Dr. Myint Kyu of Mandalay Region Electric Power and Industry said. “We planned four places for the generation of 1,000 MW. The first place is near Nabuai village, the second in Kabaw Mountain … Continue reading Solar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
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India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
Welspun Energy today said it has commissioned Asia’s largest solar power project in Rajasthan ahead of schedule. India’s biggest developer of solar projects commissioned 50-megawatt solar power plant at Jodhpur district. Welspun, which had earlier this year started a 15 MW unit at the site, has now commissioned two more units of 15 MW and … Continue reading India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
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400 MW for San Antonio: ground-breaking ceremony held
This represents the first phase of major solar power plants that will develop around San Antonio by 2016. In early March, KACO new energy and its consortium partners celebrated the start of construction on the first part of the San Antonio project, which will deliver a total of 400 MW of solar power once completed. … Continue reading 400 MW for San Antonio: ground-breaking ceremony held
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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
Continue readingSolar 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
Continue readingIndia: 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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