ne reason that solar energy has not been widely adopted is because light absorbing materials are not durable. Materials that harvest solar radiation for energy often overheat or degrade over time; this reduces their viability to compete with other renewable energy sources like wind or hydroelectric generators. A new video protocol addresses these issues by … Continue reading Novel technique to synthesize nanocrystals that harvest solar energy →

EVWIND   “Savvy, connected consumers are using a multitude of social media tools to garner information, hence the success of our social media hub as an information channel. We are excited to launch the RE:NEW podcast series and to share informative content with the industry using this exciting tool,” said Scott Wiater, president, Standard Solar. … Continue reading Standard Solar to Launch “RE:NEW” Podcast Series Focused on Solar and Energy Efficiency →

EVWIND   Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the 2012 Energy Act. Among other provisions, this comprehensive energy bill raises the cap on an important solar program called “net metering.” Most solar electric installations are connected to the grid and feed excess power produced to other utility customers; net metering rules gives customers credit for … Continue reading Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining →

The largest European supplier of solar modules, Renewable Energy Corporation (REC), is one of five solar energy research teams selected to receive grants totaling USD 8.53 million under the Clean Energy Research Program (CERP). “REC is proud to receive this grant from the CERP for one of our new cell technology projects. This new technology … Continue reading REC awarded funding from Clean Energy Research Program (CERP) for innovative solar cell research →

SOLON, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants and photovoltaic (PV) products in the U.S., today announced it has accelerated shipping its award-winning SOLquickTM commercial rooftop system to the U.S. market. SOLquick’s innovative design integrates a frameless solar module and rack into one unit for a fast, easy and tool-free installation. SOLquick’s … Continue reading SOLON Accelerates Shipping Innovative SOLquickTM Rooftop Solution to Solar Installers →

The government is giving tiny Tokelau $7 million to help it install three solar power systems. Foreign Minister Murray McCully says they’re going to provide nearly 100 per cent of the power for Tokelau’s population of just over 1400. “Many of our Pacific neighbours are reliant on expensive imported diesel for electricity generation and this … Continue reading Tokelau gets $7m for solar power stations →

Solar Power International 2012 (SPI ‘12), North America’s premier business-to-business event for professionals in solar energy, features experts analyzing the hottest issues, opportunities and challenges critical to the industry’s future success.   “With solar power being the fastest growing energy source, industry executives will be looking to utility leaders speaking at our concurrent sessions for … Continue reading SPI ’12 speaker lineup to address solar energy industry’s most critical issues →

Dubai Municipality plans to use solar power to reduce its consumption of traditionally produced electricity and water by 20 per cent over the next five years. Solar energy plays a part in the efforts to go green and lighting in parks and public places will in future be powered by solar panels. This year, the … Continue reading Dubai lights up major solar energy plan →