Grid parity is the point at which the cost of solar power equals the cost of utility power from conventional sources. The rising cost of conventional power, largely driven by increasing raw material exports and the growing cost of putting up green-field facilities coupled with the steady decline in solar power costs could result in … Continue reading India catching up in solar power
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European nations negotiating solar-power pact with Morocco
Major European nations are negotiating with Morocco to build a large solar-power farm in the Sahara Desert, the German Economics Ministry said Wednesday, confirming a news report. The Sueddeutche Zeitung newspaper said a declaration of intent would be signed in November, though no date was set yet to build the pilot plant, which would cost … Continue reading European nations negotiating solar-power pact with Morocco
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President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru
The president of the government of the Republic of Peru, Ollanta Humala, formally opened the T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in the Majes and La Joya districts, located in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. The power plants at La Joya and Majes (Arequipa) are T-Solar’s first business project in Latin America, with a capex … Continue reading President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru
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Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China
State Grid Corp, China’s largest State-owned power utility company, announced on Friday that starting Nov 1, it will provide a free connection service for distributed PV solar electricity producers that are close to customers. State Grid will be responsible for the cost of the connection design and the national grid’s modifications. The cost for one … Continue reading Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China
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Humala opens first solar power plant in Peru
Peru’s President Ollanta Humala Tasso will arrive in southern Arequipa region to open the first solar power plant in the country that will generate 22 megawatts. The opening ceremony will take place at 10:30 am at Pampa de La Joya, province of Arequipa. At the event the launch of the Majes Photovoltaic Power Plant in … Continue reading Humala opens first solar power plant in Peru
Continue readingRays of hope for solar power firms
China’s solar-panel industry has been rocked by recent US duties on its exports to combat alleged dumping and the specter of similar action by European authorities. At least one company sees the standoff as an opportunity, however. This “major crisis in the industry will lead to many big improvements in technology,” said Kevin Zhou, managing … Continue reading Rays of hope for solar power firms
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Diminishing Incentives Cast Shadow on European Solar Power Markets
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.energy.frost.com), European Solar Power Markets, estimates that overall revenues in 2015 will shrink to €6.57 billion, with the European CSP market set to expand from €2,114 million to €5,227 million over 2010-2015. The European photovoltaic (PV) solar market is undergoing a transition as the era of generous subsidies comes … Continue reading Diminishing Incentives Cast Shadow on European Solar Power Markets
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2012 US solar power industry report – Tax incentives in 1603 treasury program boosts growth
The US is one of the biggest solar power markets in the world. In fact solar power is one of the fastest growing sectors of the US energy industry. The recent proposal for the renewal of the tax incentives in the 1603 Treasury program and the completion of some major utility-scale projects have given a … Continue reading 2012 US solar power industry report – Tax incentives in 1603 treasury program boosts growth
Continue readingMasdar to develop 15 MW solar power plant in Mauritania
The 15-MW solar photovoltaic project will provide for the annual demand growth in the country, estimated to be at a rate of 12% in 2012. Masdar announced today the development of a 15-megawatt solar power project in Nouakchott, the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The plant will deliver 10 per cent of … Continue reading Masdar to develop 15 MW solar power plant in Mauritania
Continue readingMarubeni to Launch Solar Power Business in Oita City
The total capacity amounts to 81.5MW and it is the largest power business at one single place in Japan. Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) has decided to launch a mega-solar power business by constructing a large scale solar power plant at the 105,000 square meters coastal industrial area of Oita No.6 owned by its subsidiary, Marubeni Ennex … Continue reading Marubeni to Launch Solar Power Business in Oita City
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Stanford researchers use solar power to study elephants in Africa
The seasonal solar-powered research camp gives scientists a rare opportunity to quietly observe, videotape and photograph wild elephants at Mushara waterhole, an isolated oasis in Etosha National Park in Namibia. A team of elephant researchers from Stanford University has transformed a remote corner of southern Africa into a high-tech field camp run entirely on sunlight. … Continue reading Stanford researchers use solar power to study elephants in Africa
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Senior housing complex on mission to power electric vehicles
Sand River Cohousing, formerly called Eldergrace, is a group of 28 houses on Cerrillos Road. Residents are age 55 and older. Many are on fixed incomes and rely on Social Security. A senior housing development in Santa Fe has an ambitious dream already under way to power shared electric vehicles off of a shared solar … Continue reading Senior housing complex on mission to power electric vehicles
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Solar power is contagious
People are more likely to install a solar panel on their home if their neighbors have one, according to a Yale and New York University study in the journal Marketing Science. The researchers studied clusters of solar installations throughout California from January 2001 to December 2011 and found that residents of a particular zip code … Continue reading Solar power is contagious
Continue readingSolar-Powered Electric Car Charger in Sofia
The solar car charger is free for citizens to use as it generates its own energy. “The photovoltaic equipment feeds from the light and not the heat and is even more efficient in winter time, when there is no need for cooling down,” engineer Rosen Malchev said. The new solar-powered electric car charger in Sofia, … Continue reading Solar-Powered Electric Car Charger in Sofia
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Solar power mentioned in second U.S. presidential debate
While wind power generation has roughly doubled, solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) generation have increased 270% under Obama’s presidency, from 1.55 GW to 5.71 GW, according to figures from the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA, Washington D.C., U.S.). Solar energy, wind power and other renewable energy sources were again mentioned in … Continue reading Solar power mentioned in second U.S. presidential debate
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Solar power costs decrease by 60% in 2 years
The decreasing cost will remove a major hurdle in the deployment of renewable energy; the upfront investment. The cost of solar energy technology has gone down 60 per cent in the past two years, Adnan. Z Ameen, Director General of International Renewable Energy, said. “The cost of wind energy has gone down by 15 to … Continue reading Solar power costs decrease by 60% in 2 years
Continue readingChina to raise solar power installation target
According to the notice, companies in every province or autonomous region can apply for up to 500 MW. The National Energy Administration will further raise the target for distributed photovoltaic power generation installation, in a move to support Chinese solar companies, which are struggling after the United States imposed heavy duties on their products. The … Continue reading China to raise solar power installation target
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Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is growing at a fast rate in Canada, as the government employs various initiatives to support the rapid deployment of solar PV energy sources, states a new report by power experts GlobalData. The new report* portrays Ontario as a leading beacon in the renewable energy industry, as the Canadian state sees … Continue reading Canada’s solar power generation led by Ontario
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Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) of Indonesia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the delivery of 100 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power plants in Indonesia in order to address the growing energy demand in the country. “Indonesia has an increasingly urgent need … Continue reading Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia
Continue readingHistory of Solar Energy
Solar power is undoubtedly one of the most widely discussed alternatives for “green” energy production. As it is with everything, there are always people for or against, however what makes solar energy particularly interesting, is that encourages people to think what is really valuable and worth investing in. Now, what are the advantages? Well, first … Continue reading History of Solar Energy
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