Powersmart is the lead contractor for the Tokelau Renewable Energy Project which will replace the diesel electricity systems currently operating on each of the islands with solar power systems and battery storage. For this project Powersmart has collaborated with IT Power Australia, the project is funded by The New Zealand Aid Programme and supported by … Continue reading Powersmart Solar switches on the first solar power system in Tokelau
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Hanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA). Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. (Hanwha SolarOne), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of low-cost, high-quality solar photovoltaic modules, has launched Hanwha SolarEnergy America (HSEA), expanding the company’s North American capabilities downstream with project … Continue reading Hanwha Solar Launches Project Development Business in North America with Hanwha SolarEnergy America
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Lockheed Martin To Integrate Fuel Cells, Solar Power For Military Applications
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] secured a contract with the Office of Naval Research for the design and development of solid oxide fuel cell generator sets as an alternative to traditional battlefield power generation equipment. Lockheed Martin’s fuel cell technology will be integrated with solar panels, providing the military with the power needed to perform missions … Continue reading Lockheed Martin To Integrate Fuel Cells, Solar Power For Military Applications
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Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has published a draft solar policy with a goal to install 1 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) plants by 2017. An initial goal of 150 MW by 2014 has also been set. The draft document does not specify a breakdown by technology between PV … Continue reading Uttar Pradesh introduces draft solar energy policy
Continue readingAPS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
Arizona Public Service Co. announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from solar developers and installers to construct a 32-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility in Gila Bend, Ariz. This project will be financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program. The RFP will commence on August 22; interested parties are encouraged to participate in a … Continue reading APS Seeks New Solar Energy Project
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GCC Region to Focus on Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
Concentrated solar thermal power and photovoltaic solar energy. A recently published research report “GCC Renewable Energy Sector Analysis” by KuicK Research has suggested that solar energy will dominate the upcoming renewable energy development in the GCC region. The GCC region is largest producer of oil and gas in the world but because of increasing pressure … Continue reading GCC Region to Focus on Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
Continue readingNew Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
Solar Gard®, one of the global leaders in the development and manufacturing of flexible films and backsheet materials, has introduced PV FC10f to its line of high-quality solutions for photovoltaic modules. The new photovoltaic backsheet is a cost-effective PV solution that provides increased protection and durability for top quality module manufacturers. Solar Gard PV FC10f … Continue reading New Solution for Increased Durability of Photovoltaic Modules
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Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a draft of its funding strategy to 2015, which states that it will consider funding unsuccessful projects under the nation’s Solar Flagships program and the 250 MW Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project. ARENA also proposed a new program for the support of CSP projects, continued … Continue reading Solar Dawn concentrating solar power (CSP) project in Australia
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Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Oman to Focus on Concentrated Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
The future of concentrating solar power in the GCC region, according to the report, is as bright as sunshine. A recently published research report “GCC Renewable Energy Sector Analysis” by KuicK Research has suggested that solar energy will dominate the upcoming renewable energy development in the GCC region. The GCC region is largest producer of … Continue reading Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Oman to Focus on Concentrated Solar Power to Diversify Its Energy Mix
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Ivanpah concentrating solar power project is on-track to be complete in 2013
Large-scale concentrated solar power projects like Ivanpah create thousands of construction jobs and provide clean, renewable power to help meet state renewable energy goals. NRG Energy, Google, BrightSource Energy and construction partner Bechtel announced that the Ivanpah SolarElectric Generating System (Ivanpah SEGS) has reached the halfway mark of construction on the world’s largest solar thermal … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrating solar power project is on-track to be complete in 2013
Continue readingObama: seven utility-scale wind energy and solar power projects to be expedited
Two concentrating solar power (CSP) projects complete line up. Decisions will be finalized in December for Solar Reserve’s 100MW Quartzsite concentrated solar thermal project. Quartzsite Solar Energy is a 100 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant under development in Arizona by Solar Reserve. Through a presidential initiative called We Can’t Wait, President Obama has expedited … Continue reading Obama: seven utility-scale wind energy and solar power projects to be expedited
Continue readingDubai lights up major solar energy plan
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
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Concentrating solar thermal power contract in India
Rockwell Automation Wins Indian Concentrated Solar Thermal Contract. Rockwell Automation has been awarded a $1.9 million contract for a concentrating solar power plant in India. The contract is from Lauren-Jyoti, a construction joint venture that is building a 50-megawatt concentrated solar thermal plant in Rajasthan, in western India, for Godawari Green Energy. Lauren-Jyoti is a … Continue reading Concentrating solar thermal power contract in India
Continue readingEPIC releases Photovoltaic Industry Report
On a world-wide basis, wind power remains the dominant new renewable energy source with installations of over 40 Gigawatts in 2011. Photovoltaic industry revenues reached a record $US 93 billion in 2011, a 13.4% increase over $US 82 billion in 2010, and a 150% increase over revenues in 2009. World-wide, 27.4 Gwatts of PV were … Continue reading EPIC releases Photovoltaic Industry Report
Continue readingPI Solar Completes Two Major Photovoltaic Solar Power Projects in Greece
SPI Solar (“SPI”) (SOPW:OTCBB), a leading vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) solar developer, announced today that it has completed construction and successfully interconnected two large-scale solar energy facility (“SEF”) projects in Greece. A 2-megawatt development in Evros and a 4.4-megawatt SEF in Orestiada were completed and interconnected by July 26th. Both systems are providing power to … Continue reading PI Solar Completes Two Major Photovoltaic Solar Power Projects in Greece
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power: One of Most Promising Large-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies in SA
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) on its own is probably the most promising of large-scale renewable energy technologies in South Africa, says Kadri Nassiep, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). Mr Nassiep is a headline speaker at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town in September, where he … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power: One of Most Promising Large-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies in SA
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Distributed Solar Energy Photovoltaics, Small Wind Power, and Stationary Fuel Cells
The global electric power industry is evolving from a financial and engineering model that relies on large centralized power plants owned by the utilities to one that is more diverse – both in sources of generation and ownership of the generation assets. Renewable distributed energy generation (RDEG) technologies represent a growing part of the new … Continue reading Distributed Solar Energy Photovoltaics, Small Wind Power, and Stationary Fuel Cells
Continue readingHeraeus calls for maintaining free competition in solar modules and photovoltaic products
Heraeus, the Hanau-based precious metals and technology Group, believes the European Union should reject the recently-filed complaint that seeks the introduction of import duties on solar modules manufactured in China. “Heraeus has always supported preserving free trade without protectionist government intervention. In this instance as well, we regard the attempt to impose import duties on … Continue reading Heraeus calls for maintaining free competition in solar modules and photovoltaic products
Continue readingEIS for the Moapa Solar Energy Center on the Moapa River Indian Reservation
The Concentrated Solar Power project is expected to take 24 months to construct and expected to operate for approximately 25 to 30 years. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, in cooperation with the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians and other Federal agencies, intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that evaluates a solar energy generation … Continue reading EIS for the Moapa Solar Energy Center on the Moapa River Indian Reservation
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Saudi woman conducts advanced solar energy research at Masdar Institute
A Saudi female student from the US has conducted advanced research in solar technology at the Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Samar Alqatari is an engineering physics student with a focus on renewable energy at Stanford. As a research assistant, Alqatari has spent the summer in the nanoelectronics and photonics labs of … Continue reading Saudi woman conducts advanced solar energy research at Masdar Institute
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