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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First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Tidal Energy Project
Today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu recognized the nation’s first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of Eastport, Maine. Leveraging a $10 million investment from the Energy Department, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) will deploy its first commercial tidal energy device into Cobscook Bay this summer. The project, which injected $14 million into the … Continue reading First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Tidal Energy Project
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Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Department of the Interior, in partnership with the Department of Energy, will publish the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for solar energy development in six southwestern states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The final Solar PEIS represents a major step forward in the … Continue reading Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
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Kenya launches biggest geothermal energy plant
Kenya on Monday launched its biggest investment in geothermal power generation with the commissioning of a 280 megawatts (MW) plant at Olkaria, Naivasha, about 100 km west of the capital Nairobi. The project of nearly 950 million U.S. dollars will be completed in December 2014, enabling geothermal to contribute 30 percent to the country’s energy … Continue reading Kenya launches biggest geothermal energy 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
Continue readingSumitomo Electric unveils solar power generator for factories
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. unveiled Tuesday a power generation system for factories that combines solar cells twice as efficient as conventional ones and a large battery charger. The electronic device maker is envisaging sales of the power system to factories and shopping malls for saving electricity and securing a stable power supply from sometime in … Continue reading Sumitomo Electric unveils solar power generator for factories
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Federal funding for solar energy announced
Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson announced the funding, a total of $1.3 million, at the Australian Solar Institute’s (ASI) ‘Three Minute Solar Thesis Challenge’ held at the Australian National University. “The Skills Development Program supports the work of our upcoming solar researchers who will ultimately work with industry to help make solar … Continue reading Federal funding for solar energy announced
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
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Delta Installs 1.25 MW of SolFocus Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic (CPV) in Italy
SolFocus (www.solfocus.com), with solar investor Sistema Solare (www.sistemasolare.eu), announced today completion of a 1.25 MW solar park in Italy. The solar park spans two sites in central Italy, one in Aveani and the other in Savini. These sites combine to form one of the largest Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) power plants in the country. The CPV … Continue reading Delta Installs 1.25 MW of SolFocus Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic (CPV) in Italy
Continue readingSubstantial storage for Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project in South Africa
The final 50 MW of the 200 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) allocation according to South Africa’s current renewable energy independent procurement programme was awarded to a joint venture between Saudi Arabian developer of power and water projects, ACWA Power International, and South African developer Solafrica. The Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project has selected parabolic … Continue reading Substantial storage for Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project in South Africa
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
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SEIA Statement: Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Stabilize New Jersey Solar Energy Market
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) today signed legislation into law that allows the state’s solar energy market to continue growing and creating good jobs in N.J. over the next several years. The legislation, S1925/A2966, addresses the current imbalance of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) which created uncertainty in the market for project developers and … Continue reading SEIA Statement: Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Stabilize New Jersey Solar Energy Market
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
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Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Markets Report 2012-2013
The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets in Spain and the USA are now becoming established and the industry has more clarity on expected growth. The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets in Spain and the USA are now becoming established and the industry has more clarity on expected growth. However there is still a lot of hype clouding … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Markets Report 2012-2013
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Australia can lead the world to zero-carbon prosperity
Australia can lead the world in making another critical technology cheaper than fossil fuels: Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) with storage. Following its acclaimed Zero Carbon Australia stationary energy plan, Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is releasing today a new report: Laggard to Leader: How Australia Can Lead the World to Zero Carbon Prosperity. The report shows … Continue reading Australia can lead the world to zero-carbon prosperity
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
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Saudi Arabia to unveil first tender for solar power in early 2013
SolarReserve LLC, a US maker of concentrated solar power, plans multiple bids for Saudi Arabia’s first renewable-energy tender as the country plans to generate a third of its electricity from solar energy. SolarReserve has formed a joint venture in Saudi Arabia and is working on preliminary proposals for the tender, Chief Executive Officer Kevin Smith … Continue reading Saudi Arabia to unveil first tender for solar power in early 2013
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AfDB Supports Gabon Renewable Energy Sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, through its private sector window, approved on 18 July 2012 in Tunis, a senior loan of Euros57.5 million to the Coder Hydropower Project for the design, construction and operation of two run-of-river hydro projects in Ngounie Province and North Gabon. The project consists of … Continue reading AfDB Supports Gabon Renewable Energy Sector
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