Algae Companies Trying To Speak the Same Language

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

When a new highly technical industry emerges, experts and investors need to understand exactly what it is and how to evaluate its achievements before they can determine its potential. As we saw with the emergence of the smart grid concept, it took years to fully define what was meant by the term and how it would improve our electricity delivery system. As anyone in communications can attest, using the correct language is key to delivering your message effectively. Read more

Sharp to begin mass production of new single crystalline solar cell

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 1:08 (PV-Tech)

Sharp announced that it plans to begin an annual 200MW production of its new single crystalline solar cell with high conversion efficiency. The company anticipated production to begin during fiscal 2010 at its solar cell plant in Green Front Sakai, Japan. Read more

New solar projects put on hold in France

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

The French Government is to halt all plans for new solar projects, except residential systems less than 3kW, in a bid to end a "veritable speculative bubble" that has emerged in the industry, said Prime Minister, Francois Fillon. For bigger ventures, the Government plans to pass a decree "to temporarily suspend the registration of new projects." This move goes against recent speculation that the feed-in tariff rate would be reduced yet again. Read more

Order Focus: S.A.G. Solarstrom secures Panda modules from Yingli Green

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 14:15 (PV-Tech)

A new mid-term module supply deal has been struck between S.A.G. Solarstrom and Yingli Green regarding the Chinese manufacturers most advanced modules using its ‘Panda’ technology. According to the S.A.G. Solarstrom, the majority of contracted modules in the 220MWp deal relate to Panda technology-based modules through to 2013. The modules will be used across Europe on planned projects, S.A.G. Solarstrom said. Read more

Project Focus: SunPower signs loan agreements for Montalto di Castro project

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 13:12 (PV-Tech)

SunPower has signed loan agreements worth €195.2 million to finance the final two phases of the Montalto di Castro solar park in Lazio, Italy. The solar bonds are expected to be funded by the end of December and will help add 44MW to the facility, which will have a final capacity of 72MW. Read more

Project Focus: mp-tec delivers Skytrap trackers for one of first solar plants in Denmark

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 12:15 (PV-Tech)

Solar system company mp-tec has delivered its Skytrap tracking systems for one of the first solar farms in Denmark, which is being developed on behalf of the client, Linak. The 500m2 project, which is expected to generate 90,000kWh of power annually, is currently under construction and is due to be completed in early 2011. Read more

Project Focus: Solyndra completes 370kWp rooftop installation on Italian landmark building

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 1:14 (PV-Tech)

A Valenza, Italy building owned by Finpiemonte Partecipazioni and deemed as an architectural landmark has a new solar rooftop system courtesy of Solyndra. Working with Ardea Energia and EGEA, the local utility company for the region, through a power purchase agreement, Solyndra designed and built the 370kWp CIGS thin-film solar system on the building that, among other private and public businesses, is home to the Palaexpo Jewelry Company. Read more

Ethiopia Sets its Sights on Biodiesel

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Policy-makers in Ethiopia, challenged by fluctuating oil prices and poverty, are seeking solutions that will improve the living conditions of its people and boost its fragile economy. One such solution, Ethiopian leaders hope, is renewable energy. Read more

GET expects to reach 1.5GW multi-crystalline wafer production in 2Q11

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 19:00 (PV-Tech)

Taiwan-based multi-crystalline wafer producer, Green Energy Technology (GET) is on target to reach a balanced capacity for both ingots and wafers of 1GW by the end of 2010. GET reported sales for November reached NT$1,862 million (US$61 million) increasing 6.5% sequentially and 106.9% above sales figures for the same period a year ago. Sales for the first eleven months of 2010 totalled NT$15,236 million (US$500 million), up 91% from the same period in 2009. Read more

Clenergy donates terrace racking systems to Fijian schools

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 14:15 (PV-Tech)

Clenergy will donate solar terrace racking systems to two Fijian schools as its latest contribution to the Its Time Foundation. The Kioa Island Primary School and Navatu Junior Secondary School will receive their 12-panel Solar Terrace I systems in February 2011 and, once installed, they will allow the reallocation of money previously used to run expensive diesel generators. Read more

Yingli Green will supply 70% of Gold Sun Program projects

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 12:06 (PV-Tech)

Yingli Green has been selected as a major photovoltaic module supplier to the Gold Sun Program, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Finance of China. At the end of November 2010, 272MW photovoltaic projects had been announced under the Program, to which Yingli is expected to supply approximately 70% of the PV modules required. Read more

CEC Spending Almost 10 Million on Renewable Energy Research

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Always ahead of the game, California is known for its progressive renewable portfolio standards and robust solar growth. The California Energy Commission (CEC) continued that commitment to renewables this week with the awarding of nearly US $10 million towards research and development activities on various renewable energy technologies. Read more

Moore's Law of Renewable Energy

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Putting Our Utilities on an Energy Diet

Friday, 12.3.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

In the past, we made assumptions about our economy and our society that fit with the spirit of those times. The spirit of conquest and manifest destiny rushed through our America veins and led us toward the grand ambition of building a "modern" electricity and interstate highway system. We used our creativity to make energy from fossilized sunshine to power consumables and move people and products, generating electrons in abundance to ensure access to energy. Fast forward to the 21st century, and we still are using a fire hose to water a flower. Read more