SPI 2010: Solyndra launches revised product from experience in field: no tools required

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 20:15 (PV-Tech)

With more than 500 commercial rooftop installations now claimed for its first rendition of its cylindrical CIGS thin film modules, Solyndra has launched its 200 Series, which is larger and therefore more powerful than its predecessor. The company also claims that new features ensure simpler installation, requiring no tools and simply ‘snap’ together, making them the fastest modules in the world to mount. Series 2000 panels are rated as high as 220Wp. Read more

Project Focus: Sanyo HIT modules to be used in IKEA rooftop project

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 16:03 (PV-Tech)

Sanyo Canada is to provide HIT modules for numerous rooftop installations on branches of IKEA Canada, located in the Greater Toronto area. Once the project is complete, IKEA will be the first retailer to exclusively own, install and operate what's expected to be the largest rooftop network in Ontario under the province's feed-in tariff program. Read more

Finer System Level Details for the Comparison of Photovoltaic Technologies

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

In our last article "Metrics for Thin Film Solar CIGS Company Comparisons," we alluded to finer system level details in the comparison of photovoltaic (PV) technologies and promised this follow up article on the subject. Read more

SPI 2010: Ascent Solar climbs mountain to commercial CIGS BIPV roll-out

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 19:15 (PV-Tech)

Having successfully completed IEC 61646 certification, Ascent Solar Technologies now plans to address sales into the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) and building applied photovoltaic (BAPV) markets. Ascent Solar claims it has a significant advantage when it comes to power to weight ratios and balance of system costs compared with alternative BIPV/BAPV products. Read more

Enfinity expanding footprint in U.S. with acquisition of solar developer ClearPeak

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 18:15 (PV-Tech)

Solar power project developer, Enfinity is making moves to grow its commercial and large-scale utility pipeline in North America with the acquisition of solar developer ClearPeak for an undisclosed sum. Enfinity said it would retain all ClearPeak executives and adopt its pipeline (also not disclosed) of renewable energy customers and projects. Enfinity has over 200MW installed and operational worldwide. Read more

Project Focus: Solarfun subsidiary to build 8.1MW solar plant in China

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

Jiangsu Linyang Solar Power Electronic Engineering Co, a subsidiary of Solarfun Power has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Guangdong Guohua New Energy Investment Co to build an 8.1MW solar plant in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. This project is expected to become operational by the end of the year and is subsidized by the national Golden Sun program. Read more

Solarbuzz reports PV manufacturing equipment spending at US$3 billion in third quarter

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

A record level of capital equipment spending across the crystalline and thin-film manufacturing sectors was seen in the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly figures from market research firm Solarbuzz. Manufacturing equipment spending reached at least US$2.9 billion with over 1GW of new manufacturing capacity added in the quarter. The PV industry demand is being fuelled by continued strong growth in key markets in Germany and emerging markets such as the U.S. China as well as a host of new markets gaining momentum after incentive schemes were introduced. Read more

LDK Solar guides higher quarterly sales: wafer capacity reaches 2.6GW

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 12:51 (PV-Tech)

Continued strong demand in the PV market has seen LDK Solar raise its revenue and shipment guidance for its third quarter financial results. The China-based integrated PV manufacturer said that it expects to report revenue in the range of US$610 to US$640 million, up from previous guidance of US$570 to US$600 million. Read more

Concentrix, Johnson Controls combine forces for utility-scale solar energy facility development

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 12:15 (PV-Tech)

Concentrix Solar has concluded a global alliance with Johnson Controls in order to identify and respond to commercial opportunities for the project development and construction of utility-scale solar energy facilities. Johnson Controls will build, operate, maintain and provide lifecycle support for solar installations using Concentrix CPV technology. Read more

Thailand's Solar Lessons for the World

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Despite ambitious plans for the global development of the solar energy industry and the encouraging progress seen in 2009 and this year to date, over 90% of the world's 192 countries have yet to undertake large-scale solar deployment projects. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), just eight countries accounted for 89% of the world's total installed PV generating capacity of 15 GW in 2008. Read more

Free NLP Solar Sales Training Contest SPI2010

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

SPI2010 Show Special $299 NLP Solar Sales Training Certificate. Subject to terms. Regularly $1,200. Certificate sent after 1,000 contest entries. Read more

Free Solar Website SPI2010 Contest by Rich Hessler Solar Business Development

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Johnson Controls Partners with CPV Company

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Johnson Controls, best known for providing automotive energy efficiency products, says it will join forces with the German concentrating solar power (CPV) company Concentrix Solar to help it develop large-scale projects. Read more

Free Solar Website SPI2010 Contest $2,500 Value by Rich Hessler Solar Business Development

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Johnson Controls Announces Global Alliance with Concentrix Solar

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, today announced a global alliance with German-based Concentrix Solar GmbH, a subsidiary of the Soitec Group. Concentrix Solar is a leading supplier of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Read more

Free NLP Solar Sales Training Contest SPI2010 $1,200 Value

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

SPI2010 Show Special $299 NLP Solar Sales Training Certificate. Subject to terms. Regularly $1,200. Certificate sent after 1,000 contest entries. Read more

Video: New Solar Logo Animation Service by Rich Hessler Solar Business Development

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Free NLP Solar Sales Training Contest SPI2010 $1,200 Value by Rich Hessler Solar Business Development

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

SPI2010 Show Special $299 NLP Solar Sales Training Certificate. Subject to terms. Regularly $1,200. Certificate sent after 1,000 contest entries. Read more

Lamb Energy Goes Solar

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Lamb Energy has installed a solar roof array utilizing panels from Sharp® on the company's headquarters in Riverside, California. An expert in solar energy solutions, Lamb provides turnkey renewable energy solutions to clients in the commercial and government space. Lamb has worked on projects for clients such as the Naval Post Graduate School, Marine Corps Air Station, and Naval Air Weapons Station. Lamb selected Sharp panels for the project on their headquarters because of their superior performance, efficiency and durability. Read more

Free Solar Website SPI2010 Contest $2,500 Value

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Free NLP Solar Sales Training SPI2010 Contest $1,200 Value

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Show Me the Money: A Summary of Biofuels Incentives

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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High-Speed PMGs Open up Full Converter Technology

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

As their mechanics are broadly interchangeable with the widely used doubly-fed induction generator, high-speed PMGs are an promising approach for turbine makers looking to gain the benefits of a switch to full converter technology. By following this path, converters decouple generators from the grid, enabling total control and full grid compliance. Read more

Video: Control the Price of Your Electricity

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Do you wish you could control the price of gasoline or college tuition, confident that the price will be the same tomorrow as it is today? Although we can't control the fluctuating cost of these things, there is one thing we do have the ability to control: the price of electricity. Watch the video below to learn why controlling the price of your electricity is more important than ever. To learn more about solar power and solar systems, visit PV Solar Sales Training.com for more information. Read more

FIT for Ontario

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Ontario signalled its intention of becoming a world leader in renewable energy a year ago when it launched a Feed-in Tariff program. Read more

Department of Inactivity?

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The U.S. Department of Energy needs to streamline its process for considering and either approving or rejecting applications under loan guarantee programs designed to stimulate renewable energy and nuclear power plant projects. Read more

Is There Still Hope for PACE?

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

It's been quite a year for PACE, the innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency financing mechanism that originated in Berkley, CA in 2007. The program makes loans available to homeowners to defer the cost of renewable energy or energy efficiency equipment and installations that are then paid back through assessments on the homeowner's property tax. Municipalities raise the money to lend to homeowners through bonds. Read more

IREC Spotlights Innovative Projects in Renewable Energy

Monday, 10.11.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

October 11, 2010. Los Angeles, CA - The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today awarded five Innovation Awards and six Special Recognition Awards at its 2010 Annual Meeting. Read more