Order Focus: Vacon receives central inverter orders for PV power plants

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

A recent new entrant in the solar inverter market, Finland-based Vacon has recently received orders for installations of over 100MW as well as several megawatts in Italy and Belgium. Vacon recently introduced its ‘8000 SOLAR’ inverter series for utility-scale PV plants after acquiring small Spanish company that specializes in the design of solar energy inverters. Vacon is a global AC drives manufacturer. Read more

REC saw strong demand in third quarter: 2H 2011 demand uncertain

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 14:18 (PV-Tech)

Higher sales across its product range and continued ramp of its new manufacturing facility in Singapore helped REC reach third quarter revenue of NOK 3,783 million (US$642 million), up 37% compared to the previous quarter. Demand and pricing into the fourth quarter was expected to remain stable. Prices however, were expected to decline in 2011 but not by as much as the regression in the feed-in tariff in Germany of 13%. REC posted EBITDA of NOK 827 million in the third quarter, compared with NOK 449 million in the third quarter last year and NOK 455 million in the second quarter. Read more

REC saw strong demand in third quarter: 2H 2011 demand uncertainty

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 14:15 (PV-Tech)

Higher sales across its product range and continued ramp of its new manufacturing facility in Singapore helped REC reach third quarter revenue of NOK 3,783 million (US$642 million), up 37% compared to the previous quarter. Demand and pricing into the fourth quarter was expected to remain stable. Prices however, were expected to decline in 2011 but not by as much as the regression in the feed-in tariff in Germany of 13%. REC posted EBITDA of NOK 827 million in the third quarter, compared with NOK 449 million in the third quarter last year and NOK 455 million in the second quarter. Read more

SMA Sunny Portal iPhone Application Provides Systems Data Anytime, Anywhere

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Critical performance data from any photovoltaic (PV) system is now available on the iPhone with the SMA Sunny Portal application. Available for free download from the Apple App Store, it allows solar power system owners and operators to manage, monitor and display PV system performance instantly, anytime and anywhere. SMA's first iPhone application, the Solarchecker, was released earlier this year. Read more

Project Focus: alwitra uses Solyndra CIGS panels for 1MW rooftop install

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 19:11 (PV-Tech)

A 1.02MWp commercial solar system using Solyndra’s CIGS panels has been completed by alwitra on a warehouse of Parts Europe, based in Konz, Germany. The system, according to Solyndra, is the largest in Germany that has yet used its technology and the second largest worldwide. The project covers 13,000 square metres of rooftop with Evalon waterproofing membrane and approximately 10,700 square metres of rooftop with more than 5400 Solyndra panels. Read more

Project Focus: Alwitra uses Solyndra CIGS panels for 1MW rooftop install

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 19:11 (PV-Tech)

A 1.02 MWp commercial solar system using Solyndra’s CIGS panels has been completed by alwitra on a warehouse of Parts Europe, based in Konz, Germany. The system, according to Solyndra is the largest in Germany that has yet used its technology and the second largest worldwide. The project covers 13,000 square meters of rooftop with Evalon waterproofing membrane and approximately 10,700 square meters of rooftop with more than 5,400 Solyndra panels. Read more

New South Wales solar industry faces uncertain future after severe feed-in tariff cuts

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 18:15 (PV-Tech)

The New South Wales (NSW), Australia state government has revealed that it will dramatically cut the incentive for installing solar power, admitting that the scheme could end up costing the state over AUD$4 billion, which is double the original estimate. This news comes after several other countries have also cut their feed-in tariff rates due to the falling cost of solar equipment and increase in uptake. Read more

Foresight Group invests in large-scale solar development

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 17:52 (Solarpowerportal)

It is no surprise that since the good news about the future of the UK’s feed-in tariff was revealed there have been several announcements about renewable energy projects across the country. In line with this trend, installer Solarcentury has received financial support from Investment management firm Foresight. Read more

Foresight Group invests in large-scale solar development - updated

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 17:52 (Solarpowerportal)

It is no surprise that since the good news about the future of the UK’s feed-in tariff was revealed there have been several announcements about renewable energy projects across the country. In line with this trend, installer Solarcentury has received financial support from Investment management firm Foresight. Read more

Ascent Solar signs MOU with TERI for CIGS module testing, performance evaluation

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

Ascent Solar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 'The Energy and Resource Institute' (TERI), based in New Delhi, India. Under the terms of the agreement, TERI will perform testing and performance evaluation of Ascent's flexible thin-film CIGS modules as well as looking at the feasibility of including these modules for TERI's flagship program 'Lighting a Billion Lives' (LaBL). Read more

LDK Solar receives arbitration award; settles Helios Technology supply contract

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)

The International Court of Arbitration has ruled that the wafer supply contract between LDK Solar and Helios Technology, signed back in October 2008, is in fact valid and effective throughout its duration and at terms and conditions related to quantities and prices set forth therein. Read more

Solar segment remains on top in 3W Power Holdings? Q3?10 report

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)

3W Power Holdings, the holding company of AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. While Q3'10 is typically a weak quarter cyclically for AEG PS, due to traditionally slower trading in Europe in August, the solar segment still came out on top. Read more

SMA Solar opens new sales, service subsidiary in India

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)

SMA Solar Technology has founded a new sales and service subsidiary in Mumbai, India which is aims to open by the end of this year. SMA is currently the only inverter manufacturer offering modern system technology for grid-tied solar power plants in India. Read more

Three solar projects announced on the Isle of Wight

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 10:35 (Solarpowerportal)

Three solar schemes are to be implemented on the Isle of Wight, at land in Blackwater, Newchurch and Porchfield. Two of the plants will be developed by German company Kronos, while the third is to be constructed by new Island firm, Island Energy. All three projects are expected to be complete by the summer of 2011. Read more

New Solar Tracking Controller for More Power

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) troughs, towers, and Stirling engines can now create more power due to P4Q Electronics' new Suntrack 32H solar tracking controller. CSP devices depend upon the accuracy of a controller in order to keep the sun on their pipes that create steam to move turbines. The Suntrack 32H follows the sun using the most accurate algorithm available. Read more

Champion Advocates of Solar

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The political will to support solar has arguably been the single largest factor determining the growth of the market in the last decade, with the German feed-in tariff (FIT) as the most obvious example. That political will depends largely on public awareness, and that's where this group of PV champions comes in. Read more

Thermal Oxidation and Solar Dryers

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Thermal oxidation contributes to a considerable reduction of potential condensation, which results in significantly minimized drying system maintenance expenses. Read more

Solar FlexRack Big on Campus ? Chosen for 750KW Project at California State University at San Bernadino

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO ? Over 500 Solar FlexRacks are part of a 750KW array installed at California State University at San Bernadino. The Solar FlexRack, a patent-pending product of Northern States Metals of Youngstown, Ohio, offers many advantages over any other rack mount system on the market. Chief among them is its incredibly fast installation time. Read more

View from the Trade Floor: Highlights from Solar Power International

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Pike Research: Algae-Based Biofuels Production To Reach 61 MGPY by 2020

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Algae has been getting a lot of attention lately as the U.S. continues to seek ways to effectively wean itself off its dependence on foreign oil. According to an announcement today from Pike Research, algae yields 2 to 20 times more oil per acre than leading oilseed crops and don't interfere with the food supply, making algae a good place for research and development. Read more

BTEC Expresses Both Praise, Disappointment for Revised BCAP Rules

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) has expressed its qualified support for the final revisions to the US Department of Agriculture Biomass Crop Assistance Program's (BCAP) final rule, as published in this morning's Federal Register. BTEC lauded the program's revised fuel definition and elimination of tiered payments, but has also pledged to work with Congress to remedy remaining biomass issues. Read more

Enhanced Geothermal: Frack or Friction?

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

In a geothermal sector hit hard by the shaky financial markets, one might think that capital-hungry enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) companies would be feeling the pinch. But the opposite seems to be true: Buoyed by stronger-than-ever government support and interest from venture capitalists, 2010 turned out to be a pretty good year for the EGS industry. Read more

Wiremasters Electric Supports Renewable Energy in Florida

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Wiremasters Electric announced today its partnership with the Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE), aimed at advancing a renewable energy marketplace in Florida based on widespread, distributed generation of renewable energy. This partnership is part of a special matching contribution grant being made by a global philanthropic organization committed to match corporate and individual contributions and donations received by FARE. Read more

Clean Power Technologies Awarded UK Government Grant for Business Investment

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Clean Power Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:CPWE) (FWB:C1L) ("Clean Power" or the "Company"), a developer of unique systems to reduce emissions and fuel usage by harnessing wasted exhaust energy, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a funding grant from the UK Government in the form of a Grant for Business Investment (GBI) provided through the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA). Read more

Rocket Trike and the Green Hornet

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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New Book: RENEWABLE ENERGY - FACTS & FANTASIES, by Craig Shields

Wednesday, 10.27.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

by 2GreenEnergy.com editor Craig Shields. As implied in its title, the book's theme is that we live in a world in which not everything is possible, and that we must make difficult choices as we migrate away from fossil fuels in the direction of clean energy. Read more