Centrix CPV system with Cyrium solar cells deployed in 200KW power plant in China

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 22:34 (PV-Tech)

A 200KW high-concentration photovoltaic power plant featuring Centrix tracking systems and modules equipped with Cyrium III-V solar cells has been opened by Qingdao HG Solar Energy in China. Construction of the HCPV system began in November 2010 and was completed this month. Read more

Suntrix CPV system with Cyrium solar cells deployed in 200KW power plant in China (corrected)

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 22:34 (PV-Tech)

A 200KW high-concentration photovoltaic power plant featuring Suntrix tracking systems and modules equipped with Cyrium III-V solar cells has been opened by Qingdao HG Solar Energy in China. Construction of the HCPV system began in November 2010 and was completed this month. Read more

UK Feed-In Tariff Enjoys Early Success

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 20:20 (Renewable Energy World)

A recent report has revealed that, since its introduction in April 2010, the United Kingdom's renewable energy feed-in tariff has enjoyed record levels of success. Read more

PV installs in Italy reach 1.85GW in 2010

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 19:03 (PV-Tech)

GSE has reported that Italy has installed 1.85GW of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2010, a 160% increase over the 711MW installed in 2009. The regulator stated that 2.8GW of PV in more than 140,000 plants have applied for participation in the nation?s feed-in tariff to date, a figure which may reach 3GW when all plants are accounted for. Read more

Connected PV installs in Italy reach 1.85GW in 2010

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 19:03 (PV-Tech)

GSE has reported that Italy has installed 1.85GW of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2010, a 160% increase over the 711MW installed in 2009. The regulator stated that 2.8GW of PV in more than 140,000 plants have applied for participation in the nation?s feed-in tariff to date, a figure which may reach 3GW when all plants are accounted for. The original story concerning the significant increase in PV installations based on the GSE figures has been relocated in the Editors? Blog section. This piece highlights issues over figures that were reported in that story, which said that 5.8GW was installed in Italy in 2010. Read more

Duke Energy, SunEdison activate 17.2MW solar farm in North Carolina

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 23:56 (PV-Tech)

The Tar Heel State has just activated the final phases of a new 17.2MW (DC) solar farm in Davidson County, courtesy of a partnership between Duke Energy and SunEdison. The solar project was built in five phases on over 200 acres of land using more than 63,000 solar PV panels. It is anticipated the plant will produce 28 million kWh of solar-generated electrcity per year. Read more

Order Focus: JA Solar signs 29MW supply contract with Italian renewable energy company

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 23:25 (PV-Tech)

JA Solar Holdings has signed a module supply agreement with an unidentified Italian renewable energy company. The contract between the two companies will see JA Solar provide 29MW of its solar PV modules in 2011 to the Italian renewable company. Read more

Aide Solar breaks ground on second phase of Chinese production facility expansion

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 23:14 (PV-Tech)

Aide Solar will be bringing 2GW of module capacity into one single facility once it completes the new 947,228 square foot addition to its production facility in Xuzhou, China. The second phase of expansion broke ground at the company?s existing 1 million square foot poly- and monocrystalline solar cell and PV module production factory, with construction expected to be completed and production started in the fourth quarter of 2011. Read more

Solar-cell production tool manufacturer MRL Industries becomes Sandvik Thermal Process

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 23:10 (PV-Tech)

MRL Industries has a new name?Sandvik Thermal Process. The California-based diffusion and inline solar furnace manufacturer was bought by Sandvik in 1999, but had kept its own name until the rebranding. MRL will continue to be used as a trademark for certain items in the Sandvik product line. Read more

Schott Solar increases module production capacity to 800MW, sets up joint venture with Hareon Solar

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 22:47 (PV-Tech)

After examining its results for the past fiscal year, Schott Solar has decided to augment its global PV module production capacity to reach 800MW during 2011. To help facilitate its wafer capacity expansion, Schott has formed a joint venture with China-based Hareon Solar Technology. The first phase of the JV will add 300MW of Schott?s module manufacturing capacity to its existing 500MW capacity in place at its New Mexico and the Czech Republic facilities. Read more

Enfinity launches solar projects in California, begins construction on 36MW installation in Ontario

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 22:27 (PV-Tech)

Enfinity has begun development on three solar PV project throughout California and subsequently announced that its 36MWp Stardale installation in East Hawkesbury, Ontario is under construction. The California projects include solar installations for the City of Parlier, Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) and the Muroc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD). Combined the three projects will have a yearly energy generation of 4 million kWh and over 80 million kWh throughout the next twenty years. Enfinity will supply the financing and development services for all the California projects. Read more

Sharp® Electronics Corporation's Solar Manufacturing Plant in Memphis, TN To Host U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 18:44 (Renewable Energy World)

Sharp Electronics Corporation will host Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu tomorrow during a visit to the company's solar manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The Secretary is charged with helping implement President Obama's ambitious agenda to invest in clean energy, reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, address the global climate crisis, and create millions of new jobs. Read more

Order Focus: Meyer Burger secures new US$169 million wire saw deal

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 17:14 (PV-Tech)

An existing customer in Asia has placed orders worth approximately US$169 million with Meyer Burger for wire saw equipment used in solar wafering operations. Read more

JinkoSolar joins credit rich list of Chinese PV manufacturers

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 16:57 (PV-Tech)

China?s drive to consolidate its leading position in PV manufacturing has been reinforced with a credit facility offered to JinkoSolar from the Bank of China that could be worth approximately US$7.6 billion over a five-year period. Read more

South Yorkshire is home to UK?s largest solar housing project

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 16:48 (Solarpowerportal)

The South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) has kicked off the largest solar housing project in the UK, with 650 homes due to be powered by renewable energy by 2012. The programme, dubbed ‘Power Roofs,’ aims to install 728kWp in order to help to protect residents from the encroaching threat of fuel poverty caused by rising energy costs. Read more

New Hampshire pub raises a glass to solar power

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 13:40 (PV-Tech)

A New Hampshire pub, whose history dates back to the 1930s, is getting a 21st century overhaul, with the addition of a 126-panel solar array. Construction of the system for the Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille will be carried out by groSolar and get underway in the coming weeks. Read more

Official solar installations in Italy soar to 5.8GW in 2010

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 13:16 (PV-Tech)

Official photovoltaic installations in Italy reached an accumulated 7,000MW at the end of 2010, according to new figures released by GSE in Italy at an informal hearing before the Italian Senate Commission. Installations had reached 1,142MW at the end of 2009. This means that a massive 5,858MW was installed in the country in 2010, significantly higher than any previous projection from industry observers and market research firms. Significantly, the GSE noted that it expected January 2011 installations to top 1,000MW. Read more

Official solar installations in Italy soar to 5.8GW in 2010 - updated

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 13:16 (PV-Tech)

Updated: Official photovoltaic installations in Italy reached an accumulated 7,000MW at the end of 2010, according to new figures released by GSE in Italy at an informal hearing before the Italian Senate Commission. Installations had reached 1,142MW at the end of 2009. This means that a massive 5,858MW was installed in the country in 2010, significantly higher than any previous projection from industry observers and market research firms. Significantly, the GSE noted that it expected January 2011 installations to top 1,000MW. Read more

FiT to work: over 17,000 solar jobs could be created in 2011

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 13:12 (Solarpowerportal)

Recent research conducted by the Solar Power Portal, on behalf of the REA Solar Power Group, shows that the introduction of the feed-in tariff has significantly increased the amount of ‘green’ jobs in the UK. Read more

Leading German module manufacturer Solarwatt secures MCS accreditation

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 10:57 (Solarpowerportal)

Dresden, Germany-based solar module manufacturer Solarwatt has been awarded certification for its solar modules meeting microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) standards. This accreditation enables the company’s British customers to benefit from the country’s currently generous feed-in tariff. Read more

Solar Universe closes Series B funding with US$7 million and two new executive team members

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 0:02 (PV-Tech)

Solar Universe has completed its US$7.0 million Series B funding round, which was led by RockPort Capital Partners and further supported by returning investors. With the funds from the Series B funding round, Solar Universe expects to expand its business into new regions and increase its product offerings. In addition, the company has welcomed Kevin Daughtery as executive vice president of operations and Laurie Anthony Baggio as chief development officer. Read more

France Could Be Next Offshore Wind Powerhouse

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 19:30 (Renewable Energy World)

A planned multi-billion euro tender could make France one of Europe's largest markets for offshore wind power. Read more

Wind Measurement Towers: How High Should They Be?

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 18:02 (Renewable Energy World)

There's a debate happening in the wind industry that has serious implications for the success of projects: How high should wind measurement towers stand in order to be accurate? Read more

Offshore Wind Power 2011 - 1 week to go

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 17:38 (Renewable Energy World)

Time is running out for you to secure your place at Offshore Wind Power, our largest Offshore Wind event so far with over 200 participants already confirmed! Read more

Growing the Domestic US Wind Turbine Manufacturing Industry

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 16:02 (Renewable Energy World)

Understanding interplay between domestic vs. foreign manufacturing looking at pressure points such as ease of access, quality and transportation the question that rings out again and again is "Can North American manufacturers really compete on price and quality with China and Asia?". Well MAKE consulting have been doing critical work in this area for a number of months and have the statistics ready to view. Read more

Roundup of Hydro Activity in Europe

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 10:49 (Renewable Energy World)

Europe is the region of the world with the highest installed capacity of hydroelectric generation, according to the International Hydropower Association's (IHA) latest available figures. The report says that the EU accounts for about 260 GW of the estimated global total of 860-950 GW of hydro generation. Read more

Statement On President Obama's 2011 State Of The Union Address Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

"Tonight President Obama made clear that clean and renewable energy is central to America's economic future. For over a hundred years, hydropower, America's leading renewable electricity resource, has served as the foundation for our nation's growth. With the potential to double its contribution, expanding our hydro resources is key to achieving the President's vision of the future. We strongly support a national standard to expand clean and renewable energy that includes and promotes development of affordable, reliable and available American hydropower. Read more

What is "Clean Energy," President Obama?

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 21:11 (Renewable Energy World)

President Barack Obama has launched what is to be a new era of clean energy development in the U.S., announcing that this could be a “Sputnik moment.” During the Jan. 25 State of the Union address, he urged Americans to rally around a new goal: Obtaining 80 percent of America's electricity from clean energy sources by 2035.While to some, Obama’s announcement means the accelerated growth of renewable energy, “clean energy” can be broadly defined. To conservationists, "clean energy" would likely mean 100 percent renewable energy. To others, "clean energy" could mean 100 percent clean coal. My understanding is that President Obama is referring Read more

Obama Calls for 80% "Clean Energy" by 2035

Wednesday, 1.26.2011 - 16:34 (Renewable Energy World)

In an unprecedented move, last night U.S. President Barack Obama put clean energy front and center on the agenda of the American government -- calling for an 80% clean energy target by 2035. Read more