Sharp launches frameless PV modules, AC Solution System

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:37 (Solarserver)

Sharp Electronics Corporation's Solar Energy Solutions Group (Camas, WA) has introduced its frameless, glass-on-glass thin film solar photovoltaic (PV) module. Beyond the appealing aesthetics, Sharp's thin film technology offers greater savings, reliability and longevity without the frame and associated complexity, time and expense that traditional framed modules demand on the installation, the producer announces. Read more

Sky Power Solutions introduces 2 kW residential concentrating PV system at SPI

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:22 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, Sky Power Solutions (Mooresville, N.C.) announced that it unveiled 2 kW solar concentrating (CPV), electric power generation systems. Sky Power Solutions will display the solar photovoltaic systems during Solar Power International 2011 at the Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The company will display a working prototype of its residential, standalone system. Read more

AEG, Electrotherm abandon plans for 100MW Indian portfolio

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 16:42 (PV-Tech)

AEG Power Solutions Group has abandoned plans to build a 100MW PV portfolio in India alongside Gujarat-based project developer Electrotherm. Read more

Soitec launches fifth generation of concentrator photovoltaic systems designed for large-scale solar power plants

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:56 (Solarserver)

Soitec (Bernin, France), on October 18th, 2011 introduced its fifth generation of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems with enhanced features and performance characteristics specifically designed to benefit large-scale utility power plants. The new product configuration delivers higher efficiency and lower cost of electricity, the company emphasizes. Read more

PG&E chooses Cupertino Electric to build 20 MW PV plant in California

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:37 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, Cupertino Electric Inc. (San Jose, California, U.S.) announced that it has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E, San Francisco, California, U.S.) to design and build a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Huron, California. Engineering and construction of the project have begun, and Cupertino Electric expects to commission the PV project by the middle of 2012. Read more

OPDE begins construction on 19.3 MW of PV plants in Italy, Spain

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:28 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, the OPDE group (Fustiñana, Spain) announced that it has begun construction on four solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Italy and Spain with a combined capacity of 19.3 MW. OPDE expects to commission the plants in the fourth quarter of 2011. The plants include an 8.8 MW PV plant in Ablitas, Navarra, Spain, and three PV plants in Italy which total 10.5 MW. Read more

SunBorne partners with IPP Eoxis Energy for solar project in Gujarat

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 19:37 (PV-Tech)

Solar energy is fast becoming a ?sunrise? sector in India and it has started attracting considerable interest from financial investors as well as cross-border partnerships. Read more

Solar industry fears mount in the lead up to the Comprehensive FiT Review

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 18:53 (Solarpowerportal)

In the wake of recent events, industry is beginning to feel concerned about the upcoming review, with rumours circulating about just how deep the cuts will be... Read more

SPI 2011: Phono Solar looks to compete in the US solar market with pursuit of developer projects

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:48 (PV-Tech)

Phono Solar advised that it is actively looking to develop new solar projects in the US focusing on everything from the financing of the project to the final installation. The company is inviting developers to present their projects to the Phono Solar team for consideration as it is ready to review, purchase and finance solar projects throughout the US. Read more

U.S. Solar Companies File Lawsuit Against Chinese Panelmakers

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:47 (Renewable Energy World)

American-based solar panel manufacturers will file a petition Wednesday alleging unfair trade practices, setting off an investigation that could thrust the solar industry in the middle of a U.S.-China trade dispute. Read more

U.S. Solar Companies File Lawsuit Against Chinese Panelmakers and Cell Manufacturers

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:47 (Renewable Energy World)

American-based solar panel manufacturers will file a petition Wednesday alleging unfair trade practices, setting off an investigation that could thrust the solar industry in the middle of a U.S.-China trade dispute. Read more

SolarWorld Files Lawsuit Against Chinese Panelmakers and Cell Manufacturers

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:47 (Renewable Energy World)

A coalition of seven U.S.-based solar panel manufacturers filed a petition Wednesday alleging unfair trade practices, setting off an investigation that could thrust the solar industry in the middle of a U.S.-China trade dispute. Read more

SolarWorld Files Complaint Against Chinese Panelmakers and Cell Manufacturers

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:47 (Renewable Energy World)

A coalition of seven U.S.-based solar panel manufacturers filed a complaint Wednesday alleging unfair trade practices, setting off an investigation that could thrust the solar industry in the middle of a U.S.-China trade dispute. Read more

PV producer Solland Solar focusing on Sunweb panels produced in Sittard; Due to the decrease in cell production at Heerlen facility 90 people will lose their jobs

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:46 (Solarserver)

Solland Solar (Heerlen, The Netherlands, and Aachen, Germany) on October 17th, 2011 announced that it will entirely focus its solar cell production in the short term on its "Sunweb" products and will run down the production of conventional solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. Read more

MicroCSP: Sopogy launches next generation concentrating solar thermal collector at SPI

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 17:30 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, Sopogy Inc. (Honolulu, Hawaii) announced that it launched SopoHelios, its next generation, parabolic solar collector, at the Solar Power International Conference in Dallas, Texas. SopoHelios features Sopogy's patented, award-winning MicroCSP technology that uses mirrors and optics to intensify the heat energy from the sun, creating thermal and electrical energy. Read more

Alliance Homes set to install solar PV on 1,200 properties

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 16:36 (Solarpowerportal)

The community-based social enterprise Alliance Homes has embarked on a project to install solar panels across 1,200 of its properties in North Somerset. Read more

SEPA Announces 2011 Solar Business Achievement Award Winners

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 16:27 (PV-Tech)

At Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas this week, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announced the results of the 2011 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. Read more

Is 2011 Solar's Peak Year?

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The last two years have brought about unprecedented growth for solar utility installations. The utility-scale solar market exploded in 2010 with 459 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) installations, according to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). And it's looking like 2011 has the potential to knock those numbers out of the ballpark. According to the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), as many as 50 utility-scale solar projects could be completed by the end of this year, totaling 831 MW.* Read more

SPI 2011: Tucson Electric Power receives award for solar community scheme

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 13:59 (PV-Tech)

The Solar Electric Power Association has presented Tucson Electric Power (TEP) with a Solar Business Achievement Award for its Bright Tucson Community Solar Program. The scheme allows customers to purchase solar energy directly from local solar arrays in TEP?s catchment area. Read more

Engensa offers up to £1,500 discount

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 13:26 (Solarpowerportal)

UK solar panel installer Engensa has announced plans to offer up to £1,500 discount for energy efficiency gadgets and solar accessories under the company’s first ever ‘group purchase campaign.’ Read more

Payom Solar begins installation of 4.4MW Oldenburg system

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:55 (PV-Tech)

Payom Solar has begun building work on a new utility-scale PV project in Germany. The ground-mounted system is located in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony and will have a capacity of 4.4MW when it is connected to the grid later in the year. Installation is being funded by a new corporate bond. Read more

Conergy secures orders for over 5MW for solar power plants in the USA

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:51 (PV-Tech)

This past month has seen Conergy secure orders for various solar power plants totalling more than 5MW in the USA. Conergy has provided three different states with project development services, planning, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting and operations and maintenance. Read more

Conergy secures orders for over 5 MW for solar power plants in the USA

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:51 (PV-Tech)

This October 2011 has seen Conergy secure orders for various solar power plants totalling more than 5 MW in the USA. Conergy has provided three different states project development services, planning, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting and operations and maintenance. Read more

SunPower, Hanwha SolarOne unveil AC PV modules

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:48 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, two major solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers unveiled AC PV modules which incorporate microinverter technology. Hanwha SolarOne Company Ltd. (Dallas, Texas, U.S.) has announced its Enphase Energized AC module, incorporating Enphase Energy Inc. (Petaluma, California, U.S.) technology. SunPower Corporation (San Jose, California, U.S.) has launched its SunPower E18 and E19 AC Solar Panel series, which incorporate SolarBridge Technologies Inc. (Austin, Texas, U.S.) Pantheon microinverter technology. Read more

Suniva selected to supply PV modules for SunCap solar lease program

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:21 (Solarserver)

On October 17th, 2011, Suniva Inc. (Norcross, Georgia, U.S.) announced that it has been selected by SunCap Financial (Dallas, Texas, U.S.) to be a supplier for SunCap's solar lease program. SunCap states that its lease program is now available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas, and that the program will soon be offered in other states. Read more

Bob Kelly joins SolarCity as company?s new CFO

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 0:55 (PV-Tech)

A 25-year veteran in the business and financial business sectors, Bob Kelly has joined SolarCity as the company?s new chief financial officer. In his new role, Kelly will oversee the company?s financial affairs as well as its corporate, project financing and accounting units. Read more

SPI 2011: The Universal PV Interface Alliance officially debuts at Solar Power International

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 0:39 (PV-Tech)

Founded by SunPower, SolarBridge Technologies, SolarEdge and Tigo Energy, the Universal PV Interface Alliance (UPVI) saw its official launch at Solar Power International 2011 and welcomed Enecsys and T-Conn Precision as its first additional members. The organization is dedicated as an industry association that works toward the development of a standard, universal electrical and mechanical interface between PV modules and embedded module-level electronics or cable assemblies. Read more

SPI 2011: Zep Solar adds three new partners to licensing program, wins conditional award from DOE

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 0:20 (PV-Tech)

Zep Solar revealed that it had added Sharp Solar, Hanwha SolarOne and Enphase Energy as new partners in its licensing program. The companies join a growing list of companies throughout the US, Germany, China, Japan, Australia and Israel. Zep Solar additionally revealed that the US Department of Energy (DOE) had given it a conditional award of US$919,626 for the formation of a partnership between the two organizations that will aim to reduce BOS costs. Read more

Wind Power Develops its Sensory Perception

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

According to the World Wind Energy Association, the number of countries using wind energy for electricity generation had increased to 86 earlier this year. This expansion takes the total global capacity beyond 200 GW and means that wind turbines now have the ability to satisfy 2.5 percent of world electricity demand ? impressive figures for a technology that is relatively new. Read more

VO4HOME launches voltage optimisation trial

Wednesday, 10.19.2011 - 12:24 (Solarpowerportal)

Yorkshire based, voltage optimisation company VO4HOME has recently launched a product trial, in conjunction with not-for-profit business support consultancy CO2Sense, and MJ Energy Services, aimed at reducing energy bills, carbon footprints and energy usage in the UK. Read more