SNEC 2011: Heraeus to build metallization paste factory in Singapore

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 11:27 (PV-Tech)

The Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit has started building work on a new factory in Singapore to manufacture silver metallization paste for crystalline solar cells. Read more

United Solar laminates used for 1.05MW Reno school rooftop array

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 18:35 (PV-Tech)

Work on a 1.05MW solar array using United Solar laminates and spread across the rooftops of 21 schools in Reno, Nevada has been finished. The installation is expected to generate 2 million kWh of electricity a year, saving the district US$300,000. Read more

Soltec Renewable Energies, Shikun & Binui Solaria team up to build 6.7MW Israel plant

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 17:06 (PV-Tech)

Soltec Renewable Energies and Shikun & Binui Solaria are set to build a 6.7MW solar power plant in the disused copper mines of Timna Valley in southern Israel. Read more

Parabel commissioned to develop 41MW Brandenburg solar park

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 16:17 (PV-Tech)

Parabel has been commissioned to develop one of Europe?s largest solar systems, the 41MW park in Brandenburg, Germany. The park, situated on the site of a former military training ground, is currently in the first planning and approval phase, with construction expected to take place between June and August; the final phase will increase output to 90MW. Read more

SNEC 2011: China?s largest solar exibition set to get underway

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 13:33 (PV-Tech)

This week will see Shanghai play host to the 5th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition at the city?s International Expo Center. With 1,818 exhibitors from over 60 countries, the event is one of the most significant on the solar calendar and you can keep tabs on the goings on right here at PVTech.org or by paying a visit to the PV Tech team at booth 112-115 in hall E2. Read more

NLP PV Solar Sales Training: March 2 & 3, 8:00am-12:00pm PST

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 8:02 (Renewable Energy World)

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Solar3D Explores Path to Better Light-Trapping Cell

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 6:22 (Renewable Energy World)

One way to boost solar cell performance is to effectively trap light, and many companies have come up approaches to minimize reflection and keep the photons bouncing around the semiconductors. A new entrant, Solar3D, is investing a way to do this by creating "trenches" and optics on top. Read more

Solar Inverter Step-Up Transformers Need a New Design Approach

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Large-scale wind farms are becoming a common sight in the 21st century global economy. Solar conversion systems, while lagging behind the established "green" technologies, are gaining acceptance in the emerging renewable energy marketplace, most frequently used in large-scale installations are photovoltaic (PV) systems. Read more

Hydro Untapped Potential

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Canada is already the world's second-largest hydropower producer behind China. But Canada is bent on producing more, driven by its potential for hydropower generation and demands for more clean energy in the U.S. Read more

Hydro's Untapped Potential

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Canada is already the world's second-largest hydropower producer behind China. But Canada is bent on producing more, driven by its potential for hydropower generation and demands for more clean energy in the U.S. Read more

Report: CA Utilities Signing Expensive Clean Power Contracts

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 22:46 (Renewable Energy World)

It's no secret that renewable electricity in general is more expensive than power from fossil fuels. But how much more expensive? A California report shows that the state's utilities have signed contracts that will cost them about $6 billion more than they would otherwise pay for electricity from natural gas power plants. Read more

Energy performance India vs. Spain: As the DNI values are similar, how is the energy yield?

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 16:26 (Renewable Energy World)

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Colorado's PV Industry Threatened by Xcel Energy

Monday, 2.21.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Last week Xcel Energy, Colorado's largest investor-owned utility (IOU) with over 90% of the state's PV market, announced catastrophic changes to its "Solar*Rewards" customer-sited PV incentive program. Read more