News of the year 2012

Date: 20.06.2012



Photovoltaics

Zentric to terminate purchase of 1.6 MW of PV projects in North America

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:39 (Solarserver)

On June 15th, 2012, Zentric Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.) announced that it has decided to terminate an agreement to purchase two separate 800 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Leicester, North Carolina. Zentric President William Tien, Innovative Solar I LLC and Innovative Solar II LLC have mutually agreed to terminate this purchase. Read more

Plans emerge for UK-based solar module manufacturing facility

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:21 (Solarpowerportal)

Providing a boost for both the UK economy and the solar industry a Midlands-based company has today revealed plans to build a 30MW solar photovoltaics manufacturing plant in the UK. Read more

OPIC approves financing for two 20 MW PV plants in Peru

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:07 (Solarserver)

On June 19th, 2012 the U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced that it has approved USD 185 million in financing for the construction of two 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Peru. The financing will allow Conduit Capital Partners LLC (New York, New York, U.S.) to finance the construction of the Tacna and Panamericana solar plants in the south of Peru. This project follows OPIC's June 2011 approval of USD 123 million in financing for another two 20 MW PV plants in Peru. Read more

SunPower completes 1.8 MW PV plant at Bloomberg's facility in New Jersey

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 12:28 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012, SunPower Corp. (San Jose, California, U.S.) announced that it has completed the installation of a 1.8 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Bloomberg' facility in New Jersey. The eight-acre, ground-mounted solar tracking system installed at Bloomberg's 100,000-square-foot main building in Skillman (New Jersey, U.S.). Read more

Dow Corning begins PV application, silicon technology research at SEED center

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 8:42 (Solarserver)

Dow Corning Corporation (Midland, Michigan, U.S.) has begun research activities at a new research and development (R&D) center in Seneffe, Belgium focused on the development of new materials and technologies for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications. The Solar Energy Exploration and Development (SEED) center will include a Solar Application Center and a Silicon Technology Center, as well as a solar photovoltaic (PV) cell laboratory that will be a first for Dow Corning. Read more

PV Manufacturing: Singulus presents new production system for CIGS modules

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 8:35 (Solarserver)

Singulus Technologies AG (Kahl Am Main, Germany) presented a new system for manufacturing copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules at the 2012 Intersolar Europe trade show in Munich. The Clustertool is a modular system that Singulus says can assist in the development of innovative large-scale manufacturing processes. The company will commission its first Clustertool system in the summer of 2012. Read more


Thermal Power/Heating

India develops deployment road map to reach target capacity of 30GW by 2017

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 18:34 (PV-Tech)

Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Ireland, the minister of new and renewable energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah, said a renewable energy deployment plan has been developed. India is aiming to accelerate the number of solar installations in the country to reach its target capacity of 30GW by 2017 and 15% of its electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2020. Details of the plan are yet to be disclosed. Read more

Canadian Solar Buys 11 U.S. Projects to Boost Development

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 18:26 (Renewable Energy World)

Canadian Solar Inc., a solar-panel company with manufacturing operations in China, bought 122 megawatts of power projects under development in the U.S. as it expands its efforts to build and own generating assets. Read more

PanelClaw to reveal Kodiak Bear solar mounting system at Intersolar NA

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:58 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012, PanelClaw (North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.) announced that it will unveil its new Kodiak Bear FR flat roof solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting system at Intersolar North America, which will be held from July 10th, 2012, through July 12th, 2012. Read more

Austrian solar thermal incentives extended for third year

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:55 (Solarserver)

The Austrian Climate and Energy Fund has extended its incentive program for large-scale solar thermal plants into 2012. The total budget in 2012 amounts to EUR 4 million (USD 5 million). Read more

Brightsource: Ivanpah CSP project 40% complete

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:00 (Solarserver)

On June 19th, 2012 Brightsource Energy Inc. (Oakland, California, U.S.) released an update on the progress of its 392 MW Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Station, estimating that construction of the project is 40% complete. 2000 workers are currently on site lifting tower and boiler sections into place, installing power plant equipment in the power block and installing heliostats. The company also notes that on April 24th, 2012 USC CMAA Green Symposium recognized the Ivanpah SEGS for "2012 Energy Project of the Year". Read more

Solar in New York: Its Strategy to Make Solar Shine

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

New York is home to Wall Street, Broadway, and arguably the best pizza in America. It can do so much so well. Why not large-scale solar? Read more

Energy Conversion Devices, United Solar schedule auction of assets

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 13:33 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012, Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Armington Hills, Michigan, U.S.) announced that assets of the company and its United Solar Ovonic LLC subsidiary relating to their solar business will be sold at a public auction. The auction, to be authorized by the United States Bankruptcy Court, will commence on June 26th, 2012. Assets for sale include machinery, equipment, intellectual property, furniture, real estate and inventory. Read more

Westinghouse Solar, CDB Energy to supply 5 MW of PV systems to Australian Harvey Norman

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 12:23 (Solarserver)

On June 20th, 2012, Westinghouse Solar Inc. (Campbell, California, U.S.) and CBD Energy Ltd. (New South Wales, Australia) announced that they have signed an agreement to supply "Instant Connect" solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to Harvey Norman's commercial division. Read more

Canadian Solar acquires 122 MW of new U.S. PV projects

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 12:11 (Solarserver)

On June 19th, 2012, Canadian Solar Inc. (Guelph, Canada) announced that it has acquired 11 new solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the United States for a total of 122 MW of capacity. Canadian Solar plans to begin construction in 2012 on the plants, which range in size from 2 MW to 29 MW, and complete the last project in 2014. The company states that it expects these projects to be the first of many in the United States. Read more

Intersolar EU: Bisol modules well-received at trade fair; 130% increase in annual production

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 11:13 (PV-Tech)

Bisol Group has attributed a 130% increase in year-on-year production to its confidence in a people-oriented corporate culture and producing only high quality and eco-friendly products. In the first half of 2012 the company?s mono- and polycrystalline PV module lines were booked to capacity. Bisol claims that it is finishing the first half of 2012 by more than doubling production compared to last year. Read more

Intersolar EU: Bisol modules well-received with 130% increase in annual production

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 11:13 (PV-Tech)

Bisol Group has attributed a 130% increase in year-on-year production to its confidence in a people-oriented corporate culture and producing only high quality and eco-friendly products. In the first half of 2012 the company?s mono- and polycrystalline PV module lines were booked to capacity. Bisol claims that it is finishing the first half of 2012 by more than doubling production compared to last year. Read more

Japan's METI approves feed-in tariffs for solar PV generation

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 8:50 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012 Japan's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) approved a system of feed-in tariffs for renewable energy generation for the nation, including rates of JPY 42/kWh (USD 0.53/kWh) for solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. The system offers 20-year contracts for PV plants larger than 10 kW, and 10 years for PV plants smaller than 10 kW. Japan's feed-in tariffs will go into effect on July 1st, 2012. Read more


Biomass/Pellets

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Wind Energy

Head of BOEM Details Offshore Wind Challenges, Key Strategies

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 21:34 (Renewable Energy World)

Tommy Beaudreau has just one energy-related photo hanging in his otherwise sparse Washington office. Read more

Changing a Gear: Gearbox Lubrication and Its Impact on Wind Turbine Lifespan

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The lifespan of an average wind turbine is around 23 years, but turbines are under pressure to last longer, and work more productively. Read more


Hydropower

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Hydrogen/Fuel Cell

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Geo Thermal/Heat Pump

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Energy Policy/Climate/CO2

Cheap Coal Is Dead. Long Live Renewable Age (Part 1)

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 18:52 (Renewable Energy World)

"Sustainable Energy for All" is the main theme for this week's Rio+20 United Nations gathering in Brazil. The challenge of making energy both accessible and sustainable has grown more complicated in the past year or so, and also more exciting. These are tough times for coal and other high-carbon sources of energy, while the news about clean energy is more promising. Read more

New Energy Technologies, NREL improve see-through glass PV process

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 16:44 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012, New Energy Technologies Inc. (Columbia, Maryland, U.S.) announced that it has improved the manufacturing process for its see-through SolarWindow. New Energy Technologies has teamed up with U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop the use of low-cost materials and a special application technique that could help optimize the movement of electrons within the ultra-thin solar cells. Read more

Californian city receives Energy Globe Award; BYD showcases new technology

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:50 (PV-Tech)

Lancaster, California, US, has received the Energy Globe Award to recognize the installation of its many alternative energy projects. The city?s ?Home of the Future? project, conducted in conjunction with KB Home and China-based BYD, was the focus as a public-private partnership of international proportions. Read more

Pennsylvanian city receives Energy Globe Award; BYD showcases new technology

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:50 (PV-Tech)

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US, has received the Energy Globe Award to recognize the installation of its many alternative energy projects. The city?s ?Home of the Future? project, conducted in conjunction with KB Home and China-based BYD, was the focus as a public-private partnership of international proportions. Read more

UK will introduce mandatory carbon reporting from 2013

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:43 (Solarpowerportal)

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has today announced that from April 2013 all businesses listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange will have to openly report their levels of greenhouse gas emissions. The requirements will not cover private companies or those listed on the Alternative Investment Market. Read more

Japanese household electricity bills to increase by 1.2%

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 15:24 (PV-Tech)

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released data stating that the new feed-in tariffs to be implemented in July will increase household electricity bills by 1.2%. METI estimates that consumers will pay an additional ¥87 (USD$1.10) per month. Read more

UK and Irish ministers meet in London to discuss renewable energy trading

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 13:40 (Solarpowerportal)

Ireland?s Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD will today meet with the UK?s Energy Minister Charles Hendry, MP to discuss a potential inter-governmental agreement around the trading of electricity, particularly electricity that is generated from renewables. Read more

Eurostat publishes renewable energy estimates for 2010

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 12:43 (PV-Tech)

Eurostat has published estimates stating that renewable energy contributed 12.4% to the European (EU27) energy consumption in 2010, compared to 10.5% in 2008 and 11.7% in 2009. The European Directive on renewable energy, introduced in 2009, set targets for each European member state, taking into account the individual economic situation, starting point in terms of development, potential for and generation of renewable energies. The aim is to reach a contribution of 20% of renewable energies in Europe by 2020. Read more

CPS Energy celebrates 19.8 MW of new PV plants in Texas

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 12:17 (Solarserver)

On June 18th, 2012, officials from CPS Energy (San Antonio, Texas, U.S.) and the City of San Antonio (Texas, U.S.) dedicated two solar photovoltaic (PV) plants totaling 19.8 MW in San Antonio. The William R. Sinkin Centennial 1 and 2 PV plants are located on San Antonio Water System (San Antonio, Texas, U.S.) land, and utilize tracking systems. Developer SunEdison LLC (Beltsville, Maryland, U.S.) contracted with Flour Enterprises (Irving, Texas, U.S.) to build the two plants, which were commissioned in April 2012. Read more

Climate Change Committee calls for evidence on DECC?s Draft Energy Bill

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 11:53 (Solarpowerportal)

Yesterday afternoon renewable industry representatives gathered in London for the HOC Energy and Climate Change Committee: ?Pre-legislative scrutiny of Draft Energy Bill.? Read more

National Skills Academy offers Green Deal training

Wednesday, 6.20.2012 - 11:02 (Solarpowerportal)

In preparation for the launch of Government?s flagship energy policy the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies is expanding its training portfolio to offer courses on the Green Deal. Read more


Solar-/Electromobil

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