Solar Impulse to fly across US with SunPower cells in May

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 21:18 (PV-Tech)

The world?s first solar-powered plane will begin its attempt at a coast to coast crossing of the United States in May powered by cells from SunPower, it was announced yesterday. Read more

New York solar programme announces strong demand despite Sandy delays

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 19:29 (PV-Tech)

New York state?s solar programme yesterday announced strong demand despite the destruction of Hurricane Sandy last year. Read more

German Solar Gains from Cyprus Crisis as Investors Seek Safety

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 16:35 (Renewable Energy World)

Germany's solar industry is set to benefit from the financial crisis in Cyprus as investors seek a haven in the guaranteed returns provided by clean-energy plants. Read more

How Solar Energy Can Save Yemen's Capital

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 14:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, may be the first capital city in the world to run out of water. Due to Yemen's defunct government, water-guzzling addiction to a drug called qat, and lack of conservation practices, Sanaa's 2 million people may become "water refugees" by the year 2025. Furthermore, water shortages compound the country's chronic poverty, malnutrition, and tribal fighting over scarce resources. Solar desalinization combined with more efficient water management can help save Sanaa. Read more

Permitting and Construction Are Issues for US Solar Industry

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 14:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Across the U.S., large and small-scale solar power development is booming, yet many projects still face the threat of permitting and construction obstacles. Read more

New German Subsidy May Spur Development of Solar Process Heat

Friday, 3.29.2013 - 13:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Five years ago it seemed possible that solar water and space heating would break through into the mass market. Oil and gas prices were rising quickly and collector manufacturers had invested in larger production lines. But the successes of 2008 have not continued since. According to the latest projections by BDH, the German heating industry association, German plumbers installed 1.2 million square meters of solar collectors in 2012. This is 5 percent less than in 2011 and 40 percent less than in the boom year of 2008. Read more