News of the year 2014
Date: 02.12.2014
Soitec Announces 46 Percent Efficient Solar Cell
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 21:22 (Renewable Energy World)
Concentrating photovoltaic system manufacturer and solar developer Soitec, in conjunction with CEA-Leti both of France along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Germany, announced that they have achieved a new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. Read moreReneSola expands North American PV operations, opens offices in Mexico and Canada
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 15:04 (Solarserver)
ReneSola Ltd. (Shanghai, China) on December 2nd, 2014 announced the expansion of its North American solar photovoltaic (PV) operations into Canada and Mexico. The Company has opened new offices and warehouse facilities in Mexico City, Mexico and Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. Read moreNew Navy Smart Microgrid Project Will Test Vanadium Flow Battery Storage
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 14:16 (Renewable Energy World)
The California Energy Commission (CEC) and U.S. Navy (USN) are teaming up to spur deployment of grid-integrated local renewable energy resources and advanced energy storage solutions. On December 1, Imergy Power Systems announced that its ESP30 series vanadium-flow batteries will be used in a CEC-sponsored Smart Microgrid project hosted by the Navy at its Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Facility in Port Hueneme, California. Read moreSMA shares plunge as guidance cut for second time
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 11:50 (PV-Tech)
Shares in German inverter manufacturer SMA Solar fell 17.9% this morning on the back of news the company is slashing its 2014 sales and revenue forecasts and laying off more staff. Read moreSoitec-Fraunhofer ISE multi-junction CPV cell hits world record 46% conversion efficiency
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 11:23 (PV-Tech)
A Soitec multi-junction solar cell for use in concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems has become the company’s latest cell to reach a world record for conversion efficiency at 46%, according to Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy (Fraunhofer ISE). Read moreOrder Focus: Canadian Solar secures 400MW of solar cells from NSP
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 10:38 (PV-Tech)
Neo Solar Power (NSP), the largest merchant solar cell producer, has struck a major supply deal with leading PV energy provider, Canadian Solar for 2015. Read moreNew PV world record: Solar cell efficiency at 46% confirms competitiveness of European PV industry
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 8:41 (Solarserver)
A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established: The multi-junction solar photovoltaic (PV) cell converts 46% of the solar light into electrical energy and was developed by Soitec and CEA-Leti, France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany. Read moreThe Perfect Storm: Why Now is the Time to Seize the 30% Credit on Commercial and Industrial Solar
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 15:09 (Renewable Energy World)
Although the 30% business investment tax credit (ITC) for installing solar expires at the end of 2016, the window for taking advantage of the ITC is actually much sooner. Unless Congress extends the ITC — which is an open question at this time — business owners should begin planning now for solar projects to be completed by the end of 2016. Combin Read moreSolar in India: Welspun Energy enters rooftop PV business, installs three projects totaling 795 kW
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 15:04 (Solarserver)
Welspun Energy Pvt. Ltd. (WEPL, Mumbai, India) has ventured into the solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop segment with three PV installations with a cumulative capacity of 795 kW capacity installed, expected to generate an estimated 1,174,000 kWh of solar power annually. Read moreGermany to support solar PV plant in Ghana with EUR 22.8 million
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 15:04 (Solarserver)
On November 26th, 2014 the Deputy Head of Cooperation of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Zoé Nautré, met with Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Musheibu Mohammed Alfa, to discuss current Ghanaian-German cooperation, including a planned solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Read moreChina's Solar Energy Progress Sputters
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 12:13 (Renewable Energy World)
I’ve been quite skeptical for a while about China’s ambitious plans to rapidly build up its solar power capacity, arguing that many of the plants being built are more designed to please central planners in Beijing than of real practical use. Now it seems at least one researcher at a major government institute agrees with that view, prompting him to Read moreINRG Solar connects 150MW of PV in 2014 ahead of ‘record-breaking’ 2015
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 12:12 (Solarpowerportal)
Hampshire-based solar developer, INRG Solar is predicting a record-breaking 2015 thanks to the recently started construction of another four solar farms. Read moreWelspun enters India’s rapidly growing rooftop market
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 11:16 (PV-Tech)
One of India’s largest solar developers, Welspun, is entering the country’s rooftop solar market. Read moreXinyi eyes export boost with Malaysia PV glass fab
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 10:55 (PV-Tech)
Xinyi Solar will invest around US$100 million in a new ultra-clear PV glass factory in Malaysia. Read moreRenewable Energy Investments completes 30kWp solar array for Cornish tourism business
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 10:40 (Solarpowerportal)
Tourism leaflet manufacturer, Seymac Distribution Services has boosted its green credentials after the installation of a 30kWp solar array on the company’s warehouse. Read moreSMA Solar Technology AG lowers sales and earnings forecast, expects a loss of up to EUR 115 million
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 9:20 (Solarserver)
The Managing Board of SMA Solar Technology AG (Niestetal, Germany) has adjusted its sales and earnings forecast for 2014. For the current fiscal year, the SMA Managing Board expects sales of between EUR 775 million and EUR 790 million (previously: EUR 850 million to EUR 950 million) and a loss of up to EUR 115 million excluding provisions for the planned staff reduction (previously: loss of up to EUR 45 million excluding provisions for the staff reduction). Read moreGCL-Poly to sell wafer production business
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 6:55 (Solarserver)
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong), the largest polysilicon and wafer producer in the solar industry on November 30th, 2014 announced that the company entered into sale and purchase agreements under which it has conditionally agreed to sell its wafer production business in two tranches, for a total consideration of RMB 8 billion in cash (approx. USD 1.3 million). Read moreThere are no news available
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German Utility EON To Ditch Fossil Fuel Arm, Focus on Renewables
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 15:43 (Renewable Energy World)
EON SE’s plan to spin off its fossil fuel plants marks a watershed moment in Germany’s renewables effort that will likely bolster the country’s already leading position in clean energy. Read moreFriends of the Earth pressing for a green Autumn Statement
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 14:58 (Solarpowerportal)
Environmental NGO, Friends of the Earth has called on the UK government to deliver a clean energy agenda ahead of the upcoming Autumn Statement. Read moreEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Are Lowest Risk/Cost Investments for Utilities
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 13:27 (Renewable Energy World)
A new report by utility and finance experts contains positive news for the environment, our air and our (and our utilities’) pocketbooks — the economics of electric power resources have made zero-emissions energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies the most financially attractive options to meet the nation’s future energy demands. Read morePoll: 89% of Australians object to renewable energy cuts
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 13:02 (PV-Tech)
More than 5,000 residents from across the country were polled by market researcher, ReachTELL on 26 November, and found strong objection to cutting the national Renewable Energy Target (RET). Read moreReneSola expands into Canada and Mexico
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 11:16 (PV-Tech)
PV module and green energy technology manufacturer ReneSola has expanded into Canada and Mexico. Read moreEurope’s ‘first’ robotically tracked PV project completed in Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 10:15 (Solarpowerportal)
UK-based PV project developer Castillium has connected the 48kW project at South West College, in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. It will supply power to the CREST (Centre for Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology) Passive Pavilion and, following a deal announced in January this year, has been equipped with robotic tracking made by US start-up QBotix. Read moreIEA review praises EU’s low-carbon leadership but notes that deeper market integration is essential to manage costs of clean-energy shift
Tuesday, 12.2.2014 - 7:12 (Solarserver)
The European Union has made progress in liberalising energy markets, and its global leadership on climate change is to be commended, the International Energy Agency (IEA, Paris, France) said on December 1st, 2014 as it released its review of EU energy policies. Read moreThere are no news available