Apple tips plans for 20MW solar site at NC data farm
02/21/2012
An updated Apple environmental report reveals more details about the company's renewable energy plans for its new 500,000sq.ft. data center in Maiden, North Carolina -- including a surprisingly large solar array. |
Chinese Tier-2 modules offered below $1/W
02/20/2012
Prices for crystalline-silicon (c-Si) solar photovoltaic (PV) modules fell below the $1/W mark in January 2012, and in some cases well below even that, marking the first time that global average prices have fallen below this milestone, according to IMS Research. |
Solar PV equipment replacements to ramp from 2013-2016
02/14/2012
After a punishing 2011 and expectations of a tough 2012, there will be a surge of demand for upgrading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing equipment over the next few years, says IMS Research. |
Stop the solar industry's self-destruction over grid parity
02/14/2012
Downward price pressure has haunted the solar industry from the outset -- but cost and efficiency improvements, and reasonable margins, are needed at all levels of the value chain. Paula Mints explains why the lure of grid parity need to change. |
First Solar (FSLR) Antelope Valley Solar Ranch crimped by DoE loan delay
02/13/2012
First Solar's Antelope Valley project seems to be running into some headwinds. Construction has been proceeding, but "an outstanding construction permit issue" has held up the initial funding, the company claims in a SEC filing. |
Optimizing solar projects to maximize ROI
02/10/2012
An expert panel discussion at next week's Solar POWER-GEN will address ways to improve the return on investment for utility-scale PV power generation, from panels to tracking to power conversion. |
Surviving our solar winter of discontent
02/08/2012
2011 was a rough year for the solar industry, leading into a 2012 solar winter of discontent -- but spring and a glorious summer are coming, says Paula Mints. |
Suntech Recognized by MIT Technology Review as One of World's 50 Most Innovative Companies
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of solar panels, has been included in the 2012 TR50, Technology Review...
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SALE OF SOLAR ENERGY AND BIOGAS IN PAJAM TO TNB BEGINS ON MARCH 28
The first phase of the renewal energy project at the Integrated Renewable Energy Park in Pajam near here, was completed in December last year, an...
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China's JinkoSolar Establishes PV Module Testing Lab with UL
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS), a vertically integrated solar power product manufacturer based in China, recently announced the openin...
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Schell Brothers Reports Impressive Efficiency Scores from Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
After rolling out its new Schellter score of 52 on standard homes, and an even lower 31 when solar and geothermal options are included.
The ...
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Measuring: The Key Component For Optimizing Your Solar Simulator
Measurement of a solar simulator is a very important task and should be completed at least every 3 months. Lamps and power outputs of simulators ch...
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FREE WEBCAST: Solar Simulator Spectrum Measurement and CalibrationThis free webinar discusses the classification and need of measuring a solar simulator. |
FREE WEBCAST: Advances in Materials Converting and PSA Tapes, Including Bus Bar Tapes, for Solar ManufacturingIn this FREE webinar, you will learn about new materials, adhesives, and the converting capabilities, including advances in PSA’s for bus bars, that will help you improve solar manufacturing. Sponsored by
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Solon files for insolvency
12/15/2011
SOLON SE filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings, following "intensive efforts" on a financial restructuring. SOLO...
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FSLR, sustainable markets, and a word about the solar bubble
12/15/2011
First Solar's reduced expectations and strategic shift away from subsidized markets reminds us that the road to solar's future will be expensive, p...
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PV inverter teardown identifies price-reduction opps
12/15/2011
IHS performed its first teardown of a solar PV inverter on the Power-One Inc. Aurora PVI-4.2-OUTD-S-US inverter, and used this data to suggest area...
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