AEC and KACO new energy launch inverter production in Saudi Arabia.
The "Shams" inverters from 20 kW to 1 MW conform to Saudi Arabian local content regulations.
GameChange Steel Purchasing Power and Superior Engineered Designs Drive Utility-Scale Solar Racking Pricing to $.079/watt
Pricing is for dual pile systems under loading conditions typical for inland locations in southern states where large utility scale projects are prevalent.
Photovoltaic materials - next generation technologies
The technology of photovoltaic modules has now been established for several decades and the systems manufacturers can now look back and review which components are most suitable for specific climates and operating conditions.
Miller Bros Solar Participates in 2015 Southern Solar Summit Panel Discussion
Selected as one of four panel participants for the 2015 Southern Solar Summit, MBS leader provides expert input on optimizing solar energy through proper O&M management
SolarCity claims highest efficiency solar panel
Tristan Edist for the Business Spectator: SolarCity, the largest retailer of solar systems in the US (over 30% market share) and partly owned by Tesla’s Elon Musk, has announced it will produce the most efficient solar module available on the market at 22.04% conversion efficiency. SolarCity is claiming it has therefore managed to pip SunPower who have been the longstanding holder of the most efficient conventional silicon solar module on the market.
However in a subsequent discussion with Greentech Media, Peter Rive’s Chief Technology Officer conceded the majority of the panels coming off its pilot 100MW manufacturing line were hitting 21.8%. In 2017 the company will be then moving production to a new 1 gigawatt per annum capacity plant in Buffalo which can sometimes encounter challenges with achieving stable quality levels during production start-up.
SunPower claims 21.5% efficiency for its X-Series panel although often manufacturers will have some variance in performance of panels and make claims based on conservative estimates of performance. Greentech Media quotes an anonymous Sunpower source saying that 22% efficient panels are already coming off its production lines. In addition the company is targeting achieving 23% conversion efficiency from panels it will manufacture from its fifth fabrication line, scheduled for start-up in 2017.
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Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal in the UK
Written by Keith Kohl for Energy & Capital: For the first time ever, more energy in the UK was supplied by renewable sources than coal. For an entire quarter. Wind, solar, and bioenergy checked in at 25% of the energy supplied.
All of this was possible due to the fact that more wind turbines and solar panels were installed, which must be a good amount if you want to compare it to the same period last year, for which these energy options only accounted for 16.4% of electricity.
Recently, the UK has been working to close aging coal and nuclear power plants.
Of course, this will lead to its own issues...
[Solar Panels] Conservative ministers collectively believe that the subsidies given to renewable energy were too numerous, going so far as to suggest plans for an 87% reduction of solar power, and to cut support for onshore wind farms.
With that kind of spending cut, it's not surprising to hear that industry execs believe these actions would unjustly put an end to renewable energy just as it was gaining traction. Cont'd...
Broadwind Energy Announces $6 Million in New Gearing Orders
Trade body analysis shows Government solar plans risk leaving industry with just £7million of support over 3 years
'Extreme' 98% cut to previous solar budget
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'Essential' government fundamentally rethinks Feed-in Tariff proposals
GREAT COMPANIES CREATE INDUSTRIES: SUNRUN CEO LYNN JURICH SHARES VISION FOR SOLAR GROWTH AT 2015 FORTUNE BRAINSTORM E
Jurich Highlights Residential Solars Vast Potential, Opportunities and Challenges
New Research Puts Us Closer To DIY Spray-On Solar Cell Technology
Promising third-generation solar cells utilizing a nanocrystal ink deposition.
Siemens receives major order for 151-MW wind project in the US
Siemens receives major order for 151-MW wind project in the US
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66 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines ordered
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Expected to power about 50,000 average U.S. homes
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Order also includes service and financing
Cut to solar energy feed-in tariff puts up to 27,000 jobs at risk across the UK
The Solar Trade Association has estimated that the jobs of up to 27,000 people in the solar energy sector could be at risk due to the proposed 87% cut to the domestic feed-in tariff for solar energy.
DC Solar to Sponsor U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
DC Solar has announced its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015. Support Includes 20 Mobile Solar Light Towers to Illuminate Workspace for Student Decathletes
#SolarVets To Get An Extra Week of Solar Training
The new, longer class will offer more time, labs, and student/trainer interface.
Array Technologies Finalizes Shipments to E.ONs Maricopa West Solar Project
Tracker commissioning approaches at the 20 MW California installation
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