Solar Power International 2013 News Report
News and Announcements from SPI13. Exhibitors are welcome to publish their company news here.
Solar Powered Unmanned Vehicles
When you have the combination of high energy density and thin and flexible form factor, you can apply this solar material to anything with a battery that moves, can be carried, or worn.
Policy Blueprint for a Renewable Energy Future: America's Power Plan
The Plan is a comprehensive response to the rapid changes in the power sector coming from new technologies, consumer demand and policy. Siting new renewables and the associated infrastructure is a key part of that transition.
Zinc Redox Flow Battery Technology
Combined with the aging infrastructure of the power grid and political pressure to reduce both nuclear and coal-fired generation, grid-scale storage is now recognized as a critical technology for the future of the world electricity supply.
Solar Hot Water: Which is better, PV or Thermal?
Recently, reductions in solar electric (PV) costs and maturation of air-to-water heat pump technology have provided a new model: solar-electric assisted heat pump water heating (HPWH).
Can the Challenges of Desert Solar be Overcome?
The most significant engineering challenges facing desert solar are windblown sand, lack of water and transmission lines. Aside from the physical logistics, political resistance also hinders the development of desert solar.
Solving Turbine Wake Issues in Dense Development Areas
Using a specialized wake model, 3TIER is able to help clients take into account the impact of external wakes on the final net energy numbers they must take to their project stakeholders and financing partners.
Critical thinking for innovation at the World Energy Congress 2013
For most energy and utility companies, success will be achieved through transforming the utility network, improving generation performance, and transforming customer operations - via big data analytics.
China to offer tax breaks to solar power manufacturers
China's Ministry of Finance announced it will offer tax breaks to manufacturers of solar power products on Sunday, as China moves to support an industry still struggling to deal with massive overcapacity and weak demand.
The ministry said in a short statement on its website that producers of solar power products will receive immediate refunds of 50 percent of value-added taxes.
The National Development and Reform Commission provided subsidies for solar power stations in late August.
"China's bloated photovoltaic industry still faces a grim outlook as many companies are deeply mired in debts," said a report on the official Xinhua news service discussing the announcement.
It cited data from the China Renewable Energy Society saying that the country's top 10 solar panel makers are up to 100 billion yuan ($16.34 billion) in debt, with a debt to asset ratio above 70 percent on average.
Beijing has said it wants to consolidate the industry, but the sector continues to enjoy protection at the central and local level; the latter is particularly strong because solar power companies are frequently major employers.
ZSL LONDON ZOO DELIVERS ‘LOW ENERGY COMPANY' DRIVE
ZSL London Zoo is to become the first company to be accredited under a pioneering UK green low energy scheme.
Ecotech Institute's Energy Efficiency Program Now Provides Building Performance Institute (BPI) Cert
In 2014, Ecotech Institute will also add a new energy efficiency lab to help
students prepare for certification
Addressing the China Bus Market Opportunity
Ballard-Azure Agreements a First Step in Addressing China Bus Market Opportunity
PVinsights : Some Chinese module makers are still doing the strategically price competition in Japan
Overall module prices still go down this week, since some Chinese solar module makers are still doing strategically price competition in Japan for taking market share. On the other hand, solar module price in Europe is quite stable, due to the guarantee price to China-made modules.
Solectria Renewables Chosen to Power the Largest Airport Solar Installation in North America
The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Solar Farm will be 12.5MW DC
Solar to add more megawatts than wind in 2013, for first time
Research company's figures show contrast this year between strong growth in photovoltaic installations and sharp fall in new wind capacity added
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Solar & Wind - Featured Product
POWER MAXâ„¢ Ballasted Roof Mounting System
Preformed Line Products introduces the POWER MAX Ballasted Roof Mounting System. The POWER MAX solar mounting system is engineered to maximize energy output on commercial flat roofs. Developed with the professional installer in mind, this system offers adjustable inter-row spacing in the field of up to 11 inches. It features 50% fewer components and a simplified design resulting in faster assembly rates and labor savings on every project. Available in a flush mount, 5Ëš or 10Ëš tilt or higher density dual tilt design, the POWER MAX base arrives stacked on pallets providing easier transport to the roof. Engineered as a fully ballasted, non-penetrating system, it accepts standard concrete blocks and is qualified by wind tunnel testing.
