EU PVSEC 2014: Conference Programme Published
• Comprehensive programme covers entire scope of innovations in Photovoltaic technologies, applications, markets and policies
• Programme benefits from extensive experiences in PV system operations in Europe
• EU PVSEC 2014 confirms its global relevance
Morrison & Foerster Represents Renewable Energy Developer BayWa r.e. in Securing Key Tax Equity Investment for Wind Farm in New Mexico
19.8 megawatt Brahms Wind Project is third wind farm launched by BayWa r.e. in U.S.
New Energy's See-Through SolarWindow™ Estimated to Generate Ten-Fold Greater Electrical Energy & Environmental Benefits Over Today's Rooftop Solar
New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE), developer of see-through SolarWindow™ coatings capable of generating electricity on glass and flexible plastics, today released first-ever power modeling estimates of its SolarWindow™ prototype modules.
Intersolar 2014 - BenQ Solar Offers High Efficiency Total Solutions for the European Market
High performance solar projects completed in France and the U.K. using BenQ Solar's made-in-Europe modules
Intersolar 2014 - Saft launches world's first long term warranty extension option for domestic Li-ion energy storage modules
• Saft Li-ion Energy Storage Systems ensure the effective grid integration of solar PV at all levels from enhancing domestic self-consumption through to megawatt scale installations that support the operation of large PV generation plant as an integral element of power networks.
• Saft is now offering a warranty extension of up to 15 years for Synerion® Storage Systems integrated into Bosch's BPT-S 5 Hybrid intelligent energy management and storage solution.
InterSolar North America 2014: advanced technology in Grupo Clavijo's structures and trackers.
The upcoming edition of InterSolar North America, to be held in San Francisco (California, USA) from 8 to 10 July 2014, will be the backdrop for the presentation of the latest products for the solar photovoltaic market from Grupo Clavijo.
Intersolar 2014 - INTERSOLAR EUROPE WITH NEW HIGHLIGHTS GETS UNDERWAY
The leading exhibition for the solar industry kicks off in Munich
Africa's Largest Self-Sufficient Solar Microgrid Project Created through Technologies from MAECI, GE and Princeton Power Systems
• Annobon Province, Equatorial Guinea, to Install 5-MW Self-Sufficient Solar Microgrid
• MAECI Solar Project includes GE and Princeton Power Systems Technology
• Reliable, Predictable Power Enabled through GE Energy Storage
• Solar Installation to Supply Electricity for 100 Percent of Annobon Province's Current Demand
Intersolar 2014 - ELECTRICAL ENERY STORAGE (EES) GETS UNDERWAY
The international exhibition showcases innovative storage solutions for the energy transition over three days
Solsol Group receives order to upgrade Solartron's cell and module production capacity to 180 MW
Cell efficiency is pushed to 18 percent on multi-crystalline wafers
PVinsights : Dramatic price cuts on polysilicon in June.
Slow system deployment in China and the approaching quarter-end adds price cut pressure on Chinese module makers. As module, cell, and wafer pricing drops consecutively, price cut pressure for polysilicon increases in June.
Energy Storage World Forum Rome 2015
The 8th Energy Storage World Forum in 2015 will take place in Rome and will include The 3rd Microgrid Forum and The 2nd Residential Energy Storage Forum.
CEO WARNS AGAINST ENERGY COMPLACENCY FROM FRACKING BOOM
Coatings CEO Warns Against Energy Complacency Arising From The Fracking Boom
Making Solar Panels in China Takes Lots of Dirty Energy
Manufacturing solar panels can be a dirty business, from the mining of raw materials to the chemical-laced process of purifying silicon to the assembly of silicon wafers.
Solar energy is a renewable source, of course, but it’s essential to examine the full supply chain to gauge its total environmental impact. One potential concern is the use, containment, and disposal of toxic chemicals. Another is the energy-efficiency of the manufacturing process and the source of the energy used.
Researchers at Northwestern University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory recently examined the solar panel production process in different locations and published their findings in the July issue of the journal Solar Energy. “We estimated that a solar panel’s carbon footprint is about twice as high when made in China and used in Europe, compared to those locally made and used in Europe,” says Fengqi You, a co-author of the paper and an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering at Northwestern. “While it might be an economically attractive option to move solar panel manufacturing from Europe to China, it is actually less sustainable from the life cycle energy and environmental perspective.”
The primary differences, the researchers found, are the less stringent enforcement of environmental regulations in China coupled with the country’s more coal-dependent power sector. “It takes a lot of energy to extract and process solar-grade silicon,” says co-author Seth Darling. “And in China, that energy tends to come from dirtier and less efficient energy sources than it does in Europe.”
SolarWorld applauds Commerce decision on imports of subsidized Chinese solar
Preliminary duties range up to 35.21 percent to offset improper Chinese government support of export drive; anti-dumping duties to be announced July 25
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