GE Stalls Solar Factory Construction
Add another solar factory to the list of closures and delays that have been plaguing the industry. Solar startups, including Solyndra and Abound Solar, a recipient of government funds that declared bankruptcy last week, have been failing left and right in the face of low solar panel prices. Now GE has reportedly stopped work on its planned 400-megawatt solar panel factory in Colorado. It says it needs to improve the power output of its technology if it’s to compete.
It was thought that a company like GE, with its deep pockets, might be able to scale up production to the point that its thin-film solar panels could compete with silicon. The reports throw this into doubt. It might be that both low cost and at least comparable efficiency levels are needed to compete.
Rehm features void free Vacuum Soldering Solutions for solar and semiconductor packaging applications
Rehm Thermal Systems will showcase its newest vacuum soldering technology at this month's Semi Con West and Intersolar exhibitions in San Francisco. Members of Rehm's technical team will be on hand at the booth of American business partner Technica USA (#5757) to explain the numerous advantages available from this enabling technology
Only the Best: NABCEP Certification for Solar Installers
What professional field has the potential to grow exponentially outside of the internet?
HELIOS 3D Solar Design Software Gets Electrified
Helios 3D software, distributed by Schletter Inc. in North and South America, now available with an Electric Extension to assist developers with electrical design of PV power plants
REC Names Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers Managing Director Americas
Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers will look to expand sales activities in the U.S. and Americas region
Learn about the effects of globalization with The Spellman Report!
The Spellman Report is a financial blog, presenting current issues associated with the world of economy, macro finances, market trends and public policy, aiming at delivering a fresh view and an in-depth perspective of today's current situation and climate, in an easy to understand and follow conten
CSO – Heavy Duty Fuse Clip for High Voltage Fuses
Fuse clip is rated 1500 V AC/DC for 10.3 mm diameter fuses up to 32A.
How to choose and implement current sensors
Many new installations benefit from solid core transformers, and split core technology is not designed to compete with these. However, existing machines and building equipment have no way to add solid core devices without a costly shut-down of the system. New materials and technologies equip advanced split core current transformers for immediate retrofitting of high-performance and cost-effective condition monitoring, power metering and facility supervision systems.
Geo-T Geothermal Water Heater
"EarthHeat", the next generation water heating system - less expensive and more efficient than gas, electrical or solar powered water heating systems currently on the market. Here is how it works.
Advanced Battery and Energy Storage Product Commercialization Center
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST) is creating the NY-BEST Battery and Energy Storage Commercialization Center to translate the State's technology investment into manufacturing and job growth.
EcoCAR 2 Teams Spread the Word on Alternative Energy
When many college students were heading to the beach for Spring Break, the Mississippi State University EcoCAR 2 team was at the Gulf Coast Children's Fair in Biloxi, Mississippi. The two-day environmental event organized by the Gulf Regional Planning Commission and the EPA gave MSU students a chance to talk to local elementary students about pollution and the benefits of keeping the air clean.
The Solar Gold Rush
Solar Developers are finding that land use considerations add a level of complexity unrelated to their experience with installations of building mounted solar PV systems. Delays may result from a lack of understanding of land use considerations and can cost the project proponent unanticipated time and money.
Smart Grid: TÜV SÜD supports call for intelligent electronic devices standard
Smart grids providing for power utility automation are fundamental for the energy turnaround. TÜV SÜD supports the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) in the demand for improved implementation of the IEC 61850 communication standard which is key to the communication process.
New, More Efficient Geothermal Heat Pumps Require Longer Loop Systems
Properly sized geothermal equipment and loop systems are critical to maximize heating and cooling efficiency.
PV Balance of Systems holds the key to grid parity in the US
PV Insider reveals the importance of Balance of Systems (BoS) for lowering LCOE and maximizing performance in 2012
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