|
|
 
German solar power market faces overhaulBerlin (UPI) Jan 22, 2009 The world's biggest solar energy market faces a major overhaul as the German government plans a significant cut to solar subsidies. After talks with officials from the solar industry, Berlin proposed a 15 percent cut to the sum it pays for power from photovoltaic panels on top of the 5 percent already agreed. The so-called feed-in tariff requires large utilities to buy up power generated by solar panels at prices several times the market value. This has led to German companies leading t ... read more |
. |
 |
|
Free Space, Earth, Energy And Military Newsletters - Delivered Daily |
|
|
. |
Saflex Launches Second Gen Encapsulant For PV MarketSt. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 20, 2010 As solar module manufacturers strive to realize cost structures meeting grid parity, Saflex, recently announced the commercial availability of a new thin gauge polyvinyl butyral (PVB) based encapsulant designed specifically for photovoltaic applications. The new product, Saflex PA41, significantly reduces encapsulant usage while maintaining module durability and processing performance. The global launch of Saflex PA41 comes shortly after successful completion of IEC 61646 certification t ... read more |
| .. |
 
Las Vegas NV (SPX) Jan 20, 2010When it comes to sustainability, CertainTeed is "all in." At the 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, the company (Booth C2026) offers a sneak peek of seven new products that incorporate meaningful sustainable attributes with mainstream appeal. The two new products headlining the show include EnerGen, a photovoltaic roofing panel for residential applications, and Sustainable Ins ... more 
Abu Dhabi, UAE (SPX) Jan 20, 2010Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mubadala Development Company, and SENER, a leading international multidiscipline engineering company, with offices in Abu Dhabi, has secured US$760 million project finance loans for the construction of twin Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants, Valle 1 and Valle 2, in Andaluc�a, Spain. The total investment value ... more 
New Delhi (UPI) Jan 13, 2009 India plans to install 20 million solar lights and 20 million square meters of solar thermal panels to generate 20,000 megawatts by 2022 as part of its National Solar Mission, formally launched Monday. "We propose to provide up to 90 percent support for setting up solar power plants," Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said at the launch. "In many other solar applications, where ... more |
.. |
 Solar Irrigation Boosts Local Incomes In Africa  Carmanah Establishes Middle East Manufacturing Partnership  Instant online solar energy quotes Solar Energy Solutions from ABC Solar |
.. |
|
|
Free Space, Earth, Energy And Military Newsletters - Delivered Daily |
|
|
. |
Solar Car Benefits From Stahlin EnclosuresUniversity Park MI (SPX) Jan 14, 2010 The University of Michigan's Solar Car Infinium has successfully completed the World Solar Challenge finishing in third place. The team crossed the finish line in Adelaide, Australia cruising in at almost 110kp. In addition, the team also received the Technical Innovation Award. The award is presented by the Australian Research Institute CSIRO, and is awarded to the team that pushes the envelope with regards to ingenuity in the development and racing strategies of a solar vehicle. They a ... read more |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2010 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement |
| Previous Issues | Jan 22 | Jan 21 | Jan 20 | Jan 19 | Jan 18 |
