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EU solar boom sees doubling of capacityParis (UPI) May 18, 2012 Europe's photovoltaic market continued to boom in 2011, with installed capacity doubling across the 27 EU member countries, new research indicates. EurObserv'ER, an EU-backed renewable energy research group said in a report issued Tuesday that cumulative photovoltaic capacity in the European Union at the end of 2011 was 51.3 gigawatts-peak - up from 29.8 gigawatts-peak the previous year. European users hooked up 56 percent more solar capacity in 2011 than they did in 2010, with 21.5 gig ... read more |
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![]() Eclipsall Awarded Contract to Supply Solar Panels to Ugandan Government Eclipsall has announced that the company has entered into an agreement to supply 3MW of solar panels to the Government of Uganda, Ministry of Health. The panels will be used for planned solar ... more | .. |
![]() US slaps big duties on Chinese solar cells The United States slapped hefty anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar cell makers Thursday in a move likely to heighten trade tensions between the two global economic powers. ... more | .. |
![]() Hanwha SolarOne's Module Among First in Industry to Pass Rigorous Test Hanwha SolarOne has announced that its SF260-36-1PxxxL module passed the Long-Term Sequential Test by TUV Rheinland, a leading third-party certification organization of solar module quality and reli ... more | .. |
Amazon takes on iPad with new Kindle Fire tablet Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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![]() Advanced Solar Photonics Increases Capacity to Meet Demand for 400 Watt PV Modules Advanced Solar Photonics has announced that it has expanded production of its 400 Watt monocrystalline solar panels manufactured in Florida. The capacity expansion includes an enhanced produ ... more | .. |
![]() Solis Partners Completes Rooftop Solar PV Installation in New Jersey Solis Partners has announced that it has completed an installation of a 198-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Princetel, a fiber-optic rotary joint manufacturer based in Hamilton, N ... more | .. |
![]() New e-Max Solar PV Panel Offers Enhanced Features and Leading Performance Eclipsall has announced the introduction of its latest product offering, the e-Max 60 cell solar module. The e-Max provides a range of innovative performance features that take conventional solar PV ... more | .. |
![]() Bright future for solar power in space Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the renewable energy of the future thanks to innovative research being carried out by engineers at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Resea ... more |
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![]() European Union PV market largest worldwide Yet again the PV power sector was the leading electricity generating capacity installer in the European Union, as 21529 MWp went on grid from photovoltaic power plants during 2011, bringing the Euro ... more | .. |
![]() Motech Americas Exclusive Supplier of Standard PV Solar Modules Silicon Energy has announced that it has selected Motech Americas, a solar company with a 20-year heritage of manufacturing the highest quality solar panels, as its exclusive supplier of standard ph ... more | .. |
![]() Demand for commercial solar projects soars as planning restrictions are lifted A growing number of businesses are investing in renewable energy technology in order to help them become more energy efficient and reduce costs. Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the c ... more | .. |
![]() Carmanah Launches EG145 Solar Streetlight At the 2012 LIGHTFAIR International tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carmanah Technologies is launching the EG145 solar outdoor street lighting system: the company's latest addition to its most cost- ... more |
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Solar Polysilicon Pricing Plunges as Buyers Flock to the Spot Market With no sign that the oversupply of solar polysilicon is ending, buyers are shifting their purchasing activity to the bargain-basement spot market, contributing to a sharp 11 percent drop in overall ... more | .. |
![]() Opportunity Rolling Again After Fifth Mars Winter With its daily supply of solar energy increasing, NASA's durable Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has driven off the sunward-tilted outcrop, called Greeley Haven, where it worked during its fifth ... more | .. |
![]() Solar Energy World Brings Sustainability to Soccer In recent years, sports arenas and stadiums have become champions of sustainability for both social and financial reasons. The STAPLES Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, has 5% of its total pow ... more | .. |
![]() GeoGenix Announces 20 New Residential Solar Projects GeoGenix has announced that it has signed 20 new contracts to install rooftop residential solar systems at Four Seasons at Mapleton, an age-restricted single-family development in the Burlington Cou ... more |
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![]() Secrets of the first practical artificial leaf A detailed description of development of the first practical artificial leaf - a milestone in the drive for sustainable energy that mimics the process, photosynthesis, that green plants use to conve ... more | .. |
![]() Winner of the PV Project of Distinction Award at PV America West Monitored by AlsoEnergy A unique, 23-acre solar installation at Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma, Ariz. being monitored for performance by AlsoEnergy was recently recognized with the PV Project of Distinction award at ... more | .. |
![]() Q CELLS supplies 7MWp of solar modules to IKEA in Italy Q.CELLS has received an order for 7 Megawattpeak (MWp) of solar modules by IKEA. Q.CELLS' CIGS thin-film modules Q.SMART will be installed on the roof-top of the main warehouse of IKEA in the Northe ... more | .. |
![]() SPI Solar to Build 6.4MW of Solar SPI Solar has announced that it has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") agreement with a subsidiary of KDC Solar ("KDC Solar") to design and build multiple solar energy ... more |
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![]() Aecon to Build Six Ontario Solar Projects Northland Power and Aecon Group have announced Aecon's wholly-owned subsidiary, Miwel Construction Limited, has been awarded a contract to construct six 10MW solar photovoltaic (PV) generation proje ... more | .. |
![]() Heliatek sets new record for its organic tandem cell Heliatek Gmbh has set a new world record for organic solar cells. The company has commissioned SGS, an accredited and independent testing facility, with a measurement campaign of its latest organic ... more | .. |
![]() Solar Thermal Combined Systems Create New Renewable Opportunities Solar thermal hot water and space heating systems are an attractive option for commercial enterprises who want to incorporate renewable energy into their operations. These systems harness the ... more | .. |
![]() REC Builds and Sells 6MW Solar Power Plant in Germany REC Systems has sold a 6 MW solar power plant that it successfully developed, financed, and constructed in Bitterfeld, Germany to two investment companies in the Chorus Group. Originally devel ... more |
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Venezuela claims CIA 'false flag' attack foiled, as US deploys bombers
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![]() China to supply solar power to Japan? Now that Japan has no nuclear power for the first time in more than 40 years, Chinese solar producers are eyeing the world's third-largest economy for new business opportunities. ... more | .. |
![]() World's Largest Aperture Parabolic Trough Installation 3M's Renewable Energy Division has teamed with Gossamer Space Frames to unveil a new parabolic trough solar collector technology designed to significantly reduce equipment and installation costs for ... more | .. |
![]() Assurant Launches First-of-its-kind Solar Project Insurance Assurant has announced a new comprehensive insurance solution for commercial solar project developments. The new product, designed specifically for the fast growing 100 kilowatts to three megawatts ... more | .. |
![]() Mount Diablo Unified School District Installs SunPower Solar Systems at 51 Schools Mount Diablo Unified School District and SunPower are celebrating the completion of 40 SunPower solar power systems planned for district schools and facilities. When the total number of 51 systems i ... more |
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![]() Intersolar North America Launches New PV Production and Technology Exhibition and Program Intersolar North America will return to San Francisco July 9-12, 2012. Co-located with SEMICON West, the event is expected to draw approximately 950 exhibitors and registered visitors from more than ... more | .. |
![]() More Than 12,000 Acres Atop LA City Rooftops Provide Huge Opportunity For Solar Development The City of Los Angeles has more than 12,000 acres of prime space for solar development on the rooftops of local homes, businesses and multi-family buildings, with capacity to create as much as five ... more | .. |
![]() Strombeck Properties Unveils New 225kW Solar Power System in Arcata The Solar Company and Strombeck Properties are excited to announce two brand-new SunPower solar power systems installed to power two apartment complexes, consisting of nearly 250 individual units an ... more | .. |
![]() World tour on solar-powered boat to beat climate change Scanning the horizon on his solar-powered catamaran, Swiss electrical engineer Raphael Domjan counts down the hours to the completion of his record-breaking world tour. ... more |
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