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CPV system prices to decline 16% annually to 2016
Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cost reductions and "major" technological advancements will see global installations rising to almost 1.2 GW by 2012, states IMS Research.
UK: Renewables eliminate need for nuclear power
According to a new report, the "explosive" growth of photovoltaics in the U.K., and the related falling costs, mean the market for nuclear is disappearing. Combined with "stiff competition" from other renewables, the case for...
New Jersey and Pennsylvania should bank on solar – new report
A report commissioned by trade associations representing more than 100 solar companies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has, perhaps not surprisingly, extolled the benefits of photovoltaics over conventional electricity generation.
PV sweeps German environmental prizes
Andreas Bett from Fraunhofer ISE and Hansjörg Lerchenmüller from Soitec Solar have been awarded the German Environmental Award 2012. SMA Solar Technology's Günther Cramer is another recipient of this year's prize.
Fraunhofer plans to chart solar cell achievements
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has made plans to release a so-called Fraunhofer ISE PV Charts where manufacturers can enter their cells, coupled with designs and performance.
Meyer Burger announces 303 Watt PV module
Using just 60 solar cells, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has created a 303 W photovoltaic module in production conditions. "Significant" cost reductions are expected to follow.
Air Liquide unveils new solar R&D lab
Air Liquide has inaugurated its new R&D lab in France. Via a solar cell pilot manufacturing line, the company aims to speed-up the introduction of next generation passivation and light trapping technologies.
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