UNSW hits 19.4 percent on mass-produced solar cell – what next?
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has posted two world solar cell efficiency records in as many months raising the mark on a mass-produced, crystalline silicon solar cell to 19.4 percent.
Germanys advanced PV economy pays off
A recent survey by PV Legal has found that Germanys photovoltaic installation and administrative system is delivering small-scale installations many times faster and more cost effectively than elsewhere in Europe.
Exclusive India update: Solar projects without financing will be cancelled
The funding deadline for the first batch of solar projects under the Indian solar mission has now passed. pv magazine has now learned that the projects which didnt achieve financial closure will be cancelled.
Yingli reports "significant" US growth
Yingli has experienced positive growth in the U.S. solar market, with module shipments having notably increased. It also announced the opening of a new R&D facility in San Francisco.
New CIGs record to rival silicon
A new record efficiency level has been set for Copper-Indium-Gallium-(di)selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic devices at 16.36 percent by California-based company XsunX.
PanelClaw to unveil its new Gen II Solar Mounting Systems at Intersolar North America 2011
PanelClaw’s Gen II products deliver drastically reduced grounding costs, advanced roof protection, and greater design flexibility.
India: 350 MW to be installed under Karnataka's new solar policy
The south-western state of India, Karnataka, has released its new solar policy. Announced on July 1, it is targeting the installation of 350 megawatts (MW) of solar projects by 2016.
Austria enhances PV incentives
While it took the Alpine republic a long time to negotiate new regulations for its solar subsidies, there is now a compromise that will give the green light to photovoltaic technology in Austria.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Germany: EEG amendment passed
The German Upper House of Parliament has passed its Renewable Energy Act [EEG] amendment.
