Solar energy even without the sun
A new technology emerging from the United States of America could provide solar energy 24 hours per day even without constant sunlight through improvements to heat storage capabilities.
Chinese manufacturers winners under Chinas FIT
Mondays announcement that China is to introduce a national photovoltaic feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme was received well by many in the industry. However, analyst opinion is that the Chinese tier-one manufacturers stand to gain the most.
Industry upset with WA tariff-cut
The suspension of the feed-in tariff in yet another state of Australia has been met with anger and dismay by much of the solar community in the country.
Conergy to stamp modules, "Made in Europe"
To qualify for 10 percent higher feed-in tariff (FIT) rates in Italy, Conergy will now badge its modules with Made in EU and TüV logos.
US: Barclays to partner K Road Powers utility scale projects
K Road Power has announced that it will partner with Barclays Natural Resource Investments (BNRI) on the development of its utility scale solar power portfolio. K Road is currently developing 11 plants worth nearly 2.3 gigawatts (GW).
China's largest rooftop solar plant set to be ready by end of year
Gesolar, Sanity International Group is scheduled to complete a ten megawatt (MW) rooftop installation in Jiangsu, China by the end of 2011. This will make it the largest rooftop photovoltaic installation in China.
Suntech's Ontario plans take shape
Suntech’s partnership with Calisolar in Ontario has resulted in two of the company’s panels qualifying for the Canadian state’s generous feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme.
UK: PV countdown sees "large" parks pop-up
As the August 1st cutoff for Britains original feed-in tariff (FIT) rates looms, two five megawatt (MW) power plants have been completed in Englands “sunny” south west.
Solon's investment Blue Chip Energy files for insolvency
Blue Chip Energy GmbH has decided to file for insolvency proceedings. Solon currently still holds 18.28% of shares in the solar cell production company.
Solar Frontier modules receive UK MCS Certification
Solar Frontier today announced that its SF130-150 series CIS (copper, indium, selenium) thin-film modules have received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification through BRE Global.
