Focus on crystalline silicon
A group of scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and other institutes have come together to initiate a new series of conferences focused on silicon photovoltaics.
REC joint-venture signs solar power purchase agreement
North Star Solar has signed a 60 megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company. North Star Solar is a wholly owned affiliate of NorthLight Power, a joint-venture between REC and U.S.-based Summit Power Group.
Future PV markets and investment opportunities discussed at Forum Solarpraxis
Future photovoltaics (PV) markets were discussed at one of the final 11th Forum Solarpraxis sessions, currently being held in Berlin, Germany.
Tijuana recognised for solar forwardness
Tijuana, Baja California, has been in the spotlight for being an important leader in the green energy sector. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore also commended Tijuana on its efforts and forwardness in promoting clean energy.
S.A.G. Solarstrom reports strong growth for 2010
Germany-based S.A.G. Solarstrom has announced significant sales and earnings growth for the first nine months of this year. EBIT is reported to have tripled in comparison with the same time period the previous year.
Conergy boosts profit margin
Conergy has reported that its nine-month figures for 2010 shows a sales increase by nearly 90 percent and a gross profit margin by seven percentage points.
Fitting China into the PV equation
China was heavily in focus at the International Energy Week, which took place last week in Singapore.
Incremental innovations at Clean Energy Expo
The Clean Energy Expo opened its doors on Tuesday in Singapore. Two major sessions – solar power commercialization and solar power technology – were the highlights of the day, with a range of prominent speakers who were well versed in the subject, attending.
New South Wales cuts feed-in tariffs
A review of the New South Wales (NSW) solar bonus scheme has led the state government to the decision to reduce the feed-in tariffs for solar energy.
Solar energy for Moscow
An eight kilowatt peak system is currently being installed on the roof of the Russian Space Museum in Moscow.
