History repeating: Solar energy 'unstoppable'
John Perlin explores the history of solar energy in his latest book, “Let it Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy.” pv magazine caught up with the author for an interview in the August issue. Here’s an excerpt.
Verizon to install 10.2 MW of solar throughout US
The telecommunications giant is investing $40 million to expand its green energy capacity and increase its total solar capacity to 25 MW this year.
Verizon to install 10.2 MW of solar throughout US
The telecommunications giant is investing $40 million to expand its green energy capacity and increase its total solar capacity to 25 MW this year.
SolarWorld asks North American customers to inspect PV installations
On Friday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice for 1.5 million SolarWorld modules used in installations in the U.S. and Canada. SolarWorld has responded to the notice, saying that installer error not the SolarWorld modules themselves are responsible for the notice being issued.
Sub-Saharan Africa commissions 1.8 GW RE capacity this year
South Africa, Ethiopia and Kenya lead renewable energy surge, with more clean power to be added this year than entire 2000-13 period.
Eco Energy World connects 70 MW of PV in UK
The renewable energy developer brought five solar PV projects online across the south of England in quick succession, swelling its solar portfolio.
Michigan State University develops transparent solar cell
Cell developed with light harvesting transparent solar concentrators delivers just 1% efficiency, researchers aiming for 5% in near future.
Thailand set for $1.4bn renewables boost
Bangkok-based clean power developer Energy Absolute Pcl plans to invest 46 billion baht in Thailands green energy sector over the next three years.
Jinko Power signs 100 MW solar agreement with southeastern Chinese province
The JinkoSolar subsidiary will engineer, procure and construct solar PV projects in China’s Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province.
DuPont lawsuit accuses SunEdison of patent infringement
The U.S. chemical company claims SunEdison’s cells and modules use a specific type of metallization paste that infringes its patented tellurium paste technology.
