SolarWorld halves net loss in first half of 2013
The German manufacturing giant has succeeded in winning approval for a restructuring plan and considerably narrowed its first-half loss. CEO Frank Asbeck offers an upbeat assessment.
Trina Solar to supply modules to Nevada solar project
Photovoltaic module producer Trina Solar has announced that it will be supplying 250 MW of modules to the Copper Mountain Solar 3 project in Boulder City, Nevada.
Australia: fixed rate utility charges floated
The government of the state of Western Australia (WA) has suggested introducing a fixed fee for grid connection for solar households in the face of falling utility revenues.
Trina, Yingli, SunPower top Solar Scorecard
Of the leading 40 solar companies, environmental and consumer advocacy group Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition found that Trina Solar, Yingli and SunPower bested industry rivals in areas such as worker safety and module toxicity.
Researchers boost CdTe cell efficiency from below 8% to 11.5%
Scientists at Switzerland’s Empa have increased efficiency levels of flexible cadmium telluride solar cells by successfully doping them with copper.
Gujarat lights up canal with 10 MW project
The Indian state of Gujarat is set to expand canal-top solar power generation with a new 10-kilometer long photovoltaic project.
Trina, Yingli eyeing Suntech
Chinese manufacturers Trina Solar and Yingli Green Energy are both reported to be considering a partial or complete acquisition of the debt-stricken Suntech. Analysts say the move is not to be unexpected.
IBM releases RE output system
Global IT company IBM has announced that it has developed a system to predict renewable energy output, across various sources including solar photovoltaics. The system is already being employed on a 670 MW project in China.
Solar debate lights up Edinburgh fest, reveals UK’s lack of vision
At this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, a popular debate series showcased the benefits and drawbacks of solar and nuclear power and highlighted Britain’s yearning for quick fixes.
Russia set to draw up national RES map
While Russia lags far behind most developed Western countries when it comes to renewable energy, the government is now creating a single RES development map to better gauge the country’s potential.
