Growth despite recession
Despite record unemployment and empty public coffers the signs still point toward growth for photovoltaics even in the U.S. This was the conclusion of Intersolar North America, which closed its doors with record participation in San Francisco on Thursday evening.
US: PACE Group to introduce clean energy bill in house
PACE Now has announced plans to introduce a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives designed to stop mortgage lending regulators from introducing policies that breach clean energy laws.
China Sunergy takes another step into US market
Chinese manufactures of photovoltaic crystalline silicon cells and modules, China Sunergy, has opened its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco.
Intersolar: Bringing solar to the masses
How can the solar industry achieve, say, 200 gigawatts (GW) of annual installation by 2020? By using a lot of silicon and finding creative means to bring solar to the masses, according a panel of executives at Intersolar in San Francisco on Thursday.
Brazil readies grid connection law
Several Brazilian solar industry sources indicated today that the government will promulgate market-enabling legislation that will finally permit broad grid connections for solar installations by the end of this year.
US green economy creates more jobs than oil and gas
While estimates of how many jobs are being created in green industries are never easy, a report by nonprofit research institution Brookings has found that 2.7 million workers are now employed in industries that also benefit the environment, such as photovoltaics.
Intersolar North America opens doors on biggest ever event
The three-day photovoltaic industry event Intersolar North America has opened its doors to visitors from 62 countries. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the event.
No money upfront SunRun scheme expands to Maryland
The SunRun photovoltaic installation scheme has expanded to the U.S. state of Maryland, partnering installer Greenspring Energy.
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.
