Study: PV expansion wont affect Germanys power grids
A new study has concluded that Germanys power grids are well prepared to handle the future expansion of photovoltaics (PV) generation to the planned 52 gigawatts by 2020, the level stipulated by the countrys government in its National Action Plan for Renewable Energy.
Czech lower house cuts support for new PV plants
The Czech lower house approved a bill on Friday, which cuts most of the country’s generous support for photovoltaics (PV) power plants newly built as of next March, reports Reuters.
Report: PV poised to become mainstream source of energy in Sunbelt countries
According to a new report, Sunbelt countries – those located within +/- 35° latitude around the equator – constitute an immense opportunity for photovoltaics (PV) to become mainstream by 2020; by 2030 they could develop into a major electricity source.
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.
Polysilicon enables strong PV growth
Bernreuter Research states that the feedstock is sufficient for 27.5 gigawatts in 2011.
1000 MW and 1100 jobs with Blythe solar project
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the nearly 1,100 megawatts solar power project in Blythe, California.
US solar market set to grow
Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance report shows that the U.S. solar market could provide 4.3 percent of the nation’s power by 2020, if US$100 billion in investments can flow in.
Wipro develops new hardware
Wipro, based in India, has developed a new hardware to optimise power generation in solar plants. The product has already been piloted with a solar company.
25th solar array donation in Texas
Green Mountain Energy Company dedicated its 25th solar array donation in Texas to the Texas Foundation for Educational Advancement.
Easier and faster certification and market entry
A new testing service from FM Approvals and TÜV Rheinland can now enable photovoltaic module manufacturers to get certification and market entry quicker and easier.
