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.
ReneSola revises Q2 guidance due to challenging market conditions
ReneSola Ltd has revised its second quarter 2011 guidance downwards as a result of falling photovoltaic wafer prices and a “challenging” module market.
Exclusive India update: Solar projects without financing will be cancelled
The funding deadline for the first batch of solar projects under the Indian solar mission has now passed. pv magazine has now learned that the projects which didnt achieve financial closure will be cancelled.
Yingli reports "significant" US growth
Yingli has experienced positive growth in the U.S. solar market, with module shipments having notably increased. It also announced the opening of a new R&D facility in San Francisco.
New CIGs record to rival silicon
A new record efficiency level has been set for Copper-Indium-Gallium-(di)selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic devices at 16.36 percent by California-based company XsunX.
India: 350 MW to be installed under Karnataka's new solar policy
The south-western state of India, Karnataka, has released its new solar policy. Announced on July 1, it is targeting the installation of 350 megawatts (MW) of solar projects by 2016.
