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Solar costs in many markets will reach grid parity by 2013, according to a new report. It also predicts that demand for solar will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24 percent.

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to reach 13 gigawatts (GW) this year; that number will increase to 17 GW by 2011 according to a new report. It also states that Germany is expected to maintain its leading global position for the next two years.

Spire Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop a light emitting diode (LED) based solar simulator.

Construction of East Africa’s first solar module plant is underway. Initial production capacity is expected to be 30,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules per year, with the first lot due to be manufactured as early as this October.

Renewable energy project developer Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC), has announced it will be partnering with Patriot Solar Inc. for the development of commercial solar farms in Southwestern U.S.

As part of the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – ’20 Centres for 2010′ – Yingli Green Energy has announced its plans to provide solar power to 20 training centers across Africa.

CNPV Solar Power SA has announced its intention to develop new solar projects in Greece. The news comes as the company enters into a long-term sales agreement with Photon Hellas.

The Clean Energy Programme Office (CEPO) has awarded research grants totaling around SGD$13 million (USD$9.4 million; €7.5 million) to five research teams under the third grant call of the Clean Energy Research Programme (CERP).

A call to encourage the growth of America’s domestic solar energy industry has been made by a number of companies and industry representatives.

The U.S is set to experience “truly explosive” photovoltaics (PV) growth in the next few years, a leading industry expert has told pv magazine.