PV equipment spending will slump to 2006 levels in 2013
The distress being suffered by photovoltaic manufacturers is being mirrored among suppliers of production line equipment for the industry, with the money spent on such manufacturing equipment suffering a 72% decline in 2012.
7.5MW solar power plant for water treatment
A 7.5 MW solar power plant has been developed by SunPower Corp at Phoenix’s Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant. The installation is expected to generate 70% of the plant’s energy needs.
Heliatek announces world record for organic cell
Heliatek GmbH has announced a record breaking 12% cell efficiency for its organic solar cells. The world record has been accredited by testing facility SGS.
Greece reveals 724.162 MW of licensed “Fast Track” PV projects
Notis Mitarakis, the Greek Deputy Minister of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks has revealed a list of five photovoltaic projects that have been granted “fast track” status by the state. Once completed, these projects will have a total capacity of 724.162 MW.
Global fuel cells market to reach US$910.3 million in 2018
Transparency Market Research has released a new market report that states that global fuel cells demand is estimated to reach US$910.3 million in 2018. In 2011 the demand was worth US$355.3 million.
Chile: Pace of PV development quickens
A contract for the construction of a new 2 MW photovoltaic plant in northern Chile has been signed and a new 1.2 MW photovoltaic plant in central Chile has come online, all in the space of just five days, highlighting a heightened tempo of photovoltaic development in the country.
Conergy enters Romanian market
German photovoltaic manufacturer Conergy has announced its move into the Romanian photovoltaic market, having signed an agreement to develop a 2.2 MW power plant.
Germany: Promoting solar power storage
The Federal Solar Industry Association or BSW welcomes the announcement by the German government to promote the development of solar power storage.
Sungevity closes $125 million in funding
U.S. solar lease provider and online photovoltaic system retailer Sungevity has secured up to US$125 million, to continue to roll out its products. The funding comes in the form of $40 million equity funding and $85 million in project funding.
WFES 2013 shines in the light of politics
For the sixth time, top politicians from all over the world met in Abu Dhabi from 15th to 17th January for the World Future Energy Summit.
