India: Kashmir's move towards solar
An 18 kilowatt solar power plant at a sub-district hospital in Charar-i-Sharief, located in the disputed northwestern Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir, was inaugurated today. A high level meeting also took place to iron out energy issues in the state.
Goldman Sachs banks on renewable energy
News agency Reuters has reported that Goldman Sachs Group Inc has set its sites on investing US$40 billion into renewable energy projects over the next decade.
Samil Power takes on 2.6 GW PV project in China
Inverter manufacturer and project developer, Samil Power Co. Ltd has signed an agreement worth US$4.8 billion, under which it will install a total of 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic plants.
MiaSole hits 15.5 percent efficiency with flexible CIGS module
MiaSole has reached a new copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic module efficiency. The results have been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Proposal for Iran to abolish nuclear and adopt solar program unveiled
In an attempt to persuade Iran to drop its atomic ambitions and instead develop its abundant renewable energy resources, two politicians from Germanys Green Party have formulated a new strategy to be included in the ongoing nuclear battle between the oil-rich country and western governments.
Swiss solar association calls for higher PV targets
At the annual general meeting of Switzerlands solar trade association, Swissolar, the president called for more photovoltaic growth. The development of the technology, he said, could meet 20 percent of the countrys energy needs by 2025.
India establishes solar advisory council
Speaking with industry leaders yesterday, May 24, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy in India called for “greater investment” in solar energy. The event represented the first meeting of Indias Solar Energy Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC).
China retaliates, finds US in violation of free-trade rules
According to Bloomberg, Chinas Ministry of Commerce has identified five U.S. states which have violated free-trade rules. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that the trade case looks likely to move to Europe.
CIS/CIGS: Diversity delivers opportunities and challenges
A new report into the CIS/CIGS photovoltaic manufacturing market, by market and technology analysts Yole Développement, has concluded that while a number of small copper indium gallium (di)selenide (CIGS) manufacturers are likely not to survive present market conditions, opportunities still remain.
PV profitability could be achieved by raising prices just 1 percent
Price is crucial and will remain the most important driver, according to a new study. Raising prices for photovoltaic modules by one or two percent would see a return to profitability for some of the major solar players, and is “more realistic” than selling more megawatts. Localized sales teams and partner programs are also identified as key.
