Clean Power Research launches tool for analyzing solar irradiation
An accurate and cost-effective technology for analyzing solar irradiance could help utilities increase photovoltaic generation into the grid. A new technology launched by Clean Power Research aims to address this issue.
Global solar tradeshow alliance formed
Three of the solar industrys biggest event organizers have joined forces to create the Global Solar Alliance. New and emerging markets will be a key focus of the new group, which also aims to raise solar awareness with the general public.
ET Solar completes 2 German PV parks
ET Solar Group Corp. has completed two photovoltaic plants in Germany worth 9.6 megawatts (MW).
Shinsung achieves 20.03 percent solar cell efficiency
Korea-based Shinsung Solar Energy has achieved a new crystalline solar cell efficiency of 20.03 percent. The results have been confirmed by Germanys Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Solar Millennium liquidator confident of investor payout
Solar Millennium AGs liquidator, Volker Böhm is confident that those who invested in the company will receive compensation. However, the amount repaid will depend on whether yet to be completed projects can be sold.
Q.Cells steps up Bulgarian PV activity
Q.Cells will deliver a total of 16 megawatts (MWp) worth of its Q.Pro multicrystalline photovoltaic modules to projects in Bulgaria.
30 MW PV plant planned for Puerto Rico
Satcon Technology Corporation will supply 30 megawatts (MW) of its Equinox Prism Platform medium voltage building block to Western Wind and Lord Electric for a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico.
Germanys Environment Minister fired; successor named
German Minister of the Environment, Norbert Röttgen has been fired. A successor has already been named.
SNEC: Big equipment on show
Lively business was done today, the first day of 6th-annual SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai, with a more professional trade show and a strong presence from equipment suppliers greeting attendees.
PV equipment suppliers emphasise cost reductions through new tools
Speakers at the International Photovoltaic Equipment Associations (IPVEA) organised press conference, which took place during the first day of SNEC 2012, used the opportunity to pitch various approaches aimed at reducing production costs.
