EPIA: Photovoltaics "fully competitive" by 2020
An analysis of major European electricity markets by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association has revealed that electricity produced by photovoltaics will be competitive with conventional sources by 2020. The report, released today, also adds that some market segments will see this occur by as early as 2013.
Report finds lease schemes big drivers of US PV growth
The quarterly America-China renewable market review, produced by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA), has found residential photovoltaic lease schemes driving renewable growth in the U.S.
26th EU PVSEC: What will happen next?
Accelerated consolidation and increased competition among photovoltaic producers are two key themes set to characterize 2012s solar industry. Meanwhile, the “easy phase” of making money is said to be over.
EU PVSEC: Details emerge for proposed 10 GW "Project Helios"
With plenty of sun and not much liquidity, Greece has been forced to be creative as to how to get its economy going and create jobs. One plan to do so has become clear at the European photovoltaic conference in Hamburg today, in the form of “Project Helios”.
DOE grants USD$145 million for development of solar technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made over USD$145 million available to 69 solar projects across the country. The goal is to position the U.S. as an industry leader.
TerniEnergia installs 57.3 MWp of PV in Italy
From July 1 until August 31, TerniEnergia connected 28 photovoltaic plants worth 57.3 megawatts peak (MWp) to the Italian grid. As such, all the projects will receive direct access to the fourth Conto Energia tariffs.
Montech presents new wafer solutions
Montech AG will be displaying its new solutions to sort and turn over wafers and cells at the 26th EU PVSEC, Stand: A4/B23.
Atlas Material Testing Technology displays Suntest XXL+
At the 26th EU PVSEC, Stand B3/B4G, Atlas Material Testing Technology will be displaying its Suntest XXL+.
Applied Materials presents 2 new PV products
Applied Materials will be presenting two new products at the 26th EU PVSEC in Hamburg, Stand B6/A51.
Stein Automation introduces 2 new transportation systems
Stein Automation introduces the gentle and rapid transportation systems, the WTS SolarMove PV Modules and the WTS SolarMove SolarCells.
