US to cut installation costs to $1/watt with SunShot initiative
When Obama spoke of a 2035 clean energy goal during his State of the Union address, a big question on everyones mind was how he could achieve that. The answer, in part, is a new initiative called SunShot, which his energy chief says will help drive down PV system installation costs to $1 per watt.
Suniva achieves 19 percent screen printed cell efficiency
Suniva, Inc. has claimed its ARTisun Select series solar cells, which are now in full-scale production, are achieving over 19 percent conversion efficiencies. This, says the company, is a record.
Yingli and Borrego Solar sign 20 MW supply agreement
Yingli Green Energy Americas, Inc., has signed a 20 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) module supply agreement with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. Delivery is scheduled for this year.
EuPD Research and BPVA join forces
Under a new agreement, EuPD Research will provide the British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) with strategic advice for furthering the UK solar industry. It will also update the BPVA on global PV market developments.
Sybac Solar to build 2 MW Floridian solar plant
Sybac Solar LLC has unveiled plans to install a two megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Gainesville, Florida. The company adds that it is also introducing a new solar investment model.
S.A.G. Solarstrom sells 2 project companies
Germany-based S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has concluded the sale of two project companies in Apulia, Italy for 41 million.
India: Schott Solar signs 20 MW PV module contract
Schott Solar is to deliver 200,000 of its photovoltaic (PV) modules, worth 20 megawatts, (MW) to Premier Solar India. The first delivery took place today.
GCL-Poly completes 6 Californian PV projects
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited has completed PV projects worth six megawatts (MW) in California, the U.S.
Ontario FIT policy reaping more jobs than US
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ISLR), an independent think tank promoting local economic development, says Ontario is getting more jobs for its renewable energy investments than comparable Midwestern states.
UK adventure park to run on solar power
An adventure park in Devon, the UK has unveiled plans to run its rides on solar power.
