MOU signed to develop renewable energy on withdrawn US public lands
The U.S. Department of the Interior and Department of Defense (DoD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop renewable energy, including solar, on public lands withdrawn for defense-related purposes.
Tokelau: Worlds first 100 percent PV territory
The South Pacific territory of Tokelau is set to become the first territory to have its electricity provided entirely by photovoltaics. The archipelago is a dependent territory of New Zealand.
ReneSola signs 8 MW Australian supply deal
Chinese manufacturer ReneSola announced today that it has signed an eight MW supply agreement with one of Australias largest solar specialist companies, True Value Solar.
Stion: Thin films, big ambitions
During the Intersolar North America, held in San Francisco July 10 – 12, pv magazine took the chance to turn the spotlight on some key firms in the City and Bay Area. Part three of our series features CIGS innovator, Stion.
Polands KGHM to produce solar cells
Polands leading copper and silver miner, KGHM Polska Miedz has announced plans to produce solar cells, according to the companys chief executive Hubert Wirth.
India: 1 GW PV power plant in Gujarat?
Just one day after grid failures resulted in 300 million people going without power for hours in New Delhi, a “ultra mega” solar power project has been proposed in the state of Gujarat. The Gujarat government is reportedly in talks with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to investigate funding such a power plant.
70 MW plant to be built in Southern Japan
Kyocera and six other companies have formed a new company to build and operate a 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in the Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The new company will be called the Kagoshima Mega Solar Power Corporation and Kyocera will be the largest shareholder.
A concentrated hub
During Intersolar North America, held in San Francisco July 10-12, pv magazine took the chance to turn the spotlight on some key firms in the City and Bay Area. A key technology and online hub, the Bay Area is home to iconic companies like Google, eBay and Twitter.
SG&E dedicates new green energy transmission line
Californian utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SD&E) has held a dedication ceremony to open the 117-mile, 500 kilovolt (kV) Sunrise Powerlink transmission line. The line will carry solar and wind-generated electricity from the Imperial Valley to the city of San Diego.
US: 200,000 GW of solar could be installed; 4,000 TWh/a
According to a new study released by NREL, the technical potential of photovoltaics and concentrating solar power (CSP) in the U.S. amounts to just under 200,000 GW, which could generate around 399,700 TWh of energy annually.
