40 percent efficiency goal of NASA-sponsored research
An American research team has received funding to fabricate and test photovoltaic cells with an efficiency of 40 percent or more.
Hanwha SolarOne secures loan for expansion
Chinese-based cell and module manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has secured a USD$100 million loan from the Standard Chartered Bank and Korea Development Bank.
US solar outpaces global market and remains "bullish"
Lower prices and a rapidly changing global landscape have pushed the solar market in the U.S. to post record second quarter growth and keep the market growing at a “bullish” rate. New Jersey has overtaken California as the leading non-residential market.
Exclusive: First Solars FFO2 approaching full ramp up
Thin-film module producer First Solar has opened the doors of its new Frankfurt (Oder) facility exclusively to pv magazine as full ramp up approaches. So far the company does not plan to adapt its cost-roadmap, although price competition is growing.
Euro Solar Park signs agreement for 150 MW Serbian PV park
The southern Serbian city of Vranje has signed a preliminary agreement with the Euro Solar Park company for the potential development of a 150 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park.
Retail grid parity Down Under
New research from the Australian National University (ANU) shows that if a proposed carbon tax goes through the Australian Parliament on schedule, retail grid parity will be reached right around Australia in a matter of weeks.
Brazil: 50 MW PV plans unveiled
Brazils first commercial-scale, one megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant is set to double in size. Plans to ramp up to 50 MW have been unveiled.
Ontario renewable industry tries to rally voters
As the largest Canadian province of Ontario heads towards elections, on October 6, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) has launched an advertising campaign in an attempt to sway voters in favor of candidates who support renewable energy, including photovoltaics.
Solyndra under scrutiny
The decision by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support failed thin film manufacturer Solyndra with a half-billion dollar loan guarantee is being closely examined in congressional hearings.
France unveils new smart grid project; Tenesol to install 500 PV systems
Under a new 30 million government funded project designed to develop a French smart grid, Tenesol will install 500 photovoltaic systems and 250 converters.
