Multi-purpose solar power shelter developed in Japan
As energy reduction and renewable electricity initiatives continue to capture the publics imagination in Post-Fukushima Japan, Sekisui Jushi Corporation (SJC) and Kyocera Solar Corporation have announced the co-development of the Eco-Shell shelter.
Report finds strong growth in US solar industry
While in many parts of the world the photovoltaic and wider solar industry has had a rocky ride in 2011, in the U.S. it remains one of the strongest growing industries. As the market matures, declining module prices and streamlined project development and installations are behind the growth.
GSE publishes register of Italian FIT installations
The Italian utility network authority has published a list of the photovoltaic installations that qualify for governmental solar subsidies this year. However, the prerequisite is that they are connected to the grid in time.
US: Online campaign to drive solar interstate
While recent figures show that the vast majority of photovoltaic installations in the U.S. remain in states with existing solar economies and feed in tariff schemes, a new online campaign hopes to raise awareness amongst legislators as to the possibilities for job creation in the solar sector.
Growth despite recession
Despite record unemployment and empty public coffers the signs still point toward growth for photovoltaics even in the U.S. This was the conclusion of Intersolar North America, which closed its doors with record participation in San Francisco on Thursday evening.
China Sunergy takes another step into US market
Chinese manufactures of photovoltaic crystalline silicon cells and modules, China Sunergy, has opened its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco.
Brazil readies grid connection law
Several Brazilian solar industry sources indicated today that the government will promulgate market-enabling legislation that will finally permit broad grid connections for solar installations by the end of this year.
US green economy creates more jobs than oil and gas
While estimates of how many jobs are being created in green industries are never easy, a report by nonprofit research institution Brookings has found that 2.7 million workers are now employed in industries that also benefit the environment, such as photovoltaics.
Intersolar North America opens doors on biggest ever event
The three-day photovoltaic industry event Intersolar North America has opened its doors to visitors from 62 countries. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the event.
Germanys advanced PV economy pays off
A recent survey by PV Legal has found that Germanys photovoltaic installation and administrative system is delivering small-scale installations many times faster and more cost effectively than elsewhere in Europe.
