Work begins on world's largest solar bridge
Construction has begun on the world’s largest solar bridge in the UK, according to Network Rail. The new Blackfriars station, which will be built on a bridge over the River Thames, will consist of 4,400 photovoltaic panels.
Solar Decathlon finale becomes a waterShed event
Continual rain only whetted the competitive appetite of the 4,000 students from 19 colleges across four continents who participated in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 in Washington, D.C., from September 23 through October 2.
Bulgaria: Phoenix Solar to build 50 MW plant
Germany-based photovoltaic integrator Phoenix Solar has announced that it has the go ahead to begin construction of a 50 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Bulgaria.
US: Solar-enhanced oil recovery
Solar energy’s viability to more efficiently produce oil is being tested by Chevron Technology Ventures. BrightSource Energy is the technology provider and the company in charge of engineering, procurement and construction.
Taiwan: PV technology war is afoot
Speaking after PV Taiwan’s pre-show press conference, Sam Hong, Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association chairman and Neo Solar’s president and COO told pv magazine that a photovoltaic technology war is starting. And, while the rain may be coming down in Taipei, solar prospects in Taiwan are bright, according to many of the industry’s leaders.
Thin film solar market to grow 1,500 percent by 2017
Thin film solar technology is confirming its place as a booming market, with new figures suggesting that it will grow to make $44 billion worldwide by 2017.
Closer PV cooperation needed
Solar cell and module manufacturers will have to cooperate more closely with machinery and systems manufacturers. This was one of the central demands made at a meeting of Solarinput that brought all of the participants together in Germanys Erfurt.
Its all about the PV quality
A packed room, interactive sessions and presentations that gave food for thought. The Solarpraxis workshop ‘Quality for Photovoltaics: the key driver for sustainable growth’ came to a successful conclusion yesterday. Bankability, testing measures and installation errors were the key topics discussed.
Clinton Global Initiative commits to bringing funds, training and jobs to solar
More than a million people in the off-grid world will, literally, enjoy a brighter future, thanks to the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Three commitments made to CGI will bring solar power to homes on several continents – as well as funding, training and job opportunities in the solar industry.
REC considering permanent PV plant closures
Due to the continuing weak solar market conditions and “significant” negative cash flow, REC is considering the permanent closure of three wafer facilities and one cell plant in Norway. Around 700 employees are expected to be affected.
