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.
UNSW hits 19.4 percent on mass-produced solar cell – what next?
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has posted two world solar cell efficiency records in as many months raising the mark on a mass-produced, crystalline silicon solar cell to 19.4 percent.
Exclusive India update: Solar projects without financing will be cancelled
The funding deadline for the first batch of solar projects under the Indian solar mission has now passed. pv magazine has now learned that the projects which didnt achieve financial closure will be cancelled.
India: 350 MW to be installed under Karnataka's new solar policy
The south-western state of India, Karnataka, has released its new solar policy. Announced on July 1, it is targeting the installation of 350 megawatts (MW) of solar projects by 2016.
Solar cell shakeout expected due to equipment spending decline
A “significant” solar cell manufacturer shakeout is expected from 2012 to 2014, due to a “collapse” in equipment spending.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Italian PV association calls for market certainty as investor confidence fails
Investor concern among Italian and foreign photovoltaic operators is said to be running high after rumors emerged that the government would further cut incentives. Despite assurances to the contrary, GIFI says the industry is panicked.
US non-residential PV pipeline hits 17 GW
There are currently 17 gigawatts (GW) worth of photovoltaic projects in the U.S. pipeline, according to new research.
Mixed outlook for PV inverter market
Due to oversupply in the photovoltaic market in 2010, the global inverter market is expected to decline by over 10 percent, to below $6 billion this year. The long-term outlook is, however, positive.
Kyocera increases PV plant size following government energy restrictions
Kyocera has increased the size of a photovoltaic plant at one of its Fukushima manufacturing facilities, after the Japanese Government introduced electricity restrictions on July 1. This is the first time in 41 years such measures have been taken.
