SRECs, competitive strategies and the New Jersey solar market
Jamie Hahn, managing director of Solis Partners talks to pv magazine about SRECs – their success in the New Jersey marketplace and the areas, such as their monetization, which still need development. He also presents his ideas on a nationwide renewable energy incentive scheme.
EU renewable energy goals fall short
The EUs renewable energy goals for 2010, which include power generated from photovoltaics, solar thermal and concentrating solar power, have fallen short of expectations.
Germanys SRU wants to cap PV market; reports say no plans in place
Germanys SRU scientists have recommended that the countrys photovoltaics (PV) subsidies be fundamentally changed. They also demand that new installations be capped at a maximum of 1,000 megawatts (MWs).
Angola turning to PV
Following rapid growth in the country over the past few years, Angola is increasingly turning to renewable energy. Due to its cost effectiveness, photovoltaics (PV) is an attractive option.
A slight hope in Spain
Spains Congress has passed the law which intents to cut the number of full load hours for existing photovoltaics (PV) installations reactively. Now the Senate may achieve some palliative corrections.
US President sets lofty clean energy goal
In his State of the Union address this week, U.S. President Barack Obama said he was counting on solar energy as a key resource for the nations energy supply.
Italys 2010 PV installations surpass expectations
Italy has officially* reported today that 1,850 megawatts (MWs) of new photovoltaics (PV) systems were installed in 2010, substantially exceeding industry estimates.
Sun Materials to build 5 silicon plants following acquisition
Hong Kong-based Mascotte Holdings Limited is to acquire a 50.1 percent stake of Taiwanese polycrystalline silicon manufacturer Sun Materials for USD$150 million (around HK$1.17 billion).
30 MW Cimarron solar facility begins commercial operations
A 30 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) facility, constructed by First Solar, has begun commercial operations in New Mexico, the U.S.
Sulfurcell aims for 14 percent thin film efficiency
Sulfurcell is hoping to achieve 14 percent efficiency for its thin film photovoltaics modules after securing 18.8 million in equity funding.
