The development of renewable energy sources is crucial for the future of the global energy market, both in emerging and developed countries, says Enel Green Power CEO Francesco Starace ‘We are seeing a constant reduction of costs in renewable energy thanks to technology, which is improving the performance of equipment and production costs,’ said Enel ...
Sunmodule Protect solar panel guarantees exceptional energy yield over extended service life SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years, has recently introduced its Sunmodule Protect glass-glass solar panel. The innovative product has the weight of a standard glass-film panel and is protected by one of the industry’s highest-value performance guarantees. In ...
Soitec, a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, signed a cooperative agreement with Medina College of Technology (MCT) – a part of the Saudi Arabian Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) – in the presence of HE Vice Governor of TVTC, Dr. Hamad bin Ogla Alogla. ...
New Record for Thin-Film Solar PV Efficiency First Solar, Inc. has set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar cell conversion efficiency, achieving 18.7 percent cell efficiency in tests confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The cell was constructed at the Company’s Perrysburg, Ohio factory and ...
Saudi Arabia unveils plans to build 41 GW of solar PV and CSP plants The King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) has issued a white paper outlining its plans to build 41 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) projects by 2032. These projects will represent ...
Vestas Loses Wind Turbine Market Lead For First Time Since 2000 Vestas Wind Systems A/S lost its leadership of the global wind turbine market to General Electric Co. in 2012 after 12 years with the biggest share, Navigant Consulting Inc.’s BTM Consult unit said. Global Installed Solar Photovoltaic Capacity Reaches 100 GW Milestone The world’s ...
2013 Could Be a Make or Break Year for Algae Fuel IMS Research: PV inverter warranty and after sales service dictate purchasing decisions Valued PV inverter warranties and after sales service are key reasons for installers purchasing decisions, according to a survey undertaken by IMS Research, a part of market analytical firm IHS. MicroTech launches ...