Nevada project represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide – integrated energy storage provides predictable and zero-emissions electricity day or night to meet peak demands SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, has just announced completion of the 540-foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant located [...]

As part of the Obama Administration’s blueprint for an American economy built to last, today U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced over $12 million to speed solar energy innovation from the lab to the marketplace through the Energy Department’s SunShot Incubator program. The funding will accelerate American innovation in solar energy and manufacturing by supporting [...]

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) slipped from an all-time high in production of 885 GWh in 2008 to 862 GWh in 2009. New capacity becoming operational in 2010 pushed production to 1121 GWh and an estimated 1475 GWh in 2011. The wholesale value from this technology, also known as Solar Thermal power, generated $68 USD million [...]

Industry’s Record Growth is Threatened by Looming Expiration of Treasury Department’s Successful 1603 Program The U.S. solar industry installed a quarterly record for new solar electric capacity in Q3 with 449 MW. More U.S. solar electric capacity came online in Q3 2011 than all of 2009 combined, and Q4 2011 is predicted to be even [...]

Now China to probe U.S. renewable energy support   REUTERS – China on Friday announced an investigation into U.S. government policy and subsidy support for renewable energy, weeks after the United States decided to probe sales of Chinese-made solar panels. Study suggest UK solar FIT cut could cost 29,000 jobs NEWNET – A study conducted [...]

SkyFuel, Inc., produced of high reflectance silvered film for concentrating solar applications, has just announced the release of next generation ReflecTech®PLUS mirror film. The new film retains all of the advantages of original ReflecTech® unbreakable, outdoor weatherable, lightweight, low cost, and self adhesive . while adding a tough, transparent coating that provides surface protection against [...]

Over the coming months, surplus capacity and falling prices will trigger a shakeout in which only the fittest and best-positioned companies, such as Solarworld, First Solar and Suntech Power, will survive. This is the conclusion of the latest sustainability study "Solar industry: Survival of the fittest in a fiercely competitive marketplace", in which Bank Sarasin [...]