Becky Beetz
Global PV installations to hit 17 GW by next year
Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to reach 13 gigawatts (GW) this year; that number will increase to 17 GW by 2011 according to a new report. It also states that Germany is expected to maintain its leading global position for the next two years.
Spire receives DOE grant to develop LED based solar simulator
Spire Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop a light emitting diode (LED) based solar simulator.
East Africa to get its first solar module plant
Construction of East Africas first solar module plant is underway. Initial production capacity is expected to be 30,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules per year, with the first lot due to be manufactured as early as this October.
Yingli to help build 20 solar powered training centers in Africa
As part of the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – ’20 Centres for 2010′ – Yingli Green Energy has announced its plans to provide solar power to 20 training centers across Africa.
CNPV looking to grow Greek solar projects
CNPV Solar Power SA has announced its intention to develop new solar projects in Greece. The news comes as the company enters into a long-term sales agreement with Photon Hellas.
Call to grow US solar energy industry
A call to encourage the growth of Americas domestic solar energy industry has been made by a number of companies and industry representatives.
US photovoltaics market set to explode
The U.S is set to experience truly explosive photovoltaics (PV) growth in the next few years, a leading industry expert has told pv magazine.
Solar Energy Initiatives to undertake USD$16 million PV project
Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (SNRY) has signed a letter of intent to install USD$16 million worth of photovoltaics (PV) systems on government buildings in Pennsylvania, the U.S.
Solar Decathlon Europe winners announced
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has been crowned this years winner of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition for its Lumenhaus submission.
Hyundai Heavy Industries aims to hit 1 GW by 2012
Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries has said it is looking to hit a production capacity of one gigawatt (GW) and sales of one trillion by 2012, in a bid to become a world leader in solar power production.
