CNPV signs long term supply agreement with Enel Green Power
CNPV Solar Power SA, has announced its entrance into a long term general supply agreement with Enel Green Power SpA, Italy’s largest power company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Astronergy crystalline PV solar modules to be covered by Munich Re
Astronergy, also known as Chint Solar, has announced that reinsurance company Munich Re will be covering its crystalline silicon and thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules.
New roof mount PV system for Mineta San Jose International Airport
A roof mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system has been successfully installed on the Mineta San Jose International Airport (JSC) in Santa Clara County, California.
SEPA predicts big changes for utilities
Utilities solar portfolios are on the cusp of significant changes, according to the Solar Electric Power Associations (SEPAs) third annual Top Ten Utility Solar Rankings report.
US: Solar industry poised to create 200,000 jobs
200,000 domestic jobs and 10 gigawatts (GW) of new solar installations could be created in the U.S. if the Department of Treasury Grant Program (TGP) was extended by two years and solar manufacturing was included in the industries’ existing tax credit, says the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Demand for solar energy still strong
Sales of solar installations in Germany will experience double-digit percentage growth rates this year, according to predictions from the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar).
Saudi Arabian solar task force established
A Saudi Arabian solar task force has been established following the countrys first Solar Communication and Coordination Workshop, held on May 16 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco, one of the worlds largest oil corporations, will assume a leading role.
Production costs a key challenge for German PV companies
Reducing production costs, maintaining and increasing margins, and gaining market share were highlighted as the three main challenges facing German photovoltaics (PV) companies this year.
New energy efficiency Compendium of Best US Practices published ??
Three leading energy efficiency and renewable energy organizations have jointly released a Compendium of Best Practices: Sharing Local and State Successes in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from the United States.
Power grid could accommodate "large increase" in solar generation
Large increases in solar and wind generation could be accommodated in the power grid, according to a new study published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
