New CIGs record to rival silicon
A new record efficiency level has been set for Copper-Indium-Gallium-(di)selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic devices at 16.36 percent by California-based company XsunX.
India: 350 MW to be installed under Karnataka's new solar policy
The south-western state of India, Karnataka, has released its new solar policy. Announced on July 1, it is targeting the installation of 350 megawatts (MW) of solar projects by 2016.
Q-Cells sets efficiency record for polycrystalline modules
German photovoltaic manufacturer Q-Cells has set an efficiency world record for its polycrystalline solar modules, having achieved a module efficiency of over 18 percent for the first time.
Solar cell shakeout expected due to equipment spending decline
A “significant” solar cell manufacturer shakeout is expected from 2012 to 2014, due to a “collapse” in equipment spending.
E-mobility plugging into solar
In what some consider an area of significant growth in the photovoltaic sector, e-mobility has been in focus this week with manufacturers big and small presenting their latest technology.
Austria enhances PV incentives
While it took the Alpine republic a long time to negotiate new regulations for its solar subsidies, there is now a compromise that will give the green light to photovoltaic technology in Austria.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Arista widens solar focus with new Helios partnership
Under a new agreement, Helios Solar Works will manufacture and supply photovoltaic modules to Arista Power, which is currently expanding its solar presence.
Germany: EEG amendment passed
The German Upper House of Parliament has passed its Renewable Energy Act [EEG] amendment.
Green energy investments rise by 32 percent; boosted by European rooftop PV
A new report has found that investment in green energy rose by 32 percent in 2010. This increase was largely driven by the small-scale photovoltaic rooftop sector in Europe and wind farms in China.
