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Africa could alleviate poverty through renewable energy, says UN report
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] Sub-Saharan Africa could still be without electricity in 2030, if the continent does not take advantage of its wealth of untapped, domestic renewable energy, said a United Nations report released today. Government policies that facilitate private sector investment in energy markets are crucial to reducing poverty and encouraging sustainable development. Africa could alleviate poverty through renewable energy, says UN report - read more
Canadian Solar shipments soar
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] Better than expected market demand, across multiple regions in the fourth quarter of 2011 has led to Canadian Solar to significantly increase its module shipment guidance ahead of releasing Q4 and full-year results on March 7th. Previously, the company guided fourth quarter shipments to be in the range of 340MW - 360MW, inline with third quarter shipment levels and in contrast to many of its tier 1 rivals. However, the company expects shipments to be in the range of 430MW - 440 MW. Canadian Solar shipments soar - read more
MIT Technology Review nominates Suntech as one of the worlds 50 most innovative companies
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] The last 12 months for Suntech have been quite successful, even amid the chaos surrounding Suntechs response to accusations by US companies of impeding US growth. Technology Reviews annual list comprises 50 of the worlds most innovative companies and Suntech has been nominated in the energy and materials category. Editors look for companies that have demonstrated original, valuable technology to market and significantly influencing their competitors. MIT Technology Review nominates Suntech as one of the worlds 50 most innovative companies - read more
NexPower extends Japanese portfolio with 12MW of module shipments
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] Taiwan-based NexPower Technology has announced that it will ship approximately 12MW of its a-Si thin-film modules for use in Japan-based projects. The company plans for these shipments to be spread across three promotional channels: local distributions, EPCs and construction developers. NexPower extends Japanese portfolio with 12MW of module shipments - read more
PanelClaw systems are now ETL listed
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] PanelClaw has announced the ETL listing of all its products to UL Subject 2703, which establishes safety and performance requirements for PV mounting systems. PanelClaws ETL listing includes modules from Canadian Solar, Chaori Solar, ET Solar, Gloria Solar, Helios Solar Works, LDK Solar, Mitsubishi Electric, Motech, MX Solar and Suniva. PanelClaw systems are now ETL listed - read more
Yingli Green hit by polysilicon write downs: Q4 module shipments guided lower
( Source: PV Tech )
[22/02/2012] Polysilicon price declines on the spot market have finally taken their toll on Yingli Green and its polysilicon operations, Fine Silicon. An asset write down of US$361 million has been made on Fine Silicon assets of which a US$43 million impairment of goodwill is to be made in its fourth quarter financial statements. However, Yingli also said it would make a provision of approximately US$135 million on its polysilicon inventory as a result of the continuing decline in the purchase price. Yingli Green hit by polysilicon write downs: Q4 module shipments guided lower - read more
8minutenergy Renewables secures 25-year 200MW supply deal with SDG&E
( Source: PV Tech )
[21/02/2012] As part of its utility-scale project pipeline in Imperial Valley, California, 8minutenergy Renewables has signed a 25-year contract to sell 200MW (AC) from the planned Mount Signal Solar project to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The Mount Signal Solar project is expected to begin supply to SDG&E in mid-2013 and has an 18-month construction time, employing 450 direct jobs and more than 500 indirect jobs in Imperial County. The contract is pending approval from the California Public Utilities Commission. 8minutenergy Renewables secures 25-year 200MW supply deal with SDG&E - read more
Apple to construct 20MW plant in North Carolina, US
( Source: PV Tech )
[21/02/2012] Apple has announced in its Facilities Report it is to construct the largest end user owned, onsite solar array in the US. Apple to construct 20MW plant in North Carolina, US - read more
BioSolar claims first customer prepping its backsheet material for recertification by UL
( Source: PV Tech )
[21/02/2012] Bio-based PV module backsheet developer, BioSolar claims that a customer is preparing a batch of solar panels with its BioBacksheet material for full panel recertification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). In March, 2011 the company announced it was supplying sample material for PV module manufacturers based in Asia for evaluation. BioSolar claims first customer prepping its backsheet material for recertification by UL - read more
Eight19 now operating pay-as-you-go off-grid PV system in four countries
( Source: PV Tech )
[21/02/2012] Through collaboration with international charitable organization WorldVenture, South Sudan is now the fourth country in which Eight19s pay-as-you-go off-grid PV system is in operation. The plan is to deploy 1,000 units in the first half of 2012 in South Sudan and a total of 3,000 units of its small flexible OPV modules in Kenya, Zambia and Malawi. Eight19 now operating pay-as-you-go off-grid PV system in four countries - read more
