Up And Coming Solar PV Innovators Aim To Grow Markets, Drive Costs Even Lower
Alta Devices and Crystal Solar made business headlines this week, a good sign there’s more to come in the way of making solar power yet more affordable and commonplace.
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Renewable Energy Revolution: Declining Costs, Surging Capacity
Renewable power costs are declining sharply, with rapid deployment and fast rates of learning fueling ongoing capacity additions and cost reductions, according to a comprehensive new global report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Chinese Solar Imports Drop But Prices Continue To Fall
US imports of silicon solar panels from China have dropped significantly this year with the imposition of unfair trade duties, but PV prices continued to their seemingly inexorable decline.
Japanese Industrial Giant Ramps Up Offshore Wind Activities
Mitsubishi Corp.’s presence in the offshore wind energy sector is expanding fast as it invests in offshore wind farm, transmission and grid infrastructure projects around the world.
“Smart from the Start” — Government Establishes Arizona Solar Energy Zones
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced 192,100 acres of public lands have been designated suitable for renewable energy development, including the 2,550 acre Agua Caliente Solar Energy Zone.
Colorado Solar Industry Association Readies Launch of Million Solar Roofs Campaign
California was the first, and now COSEIA’s looking to add to the momentum that’s spurred Colorado forward to a spot at the forefront of the US solar and renewable energy development among US states.
Wind Power Tops In New US Generation Capacity For 2012
More wind power generation capacity was added to the US electricity mix in 2012 than any other source, natural gas included, according to the latest statistics. Nearly 3.1 gigawatts of new wind power capacity came online in December alone.
For Its HQ, The International Renewable Energy Agency Chooses… Abu Dhabi?!
Yes, remarkable but true, and a sign of the fast changing times: the International Renewable Energy Agency will establish its global HQ in the United Arab Emirates.
$10MM EERE Funding Opportunity for Algae Biofuel Advancements
The EERE funding opportunity aims to help realize the promise of algae biofuels by financing integrated research and development encompassing three priority areas
Rising Solar Energy Output Drives German And French Power Prices To Record Lows
Prices for future delivery of electrical power have fallen to record lows in Germany and France based on expectations of ongoing growth in distributed solar PV systems.
