Over 3.1 GW of new solar power projects have just been approved in Chile, according to a new report released by the country’s renewable energy body, Centro de Energías Renovables. The new report also mentions that there’s a further 908 MW of solar energy projects currently under review by … [continued]
A new and somewhat unexpected way to create very high-efficiency organic solar cells has been found. Rather than working solely to increase the purity of a solar cell’s two domains — acceptor and donor — researchers found that if impure domains are made smaller, this also increases efficiency levels. … [continued]
Renewable energy and natural gas provider Sempra US Gas & Power announced Wednesday that it had completed construction of Mesquite Solar 1, the first 150-megawatt phase of the company’s Mesquite Solar complex location in Arlington, Arizona. “We are pleased to continue the momentum of our solar program with the … [continued]
Yingli Green Energy is now the biggest global solar company in terms of annual solar panel manufacturing. PV-Tech noted recently that the Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer leapfrogged past Suntech Power Holdings, who was number one in 2011. Firm fourth quarter demand helped to catapult Yingli to the top spot, … [continued]
In the world of energy, Hawaii is known for its need for alternative energy sources, excellent conditions for test bed projects, and access to the Asia Pacific market. So button up your Aloha shirts and slide your feet into a pair of slippers (flip flops); to kick off 2013, … [continued]
The New York solar industry has a lot to be happy about after Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun Initiative announcement (among others) yesterday. The announcement even got the attention of the national Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), which issued this news release regarding the matter: WASHINGTON, DC– In his State of the State … [continued]
Now the world’s largest energy consumer and producer of greenhouse gas emissions, the degree to which China can realize its renewable energy and sustainable development goals will be a key factor determining the shape of our world in years to come. Market research and marketing consultancy Solidiance has come out with a comprehensive analysis of the outlook for renewable energy growth in China …
NREL just made a big announcement regarding an interactive tool it has created for developing a cleaner energy future. Here’s the full announcement (screenshot from the BITES website added): The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals … [continued]
The dawning of a new year means resolutions, diets, and my favourite, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas where consumer manufacturers gather to display their latest designs, prototypes, and upcoming releases. Amongst them this year is the Yeti 150 Solar Generator by Goal Zero which gives you plug-and-play … [continued]
Dysprosium, terbium, europium, neodymium and yttrium: if you can’t pronounce them that’s okay, all you need to know is that the near-term supply of these five rare earth metals is on shaky ground, just when they have been emerging as critical materials that the U.S. depends on to develop … [continued]
