200 MW Of Trina Solar Modules For Zonergy China Projects
Zonergy has chosen solar modules by Trina Energy to install in its projects around China.
Manufacturing
First Solar Calling Off Development Of 2 GW Solar PV Plant In Inner Mongolia
One of the largest solar PV companies in the world, First Solar, has finally officially decided to forgo its previous long-standing plans to develop a utility-scale 2 GW solar PV power plant in Inner Mongolia. The 2 GW project had been slated for development in the Inner Mongolian city of … [continued]
Smartenergy Renewables Finishes Facility Upgrade, Production Ramped Up
Smartenergy Renewables recently completed the overhaul, conversion, and facility upgrade of its now fully-automated solar panel manufacturing plant in Luckenwalde, according to a release from the company. The completely overhauled facility — set up to assemble crystalline solar panels in an automated line, and possessing a maximum capacity of 120 … [continued]
Elon Musk CNBC Interview About Being a Disruptor
Tech business whiz Elon Musk discusses his various ventures in a CNBC interview, and talks about what it means to be a disruptor of conventional wisdom.
New Mobile Software Brings Speed To Solar Financing & Solar Sales
By Charles Ferer “Always Be Closing” is the mantra of any sales team, and especially those in solar, where small to midsize installers have formidable competition. If they don’t build proposals with compelling financing options quickly enough, impatient customers typically go somewhere else. “Every step along the sales proposal process … [continued]
Putting Grid Management In EV Drivers’ Hands
By Beaudry Kock The smart grid will only live up to its promise if utilities and grid operators spur innovation and engagement by relinquishing their tight control of grid data and consumer energy profiles; and if consumers who can store and generate energy are given true ownership credit and a piece of the revenue … [continued]
What GE’s Winning Bid Of Alstom Means
Recently, Alstom accepted General Electric’s (GE) offer after a bidding war, creating intriguing possibilities for French cleantech. Greentech Media notes the French government accepted GE”s bid over Siemen’s and Mitshbishi’s joint offer. Originally, the German energy giant had offered an asset and cash swap of €10–11 billion ($13.8–15.2 billion). Mitsubishi added their … [continued]
Meyer Burger Offers First Diamond-Wire Saw System Designed For Monocrystalline Solar Wafers
One of the world’s leading suppliers of systems and production equipment to the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries, Meyer Burger, is now offering the DW 288+ — the first diamond-wire saw system designed specifically for monocrystalline solar wafer applications. By “designed specifically for,” what they mean is that the DW 288+ … [continued]
World’s Cheapest Solar Panels Coming In Several Years?
California-based Siva Power believes claims to have developed a technology road map that will lead it to thin-film solar modules costing 28 cents per watt.
SolarCity, Vivint Solar Top US Solar Residential Installers In Q1 2014
SolarCity and Vivint Solar were the top US 2014 Q1 solar residential installers, according to a recent report. GTM Research’s most recent survey of leading solar PV residential installations found some other interesting results as well. SolarCity and Vivint Solar continued their domination of the market, totaling 38%. SolarCity had 29%, beating … [continued]
