Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has received yet another record-breaking bid for expansion of the iconic Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the lowest solar price bid in history, for an 800 MW solar PV project that expands on 213 MW. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) had floated … [continued]
US solar PV manufacturer First Solar reported a strong start to 2016, though net sales were down $94 million in Q4’15. First Solar published its 2016 first quarter earnings on Wednesday, and though net income was up, net sales had dropped somewhat on the previous quarter. However, overall, and especially … [continued]
Originally published on Cleantechies. At a time when India and the US are sparring over the former’s policy on the use of domestically manufactured solar power modules, a US-based module manufacturer has achieved a landmark achievement. First Solar has announced that its cumulative solar power module shipment to India has … [continued]
Researchers have figured out how to push low cost, high efficiency CdTe solar technology out of the doldrums and into the limelight.
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon More than 6 gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity have now been installed by First Solar’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) group, according to a new press release from the company. The new milestone was passed sometime in early February, and was accompanied by … [continued]
American solar PV manufacturer First Solar has reported record annual net sales but lowered guidance for 2016 in the wake of the solar ITC extension. First Solar published its fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results this week, reporting record annual net sales of $3.6 billion. However, fourth quarter … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon A new conversion efficiency world record for cadmium-telluride solar photovoltaic cells has been achieved by First Solar, according to a press release published a few hours ago. The new world record conversion efficiency of 22.1% was certified at the Newport Corporation’s Technology and … [continued]
Caterpillar has joined First Solar and several other prominent companies in investing in an energy solutions provider for emerging markets. Caterpillar Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc., announced that it is one of eight investors in a $20 million Series A investment round in … [continued]
The Case for Overbuilding Your Rooftop Solar Array When a solar company analyzes a residence for rooftop solar, they look at several items, including available unobstructed space (that is free from shade), electric bill usage, and size of budget. What is meant by overbuilding a rooftop solar array is to … [continued]
Leading global solar PV provider First Solar has signed a 500 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Southern California Edison. According to an announcement by the company on Tuesday, First Solar has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the off-take of electricity generated by four solar projects totaling 500 MW … [continued]
