IHS, a “global information company,” has reported that global solar PV installations totalled about 32 gigawatts (GW) in 2012, a new record that beats 2011’s 28 GW and 2010’s 20 GW. As could be expected, 2013 is projected to best 2012, as is every year after that for many years … [continued]
Yesterday was all about small-scale or medium-scale solar (in the US & UK) here on CleanTechnica. On the flip side, news today from Solarbuzz is that utility-scale photovoltaic solar is growing fast in North America and looking for its top year in 2012.
Other than the many solar energy stories we’ve covered in more depth this month, here are quick summaries of 10 more: 1. India Has Appointed Its Former Nuclear Boss as the Head of Its National Solar Mission. “Manmohan Singh announced he has appointed Anil Kakodkar, former head of the … [continued]
China’s been tremendously successful at stimulating growth of a domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry, but that growth’s been focused on exports. Thanks to its huge trade surplus, the Chinese government has been able to subsidize its domestic manufacturers, but they’re now suffering along with their German, Japanese and American peers. But what if Chinese leaders turned to stimulating domestic demand for solar PV instead?
I go through dozens of sources and thousands of articles so you don’t have to 😀 Here’s some cool clean energy, EV, and LED project news from the past week or so: 1. 3 New Wind Projects in U.S. Order Wind Turbines “Vestas has received a 59 MW order from … [continued]
The global market for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells will more than double by 2020, rising from 2010’s $30 billion to $70 billion,according to South Korea’s Samsung SDI, which acquired Samsung Electronics’ solar power division earlier this year. Falling prices and supportive government policies will drive the growth.
