photovoltaics

Jun
17

Petra Solar's tech marries sun energy, smart grid

A technology that combines solar energy generation with smart-grid communications has won the top title in two categories of TechAmerica
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Jun
16

$359m US loan paves way for unique solar plant

A $359 million conditional loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy (DOE) will pave the way for a unique
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Jun
16

In a sluggish US economy, solar is king

Retail and real estate markets in the US might still be sluggish, but the solar energy industry is one of
1 min read
Jun
06

Largest ever solar curtain wall graces PV factory

A company that makes lightweight plastic solar panels is practicing what it preaches by installing its technology at its own
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May
04

New Jersey envisions 'Solar 4 All'

New Jersey’s Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) aims to develop 80 megawatts (MW) of solar
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May
04

Coming soon to Arizona: 150MW of new solar power

Construction of a 150-megawatt (MW) solar plant — a greater capacity than any photovoltaic plant (PV) in operation today — is set
1 min read
Apr
29

Kyocera helps Italy expand its solar footprint

Japanese solar-cell manufacturer Kyocera has supplied about 6 megawatts (MW) of multi-crystalline silicon solar modules for a large-scale solar power
1 min read
Apr
27

Fotowatio builds Texas-size PV plant near Austin

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has closed financing and begun construction of its 30-megawatt Webberville solar project, one of the largest
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Apr
06

US invests $112.5m to jump-start photovoltaic advances

As part of the SunShot Initiative, US Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu has announced the selection of up
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Mar
31

UK's PV market still has reasons for optimism

Despite uncertainty over the future of the UK’s feed-in tariffs (FITs), the Renewable Energy Association (REA) remains optimistic about
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