PV knowledge, solar knowledge-11

Solar Industry may Benefit from Nuclear Crisis

published: 2011-03-17 17:24

While nuclear plant in Japan was damaged and radiation crisis brought global stocks down, solar and wind energy stocks gained upward momentum instead in the midst of market panic. It is believed that solar industry might be the po... more

Investment in Solar Power Plants Totaled $1.3 Billion in Chile

published: 2011-03-09 13:57

Chile is stably becoming a new world’s development center for solar industry. A number of solar power plants totaling 1.3 billion U.S. dollars are under development. Though the initial costs are higher, instability of power ... more

DOE to Invest 27 Million to Bring down Cost of Solar by 75%

published: 2011-03-02 13:25

Department of Energy stated that it is going to invest 27 million U.S. dollars in hopes of reducing the costs of solar energy by 75%, a level close to fossil fuel. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu calls this project “Sun Shot... more

Energy Performance India vs. Spain: As the DNI Values are Similar, How is the Energy Yield?

published: 2011-02-22 9:36

When it comes to solar irradiation in India, everyone would expect this to be better when compared to Spain, for example. With respect to GHI (Global Horizontal Irradiation), which is relevant for Photovoltaic (PV) projects, th... more

U.S. Department of Energy Offers 10 Billion U.S.D. for Arizona Solar Project

published: 2011-02-18 9:30

According to reports from Reuter on January 20th, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expending the loan credibility for solar projects and offers a 9.67 billion U.S. dollar loan to support the construction of a 290-megawatt phot... more

Three Quarters of American Adults Show Support for Solar and Wind Energy

published: 2011-02-11 16:42

A survey conducted by an industry research firm revealed on February 7th that, out of more than 1000 American adults, over 50% percent respondents are holding positive attitude toward the following clean technologies: solar tech... more

The U.S Government Set Solar Projects Targets

published: 2011-01-24 13:45

As the solar energy industry grew with the environmental awareness of the public and governments, the growth rate of 2010 matched the previous year’s total annual growth by as early as the end of third quarter. The U.S. Congress s... more

Sales Revenue of South Korea’s Solar Industry Exceeded 5000 Billion Won in 2010

published: 2011-01-20 9:18

According to South Korea New Energy & Renewable Energy Association, total sales Revenue of South Korea’s solar industry exceeded 5000 billion won in 2010 (1 U.S. dollar = 1155 won). Sales revenue related to solar ind... more

Solar Water Heater Systems to Take Chinese Traditional Market

published: 2011-01-13 15:41

Consumers can find three options of water heater system on the market right now: gas water heater, electric water heater and solar water heater. Solar water heater converts sunlight into heat energy to heat up the water for need... more

Solar Industry in Germany is Experiencing Crisis

published: 2011-01-07 14:02

According to an article published by Germany’s Manager Magazine on December 22nd 2010, the solar industry in Germany is experiencing crisis, being unable to increase profits from increasing PV installations. For instance, ... more

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