They said it couldn’t be done. They tried to tell us that renewable energy could only survive if it were propped up with government subsidies. … Solar Power to Hit Cost Parity Next YearRead more
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Growth of Global Solar and Wind Energy Continues
Global use of solar and wind energy continued to grow significantly in 2012. Solar power consumption increased by 58 percent, to 93 terrawatt-hours (TWh), and … Growth of Global Solar and Wind Energy ContinuesRead more
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World Solar Power Topped 100,000 Megawatts in 2012
The world installed 31,100 megawatts of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2012—an all-time annual high that pushed global PV capacity above 100,000 megawatts. There is now … World Solar Power Topped 100,000 Megawatts in 2012Read more
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The World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Passes First Solar Capacity Test
The world’s largest solar thermal plant, Ivanpah, reached a major milestone this month as it achieved its first “flux”. Over 1000 heliostats (plane mirrors that … The World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Passes First Solar Capacity TestRead more
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First Solar Sets New Solar Efficiency Record For Thin Film
Solar innovator First Solar has just announced a new word record for solar cell conversion efficiency, for its cadmium-telluride (CdTe) thin film solar cell. That’s … First Solar Sets New Solar Efficiency Record For Thin FilmRead more
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Argentina Heads for Solar Surge With Incentives
Argentina, which along with Venezuela has the least renewable energy in Latin America, is set to expand solar capacity as much as 35-fold as the … Argentina Heads for Solar Surge With IncentivesRead more
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World solar power capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts
World solar power capacity passed the 100 gigawatt mark for the first time to 101 GW, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) said. “This global … World solar power capacity exceeds 100 gigawattsRead more
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Germany has more solar power because everyone wins
Suddenly everyone knows about Germany’s solar power dominance because Fox Newsheads made an ass of themselves, suggesting that the country is a sunny, tropical paradise. … Germany has more solar power because everyone winsRead more
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South America’s 1st Solar Thermal Plant
South America’s first solar thermal plant has just opened in Antofagasta, Chile. Designed and constructed by Abengoa, the plant will harvest 10 megawatts of solar … South America’s 1st Solar Thermal PlantRead more
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U.S. Installs Record Amount Of Solar So Far In 2012
the U.S. solar industry installed record amounts of solar in 2011 while bringing in nearly $2 billion in venture capital. And moving into 2012, that … U.S. Installs Record Amount Of Solar So Far In 2012Read more