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Intersolar Europe 2013: BenQ Solar presents solar solutions for European PV market
17 June 2013POSTED IN New Products
BenQ Solar partnered with French BIPV company IRFTS, manufacturier of Easy Roof Evolution systems, to develop an exclusive building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) mounting systems, based on 20% high efficiency SunForte module, that are flexible and easy to install for customers in France and the Benelux countries.
100% European Solar Panel Partnership
13 June 2013POSTED IN Business News
The Pufin Group and Eurener Group sealed an industrial partnership will increase its manufacturing capacity of PV modules while ensuring the use of European PV cells.
Lux Research Report Forecasts Photovoltaics Market to Reach $155 Billion in 2018
21 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market is poised to rise from the ashes of its 2011 crisis to grow to $155 billion in 2018, as market forces engineer a turnaround to a healthy 10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), says Lux Research.
Solarexpo 2013: Bosch presents storage solutions and solar modules
06 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Bosch presents its high-performance storage system solutions from Bosch Power Tec as well as innovative photovoltaic products from Bosch Solar Energy at this year’s Solarexpo from 8 to 10 May in Milan, Italy. The Solarexpo is an international trade fair for renewable energies and efficient environmental technology.
Surveillance for the Solar Industry
16 February 2013POSTED IN Applications Features
In 2010, the worldwide output of solar power plants reached a dramatic increase of 139%, while also generating $82 billion in revenue, an increase of 105% from 2009. This has combined to make solar power the fastest growing industry in the world.
China, India: ‘Promising high-growth’ solar markets
12 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global policy changes and the crystalline silicon module price crash have brought the solar industry to a pivotal point from which it must transform and thrive in a cost-conscious environment, targeting high-growth markets such as China and India, says Lux Research.
Polysilicon Industry to Resume Growth in 2013, Report Says
09 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
The global polysilicon industry will return to the path of growth and increase its production by 6.5% in 2013, according to an analysis by Bernreuter Research.
The polysilicon market research firm projects the global polysilicon net demand, including that of the semiconductor industry, but excluding the consumption of inventories, will amount to approximately 250,000 metric tons (MT) this year.
Enel Green Power Finances Italian Solar Projects
28 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Enel Green Power (EGP) have signed a EUR 160 million loan for financing the four-year plan of the Enel Group company concerned with renewable and alternative energy sources.
Desertec Project Waits for Spain’s Approval
09 November 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Government representatives from Morocco, France, Italy, Malta and Luxembourg have signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany for a first Desertec cooperation project between EU member states and Morocco. The agreement, however, has been postponed due to the absence of Spain.
Europe Led 2011 PV Market, GBI Research Says
08 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Europe led the global solar PV market in 2011, accounting for a share of 76.2%, according to a report by GBI Research.
Germany’s stable growth has seen it become the most developed solar PV market in the world, accounting for almost 40% of the total global solar PV market in 2011.
Intersolar Europe 2013: Innovative Technologies and New Markets
02 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Electricity storage and grid integration will be key topics at Intersolar Europe 2013 in Munich, 19-21 June, according to conference organizers.
Rural Development with Renewables
29 October 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Rural areas attract a large portion of the deployment of renewable energies. But do they really benefit from it? Using case studies assessing 16 rural regions in Europe, Canada and United States, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has investigated this in a two year on-field research project. Solar Novus Today Senior Editor Andreas Breyer has asked Raffaele Trapasso, Economist with the OECD Rural Development Program and author of the OECD report titled “Linking Renewable Energy to Rural Development” about the major results and the role of solar energy herein.
Upsolar Completes Solrif System in Sicily
25 October 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Upsolar today announced it has completed a 1MW PV system integrating Schweizer Solrif frames in Sicily.
Completed in partnership with local engineering, procurement and construction firm Ferplant, a subsidiary of mondoPower, the project will generate electricity for agricultural facilities in Portopalo di Capopassero, Sicily.
IMS Research: Challenges ahead for inverter suppliers in 2013
23 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
IMS Research forecasts 2013 to be another challenging year for photovoltaic inverter manufacturers, with flat revenue growth globally and a major shift away from traditional markets leading to a reshaping of the supplier base.
Mecasolar Supplies Solar Trackers to 1MW Italian Installation
17 October 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Mecasolar today announced it has reached an agreement to deliver 74 single-axis azimuth solar trackers to a new solar PV facility in Villacidro, on the Italian island of Sardinia.
The 1MW solar facility, developed by Euroenergy, is expected to start operating in December.
Europe Sees Solar PV Backsheet Market Falter
11 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
Europe currently leads the solar PV market, but the ongoing impact of the ongoing Euro zone crisis is expected to lead to a drastic decline, according a GlobalData report.
The new report names Europe the largest solar PV backsheet market in the world, with the region accounting for 72.1% of global backsheet installed capacity. However, the maturing market and struggling national finances are expected to cause global solar backsheet revenues to fall in 2012, it says.
Proinso Plus Loyalty Programme Available in Europe
10 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
Proinso today announced Proinso Plus loyalty programme is available throughout Europe to qualified installers.
Subsidized Solar: The FiT effect in 2011
10 October 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy Features
In 2012 the solar industry has reached a new level of maturity, although it is still reliant on government support, mostly in the form of feed-in tariffs (FiTs). The European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) released a Photovoltaic Report that looked at the industry in 2011, summarising that the FiT and similar incentives were a dominant factor in 2011 in determining consumer demand for PV installations.
Solar Decathlon Europe 2012 Winners Announced
01 October 2012POSTED IN Applications News
At the Solar Decathlon Europe 2012, held in Madrid, the Canopea house of Rhone Alpes (France) team was named overall winner.
Sharp May Close US, Europe Solar Business
27 September 2012POSTED IN Business News
Sharp has proposed closing its solar panel business in Europe and the US as part of its cost-cutting plan submitted to lenders, according to news reports.
