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- Kuwait’s Solar Energy Market: challenges worth solving?
Kuwait has a promising renewable energy market ahead, with solar being one of the natural contenders amongst the government’s $120bn development plan. However, until solutions are created to address sand storms, high electricity prices and financial incentives, the government could get cold feet over marrying its money with solar energy projects.
Tue, 2011-01-11 13:30 - The Race to UK Solar Parks
Competition intensifies as work on three solar parks commences, driven by UK’s recently launched Feed-In Tariffs. The projects will mainly rely on photovoltaic technologies, while Ecotricity’s sun park will use PV panels to combine both solar and wind energy.
Tue, 2011-01-11 13:40 - Prof. Eran Rabani Tel Aviv University: Our theory shows that current predictions to increase efficiencies won't work""
Prof. Eran Rabani of Tel Aviv University's School of Chemistry at the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences puts a lid on some current hype that promises to increase efficiencies in thin film panels. Source: Science Daily Press Release
Tue, 2011-01-11 13:50 - Intelligence Brief 14 December 2010 - 11 January 2011
Lead story: Masdar shelves solar panel plant Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: Masdar, University of Oxford, Oxford Photovoltaics, Singulus Technologies, AQT Solar, Stion, Taiwan Semiconductor, State of Mississippi, First Solar, EuPD Research, and University of California (Irvine)
Tue, 2011-01-11 15:31 - Bahrain Special Market Report
Bahrain is one the latest GCC countries to embrace renewable energy. Having installed three horizontal-axis wind turbines at the Bahrain World Trade Centre the kingdom is now exploring the potential of solar energy. At the same time new technologies are breaking through to combat the high levels of dust prevailing in the region.
Tue, 2011-01-18 12:23 - Jim Nelson President & CEO Solar3D: It is all about economics not about government policy
Jim Nelson President and CEO of California-based Solar3D Inc. (SLTD.OB) speaks to Katherine Steiner-Dicks on how once its re-engineered solar cell is tested and universally applied the potential demand for its use will be virtually unlimited.
Tue, 2011-01-18 12:44 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 6 January - 18 January 2011
Lead story: Soitec CPV system in Jordan delivers “excellent results” Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: Soitec, Azur Space Solar Power, Masdar PV, OPEL Solar, Ecotech, Beck Energy, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Solaris Synergy, Leviathan Energy, Cleantech Open IDEAS, Tel Aviv University Akirov Institute for Business and Environment, 5N Plus Inc., Sylarus Technologies, Solar Junction, Boeing, Emcore, Sprectolab, New Enterprise Associates, Advanced Technology Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, US Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Lab, Canadian Solar Inc., SunEdison, MEMC Electronic Materials, Partners Group AG, Perennius Capital Partners SGR, First Reserve, Banco Santander, Unicredit Corporate Banking, Dexia Crediop, Natixis, Societe Generale, and Credit Agricole
Tue, 2011-01-18 14:51 - Bahrain: is this market ripe for solar?
Bahrain is one the latest GCC countries to embrace renewable energy. Having installed three horizontal-axis wind turbines at the Bahrain World Trade Centre, the kingdom is now exploring the potential of solar energy. At the same time, new break through technologies are combating one of the region's biggest challenges: high levels of dust.
Tue, 2011-01-25 12:12 - Masdar: One step back two forward for solar in UAE?
The UAE has been considered a hot bed for solar energy projects and potentially solar panel manufacturing thanks to domestic and international efforts led by Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, an international renewable energy initiative and specialist in silicon-based thin-film PV module projects. But in a sudden turn of events, Masdar’s decision to postpone its construction of a solar panel factory, have revealed a new set of objectives for domestic projects and heavy subsidization models.
Tue, 2011-01-25 12:44 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 11 January - 25 January 2011
Lead story: First Solar sees share price climb Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: First Solar, Goldman Sachs, Cimarron Solar Facility New Mexico, Southern Company, Springer Electric Cooperative, SoloPower, Stion, AQT, OPDE Italy, Mecasolar Italy, Proinso Italy, OPDE Spain, Xunlight Corporation, TÜV InterCert GROUP, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Praxair Electronics, ShanXi LuAn Solar Energy, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd and Realforce Solar
Tue, 2011-01-25 14:28 - Low cost China: will more solar panel makers follow Evergreen Solar and quit America for China?
When Michael El-Hillow, President and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Evergreen Solar Inc, announced plans to shut down its Fort Devens solar panel manufacturing facility near Boston by the end of the first quarter of 2011 to relocate the facility to Wuhan in central China, mouths dropped in shock across America. But, the financial markets agreed with the decision seeing shares trading on a high.
Tue, 2011-01-25 15:22 - Low cost China: will more solar panel makers follow Evergreen Solar and quit America for China?
When Michael El-Hillow President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Evergreen Solar Inc announced plans to shut down its Fort Devens solar panel manufacturing facility near Boston by the end of the first quarter of 2011 to relocate the facility to Wuhan in central China mouths dropped in shock across America. But the financial markets agreed with the decision seeing shares trading on a high.
Thu, 2011-01-27 21:34 - Masdar: One step back two forward for solar in UAE?
The UAE has been considered a hot bed for solar energy projects and potentially solar panel manufacturing thanks to domestic and international efforts led by Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, an international renewable energy initiative and specialist in silicon-based thin-film PV module projects. But in a sudden turn of events, Masdar’s decision to postpone its construction of a solar panel factory, have revealed a new set of objectives for domestic projects and heavy subsidization models.
Thu, 2011-01-27 21:40 - Tim Young CEO HyperSolar: - "Our technology is replacing expensive PV cells"
CPV Today speaks to Tim Young CEO of HyperSolar Inc. on how the company's photonics technology could take the cost equation of solar panel manufacturing by storm.
Thu, 2011-01-27 22:02 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 18 January - 1 February 2011
Lead company: HCPV projects on the rise in China Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: China Photovoltaic Society, Suntrix, Cyrium, Weihai campus of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Golden Sun HCPV Demonstration Power Plant, China General Certification Centre (CGC), Unirac, Canadian Solar Solutions, Red Electrica (Spain), Suntech Power Holdings, and Siemens Energy
Tue, 2011-02-01 16:13 - PV market under threat in Europe: Brussels wades in on retroactive measures
European Energy Commissioner Günter Oettinger has condemned retroactive cuts to subsidies in Spain and the Czech Republic. But it will be cold comfort to investors without further action.
Tue, 2011-02-08 13:47 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 24 January - 5 February 2011
Lead story: Honda Soltec to launch new thin film cell module Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this round-up include: Honda Soltec, Department of Energy, NRG Solar, First Solar, Pacific Gas & Electric, Agua Caliente Project (Arizona), HelioVolt, SEC, AboundSolar, California Energy Commission (CEC), Bosch, Aleo Solar AG, Eurostock, Verde Energia, Lannutti Group, and Giordano & C. S.p.a.
Tue, 2011-02-08 15:03 - PV market under threat in Europe: Brussels wades in on retroactive measures
European Energy Commissioner Günter Oettinger has condemned retroactive cuts to subsidies in Spain and the Czech Republic. But it will be cold comfort to investors without further action.
Mon, 2011-02-14 23:18 - Guy Rong CEO Suntrix: Biggest challenges were weather and time
Suntrix President and CEO Guy Rong takes a moment to give CPV Today readers an inside look at the challenges and celebrations of its recent installation of the 200KW HCPV Qingdao HG Solar Energy project. Among other things Rong also offers some food for thought on the whole US-China solar manufacuring debate.
Tue, 2011-02-15 11:25 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 2 February - 15 February
Lead story: Matrix Clean Energy VCTs suspended following DECC FIT review Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news brief include: Matrix Clean Energy VCTs, DECC, Solar Junction, Department of Energy, Mortenson Construction, Amonix, Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC), Alamosa Solar Generating Project, and Xcel Energy.
Tue, 2011-02-15 15:22 - Solar PV Investment Review:“This space is missing really credible executives.”
What does it take to attract investors these days? In the scope of things PV is a commodity market that can no longer play the easy sell card. But money still awaits companies seeking investors provided the owners are not 'me-too' players; have done their homework; and have a smart management team behind the business plan.
Tue, 2011-02-15 15:29 - Solar PV Investment : Investors urge credible executives to join solar sector
What does it take to attract investors these days? In the scope of things PV is a commodity market that can no longer play the easy sell card. But money still awaits companies seeking investors; provided the owners are not 'me-too' players; have done their homework; and have a smart management team behind the growth story.
Mon, 2011-02-21 14:04 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 8 February - 22 February 2011
Princeton solar field creates clever financing model Companies, organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: Princeton University, New Jersey’s Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Solyndra, Marglen Industries, United Renewable Energy, First Solar, GTM Research, Yingli Green Energy Holding Co, International Solar Electric Technology, Inc. (ISET), K&K Solar Co., Ltd., Yeungnam University of Korea, SoloPower, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office, Miasole, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Garage Technology Ventures and Firelake Capital
Mon, 2011-02-21 21:00 - Dr Matthias Peschke COO Masdar PV: "flexibility and drive for improved product key to succeeding in solar
Dr Matthias Peschke COO Madsar PV part of the Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company speaks to Thin Film Today on the reasoning behind some of its changes in strategy; which new markets are on its radar; its view of feed in tariffs and the challenges ahead.
Mon, 2011-02-21 22:36 - Martin Hermann CEO 8minutenergy: "developers must have full spectrum understanding to make projects a reality in California
8minutenergy Renewables a California-focused utility solar developer with a portfolio containing more than 1300 Mega Watts (MW) of solar PV power plant projects speaks to Thin Film Today and CPV Today on how large scale grid-connected solar projects are becoming a reality in California.
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