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- Advances in PV Research: Improving cell efficiency in the solar industry puzzle
It's been more than 170 years since the photovoltaic effect was uncovered but the industry's thirst for discovery remains unquenched with new developments promising cheaper and better results.
Mon, 2011-02-21 23:38 - Solar panel waste management: big business yet to be tapped?
In a solar industry still reliant in many ways on government incentives to prompt growth an organic market is developing for thin-film CPV in waste management where a new solution for capping landfills has made solar an attractive solution to an inevitable burden.
Mon, 2011-02-28 22:44 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 15 February 1 March 2011
Silex Bridgewater project on track for completion; NREL praises Amonix solar generator Companies organisations and projects mentioned in this news round-up include: Silex Solar System Group Zenith Solar Energy Bureau of Gansu Provincial Development Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China Soitec IBM Concentrix Solar NetLogic Microsystems Reutech Reutech Radar Systems SolFocus HyperSolar NREL and Amonix.
Tue, 2011-03-01 10:32 - Frank Middleton COO Opel Solar Inc: With more government support North American solar could reach full potential
CPV Today speaks with Frank Middleton Chief Operating Officer at the US HQ of Opel Solar Inc. on the company's diversified product strategy; growth spikes in the international HCPV solar market; the vital role of government-led support; moves into new geographies and site areas; and the reasons behind why the North American solar market is being held back and not reaching its full potential.
Tue, 2011-03-01 11:16 - The quest for new thin film opportunities and synergies
As new technologies are being developed and ways of improving cell efficiency are experimented potential markets for thin film are emerging. In 2010 the market for advanced chemicals and materials used in PV solar cells grew by 114% to $6.5bn. By 2015 this market is forecasted to grow into a staggering $16.9bn.
Tue, 2011-03-08 09:01 - Fortnightly Intelligence Brief 21 February - 8 March 2011
Solar VC funding surpasses $522m in 2011 so far Companies, organisations and projects mention in this news round-up include: MiaSolé, Kleiner Perkins, Firelake Capital, VantagePoint Venture Partners, BrightSource Energy, Solyndra, Solo Power, Sulfurcell ,Kiran Energy, New Silk Route, Bessemer Ventures, Argonaut Ventures, Belectric Trading, Solar Frontier, Manz Automation AG, Amcor, Solyndra, XsunX, Inc., and Telecomps Technology Corp.
Tue, 2011-03-08 14:16 - Alternative solar sites: freeways railways lakes and beyond
Turning some of America’s freeways into PV farms is just one of many alternative site prospects emerging from solar companies that can think outside the box. We look at some of the ideas already set in motion, which in turn could inspire executives to see where CPV technology could be deployed to pastures new.
Tue, 2011-03-15 11:50 - Fortnightly Intelligence 1 March - 16 March 2011
CPV installations to triple by 2012 Companies mentioned: Strategy Analytics, San Diego Gas & Electric, CSOLAR Development, Tenaska Solar Ventures, Solar Energy Center West El Centro Facility, Soitec/Concentrix, and SolFocus
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