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CPUC Approves 711 MW of Solar Power Purchase Agreement
CPUC Solar power
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved five renewable energy contracts totaling 1,088 megawatts (MW) of capacity with forecast annual generation of 2,927 gigawatt-hours (GWh), furthering the state’s progress towards its renewable energy goals.
Further solar power expansion in Germany leads to minimal additional increase in electricity price
Solar power
Share of Solar power in the German electricity mix increases to 70 percent by 2016. Prognos AG: As a result, electricity tariffs to increase by nearly two percent
Solarexpo 2011: LDK Solar strategy for the Italian Market – Interview with Hugh Carr-Harris
Solarexpo
At Solarexpo 2011 in Verona we spoke with Mr. Hugh Carr-Harris – Country Manager France & Benelux at LDK Solar who told us about the difference in LDK Solar’s strategy for the Italian market comparing to other markets and also about his company strategy for the post Conto Energia era.
Solar Photovoltaic Companies Shifting From Focus on Market Share Growth to Profitability in 2012
Planned Production Revised Downward; Market Growth Shifting Away from Europe, NPD Solarbuzz Reports San Francisco, Calif., December 19, 2011—Financial challenges are forcing solar photovoltaic (PV) companies to shift focus from seeking market share to instead prioritizing a return to profitability, finds NPD Solarbuzz’s latest Solarbuzz Quarterly report issued today.
NxGen Power Energizes 1.3 MW Solar Photovoltaic Array
NxGen Power solar PV array
NxGen Power LLC has completed and placed into service a 1.3 megawatt solar photovoltaic array in Raleigh, NC. The solar power plant is located on City of Raleigh property at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant and represents the largest solar photovoltaic installation on municipal property in North Carolina.
LDK Solar Secures Financing for Two California Projects
LDK Solar
The China Development Bank Corporation has recently approved a fifteen-year project loan for two solar power plants with a total capacity of 8 Megawatts combined. The solar power plants are located in California and are wholly-owned by LDK Solar.
Nokia Solar Charging Phone Project
Nokia
Field testing carried out by Nokia has found charging a mobile phone via a solar panel on the back of the phone is viable in real-world conditions.
Strong End-of-Year Demand for Solar Power
solar Solar power
Reasons are low prices, mild weather conditions, reduction of support measures at the turn of the year and concern about further cuts in support / Photovoltaic support reaches level of household electricity prices / Strong demand leads to further reduction of solar power support in 2012 by approx.
World’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Facility Solar Power Completed
battery energy storage
A joint venture between the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and BYD has seen the completion of a 36 megawatt hour battery based energy storage facility.