Commercial Sector Drives U.S. Solar Market with 38 Percent Growth in Third Quarter
Solar Costs Continue Decline According to Latest U.S. Solar Market InsightTM Report.
In Israel, Big Solar Field Begins to Rise
An Israeli company started work Monday on the country's first large-scale solar field, a sign that new government policies may be succeeding in drawing investors to the country's alternative-energy sector.
India’s solar mission awards projects worth 620 MW to 37 companies
The Indian government has awarded concentrating solar power projects totalling 620 MW to 37 companies that took part in a recent auction.
Algeria unveils renewable energy strategy
Over the next 20 years, Algeria hopes to produce as much electricity from renewable sources as it currently produces from its natural gas power plants.
Exploring Thermal Energy Storage
Thermal storage is a proven technology that is poised to gain more ground. It comprises a number of technologies that store thermal energy in energy storage reservoirs for later use.
India Plans to Open Bidding for Hybrid Solar Thermal Plants Next Year
India plans to hold global bidding by mid 2011 for developers to set up power plants that use a mix of solar and fossil fuels.
Siemens – Oman urged to tap renewable energy
Oman government is planning to tender a Concentrating Solar Power plant next April and Siemens will be very interested in the project.
Intersolar Europe Munich, June 8¨C10, 2011
Intersolar Europe 2011 ¨C trends, innovations and unstoppable growth The world's largest exhibition for the solar industry presents the industry's latest products and services for the 20th year running.
Roadmap for solar power in Queensland
Premier Anna Bligh today welcomed the initial findings of the Government's study into potential of large-scale solar energy generation precincts in regional Queensland.
South Africa unveils low-carbon master plan
Government confirms it has received proposals to develop 24GW of renewable energy like wind energy, photovoltaic and concentrating solar power.
India – Proposals for 1,184 MW of solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh
Solar power projects with a total installed capacity of 1,184 MW have been proposed by private developers in Andhra Pradesh.
Australian Solar Institute Funds New CSIRO Solar Projects
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) has contributed 5.65 million dollars towards three new CSIRO projects aimed at making solar power price comparable with fossil fuel.
Global Solar Energy May Reach 980 Gigawatts by 2020
Global solar energy capacity may reach 980 gigawatts by 2020 as governments worldwide seek to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut emissions of greenhouse gases, a group of renewable energy associations said.