Manufacturing capacity for thin-film and organic photovoltaics is expected to grow from approximately 2 GWp (Gigawatts at peak sunlight) this year to 29 GWp by 2015 according to a new report from NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm based here. At the same time, the value of manufacturing equipment purchased by thin-film PV (TFPV) and organic PV (OPV) firms will grow from $450 million in 2008 to $4.8 billion in 2008. These and other findings are from NanoMarkets’ new report, “The Future of Thin Film and Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturing”. Details about the report can be found at www.nanomarkets.net.
New NanoMarkets Report States Manufacturing Capacity for Thin-Film and Organic PV to Reach 29 GWp by 2015
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Converting Sunlight To Cheaper Energy
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Scientists are working to convert sunlight to cheap electricity. They are working with new materials that can make devices used for converting sunlight to electricity cheaper and more efficient.
Congress "Localisation on Environmental Business and Supply Base in India". Dr Rajendra Pachauri is the Patron
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A joint special event during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009 (DSDS 2009)
DOW JONES INDEXES AND CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE LAUNCH GLOBAL EMISSIONS INDEX SERIES
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Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, and the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world’s first and North America’s only voluntary, legally binding integrated greenhouse gas emissions reduction, registry and trading system, today announced the launch of the Dow Jones/CCX European Carbon Index and Dow Jones/CCX Certified Emissions Reductions (CER) Index, which serve as benchmarks for participants seeking exposure to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and Kyoto Protocol Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), respectively.
DOW JONES INDEXES AND CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE LAUNCH GLOBAL EMISSIONS INDEX SERIES
Renewable Energy Stocks Green Investor Audio Interview With Ezra Green, CEO and Chairman of Clear Skies Solar, Inc. (OTCBB: CSKH)
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August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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NABCEP announces new PV Study Guide
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The NABCEP PV Study Guide Committee is please to announce version 4.0 of the NABCEP PV Study Guide, which is “substantively reorganized from the earlier version” according to Bill Brooks, Chair of the Committee.
Florida PSC Terminates FPL’s Sunshine Energy Program
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) voted last week to terminate Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Sunshine Energy Program and place any future customer contributions to the program into an escrow account. PSC Commissioners further directed its staff to continue to pursue an audit of how the funds were utilized by Green Mountain Energy Company, a third party renewable contractor. The results of this audit will be considered in a future PSC meeting.
Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant to Be Built in Taiwan
August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Following a two year period of research and planning, NexPower Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), has decided to establish a new solar cell manufacturing plant in Taiwan through a contract with ULVAC.
Utilities And Solar Marketing Programs
August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our utility is not in the sunny Southwest. Does it still make sense to create solar programs for our customers? — Larry T., Walla Walla, WA
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