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We've been in the business a long time, but we're still amazed at the rapidly changing photovoltaic industry - PV installation, equipment, incentives, market growth, new state initiatives, etc.

This section rounds up news from several sources available to us all. Come back often to check the constantly updated news headlines!

Renewable Energy News

Solar panels : last chance to take advantage of higher Feed-In Tariff

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:10:07 GMT

Solar panels became a popular choice for homeowners : not only they reduce carbon footprint on the planet but they also offer money saving opportunities. The latest news that the Feed-In Tariff will be halved in March has resulted in a 'gold rush' as people look to take advantage of the higher tariff. As the deadline gets closer, solar panels sites have seen a surge in sales. It has come to l ... [more]

Trade Battles Buffet Europe’s Green Efforts

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Already reeling from economic crises, environmental measures in the European Union are prompting disputes over fuel sources, airliners’ emissions and solar subsidies.

Solar energy provides low-cost, low-carbon heating and hot water for resurgent Brixham Fish Market

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:56:29 GMT

Pipe Center has supplied a state-of-the-art solar water heating system for installation at the recently redeveloped Brixham Fish Market. The Andrews Water Heaters system was installed by specialist contractor Space Engineering Services Ltd as part of a multi-million redevelopment of Brixham Fish Market and related harbour area. The package includes 17 sq m of solar panels, two storage ves ... [more]

Drawing the Line at Power Lines

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Pipelines, trains, trucks and high-voltage transmission lines aren’t pretty, but we will have to choose among these unpalatable options.

Only the lowest carbon dioxide emitting technologies can avoid a hot end-of-century

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:50:50 EST

Could replacing coal-fired electricity plants with generators fueled by natural gas bring global warming to a halt in this century? What about rapid construction of massive numbers of solar or wind farms, hydroelectric dams, or nuclear reactors -- or the invention of new technology for capturing the carbon dioxide produced by fossil-fueled power plants and storing it permanently underground? A research team calculated the expected climate effects of replacing the world's supply of electricity from coal plants with any of eight cleaner options.

Low-carbon technologies 'no quick-fix': May not lessen global warming until late this century

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:48 EST

A drastic switch to low carbon-emitting technologies, such as wind and hydroelectric power, may not yield a reduction in global warming until the latter part of this century, new research suggests. Furthermore, it states that technologies that offer only modest reductions in greenhouse gases, such as the use of natural gas and perhaps carbon capture and storage, cannot substantially reduce climate risk in the next 100 years.

RenEnergy commented on yesterday’s announcement by the Government on solar subsidies

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:19:10 GMT

Damian Baker, Managing Director for RenEnergy , yesterday said: "We welcome the clarity offered by today's announcements by DECC regarding the Feed-in Tariff (FiT). There are no retrospective changes and we have a clear framework in which to work for the next few months, with high rates of return on investment still available for consumers. The proposed new system looks very similar to Germany ... [more]

Engineers create tandem polymer solar cells that set record for energy-conversion

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:37:37 EST

Researchers in California report that they have significantly enhanced polymer solar cells' performance by building a device with a new "tandem" structure that combines multiple cells with different absorption bands. The device had a certified power-conversion efficiency of 8.62 percent and set a world record in July 2011. After the researchers incorporated a new infrared-absorbing polymer material into the device, the device's architecture proved to be widely applicable and the power-conversion efficiency jumped to 10.6 percent -- a new record -- as certified by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Energy Dept. Loan Program Needs Oversight, Audit Finds

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Stricter supervision and standards would help the Energy Department’s loan guarantee program avoid a Solyndra repeat, a government report said.

New battery could lead to cheaper, more efficient solar energy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:58 EST

Scientists have found that a new type of battery has the potential to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power.

New tool for analyzing solar-cell materials

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:36:36 EST

An online tool called "Impurities to Efficiency" (known as I2E) allows companies or researchers exploring alternative manufacturing strategies to plug in descriptions of their planned materials and processing steps. After about one minute of simulation, I2E gives an indication of exactly how efficient the resulting solar cell would be in converting sunlight to electricity.

Biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:22 EST

Scientists are turning the term "power plant" on its head. A team of researchers has developed a system that taps into photosynthetic processes to produce efficient and inexpensive energy.

  

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