DoE awards $62 million to CSP
The DoE (Department of Energy) announced May 7, 2010 a budget of $62 million over a period of five years for low cost solar technologies, namely solar thermal concentrator (CSP), the objective that 10-15% of electricity is from solar by 2030....Read More
Renewable Energy: 33% target in 2020?
In 2002 California set the target to increase to 20% by 2010 the share of renewables in total electricity production. In 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger has added to this a goal of up to 33% for 2020. But the current situation (ratio of 13%...Read More
First solar power plant in New Caledonia
Tenesol group located in New Caledonia, through its subsidiary in Noumea, has just completed the installation of the first plant on the island, which is operated by Helios Bay.
“Regionally, it is the first plant of this size ground. Even...Read More
A PV manufacturer partners with Renault F1 Team
Renault F1 Team has announced that Trina Solar, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic panels (PV) becomes the new official partner of the team.
Trina Solar and the Renault F1 Team will also conduct a joint analysis and a program evaluation...Read More