Two innovators in highly efficient thermal energy storage materials believe that thermal storage could work as a standalone storage play, not just as part of a more familiar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project designed for electricity generation.
Scientists NREL said they have jointly set a new record for converting non-concentrated sunlight into electricity using a dual-junction III-V/Si solar cell.
European Union solar-panel makers lost a bid to exclude Chinese prices in a benchmark that underpins an agreement to curb imports from China, a blow to producers such as Solarworld AG concerned about a possible downward price spiral in Europe.
Residential solar installer Sunrun Inc. said it’s ceasing operations in Nevada, the second company in as many days to cut jobs in the state after regulators imposed new fees on rooftop systems.
YAOUNDE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Tighter public spending, economic diversification and greater regional trade are needed to spur growth in central Africa that has been hampered by plunging oil prices and security threats, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.
Siemens has secured an order for the Blackcraig Hill onshore wind power plant in Scotland.
Happy 2016 – out with the old expectations and in with the new expectations. One expectation that is certain to come true in 2016 is for continued accelerated deployment. The trend to renewables is clear, and solar is a player.
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