China to lead way in tenth consecutive year of global growth for PV demand

Strong demand from China will drive the tenth year of consecutive growth for the global PV market, according to a new report released by IHS Markit.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45193/china-to-lead-way-in-tenth-consecutive-year-of-global-growth-for-pv-demand/

Solar Power Helps Raise Income Levels In Kenya

By: Steve Hanley Solar powered lights are changing the way people do business in Kenya. In the town of Embu, which is located in central Kenya northeast of Nairobi, Violet Karimi is a farmer who can now take advantage of the evening hours to sell her produce, thanks to the arrival of solar lights in her […]

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Number of Gamesa wind turbines in Brazil reaches 1,000

Gamesa has achieved a new milestone, having installed 1,000 wind turbines in Brazil since it entered the market six years ago.

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VTT Working Group Publishes Roadmap to Establishing New Smart Cities

By: Robin Whitlock VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is coordinating an international CIB working group which has published a roadmap to the smart cities of the future. VTT says cities will adopt new practices and adapt to change quickly. They will also need to be resource-efficient and reduce their emissions. Strong transformation trends include efficient […]

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Aussies Take California Stakes

New Energy Solar buys majority interest in two 67.4MW plants Australian investment fund New Energy Solar has taken a majority interest in two SunPower Corp solar plants totalling 134.8MW in California. SunPower developed, designed and constructed the two 67.4MW projects in Kern County and retains an ownership interest in the plants. It will also provide […]

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Siemens receives order for onshore wind project in South Korea

Siemens Wind Power has received an order to supply 17 direct drive wind turbines for the Uljin onshore wind power plant in Gyeongsangbuk province on the east coast of South Korea.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45156/siemens-receives-order-for-onshore-wind-project-in-south-korea/

SolarWindow Unveils Ultra-Thin Solar Film for Curved Glass Surfaces

By: Colin Payne In a revolutionary move for the solar power industry, Solar Window Technologies recently announced a new flexible solar panel coating for curved glass surfaces that is as thin as a business card and flexible enough to bend without breaking or cracking. The company says that, when applied to a 50-storey building, the […]

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