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PV Generation Potential for September and October

PV Generation Potential for September and October

This month we debut PV Power Map, where we present an updated report of national irradiance levels as illustrated by solar power potential for a recent month or two.

Worldwide Submissions for WREF 2012

Worldwide Submissions for WREF 2012

Researchers from Bangladesh, China, Korea and Iran have submitted abstracts for technical papers to be delivered at the World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF 2012), coming to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center, May 13 to 17.

Module margins shrink in silicon price war

  Third-quarter estimates for silicon solar manufacturers showed declining margins and profits, as average selling price (ASP) sank about 30 percent, toward $1 per watt. But despite an inventory glut, there’s little evidence of a slowdown in production at the major factories. SunPower, the strongest presence in the U.S. market, reports a strong revenue gain [...]

ASES Supports NREL

ASES Supports NREL

American Solar Energy Society expressed support for NREL’s mission.

Solyndra and the Solar Shakeout: Bankruptcies in Context

Solar is obviously a viable business globally. Western governments and businesses need to decide if they’re willing to be sellers as well as buyers of the technology.