Message on 19 November, 2010 more solar energy industry have impact, due to fierce competition and prices high-cost impact those with assets and liabilities of the enterprise, BP Solar Energy CEO told reporters on Thursday.
BP solar energy, petroleum (BP), and other solar energy enterprises are faced with a pick-up in demand for renewable energy systems, before it is frustrating for one year, after experiencing financing difficulties and the prices of solar panels, solar panels prices will continue to drop.“ for some there will be a driving force, while others, they will be difficult to face the cost reduction and price reduction, ” BP Solar Fezzani CEO Reyad said in an interview.
Nov. 21, 2009
Brazil said the Tupi oil reserves of up to 8 billion barrels
Brazil's state oil company said today, after the Tupi oil and gas fields discovered on estimates of reserves, the oil and natural gas reserves at about 5 billion -8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Tupi oil and gas fields in the Americas region since the 70s of last century since the discovery of the largest oil and gas fields. The oil and gas fields of storage depth of approximately 2100 meters.
Tupi oil and gas field belong to BM-S-11 exploration areas, by the Brazilian National Petroleum holds 65%, British Gas Group, holding 25 percent, Portugal, Galp Energy Group holding 10%.
Nov. 14, 2009
Tupi oil and gas field belong to BM-S-11 exploration areas, by the Brazilian National Petroleum holds 65%, British Gas Group, holding 25 percent, Portugal, Galp Energy Group holding 10%.
Nov. 14, 2009
iSuppli: 2013 thin-film solar panels will double its market share
According to iSuppli's survey, thin-film solar cells are rapidly Dunqu crystal technology has been the market share by 2013, the PV part of more than double the number of watts. By 2013, solar panels in the global market, the share of films from 2008 to 14% to 31%.
"First Solar Inc. Has been a strong proof of the viability of thin film technology, the company jumped this year, the world's largest manufacturer of solar panels, yield more than one billion watts." ISuppli's research director, said Greg Sheppard, "Meanwhile, the The company also has production cost per watt to less than 90 cents a silicon crystal is about half of the module manufacturer. "
Thin-film modules are expected next year, the average price will drop to 1.40 U.S. dollars, 1.70 dollars lower than in 2009. In 2010 the average price of crystalline silicon panels are expected to fall to 2.00 dollars, 2.50 U.S. dollars this year.
Nov. 13, 2009
"First Solar Inc. Has been a strong proof of the viability of thin film technology, the company jumped this year, the world's largest manufacturer of solar panels, yield more than one billion watts." ISuppli's research director, said Greg Sheppard, "Meanwhile, the The company also has production cost per watt to less than 90 cents a silicon crystal is about half of the module manufacturer. "
Thin-film modules are expected next year, the average price will drop to 1.40 U.S. dollars, 1.70 dollars lower than in 2009. In 2010 the average price of crystalline silicon panels are expected to fall to 2.00 dollars, 2.50 U.S. dollars this year.
Nov. 13, 2009
China's new energy industry development plan to revitalize Exposure
China officials are being developed to revitalize the New Energy and Industrial Development Plan (Draft) pointed out that until 2020 the new energy power generation accounted for the proportion of the total electricity installed capacity will reach 15%, of which solar power, nuclear power, wind power generation capacity will be respectively reached 20 million Kw, 86 million Kw, 150 million Kw, including solar power generation capacity target is higher than previously proposed by the mainland authorities planning objectives far higher.
The draft also mentions that in 2011 solar power, nuclear power, wind power installed capacity will scale up to 2 million Kw, 12 million Kw, 35 million Kw. Mainland officials previously proposed "renewable energy sources and long-term development plan" in reference to 10 years after the solar energy industry installed capacity target of 1.8 million Kw, if the new plan targeting the installed capacity is equivalent to two years ago, the old plan about 11 times.
Nov. 12, 2009
The draft also mentions that in 2011 solar power, nuclear power, wind power installed capacity will scale up to 2 million Kw, 12 million Kw, 35 million Kw. Mainland officials previously proposed "renewable energy sources and long-term development plan" in reference to 10 years after the solar energy industry installed capacity target of 1.8 million Kw, if the new plan targeting the installed capacity is equivalent to two years ago, the old plan about 11 times.
Nov. 12, 2009
Japan plans to build solar power stations in space
According to media reports, the Japanese government has launched the most ambitious to date the use of space solar power system (SSPS) program. The system needs at about 36,000 kilometers away from the orbit of the Earth to build a total area of 4 square kilometers of solar panels. The system will not be the impact of weather conditions, can continue to generate electricity. It is estimated that the system can produce at least one billion watts of electricity, enough for 300,000 households in Tokyo electricity.
Energy resources, Japan is a very poor country, the majority of energy resources imported. This situation also contributed to Japan in the new energy sources such as solar power research, development and use of walking in the world. It is disclosed that this space solar power system will be used, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) of the 16 companies, including research and a study group composed of the implementation of the construction of the entire system would be 2 a trillion yen (about 21 billion US - million).
Currently, the program first step in the utilization of solar energy by 2015 or so panels will be launched into Earth orbit intended, in around 2030, trial operation of the orbital space solar power systems. In Earth orbit on the efficiency of solar panels will be the use of solar energy on Earth five times. In space, the energy generated by solar panel will be in the form of microwave or laser transmission to the ground energy collection points, collection points via terrestrial energy sources of energy can be used to convert the public power. Provided to 300,000 households in Tokyo's daily electricity.
Nov. 9, 2009
Energy resources, Japan is a very poor country, the majority of energy resources imported. This situation also contributed to Japan in the new energy sources such as solar power research, development and use of walking in the world. It is disclosed that this space solar power system will be used, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) of the 16 companies, including research and a study group composed of the implementation of the construction of the entire system would be 2 a trillion yen (about 21 billion US - million).
Currently, the program first step in the utilization of solar energy by 2015 or so panels will be launched into Earth orbit intended, in around 2030, trial operation of the orbital space solar power systems. In Earth orbit on the efficiency of solar panels will be the use of solar energy on Earth five times. In space, the energy generated by solar panel will be in the form of microwave or laser transmission to the ground energy collection points, collection points via terrestrial energy sources of energy can be used to convert the public power. Provided to 300,000 households in Tokyo's daily electricity.
Nov. 9, 2009
Evergreen Solar plans to shift production to China
Evergreen Solar Devens company plans to stop production of solar panels, and center of gravity shift of production to China. In the Massachusetts State of the Marlboro company produces silicon and battery, and assembled into panels. However, the operating costs of the plant is very expensive in China, this cost comparison, relatively small.
Evergreen Solar's decision to have the production moved to China and signed a contract with JIAWEI Solar production of solar cells as well as components. Evergreen will be the production of solar silicon wafers in China, leased JIAWEI Solar company to build factories. Evergreen plans to initially have a capacity of up to 100MW. In 2010 a quarter of production.
Nov. 7, 2009
Evergreen Solar's decision to have the production moved to China and signed a contract with JIAWEI Solar production of solar cells as well as components. Evergreen will be the production of solar silicon wafers in China, leased JIAWEI Solar company to build factories. Evergreen plans to initially have a capacity of up to 100MW. In 2010 a quarter of production.
Nov. 7, 2009
87 million USD funding the Department of Energy Solar Energy R & D projects
Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the allocation of 87 million U.S. dollars of foreign (of which 50 million U.S. dollars from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund)-funded solar energy research and development of new technologies, as well as large-scale solar power systems. Of which 17 million U.S. dollars used to finance the Department of Energy's five National Laboratory (Argonne National Laboratory, Luo Sie Alamos National Laboratory, National Agency for New Energy Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory) are engaged in solar photovoltaic concentrator power generation technology R & D projects.
The remaining 70 million U.S. dollars used to finance the development of solar energy systems 7 projects, contents include: power grid stability, model, test and evaluation; in 16 cities to establish 40 new solar energy community projects aimed at removing barriers to the use of solar in the city; in the solar project area nine universities, colleges and local institutional training facilities for assembly of solar energy professionals.
Nov. 5, 2009
The remaining 70 million U.S. dollars used to finance the development of solar energy systems 7 projects, contents include: power grid stability, model, test and evaluation; in 16 cities to establish 40 new solar energy community projects aimed at removing barriers to the use of solar in the city; in the solar project area nine universities, colleges and local institutional training facilities for assembly of solar energy professionals.
Nov. 5, 2009
SunPower's solar panel conversion efficiency of breaking records
SunPower Corporation recently announced that its large-size solar panels of the total area of the photoelectric conversion efficiency of 20.4% break records. In the United States Department of Energy solar energy in about two years ago in accordance with its U.S. launch plan (SAI) to provide financial support, its prototype solar panels has been developed. In the absence of SAI funding situation, the company launched the world-record efficiency of 96 batteries of solar panels and innovative T5 solar roof tiles.
The new 96 batteries, 333W solar panels using the SunPower's third-generation solar cell technology, the minimum battery photoelectric conversion efficiency of 23%. Solar panels of the total area of 1.6 square meters, including the framework, SunPower Corporation 20.4% conversion efficiency of solar panels to achieve a large size of the maximum efficiency of solar panels, the conversion efficiency by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL ) recognized independent testing facility.
SunPower expects, 20.4% efficient solar panels will be two years actual commercial applications, Shen, the company plans to use automated equipment manufacturing plant in 2010.
Nov. 2, 2009
The new 96 batteries, 333W solar panels using the SunPower's third-generation solar cell technology, the minimum battery photoelectric conversion efficiency of 23%. Solar panels of the total area of 1.6 square meters, including the framework, SunPower Corporation 20.4% conversion efficiency of solar panels to achieve a large size of the maximum efficiency of solar panels, the conversion efficiency by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL ) recognized independent testing facility.
SunPower expects, 20.4% efficient solar panels will be two years actual commercial applications, Shen, the company plans to use automated equipment manufacturing plant in 2010.
Nov. 2, 2009
India's solar energy industry access to the Clinton Foundation Aid
India's Gujarat province plans to build the world's largest solar power generation facilities, which cost 10 billion U.S. dollars, generating capacity 3000MW scheme has been agreed by the Clinton Foundation to assist the United States is expected before the end of the year completed the acquisition of 6000 hectares of land.
It has been reported, Gujarat Province, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton presided over the foundation on September 8 to sign a preliminary agreement. Gujarat province, officials said, the Clinton Foundation will assist in this scheme to the Asian Development Bank and other institutions to obtain low-interest financing, as well as the introduction of producers and generators. This project might be in the Gujarat province, 150 kilometers to build three solar energy within the park, a total area of 10,000 hectares, take five years time to develop.
In the energy-deficient India, solar energy is a promising development in renewable energy sources, it is estimated the demand for electricity in India is expected to be in the next 20 years, an increase of 5 times. India's goal is to achieve the 2020 goal of 20000 MG solar power, but reached only about 5MG.
In addition to the Clinton Foundation, Gujarat province and the U.S. solar energy company AES and the Spanish Abengoa suppliers such as solar energy companies, for other solar energy plan, the province has the supply of solar electricity 716MG.
Oct. 10, 2009
It has been reported, Gujarat Province, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton presided over the foundation on September 8 to sign a preliminary agreement. Gujarat province, officials said, the Clinton Foundation will assist in this scheme to the Asian Development Bank and other institutions to obtain low-interest financing, as well as the introduction of producers and generators. This project might be in the Gujarat province, 150 kilometers to build three solar energy within the park, a total area of 10,000 hectares, take five years time to develop.
In the energy-deficient India, solar energy is a promising development in renewable energy sources, it is estimated the demand for electricity in India is expected to be in the next 20 years, an increase of 5 times. India's goal is to achieve the 2020 goal of 20000 MG solar power, but reached only about 5MG.
In addition to the Clinton Foundation, Gujarat province and the U.S. solar energy company AES and the Spanish Abengoa suppliers such as solar energy companies, for other solar energy plan, the province has the supply of solar electricity 716MG.
Oct. 10, 2009
Oerlikon Solar a-Si solar cell conversion efficiency of 10% breakthrough
As the world's leading thin-film silicon photovoltaic production equipment supplier Oerlikon Solar today announced that its amorphous silicon (a-Si) single-junction photovoltaic cells gained a new record of stability and conversion efficiency. Recently by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) re-affirmed and recognized the test results show that the energy conversion efficiency of more than 10%. The results of the amorphous silicon thin film photovoltaic technology to create a new world record. Oerlikon Solar in Neuchatel R & D team can consistently produce a high similar to the efficiency of solar cells, demonstrating a stable and repeatable process.
"The achievements are impressive demonstration of the rapid promotion of Oerlikon Solar thin-film silicon PV technology to reduce electricity costs unique ability," Jeannine Sargent, CEO Oerlikon Solar said. In the amorphous silicon technology to obtain a high cell conversion efficiency is a proprietary high-performance amorphous silicon and microcrystalline silicon cells laminated photovoltaic technology a key driver.
A record of solar cells to demonstrate the superior performance of the Oerlikon advantages of thin-film silicon photovoltaic technology, once again demonstrates the company's integrated research and development planning. Oerlikon Solar's advanced deposition equipment and technology and its large number of process know-how eventually to create a higher conversion efficiency of solar cell design optimization. The recent success of amorphous silicon cell efficiency has laid a-Si modules laminated acquired or produced more than 10% efficiency basis.
Sep. 24, 2009
"The achievements are impressive demonstration of the rapid promotion of Oerlikon Solar thin-film silicon PV technology to reduce electricity costs unique ability," Jeannine Sargent, CEO Oerlikon Solar said. In the amorphous silicon technology to obtain a high cell conversion efficiency is a proprietary high-performance amorphous silicon and microcrystalline silicon cells laminated photovoltaic technology a key driver.
A record of solar cells to demonstrate the superior performance of the Oerlikon advantages of thin-film silicon photovoltaic technology, once again demonstrates the company's integrated research and development planning. Oerlikon Solar's advanced deposition equipment and technology and its large number of process know-how eventually to create a higher conversion efficiency of solar cell design optimization. The recent success of amorphous silicon cell efficiency has laid a-Si modules laminated acquired or produced more than 10% efficiency basis.
Sep. 24, 2009
Sanyo developed a thickness of only 0.1 mm thin film solar cell efficiency
According to Japan's Kyodo News agency reported that Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. announced the 18 developed only half of its original thickness, about 0.1 mm of solar cells. The battery-piece basic components of solar cells, solar energy conversion rate reached the highest level of 22.8%. Sanyo hopes to mass production a few years later, when the solar power system is expected to push prices down.
Solar panels from a combination of solar cells. The existing ordinary cell thickness of about 0.2 mm, and the cell thickness of only 0.098 mm. Usually the battery thickness thinning will reduce the amount of light absorption, resulting in current and voltage goes low, the output power decrease. However, according to Sanyo's introduction, by improving the bonding technology to improve the absorption effect by preventing the decline in power output.
Thin film batteries will allow the use of silicon raw materials, reduced by about 25% lower costs help drive down the price of solar panels. In addition, the battery can also be adjusted to expand the use of film curvature. Sanyo announced in May of this year developed the world's first solar energy conversion rate (23%) of solar cells.
Sep. 21, 2009
Solar panels from a combination of solar cells. The existing ordinary cell thickness of about 0.2 mm, and the cell thickness of only 0.098 mm. Usually the battery thickness thinning will reduce the amount of light absorption, resulting in current and voltage goes low, the output power decrease. However, according to Sanyo's introduction, by improving the bonding technology to improve the absorption effect by preventing the decline in power output.
Thin film batteries will allow the use of silicon raw materials, reduced by about 25% lower costs help drive down the price of solar panels. In addition, the battery can also be adjusted to expand the use of film curvature. Sanyo announced in May of this year developed the world's first solar energy conversion rate (23%) of solar cells.
Sep. 21, 2009
China has also decided to take two years to feed-in-tariff price of
Hapoalim Securities analyst Gordon Johnson recently published research report, China may need two years of time before the adoption of compulsory photovoltaic electricity price (feed-in tariff) policy, unlike the market generally expected in 2009. Johnson mentioned that the Chinese Energy Research Institute in Shanghai, an official who told reporters that the Government needs to at least two years of time to decide whether to adopt the policy FIT.
Johnson also pointed out that, including Yingli Green, Suntech Power, Canadian Solar, LDK Solar and First Solar have announced that China in the near future the building of large-scale solar power program, which is based on the number of building programs in China to adopt policies based on FIT. He believes that investors should be warned that these companies related to the construction program will be faced with the extension.
The media had reported September 15, the National Development and Reform Commission of Energy Renewable Energy Development Center, said researcher Hu Runqing, photovoltaic power station is still online price will follow, "thing" approach to pricing, not because individual Several projects will be laid down throughout the industry benchmark price, there is no timetable yet. Hu Runqing 9 14 in the meeting told reporters on the sidelines of the wind power benchmark price set by the six-year period, photovoltaic certainly not for so long, but the need to determine the number of items to measure the level of profits is expected to take 2 years .
Government of Germany for green electricity price for a period of 20-year price guarantee to encourage homeowners to enter the solar energy generation unified national power grid, that is, feed-price (feed-in-tariff).
Sep. 18, 2009
Johnson also pointed out that, including Yingli Green, Suntech Power, Canadian Solar, LDK Solar and First Solar have announced that China in the near future the building of large-scale solar power program, which is based on the number of building programs in China to adopt policies based on FIT. He believes that investors should be warned that these companies related to the construction program will be faced with the extension.
The media had reported September 15, the National Development and Reform Commission of Energy Renewable Energy Development Center, said researcher Hu Runqing, photovoltaic power station is still online price will follow, "thing" approach to pricing, not because individual Several projects will be laid down throughout the industry benchmark price, there is no timetable yet. Hu Runqing 9 14 in the meeting told reporters on the sidelines of the wind power benchmark price set by the six-year period, photovoltaic certainly not for so long, but the need to determine the number of items to measure the level of profits is expected to take 2 years .
Government of Germany for green electricity price for a period of 20-year price guarantee to encourage homeowners to enter the solar energy generation unified national power grid, that is, feed-price (feed-in-tariff).
Sep. 18, 2009
Thin-film solar plant to achieve 4.1 billion in orders for Nanosolar
It has been reported, Nanosolar inception in 2002, the company has a considerable amount of funds raised from about 500 million U.S. dollars, however, it is difficult to know the outside world is not publicly traded on the actual operation of Nanosolar. Nanosolar recently broke his silence, indicating that 4.1 billion of orders, its customers include solar power plant builder NextLight, AES Solar and Germany Beck Energy.
Nanosolar CEO Martin Roscheisen near Berlin, Germany Luckenwald panel on behalf of the company's assembly plant opening ceremony said that the plant every 10 seconds can produce a panel, annual production is equivalent to 640MW. Nanosolar is the use of CIGS solar technology, lower production costs, higher conversion efficiency. In addition to receiving orders from outside the Berlin plant became operational, Nanosolar said in a laboratory by solar cells made from CIGS conversion efficiency of up to 16.4% by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) verified, the conversion efficiency of solar panels over 11%.
Sep. 15, 2009
Nanosolar CEO Martin Roscheisen near Berlin, Germany Luckenwald panel on behalf of the company's assembly plant opening ceremony said that the plant every 10 seconds can produce a panel, annual production is equivalent to 640MW. Nanosolar is the use of CIGS solar technology, lower production costs, higher conversion efficiency. In addition to receiving orders from outside the Berlin plant became operational, Nanosolar said in a laboratory by solar cells made from CIGS conversion efficiency of up to 16.4% by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) verified, the conversion efficiency of solar panels over 11%.
Sep. 15, 2009
Trina Solar: 09 shipments to grow by at least 75% of the
Trina Solar CFO Terry Wang, said recently that since the recovery in demand by the third quarter, driven this year, shipments grow by at least 75%. He also said that if the demand will continue to grow next year, the company is expected when the annual production capacity from current 400MW to 850-950MW. In the August 17 release second-quarter results, Trina Solar's solar cells is expected in the third quarter will be between module shipments between the 90-110MW higher than the second quarter of 64MW; gross margins would be 23.5-26.5%. In addition, the company also expects full-year shipments will grow by 74-99% to 350-400MW.
Trina Solar Chairman Gao Jifan also said that solar energy industry, market confidence has started to increase, mainly because of government support and financing situation of the turn for the better. He noted that in the case of rising market demand, the company will expand production capacity by the end of 2009.
Sep. 11, 2009
Trina Solar Chairman Gao Jifan also said that solar energy industry, market confidence has started to increase, mainly because of government support and financing situation of the turn for the better. He noted that in the case of rising market demand, the company will expand production capacity by the end of 2009.
Sep. 11, 2009
Showa Shell Sekiyu KK will build largest solar-cell factory in Japan
Showa Shell Sekiyu KK 7 released press release announced that it will spend about 1,000 billion yen in Japan, Miyazaki Prefecture to build a new factory CIS thin film solar cells. Press release pointed out that the block the new plant a capacity of 900MW, and is expected to open in late 2011, the amount of production, produced by solar cells in Japan in addition to the family, industry and large-scale power generation purposes, the follow-up also plans to export to overseas .
Press release noted that in addition to the new plant, the Showa Shell now has two annual capacity of 20MW and 60MW respectively, of the CIS solar battery plant, so the amount of new plant to be post-partum, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK overall annual production capacity of solar cells to reach 1GW (1,000 MW) in size; Showa Shell Sekiyu KK solar cell plant in the block size would be beyond the capacity of Sharp's Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture plant (annual capacity of 710MW) to become Japan's largest solar-cell factory.
Sep. 8, 2009
Press release noted that in addition to the new plant, the Showa Shell now has two annual capacity of 20MW and 60MW respectively, of the CIS solar battery plant, so the amount of new plant to be post-partum, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK overall annual production capacity of solar cells to reach 1GW (1,000 MW) in size; Showa Shell Sekiyu KK solar cell plant in the block size would be beyond the capacity of Sharp's Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture plant (annual capacity of 710MW) to become Japan's largest solar-cell factory.
Sep. 8, 2009
First Solar as a new CEO appointed Robert Gillette
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Robert J. Gillette has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Mike Ahearn.
Mr. Gillette brings a wealth of experience to this position, having spent the last four and a half years as the CEO and president of Honeywell Aerospace, Honeywell International's most profitable business group with current sales of more than $ 12 billion annually. In this role, he led more than 40,000 associates at nearly 100 worldwide manufacturing and service sites.
In welcoming Mr. Gillette to First Solar, Mr. Ahearn said, "I compliment the Board of Directors and the search committee for identifying and bringing to First Solar an executive possessing a unique combination of skills and experiences that make him an ideal leader for First Solar in the next wave of our growth. "
Mr. Gillette joined Honeywell in 1996 and has served in a number of senior management positions, including president and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems and president of Honeywell Turbo Technologies. Prior to joining Honeywell, Mr. Gillette spent over 10 years at General Electric where he served in numerous senior management positions.
"Rob has a track record of fostering innovation and bringing new technologies and products to market. He has built organizational capability to enable businesses to scale in complex and geographically diverse markets and he has worked extensively in global markets, including Europe, Asia and South America , "said Mr. Ahearn." He has demonstrated a leadership style that meshes well with our core values and will enable him to form strong working relationships with our management team. "
"This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in what promises to be one of the most important industries of the 21st century," said Mr. Gillette. "I am excited to lead First Solar through the next phase of its growth."
Mr. Gillette will assume his duties as CEO and join the Board of Directors effective October 1, 2009. As previously announced, Mr. Ahearn will continue to serve in the full-time position of executive chairman.
Sep. 4, 2009
Mr. Gillette brings a wealth of experience to this position, having spent the last four and a half years as the CEO and president of Honeywell Aerospace, Honeywell International's most profitable business group with current sales of more than $ 12 billion annually. In this role, he led more than 40,000 associates at nearly 100 worldwide manufacturing and service sites.
In welcoming Mr. Gillette to First Solar, Mr. Ahearn said, "I compliment the Board of Directors and the search committee for identifying and bringing to First Solar an executive possessing a unique combination of skills and experiences that make him an ideal leader for First Solar in the next wave of our growth. "
Mr. Gillette joined Honeywell in 1996 and has served in a number of senior management positions, including president and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems and president of Honeywell Turbo Technologies. Prior to joining Honeywell, Mr. Gillette spent over 10 years at General Electric where he served in numerous senior management positions.
"Rob has a track record of fostering innovation and bringing new technologies and products to market. He has built organizational capability to enable businesses to scale in complex and geographically diverse markets and he has worked extensively in global markets, including Europe, Asia and South America , "said Mr. Ahearn." He has demonstrated a leadership style that meshes well with our core values and will enable him to form strong working relationships with our management team. "
"This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in what promises to be one of the most important industries of the 21st century," said Mr. Gillette. "I am excited to lead First Solar through the next phase of its growth."
Mr. Gillette will assume his duties as CEO and join the Board of Directors effective October 1, 2009. As previously announced, Mr. Ahearn will continue to serve in the full-time position of executive chairman.
Sep. 4, 2009
LDK Solar in China build 800MW solar power project
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. 31, said that with China Jiangsu Province, Suqian City, to develop solar energy, is expected by the year 2015 will build 300MW solar power projects.
Last week, LDK Solar also announced that, with China Jiangsu Province, Yancheng municipal government signed a cooperation agreement in solar photovoltaic industry plans to build 500MW within five years, photovoltaic power generation projects. More than two total installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation projects to reach 800MW.
Sep. 1, 2009
Last week, LDK Solar also announced that, with China Jiangsu Province, Yancheng municipal government signed a cooperation agreement in solar photovoltaic industry plans to build 500MW within five years, photovoltaic power generation projects. More than two total installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation projects to reach 800MW.
Sep. 1, 2009
UNSW to obtain silicon cells 43% of the conversion efficiency record
University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers in the solar cell efficiency of another step in a few days ago they reported that 43% conversion efficiency of the new world record. The research team and the United States more than two teams demonstrate the performance of the battery combination, the efficiency of the establishment of a new benchmark.
Professor, Martin Green "Because solar energy by different composition of many colors, ranging from high-energy ultraviolet light to low-energy infrared light, as opposed to a single cell, different combinations of materials, solar cells more efficient conversion of sunlight," UNSW ARC Photovoltaic Center of Excellence, research director Martin Green said Professor.
Green and his colleagues Anita Ho-Baillie to lead R & D team has developed a silicon battery optimization technology, in the solar spectrum of the red and near-infrared side to capture sunlight. The battery capable of up to 46% of sunlight converted into electricity. When combined with four other batteries (from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Emcore Corp. Joint development), each optimized for different solar spectrum band, the combination of the five batteries eventually be able to convert 43% of sunlight into electricity, will be The original world record of 0.3%. "Our R & D team of silicon cells is the key factor to reach a new record," Green said.
UNSW new record last year to create a single solar cell 25% of the world record can not be directly comparable, ARC Director of the Center, Professor Stuart Wenham said. "The latest record contains a combination of expensive batteries, and the collection of sunlight generated by the density is much higher than that of the standard tests sunlight intensity," he said. "However, it does show some of the final feasible solution."
Aug. 29, 2009
Professor, Martin Green "Because solar energy by different composition of many colors, ranging from high-energy ultraviolet light to low-energy infrared light, as opposed to a single cell, different combinations of materials, solar cells more efficient conversion of sunlight," UNSW ARC Photovoltaic Center of Excellence, research director Martin Green said Professor.
Green and his colleagues Anita Ho-Baillie to lead R & D team has developed a silicon battery optimization technology, in the solar spectrum of the red and near-infrared side to capture sunlight. The battery capable of up to 46% of sunlight converted into electricity. When combined with four other batteries (from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Emcore Corp. Joint development), each optimized for different solar spectrum band, the combination of the five batteries eventually be able to convert 43% of sunlight into electricity, will be The original world record of 0.3%. "Our R & D team of silicon cells is the key factor to reach a new record," Green said.
UNSW new record last year to create a single solar cell 25% of the world record can not be directly comparable, ARC Director of the Center, Professor Stuart Wenham said. "The latest record contains a combination of expensive batteries, and the collection of sunlight generated by the density is much higher than that of the standard tests sunlight intensity," he said. "However, it does show some of the final feasible solution."
Aug. 29, 2009
LDK Solar to develop solar energy projects in China
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. Tuesday said it is in cooperation with China Yancheng in the next five years of building 500 megawatts of photovoltaic solar power projects, sending its shares up 6.2%. The news come out a month ago, China launched a long-awaited plans for large-scale solar power projects to offer subsidies. As the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, China is currently looking for alternatives to fossil fuels.
Since China announced the plan has been, China solar energy companies, including Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. and ReneSola Ltd. Announced plans to build large solar power plants in China. "We believe that the growing number of photovoltaic application projects will come from China, we will continue our efforts to smoothly promote the rapid development of LDK PV market," LDK Chief Executive, said Peng Xiaofeng.
LDK shares on the New York Stock Exchange stock market closed 8.85 U.S. dollars, then rose to 9.40 U.S. dollars after. Yancheng City in China Jiangsu Province, is located north of Shanghai city. China 6 month that it will speed up the development of Jiangsu Province, which will include Yancheng.
Aug. 26, 2009
Since China announced the plan has been, China solar energy companies, including Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. and ReneSola Ltd. Announced plans to build large solar power plants in China. "We believe that the growing number of photovoltaic application projects will come from China, we will continue our efforts to smoothly promote the rapid development of LDK PV market," LDK Chief Executive, said Peng Xiaofeng.
LDK shares on the New York Stock Exchange stock market closed 8.85 U.S. dollars, then rose to 9.40 U.S. dollars after. Yancheng City in China Jiangsu Province, is located north of Shanghai city. China 6 month that it will speed up the development of Jiangsu Province, which will include Yancheng.
Aug. 26, 2009
Lieberose become Germany's largest solar power station
Wrrstdt in Germany and the United States juwi Group of First Solar Inc. announced that during the construction of solar power generation market Brandenburg Lieberose Thursday to become the world's second largest, Germany's largest solar power station. 560,000 in the first solar panel installation is complete, the German foundation and the Ministry of Construction Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee Brandenburg Matthias Platzeck Chief Minister made this announcement.
Turnow-Preilack still located in the construction of solar power generation market in several aspects of solar energy industry can be called a landmark project. Despite the current economic and financial crisis, the two companies are still in the construction of utility-scale projects, a total investment of more than 160 million euros. The project is about generating 53 megawatts, covers an area of more than 210 football pitches, is the world's second largest photovoltaic installation projects.
Germany's Minister of Construction Wolfgang Tiefensee the basis of the formal start of the ground-breaking ceremony for 300 invited guests, said: "Lieberose projects in Germany show local renewable energy production and other advantages of combining the success of these advantages include local companies, networks, research organizations and universities have the knowledge and expertise. Germany's competitiveness is to rely on this combination. "
He added: "Lieberose not only in power generation and financing is an example of changing the military and other unused land is also true. Over the years and prohibits the entry of contaminated land under the arms and the removal of other pollutants, not all of the land - the countries - to have any financial burden. Lieberose solar power market is to make solar power become a major force in the local economy an important step. "
This project was originally developed in the Soviet army in Germany's largest military training base. Because of relatively low investment and operating costs, the user can be attractive to the Brandenburg to pay the rent for the venue to provide funds to repair. Restoration measures include the removal of residual metals and hand grenades, artillery munitions debris and contaminated land. After the end of the lease term, solar power market can be removed and the land restored to natural state.
Stephan Hansen, general manager of First Solar and juwi director Matthias Willenbacher said: "Our aim is to clean, cost-effective realization of the global supply of solar energy. Lieberose project will only help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions of 35,000 tons. We project particularly proud, because it contains another meaning of the word clean (clear). It is not only clean energy output, but also ensure the removal of dangerous weapons. "
As a general contractor, juwi partner juwi Solar GmbH is responsible for planning, logistics, construction, supervision and delivery of the final completion of the solar power market, after the completion of the power generation market is expected to be sold to certain investors. Willenbacher and Hansen said: "Lieberose such as solar power generation market for all the future of renewable energy are very important. Produced through the use of solar panels the size and efficiency, which contributes to the achievement of significant reduction in the price, to accelerate the competitive force the emergence of solar power. This is undoubtedly increased awareness of the acceptability of solar energy. "
According to the plan, Lieberose will be fully operational by the end of this year. After the completion of some 700,000 thin-film modules (First Solar, mainly from the vicinity of Frankfurt / Oder factory) will produce enough green electricity to meet the equivalent of approximately 15,000 families in the demand for electricity. In addition to the production of solar panels, First Solar is also helping to fund this project.
Aug. 23,2009
Turnow-Preilack still located in the construction of solar power generation market in several aspects of solar energy industry can be called a landmark project. Despite the current economic and financial crisis, the two companies are still in the construction of utility-scale projects, a total investment of more than 160 million euros. The project is about generating 53 megawatts, covers an area of more than 210 football pitches, is the world's second largest photovoltaic installation projects.
Germany's Minister of Construction Wolfgang Tiefensee the basis of the formal start of the ground-breaking ceremony for 300 invited guests, said: "Lieberose projects in Germany show local renewable energy production and other advantages of combining the success of these advantages include local companies, networks, research organizations and universities have the knowledge and expertise. Germany's competitiveness is to rely on this combination. "
He added: "Lieberose not only in power generation and financing is an example of changing the military and other unused land is also true. Over the years and prohibits the entry of contaminated land under the arms and the removal of other pollutants, not all of the land - the countries - to have any financial burden. Lieberose solar power market is to make solar power become a major force in the local economy an important step. "
This project was originally developed in the Soviet army in Germany's largest military training base. Because of relatively low investment and operating costs, the user can be attractive to the Brandenburg to pay the rent for the venue to provide funds to repair. Restoration measures include the removal of residual metals and hand grenades, artillery munitions debris and contaminated land. After the end of the lease term, solar power market can be removed and the land restored to natural state.
Stephan Hansen, general manager of First Solar and juwi director Matthias Willenbacher said: "Our aim is to clean, cost-effective realization of the global supply of solar energy. Lieberose project will only help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions of 35,000 tons. We project particularly proud, because it contains another meaning of the word clean (clear). It is not only clean energy output, but also ensure the removal of dangerous weapons. "
As a general contractor, juwi partner juwi Solar GmbH is responsible for planning, logistics, construction, supervision and delivery of the final completion of the solar power market, after the completion of the power generation market is expected to be sold to certain investors. Willenbacher and Hansen said: "Lieberose such as solar power generation market for all the future of renewable energy are very important. Produced through the use of solar panels the size and efficiency, which contributes to the achievement of significant reduction in the price, to accelerate the competitive force the emergence of solar power. This is undoubtedly increased awareness of the acceptability of solar energy. "
According to the plan, Lieberose will be fully operational by the end of this year. After the completion of some 700,000 thin-film modules (First Solar, mainly from the vicinity of Frankfurt / Oder factory) will produce enough green electricity to meet the equivalent of approximately 15,000 families in the demand for electricity. In addition to the production of solar panels, First Solar is also helping to fund this project.
Aug. 23,2009
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