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Semprius and the Future of Concentrating PV: Updated CPV Forecast

Semprius and the Future of Concentrating PV: Updated CPV Forecast

Eric Wesoff: December 21, 2010

Can a new approach to chip design make concentrating photovoltaics a contender?  How is the health of the CPV market?

Update: It’s Official—Obama Signs Extension of Tax Grant Program

Update: It’s Official—Obama Signs Extension of Tax Grant Program

Eric Wesoff: December 17, 2010

Solar, wind industry rejoices.  The Tax Grant Program (1603) has been the main driver for the strong growth of U.S. renewable energy in 2010.

Feed-In Tariff, California Style: CPUC Passes One Gigawatt RAM Program

Feed-In Tariff, California Style: CPUC Passes One Gigawatt RAM Program

Eric Wesoff: December 16, 2010

RAM, the Renewable Auction Mechanism, is a Californian take on the European style feed-in tariff for procuring solar and renewables.

First Solar 2011 Guidance Meets, Exceeds Street

First Solar 2011 Guidance Meets, Exceeds Street

Eric Wesoff: December 14, 2010

2011 guidance: net sales of $3.7 billion to $3.9 billion and an EPS of $8.75 to $9.50.

Report: Trade Balance, The U.S. is a Net Exporter of Solar Products

Report: Trade Balance, The U.S. is a Net Exporter of Solar Products

Eric Wesoff: December 14, 2010

PV and solar create massive domestic value according to a Solar Trade Balance report from SEIA and GTM Research

Stirling Projects Frozen Amid Turmoil: Is the End Near?

Stirling Projects Frozen Amid Turmoil: Is the End Near?

Michael Kanellos: December 13, 2010

Things just get worse and worse for Stirling engines. Prediction: First Solar will buy the projects.

Critical Congressional Vote on Tax Grant Holds Renewables Hostage

Critical Congressional Vote on Tax Grant Holds Renewables Hostage

Eric Wesoff: December 8, 2010

SEIA and AWEA “pulling out all the stops” to preserve renewable energy jobs.

Solar and Smart Grid Experts to Discuss Innovation Through Integration of Industry

Solar and Smart Grid Experts to Discuss Innovation Through Integration of Industry

Staff: December 8, 2010

Networked Solar: The Convergence of Renewable Energy and the Smart Grid is taking place January 25–26, 2011 in Jersey City, NJ.

Are Stirling Energy, Tessera Solar in Trouble?

Are Stirling Energy, Tessera Solar in Trouble?

Michael Kanellos: December 7, 2010

Executives scatter and layoffs occur at sister companies promoting Stirling engines to produce power.

Sempra’s Copper Mountain is Now the Largest PV Plant in U.S.

Sempra’s Copper Mountain is Now the Largest PV Plant in U.S.

Eric Wesoff: December 7, 2010

55-megawatt photovoltaic power plant is now on-line in Nevada with 775,000 First Solar PV panels.

MEMC Goes Solar Vertical to Win in Ontario

MEMC Goes Solar Vertical to Win in Ontario

Eric Wesoff: December 6, 2010

MEMC teams with Flextronics and adds solar modules to the product mix.

In Abu Dhabi, Hara and SunPower Win Big

In Abu Dhabi, Hara and SunPower Win Big

Michael Kanellos: December 6, 2010

The national utility says Hara’s software could save it 12 terawatt hours of power per year by 2020.

NRG, SunPower Team for 250 Megawatts; More on the Way

NRG, SunPower Team for 250 Megawatts; More on the Way

Michael Kanellos: November 30, 2010

Big projects are becoming the new normal solar.

Yingli Reports Big Q3, Raises 2010 Shipment Guidance to 1 GW

Yingli Reports Big Q3, Raises 2010 Shipment Guidance to 1 GW

Eric Wesoff: November 19, 2010

Another big solar firm turns in a strong quarter with hot margins and a raised 2010 guidance exceeding one gigawatt.