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Global Solar Photovoltaic Market Report (2008) | Print |
Thursday, 09 October 2008
Photovoltaics (PV) is a solar power technology that uses solar cells or solar photovoltaic arrays to convert light from the sun directly into electricity. Photovoltaics is also the field of study relating to this technology and there are many research institutes devoted to work on photovoltaics. The manufacture of photovoltaic cells has expanded dramatically in recent years. Photovoltaic production has also been doubling every two years, increasing by an average of 48 percent each year since 2002, making it the worlds fastest-growing energy technology.

At the end of 2007, according to preliminary data, cumulative global production of solar PV systems was 12,400 megawatts. Roughly 90% of this generating capacity consists of grid-tied electrical systems. Such installations may be ground-mounted (and sometimes integrated with farming and grazing) or building integrated. Financial incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar-generated electricity and net metering, have supported solar PV installations in many countries including Germany, Japan, and the United States.

The report Global Solar Photovoltaic Market analyzes this industry, starting from the basics to what is driving this industry. The report starts off with a brief overview of the global energy market which contains data on global energy statistics, outlook for the industry, the growing focus on renewable energy worldwide, and of course, the potential of solar energy. The report then moves on the discussing the basic technology behind solar photovoltaics. The section looks at PV cells and modules, inverters, the various components of a PV system, and the various types of PV systems available today.

Moving on to the global photovoltaic industry, the report analyzes the entire PV market in terms of application area, global PV production statistics, and the future potential of solar photovoltaics. Strategies and recommendations for researchers, analysts, and in general, is a highlight of sectio
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European Solar Photovoltaic Market Report (2008) | Print |
Thursday, 09 October 2008
Photovoltaics (PV) is a solar power technology that uses solar cells or solar photovoltaic arrays to convert light from the sun directly into electricity. Photovoltaics is also the field of study relating to this technology and there are many research institutes devoted to work on photovoltaics. The manufacture of photovoltaic cells has expanded dramatically in recent years. Photovoltaic production has also been doubling every two years, increasing by an average of 48% each year since 2002, making it the worlds fastest-growing energy technology.

At the end of 2007, cumulative European production of solar PV systems was 4,700 megawatts. Almost all of this generating capacity consists of grid-tied electrical systems. Such installations may be ground-mounted (and sometimes integrated with farming and grazing) or building integrated. Financial incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar-generated electricity and net metering, have supported solar PV installations in many countries including Germany, the largest PV market in Europe.

The report European Solar Photovoltaic Market analyzes this industry, starting from the basics to what is driving this industry. The report starts off with a brief overview of the European energy market which contains data on European energy statistics, outlook for the industry, the growing focus on renewable energy, and of course, the potential of solar energy in the region. The report then moves on the discussing the basic technology behind solar photovoltaics. The section looks at PV cells and modules, inverters, the various components of a PV system, and the various types of PV systems available today.

Moving on to the European photovoltaic industry, the report analyzes the entire PV market in terms of application area, global as well as European PV production statistics, and the future potential of solar photovoltaics. Strategies and recommendations for researchers, analysts, and in general, is a highlight of this sect
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Biofuel promise hits roadblock | Print |
Thursday, 09 October 2008

LILBOURN, Mo . -- It's one of the newest buildings in this small agricultural town.

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UPDATED: 2 Wind Industry Firms Bound for Little Rock to Employ 830 | Print |
Thursday, 09 October 2008

Polymarin Composites, an international company that makes rotor blades for the wind industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of Emergya Wind Technologies, on Wednesday announced it will put a new manufacturing ...

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Going Green: Regulators approve Delmarva Power wind contracts | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

DOVER - Delaware regulators have approved agreements for Delmarva Power to buy energy from three land-based wind farms.

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'That One' Remark Becomes Debate Highlight | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

What began as a simple debate answer on the topic of alternative energy set the blogosphere on fire and even prompted responses from both presidential campaigns.

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Wind Energy From Ocean Surface | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Wind Energy Ocean When we talk about wind energy, we don?t specifically mention ocean winds. But global satellite maps from NASA promise a new hope. Nearly a decade of data from NASA?s QuikSCAT satellite gives us hope that we can harness ocean?s wind for energy generation. These maps can help in locating and planning the offshore wind farms for producing electric energy. (more…)

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Street Team '08: Energy in Bloom | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

It's hard not to look at the price of oil and wonder how we need an alternative energy source.

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Montana governor's race features old foes | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his Republican challenger have both called for increased energy development, lower taxes and a more open state government.

Schweitzer points to last year's property tax rebate and several recently announced wind and coal projects as testament to his ability to deliver on those issues _ and the reason why he deserves another term.

But state Sen. Roy Brown charges that after almost four years, the incumbent's promises are beginning to ring hollow. Brown says oil production is falling off, the tax rebate is unlikely to be repeated and Schweitzer's advocacy of open governance were undermined by a recent speech in which he boasted of trying to influence the state's 2006 congressional election.

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British Waterways have unveiled green energy plans | Print |
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Plans to generate power from wind turbines and hydro schemes alongside canals and rivers across the country have been unveiled.

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