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Heliatek sets organic solar cells record
A Dresden based solar cell manufacturer, Heliatek G.m.b.H., has set a new world record of 9.8 percent efficiency for organic solar cells (made with conductive organic polymers and molecules) which are considered to be more competitive in term of costs and more flexible than inorganic photovoltaic cells.
read more... 09/12/2011
SunShot Initiative: Rooftop Solar Challenge
Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the USD 12 million in funding for the awardees of the Rooftop Solar Challenge as part of SunShot Initiative which is a collaborative national effort to make solar power more accessible and affordable for power consumers, at the same time saving money and time for local governments which are facing tight budgets.
read more... 08/12/2011
Carbon trading schemes around the world
Companies and governments around the world are turning to emissions trading as a weapon to fight climate change and join a global carbon market worth $142 billion last year. Under cap-and-trade schemes, companies or countries face a carbon limit. If they exceed the limit they can buy allowances from others. They can also buy carbon offsets from outside projects which avoid greenhouse gas emissions, often from developing countries. Following is a list of established schemes.
read more... 07/12/2011
UK renewable sector sees crash in investments
The development of new renewable capacity fell significantly this year following a “dash gas” policy of the big six British energy suppliers that could damage UK’s climate change targets and keep households bills up. UK’s offshore wind market underwent a strong decline this year with only 540 MW of new onshore and offshore installed capacity, comparing to 1, 192 MW installed last year.
read more... 06/12/2011
Asia-Pacific PV market likely to grow 130% by 2011
According to the released report by Solarbuzz, Asia Pacific Major PV Markets, Asia’s solar market is likely to grow 39% in the final quarter of 2011 and by 130% between Q4 2010 and Q4 2011.
read more... 05/12/2011