Photovoltaics World: EU PVSEC previews, FiT impacts, parallel wiring for solar arrays

On 9/2/2010 4:54 PM, PV World's PV Times wrote:

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PVWorld Exclusives Instrumentation for quantum efficiency measurement of solar cells Using modular components and instruments available on the market enables building well-customized QE configurations that offer great flexibility needed by solar cell researchers for testing existing and new solar cells, explains Adnan Adla from Newport Spectra-Physics. (From the July/August 2010 issue of Photovoltaics World magazine) Share: Improving the economic case for commercial and utility-scale solar The key to reducing both lifecycle cost and maximizing energy harvest is maximizing uptime, and the foundation for maximizing solar system uptime is predicting and improving system reliability in a disciplined and scientific way, writes Tucker Ruberti from PV Powered. (From the July/August 2010 issue of Photovoltaics World magazine) Share: From our Sponsor Confocal Sensor Inspects Solar Modules and Cells to Ensure Efficiency The KEYENCE LT-9000 Series Laser Confocal Displacement Sensor measures transparent glass and thin film thickness with 0.01µm repeatability. Its small beam spot measures scribe depth, bonding wire height and edge profiles. Beam scanning technology enables highly stable detection of polycrystalline, silicon and glass surfaces. A built-in CCD camera facilitates easy target alignment and measurement. More info. Business News and Analysis EU PVSEC News Center Photovoltaics World will be on-site at next week's EU PVSEC in Valencia, Spain, reporting on the show and industry buzz. But we've already been collecting pre-show news and products -- keep this link bookmarked for our continuing coverage of EU PVSEC. Share: Suntech shines in 2Q module shipments First Solar may be tops in solar module production, leading the charge in manufacturing cost/W, but a Chinese rival outshined the rest in module shipments in 2Q10, according to IMS Research. Share: France mulls FiTs, analysts mull impact Reports indicate France is mulling a 12% reduction in its feed-in tariffs. Analysts break down the reasons (not unexpected) and possible impact to regional solar efforts and individual vendors. SEE ALSO: Ontario PV market to prosper in 2010, slow down in 2011 Share: Silicon prices climb; PV cutbacks in 2011 will curb trend Blame high demand for solar PV around the world for the rise in silicon prices. After a period of decline, a new survey from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) shows that prices are reaching levels not seen since December of 2009. Share: More Headlines • Analysis: Grid-scale energy storage market to reach $35B by 2020 • Ascent Solar chairman Misra retiring; Ex-CombiMatrix exec tabbed • REC consolidates wafer, solar units • TSMC to start work on its CIGS solar cell module plant in September • Edwards sells EU wet etch biz to start-up Solar Semi • South Korean steelmaker Posco wooing Norwegian silicon maker Elkem • Taiwan, Ireland discussing energy technologies • Taiwanese solar cell firm E-Ton posts sixth straight net loss, US unit blamed • Intevac hires Oerlikon exec to lead PV, semi biz • Conergy CFO steps down, general counsel steps in • DelSolar eyes Taiwanese IPO, new fab ramped by 2H11 • Kyocera hiking solar output to 1.8MW • Enel: Renewable Energy biz's Oct. IPO still on track Technology News and Analysis Solar array design: Parallel wiring opens new doors Striking a balance in DC-AC voltage conversion is one of the grand challenges of solar power project planning and system design. Michael Lamb from eIQ Energy explains how parallel wiring architectures for solar arrays promise to create new levels of freedom and flexibility for designers. Miasole exceeds 14%-efficient CIGS modules The NREL-confirmed 14.3%-efficient 1 sq.m CIGS modules are the highest independently-confirmed for any commercial-scale CIGS module tech, the company claims. Global Solar unveils CIGS modules for BIPV The large, flexible modules offer higher efficiency (12.6% aperture) and power (300W) than any other offering (including a-Si) for building-integrated rooftop applications, the company says. More Headlines • SiGen now making wafers using PolyMax kerf-free equipment • Tempress Systems touts $37M in diffusion tool orders from Asia • Ferro selects Despatch's firing furnace for solar pastes • Chinese solar cell maker orders RASIRC steamers for passivation • NSF-funded project aims to boost solar cell juice • Ex-Solibro exec hired to head Veeco's CIGS tool tech • AEG signs contract for 260MW utility-scale BoS deal • Schott, Solland ink back-contact solar partnership • Meyer Burger wins €19M wire saw order in Asia • DelSolar, GCL Solar ink second wafer supply contract • SunSi Energies acquiring Chinese TCS facilities • NXP announces low-power IC for solar apps PV Pipeline Delays plague solar energy on US fed lands Millions of acres of Southwestern US desert still have no solar farm activity, largely because the system that created the leasing system was overwhelmed and undisciplined. Report: Indian banks urge restructuring of solar PPAs Several Indian banks are asking the government to restructure power purchase agreements (PPAs) for projects under the National Solar Mission scheme, claiming that they are too risky and expensive. SEE ALSO: - India invites bidders for 500MW in solar PV projects - Report: India may consider equity fund for renewables Solar power moves ahead in California The California Energy Commission gave the go-ahead for a 250MW solar-thermal project, in what could be a string of more approvals of large-scale solar projects in the state before year's end. SolarFrameWorks system installed at New England Patriot Place The BIPV CoolPly system at the New England football mecca cools the roof and solar modules in the summer, and in the winter provides additional insulation preventing heat loss and optimizing power production. More Headlines • Skyline Solar, Hawaiian firm light up 22kW project • Utah's "Salt Palace" planning nation's largest solar rooftop project • Canadian Solar, Blue-Tech complete four installs in Italy • PSE&G awards 80MW solar monitoring support to Noveda • NM regulators modify PNM plan, approve 22MW utility-scale build • SolarWorld launches contests for free 2kW residential systems • 1BOG launches group purchase program in Cleveland • Mitsubishi PV modules to power Butte College's 2.7MW project • Envision Solar designing 300kW solar array in AZ • SunPower gets nod for 20MW federal US projects • San Diego G&E inks 45MW solar PPA • Report: India targets 1000MW in green power projects by 2013 • Clothing maker Diesel lights up 198kWp rooftop install in Italy • Sanyo's solar cell bus in Japan ready for the road

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AWEA: The heat's still on!

On 9/2/2010 4:33 PM, AWEA Public Affairs Team wrote:

Dear Daniel,   Even as September creeps in, the excessive heat across the country seems to be holding steady. Before August recess, the temperature in Congress had almost reached its boiling point on energy legislation and both houses will resume their jam-packed legislative calendars on September 13th. Time is still short for the Senate to introduce and pass comprehensive energy and climate legislation and we need your help in telling your representatives that you support such a bill that includes a strong renewable electricity standard (RES). An RES is essential for our energy security, our environment and most importantly, American jobs. Take action and sign our RES petition! The August job report will be released in the next few days, just in time for Labor Day, and it’s expected to be dismal. Without the long-term commitment to both jobs and the environment provided for by an RES, our future will be even more uncertain. A strong RES would signal certainty that the market for renewable energy is here to stay in the U.S., and would unleash a wave of investment and job creation in our domestic manufacturing base. To see our latest ad and get information on how to contact your Senator, click here. Along with the heat waves, energy companies have been urging consumers to conserve energy and be mindful of energy usage throughout the summer months. As Energy Secretary Stephen Chu said in July to the Clean Energy Ministerial attendees, “Energy efficiency is the first fuel of the clean energy revolution.” Here in Washington, D.C. electric utility Pepco provided some tips to consumers for saving energy while the grid has peak loads. It’s times like these that we are reminded of the importance for America to utilize both energy efficiency and increased renewable energy development to stake our claim in the global clean energy economy. For further ideas on how to save money and electricity, see the Department of Energy “Energy Savers” website: http://www.energysavers.gov/. In other news, AWEA CEO Denise Bode set the record straight on wind energy in response to the latest strike from the fossil fuel lobby against renewable energy.  Have a look and listen here. The coming of fall means the arrival of AWEA workshops and conferences.  First up is the AWEA Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Workshop in Oklahoma City, followed by the first ever North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition in Atlantic City, NJ. Registration opens next week! For more information about either, contact conference@awea.org. In the spirit of August district meetings and legislators meeting with constituents – tell us what you want to learn about wind energy! What more can we do to help you & wind energy get to know each other better?  Just hit “reply” to this message. Although President Obama will be working in Milwaukee at the annual Laborfest event on Monday, we hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend and final days of summer. Sincerely, The American Wind Energy Association Public Affairs Team