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India Wants 20GW of Solar by 2020

2009-11-20T18:10:07+00:00

The government approves a $19 billion program to boost manufacturing and generation, but getting to that goal might not be so easy.

Swapping CIGS for Silicon

2009-11-20T13:00:17+00:00

AQT plans to launch production of its thin-film cells that will look like conventional silicon cells but at much cheaper price, its CEO says.

MiaSolé Begins Shipping CIGS Panels

2009-11-18T19:21:44+00:00

The CIGS thin-film maker has kept a low profile for most of the past year. Now it has something to brag about: customers and plans to boost production.

Cleantech Open: It’s All About the Chemicals

2009-11-17T21:27:35+00:00

Green chemistry seems to be one of the more interesting topics at today’s Cleantech Open in San Francisco.

Is China a Friend or Foe to the U.S.?

2009-11-17T19:21:47+00:00

Duke Energy’s David Mohler addresses concerns about the utility’s growing number of deals with Chinese companies, while President Obama meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Is the DOE Loan Guarantee a Good Deal?

2009-11-17T16:01:58+00:00

The sought-after renewable energy loan guarantee program is underway, but it may not pan out as a cost-effective way to borrow money.

Here Comes China’s $3B, ‘Golden Sun’ Projects

2009-11-16T19:02:23+00:00

China’s finance ministry has selected hundreds of projects totaling nearly $3 billion in costs for its subsidy plan to dramatically boost the country’s solar energy production.

Ausra on the Block: Get Used to Acquisitions in Solar

2009-11-16T18:07:41+00:00

After failing to win the big solar contracts, the solar thermal expert changed its business model. Will conglomerates ultimately control green?

Solar Research Hits the Sunshine State

2009-11-16T10:21:55+00:00

University researchers in Florida are exploring ways to use sun’s power for desalination and killing germs in water. Other ideas possibly on the way involve module containing a solar cell and a LED and lithium-ion battery.

Roundup: Suntech on Chinese Roofs, Yingli’s Self Sufficiency, More CIGS

2009-11-13T19:25:59+00:00

China has approved the first batch of rooftop projects under a program to subsidize installations. Meanwhile, Hemlock plans to increase silicon supply.