Biggest solar power breakthroughs of 2009
In January, German researchers announced they had broken a new record for solar energy efficiency, converting a full 41.1 per cent of the power of incoming rays into electricity.
Top 10 Solar Trends In 2009
A new federal law in effect this year allows utilities to claim a 30 percent investment tax credit for owning solar power plants. And sure enough, electricity retailers began to propose their own solar projects.
Solar Cell Production Climbs to Another Record in 2009
By the end of 2009, nearly 23,000 megawatts of PV had been installed worldwide, enough to power 4.6 million U.S. homes. Solar PV, the world''s fastest-growing power technology,
Solar Cell Production Up in 2009
Despite the global economic downturn, solar cell production hit another record in 2009, according to the Earth Policy Institute.
2009 Renewable Energy Projections – Institute of Climate Studies, USA
This document published in 2009 presents comprehensive research findings on climate science, environmental policy, and sustainability challenges.
Global solar power capacity grew 44 pct in 2009 | Reuters
Global installed solar photovoltaic power grew by 44 percent in 2009 on the back of German subsidies now under threat, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association said on Tuesday.
The Solar Energy Boom (2009-2024)
Between 2009 and 2024, solar electricity generation skyrocketed globally, with China leading the charge. China''s rise is unparalleled —from near-zero in 2009 to an estimated 1,050 TWh in 2024,
Green energy market ''resilient'' to downturn in 2009,
Investment in wind power and solar PV increased in 2009 according to a United Nations Environmental Program report.
Solar Cell Production Hit A Record In 2009
While growth in 2009 slowed from the 89% expansion in 2008, it continued the rapid rise of an industry that reached 1,000 MW of production in 2004. By the end of 2009, nearly 23,000 MW
2009 Renewable Energy Data Book, August 2010 (Book)
In the United States, growth in sectors such as wind and solar photovoltaics (PV) signify an ongoing shift in the composition of the nation''s electricity supply. In 2009, cumulative wind capacity increased by