solar power
Abu Dhabi pilot project for solar energy
As preparation for the Solar Roof Program in Abu Dhabi, employees of the local power company ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) undertook training in photovoltaics at the Berlin-based Renewables Academy (RENAC).
Qatar Foundation enters solar energy sector
Qatar Foundation announced its entry into the solar energy sector through the creation of a joint venture company which in the first phase will produce solar grade polysilicon.
Garrad Hassan announces new service
International renewable energy consultancy, Garrad Hassan, announces a specialist service suite for developers of small-scale wind and solar photovoltaic projects.
First Derbisolar panels in The Netherlands
The Belgium company Derbigum has been succesfully selling the Derbisolar solar panels in many countries. The first panels have now been sold and installed in The Netherlands.
QuantaSol adopts dilute nitrides to boost absorption and solar efficiency
QuantaSol Ltd, an independent designer and manufacturer of strain-balanced quantum-well solar cells has exclusively licensed advanced materials growth technology from the University of Houston to make its manufacturing process simpler and cheaper, while further improving solar cell efficiency.
