94 news items tagged Solarbuzz
32GW of utility-scale solar to come online ahead of US 2017 ITC deadline, says Solarbuzz
Tuesday 16 June 2015There has been a noticeable increase in the number of photovoltaic (PV) projects in the US aiming to be operational before the expiration of the 30% Federal energy investment tax...
Year-end rush in China leads APAC PV market to set record in 4Q14, says Solarbuzz
Tuesday 16 December 2014Quarterly solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to reach the 10 gigawatt (GW) level for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2014. According...
Asia PV module suppliers expand in-house project activities to diversify revenue streams, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 6 November 2014An increasing number of the top 20 solar photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers are shifting their strategic focus within the industry, by increasing shipments for dedicated in-house...
Efficiency enhancements to define solar PV technology roadmap for next 5 years, says Solarbuzz
Tuesday 14 October 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules using solar-grade wafers, as offered by 16 of the top 20 solar module suppliers to the industry, will account for 89% of solar capacity forecast to...
Cumulative global PV deployment apporaching 200GW, says Solarbuzz
Tuesday 7 October 2014Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations added during the fourth quarter of 2014 are forecast to exceed 19.5GW, pushing global cumulative PV deployment toward the 200GW mark....
Latin America and Caribbean region to install 9GW of solar PV within 5 years, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 1 October 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is poised to play a substantial role in fulfilling the need for increased power generation capacity across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)...
Middle East and Africa PV market accumulates 12GW pipeline with strong growth potential, says Solarbuzz
Tuesday 23 September 2014The PV market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is set for strong growth, with many multi-megawatt ground mount projects in the planning or pre-planning phases. According...
Major Asia-Pacific markets have 60% of global solar PV demand in 2H14, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 18 September 2014Total solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the five leading Asia Pacific (APAC) markets – China, Japan, India, Australia and Thailand – is forecast to reach 17.2GW during...
Leading China solar PV module suppliers continue to increase market share, despite global trade disputes, says SolarBuzz
Wednesday 3 September 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments from the leading China companies increased 26% on quarter in the second quarter of 2014, compared to the previous quarter when they shipped...
Solar cell production line upgrade cycle driving module powers to record highs, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 21 August 2014Makers of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells are increasing research and development efforts to push cell efficiencies to record levels. According to Solarbuzz, the power rating of industry-standard...
Over 3GW of US utility scale PV projects at risk from anti-dumping case, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 6 August 2014More than 3GW of the projects currently in the US photovoltaic (PV) project pipeline had been set to use China modules, but with the recent anti-subsidy and anti-dumping rulings proposed...
Europe solar PV demand stabilizes at 10GW in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Friday 30 May 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from Europe is forecast to reach 10GW during 2014, down 7% on year, according to Solarbuzz. This will be the third consecutive year that solar PV demand...
Proposed UK policy changes cause 215 solar PV farm prospects to be re-evaluated, says Solarbuzz
Friday 23 May 2014The outcome of proposals for 215 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) farms in the UK, with capacities in excess of 5MW, are now being re-evaluated, according to Solarbuzz. This...
Solar PV module shipments to grow 30% in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 21 May 2014The top 20 module suppliers to the solar PV industry are guiding an increase in annual shipments of more than 30% in 2014, according to Solarbuzz. Leading China module suppliers Trina...
After 5-year absence, Sharp Solar returns as number 1 PV module supplier in 1Q14, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 15 May 2014Sharp Solar returned to the top of the solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipment rankings during the first quarter of 2014, after a five year absence, according to Solarbuzz.
The UK is forecast to be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) market in Europe in 2014, fuelled by the rapid growth in ground-mounted solar PV farms. More than 120 large-scale solar...
Middle East and Africa solar PV demand to grow 50% in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Friday 25 April 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is set to grow 50% on year in 2014. Between 2014-2018, annual PV demand will nearly triple as the MEA region...
Record-breaking demand for global solar PV industry in 1Q14, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 3 April 2014New solar photovoltaic (PV) demand added during the first quarter of 2014 exceeded 9GW, which was 35% more than the previous first-quarter record, set in 2013. Every quarter in 2014...
300 GW of new solar PV to be installed in the next five years, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 20 March 2014The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is set for rapid growth over the next five years, with up to 100GW annual deployment being targeted in 2018, according to Solarbuzz. This end-market...
Solar PV industry to transition to supply-driven market in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 5 March 2014Over the past three years, solar photovoltaic (PV) installed system prices, module prices, and module production costs have all fallen by more than 50%, while a shakeout of uncompetitive...
Solar farms up to 5MW in size drive 95GW project pipeline in leading PV countries, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 20 February 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects between 250kW and 5MW now account for almost half of the yet-to-be-completed 4,300 commercial and utility projects within the leading PV countries,...
Global demand for polysilicon to surge 25% in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 19 February 2014Demand for polysilicon used in solar and semiconductor applications is expected to rise to 282,000 metric tons in 2014, up 25% on year. According to Solarbuzz, the growth in demand...
New solar PV capital expenditure cycle to start in 2015, says Solarbuzz
Wednesday 5 February 2014Capital expenditures for equipment suppliers serving the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing segment are forecast to enter a new upturn phase beginning in 2015. According to Solarbuzz,...
Record 2013 solar PV installations promotes US to strongest market outside Asia-Pacific, says Solarbuzz
Friday 10 January 2014New solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the US reached a record 4.2GW during 2013. Since 2012, the US market has grown 15%, making it the leading solar market outside the Asia-Pacific...
Asia-Pacific region to account for half of global solar PV demand in 2014, says Solarbuzz
Thursday 2 January 2014Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in 2014 will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which will account for approximately 50% of all new solar PV demand during the year. According...