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# GUNTHER Portfolio

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- [Willard & Kelsey Solar uncloaked by lawsuit](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/willard-kelsey-solar-uncloaked-by-lawsuit/) - EquiSolar International, Inc. filed the breech of contract suit seeking $14.9 million. Juicy Photovoltaic (PV) innuendo for the New Year. “Solar panel start-up target of $14.9M suit” by Jon Chavez at The Toledo Blade said: Karen W. "Kay" Stripling, who lists herself as a consultant and owner of Equisolar International Inc., of Marianna, Fla., alleges Willard & Kelsey breached its contract with her by defaulting on its deal with the buyer, and thereby denying her a commission. After arranging a 100 MW (MegaWatt) CdTe (Cadmium Telluride) thin cell PV module deal valued at $230 million with an unnamed Italian solar company, Ms. Stripling alleges Willard & Kelsey Solar Group LLC also known as WK Solar Group, LLC: "knowingly and repeatedly" misrepresented its ability to produce solar panels...
- [New Floating Solar Handbook Launched](https://guntherportfolio.com/2019/11/new-floating-solar-handbook-launched/) - [Singapore] At the start of the 3rd International Floating Solar Symposium (IFSS) held at the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) this week, the World Bank Group, ESMAP (Energy Sector Management Assistance Program), and SERIS (Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore) launched the latest “2019. Where Sun Meets Water: Floating Solar Handbook For Practitioners” report, now
- [Solar Power International 2017 Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2017/09/solar-power-international-2017-exhibition-photos/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] 201 clouds on a sunny day I landed at SPI 2017 without having been to a solar tradeshow since last year’s event. As a result, I was greeted by a plethora of solar cell and module technologies which all seemed new to me. In photos, here is a quick view of
- [Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse 2017](https://guntherportfolio.com/2017/09/chasing-the-total-solar-eclipse-2017/) - [Clemson, South Carolina USA] Eclipse Over Clemson I began thinking about experiencing the Great American Eclipse at least a year ago with tentative plans to witness the celestial event in Idaho. As early as March, I began looking for solar glasses though they hadn’t even landed yet in specialty retail. Fast forward to July, as
- [Solar Light Flashes: CES 2017 Edition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2017/01/solar-light-flashes-ces-2017-edition/) - Select Photovoltaic News and related Tidbits from CES 2017. New CPV and CIGS companies plus ubiquitous SunPower. I did my best to scour CES Tech West and Tech East for the top solar, photovoltaic, or related ecosystem products and services. JETSTREAM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. In the back of the Sands Expo (CES Tech West), Jetstream
- [Alta Devices is flying high with UAVs](https://guntherportfolio.com/2016/12/alta-devices-is-flying-high-with-uavs/) - Alta’s high efficiency and lite weight, thin film solar cells are perfect for price insensitive, fixed wing, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications. During the third week of November, Alta Devices was making the Silicon Valley event rounds at Drone World Expo and the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016. I spoke with Alta folks staffing the booths
- [Fujikura Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells ready to power IoT](https://guntherportfolio.com/2016/12/fujikura-dye-sensitized-solar-cells-ready-to-power-iot/) - Leading low light performance and incident light angle independence at a premium. I bumped into Fujikura Ltd. at the IDTechEx Show Demonstration Street hosted in Santa Clara, California USA a few weeks ago. Fujikura had single, four (4), and eight (8) cell DSC modules on display optimized for indoor applications. As discussed in the paper,
- [Does your Commercial Rooftop Project need a PV Booster?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2016/09/does-your-commercial-rooftop-project-need-a-pv-booster/) - Dual-axis PV (Photovoltaic) tracking for Commercial and Industrial Rooftops. Edisun Microgrids, Inc., an Idealab company, launched the PV Booster dual-axis tracker solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops in advance of Solar Power International (SPI 2016). Edisun’s basic PV value proposition is to “Boost Project Economics by 20%”. On the first day of SPI, I
- [Solar Power International 2016 Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2016/09/solar-power-international-2016-exhibition-photos/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] Rebooting the Blog. I must confess. I haven’t written a Blog post in almost two (2) years! I needed to publish on SPI 2016 day one, so I decided to post a photo slideshow of products and exhibitors I noticed walking around the three (3) exhibit halls: Westgate Hotel – Paradise
- [Tucson Electric Power’s C7 Tracker Project Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/09/tucson-electric-powers-c7-tracker-project-update/) - 7.5 MWp project now scheduled for December 2014 completion. From CPV USA 2012 | PV Insider As I was reviewing my blog archive for The Apple of SunPower’s C7 post, I realized the project announced in “Tucson Electric Power Plans 6-Megawatt SunPower C7 Tracker System” never had a matching project completion press release. At the
- [The Apple of SunPower’s C7](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/09/the-apple-of-sunpowers-c7/) - [Yerington, Nevada USA] Apple’s Fort Churchill Solar Project. From Fort Churchill Solar Project So what’s happened at the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Fort Churchill Solar project since the Earth Day fanfare of the WIRED exclusive: “Apple Aims to Shrink Its Carbon Footprint With New Data Centers” by Steven Levy? On a cloudy day visit last month,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-08-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-08-29/) - RT @CBSSF: Local television news anchor busted by highway patrol, takes selfie. http://t.co/vLdnPx7JLJ http://t.co/ROFPkX4t7J -> RT @ewesoff: Austin, Texas Passes a New Law Making Solar a ‘Default’ Generation Resource : Greentech Media http://t.co/SN4R4Rin6m via @gree… -> RT @REWorld: #Solar Makers Set for Record 2014 Shipments on Strong Demand http://t.co/fTGNsW7dgw #renewableenergy -> RT @CarterLavin: I really
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-08-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-08-15/) - #CB @Phillies http://t.co/bqW09j0GDg -> RT @ewesoff Updated: $NRG’s $100M Acquisition of Goal Zero for On-the-Go Consumer Power http://t.co/mvPVNnTGgH via @greentechmedia @GoalZero -> RT @ewesoff: Apple’s New iPhone Glass to Use VC-Funded #Solar Technology From GT Advanced http://t.co/BiIBlgzG2A via @greentechmedia $GTAT -> Moss Landing RT @katiefehren: Looking for a new green spot for a data center?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-08-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-08-08/) - RT @danahull: No check for $500M? RT @TedGaines: Delivered a gold shovel to @TeslaMotors today to show them CA ready to break ground on the… -> RT @pv_tech: QCells founder Anton Milner pops up in Philippines with unsubsidised 6MW PV project #Solar http://t.co/ikIx3KbdUV -> RT @pv_tech: QCells founder Anton Milner pops up in Philippines with
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-08-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-08-01/) - RT @GigaomCleantech: Struggling nuclear company Areva drops #solar division it acquired from startup Ausra http://t.co/u7tjzVZ96B #CSP -> RT @SolarConstant: The Aging of American Businesses http://t.co/KoeqiUdJWU by the formidable @_IanHathaway on @HarvardBiz -> RT @greenwombat: California's Drought Just Got Absolutely Terrifying. My @TakePart post: http://t.co/821DrS043c #H2O -> RT @UciliaWang: The carbon dioxide readings in the air
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-07-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-07-18/) - RT @pv_tech: [News] REC Silicon’s sales increase following higher Q2 demand and ASPs http://t.co/1fN99b40tD #Solar #PolySi -> RT @croselund: Trading begins for @SunEdison_Solar yieldco. @pvmagazine: http://t.co/xnfvZlNN4Z $TERP #Solar -> RT @SolarFred: via @pv_tech China expands list of government-approved PV firms http://t.co/sKGA3gScH2 +52 #Solar -> RT @RunOnSun: We spent last week at @Intersolar and while sexism
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-07-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-07-11/) - RT @pv_tech: [News] First #Solar finally cancels 2GW Inner Mongolia PV power plant plans http://t.co/iSJRVYMTdQ $FSLR -> $0.63/W RT @sclavennaGTM: #Solar Module Spot Prices Hit Historic Lows in Q2 2014 http://t.co/HMsJbrwfpO via @greentechmedia -> $55M/17.5MW=$3.14/W RT @katiefehren: ooh. cool. Apple to build a 3rd massive #solar panel farm in North Carolina http://t.co/XC4rKJM0Fu -> the #Solar
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-07-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-07-04/) - even @CREAMNATION not that busy -> RT @madmarkO: #Solar Thin-Film Panels Reach 11-Month High on Trade War http://t.co/jLXdGGM9yS via @BloombergNews Problem is lack of supply … -> RT @PHOTON_Magazine: Silex Systems seeks investor for its #solar subsidiary http://t.co/pJi4NirbnS #CPV -> RT @pv_tech: [News] Top US residential installers tighten grip on market http://t.co/K4i6OODm8y #Solar -> RT
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-06-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-06-27/) - RT @pv_tech: [News] LDK #Solar’s liquidators scrape enough funds together to further restructuring http://t.co/iBQ4PaVHWm $LDKSY -> RT @SolarKathieZ: Great @PVAmerica photo blog recap from @solarstevenb http://t.co/6rQfhsqLGe @wtwh_renewables http://t.co/bZCaxSDOw7 @wtwh… -> RT @SolarFred: We're almost sold out for the #IntersolarNA Tweetup! If y'all show up, meet 200 fellow solar tweeps over lunch! http://t.co/… -> RT @Alex_Verbeek:
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-06-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-06-20/) - RT @greentechmedia: The Department of @ENERGY has turned its focus to the water-energy nexus, and the picture... http://t.co/W6nEVY1Lwd -> RT @cheynman: The #SolarCity #Silevo surprise: @SolarCurator examines overlooked and underreported issues http://t.co/VpXvhJg4KE #solar -> RT @greenwombat: What Is Killing All the Bees? #longform by @willyblackmore http://t.co/rqEM973yZU via @TakePart -> RT @BloombergNEF: China is moving quickly
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-06-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-06-13/) - RT @MLiebreich: Yay! I have 9000 followers! Compared to 41.5m for @ladygaga. That's 0.0217% or 217 #microgagas. But I'm happy - thanks for … -> RT @cheynman: Big #solar, Japanese style: Remotely deployed utility-scale solar taken to another level, considered @SolarCurator http://t.… -> RT @cleantechvc: Enjoy it while you can. RT @EarthPix: Maldives http://t.co/4qSryeYeZV ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-06-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-06-07/) - #scubashow Long Beach http://t.co/p8o9rqAE2Y -> LAX -> SFO -> RT @votesolar: Get Some Sun yall: #PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action http://t.co/QgLG1omGLU via @ecowatch -> right after trade announcement RT @SolarFred: via @SolarPowerWorld SolarCity And REC Group Announce Supply Agreement http://t.co/GNUqE8jZiS -> RT @SolarFred: What I Learned About #Solar While Biking Through Tuscany http://t.co/IvydFeH1N6 #virtualnetmetering #historicpreservation
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-06-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-06-07-2/) - #scubashow Long Beach http://t.co/p8o9rqAE2Y -> LAX -> SFO -> RT @votesolar: Get Some Sun yall: #PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action http://t.co/QgLG1omGLU via @ecowatch -> right after trade announcement RT @SolarFred: via @SolarPowerWorld SolarCity And REC Group Announce Supply Agreement http://t.co/GNUqE8jZiS -> RT @SolarFred: What I Learned About #Solar While Biking Through Tuscany http://t.co/IvydFeH1N6 #virtualnetmetering #historicpreservation
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-05-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-05-30/) - RT @sully94534: #FF @HaleakalaSolar @SolarFred @RainaRusso @Colorado_Rain @GlennaWiseman @edgunther @SolarFrankA @cheynman @SolarCurator @O… -> RT @CarlSiegrist: Sunny #FF @RusselESmith @cheynman @RunOnSun @JuliaHamm @dannyksfun @jennrunyon @RainaRusso @edgunther @RabagoEnergy @IR… -> opt in for camera!? RT @GigaomCleantech: $GE turns its LED fixtures into locating beacons with the help of ByteLight http://t.co/4NBPTEPS07 -> RT @GTMResearch: Released Today: U.S.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-05-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-05-16/) - RT @pv_tech: [News] China adopts ‘more aggressive’ 70GW PV target for 2017 http://t.co/JRkKEh14Rd -> RT @ewesoff: Austin Energy Switches From SunEdison to Recurrent for 5-Cent #Solar http://t.co/3UvdHDfZq8 $SUNE -> RT @GigaomCleantech: As #solar panels boom, it was the simple business model that the big energy ... http://t.co/wmg8mU81oH $SCTY $GE $NRG -> RT @ewesoff: Fireside #Solar
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-05-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-05-09/) - RT @ewesoff: @SolarCity Stock Surges on Bold Gigawatt Guidance for 2015 and Record Quarter : Greentech Media http://t.co/8RoH7jeuyY $SCTY -> RT @CarterLavin: Leading bet is the 60 cell @SunivaSolar silver frame modules from Georgia @danahull @RL_Miller @chaolyst @cheynman @SolarW… -> RT @GTMResearch: White House Finally Goes #Solar; Obama Preaches Efficiency and Jobs at Wal-Mart http://t.co/nny537rRdt
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-05-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-05-02/) - Goblin shark caught in Gulf of Mexico a rarity - http://t.co/pDWgikZbXU: http://t.co/DJlmLw6s8e via @GrindTV -> RT @greentechmedia: World’s Biggest #Solar PV Plant a Feather in DOE’s Cap http://t.co/33IdeyO5bJ -> RT @UciliaWang: This startup is using sound waves to help manage ground water, my @gigaom post http://t.co/OgSxsGcAS9 #H2O -> RT @greentechmedia: Green Jobs: Executive Moves at
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-04-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-04-25/) - RT @RockyMtnInst NY to provide $1B in incentives for #solar energy expansion thru 2023 http://t.co/iJOY5vwXQ6 via @cleantechchris @Bloomberg -> RT @SolarCurator: Astute analysis from @madmarkO via @pv_tech The next #PV capacity expansion phase is under way http://t.co/qYKaisX6BP -> RT @Az4Solar: #Arizona's @TEPenergy & Ft Huachuca Break Ground - 18 MWatt #Solar System - @VXArizona 2
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-04-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-04-18/) - RT @HelianTweets: BNEF Summit 2014 @MLiebreich Keynote Speech http://t.co/4NLMU2BRdU via @BloombergNEF -> RT @greentechmedia: RT @NobleIdeas: I enjoyed @shaylekann's Tuesday keynote at GTM Solar Summit: "Solar as a Disruptor." You can too. http:… -> RT @SolarFred: via @REWorld: 10 Charts that Reveal the Potential ROI for #Solar Blogging http://t.co/z21I3hliVB -> RT @Stphn_Lacey: Watch out #SolarCity,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-04-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-04-11/) - you’re welcome RT @PaulaMints1: @edgunther Thank you Ed -- this is very important research to me, and I believe for our industry -> California drought: El Niño could bring big storms next winter, new report says http://t.co/uqghuOdgDT via @MercNews -> RT @cschweitz: The NSA knew "for at least 2 years" about the Heartbleed bug &
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-04-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-04-04/) - Boeing-Built Guam #Solar Plant To Generate Cheapest Power http://t.co/vm2UTpzSkR via @BloombergNEF 25MW $BA $NRG -> RT @BloombergNEF: .@Boeing to build Guam's 1st solar plant to generate #cleanenergy , instead of the island having to import oil&diesel htt… -> RT @Stphn_Lacey: #Polysilicon prices are going up fast as global #solar demand booms: http://t.co/7aAHusN5LG -> #Solar Cheaper
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-03-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-03-28/) - Ivanpah #Solar Plant Owners Want To Burn a Lot More Natural Gas http://t.co/LXWUU7Pl52 via @KCET $NRG @BrightSource #CSP @NRGsolar -> Ivanpah #Solar Plant Owners Want To Burn a Lot More Natural Gas http://t.co/LXWUU7Pl52 via @kcet $NRG @BrightSource #CSP @NRGsolar -> RT @SaveTheDesert: #Ivanpah #solar project to burn over 1.5bn cubic feet of natural gas per
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-03-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-03-21/) - $FSLR @FirstSolar RT @votesolar: Groundbreaking for 250 MW of PV -- Moapa Paiute, First #Solar, LADWP http://t.co/1XpsoSnLJK -> RT @greentechmedia: Courts have once again affirmed the right of the Cape Wind offshore wind project to proceed: http://t.co/5GyG1l8cJk -> RT @FreedomofPress: Journalists beware: Yahoo, Google, Apple claim the same right to read your email that Microsoft
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-03-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-03-15/) - RT @IRECUSA: 9 best practices for efficient residential #solar permitting process via @IRECUSA @votesolar http://t.co/EsjLpZBio2 -> RT @croselund: Fortunately, Japan is not following @mliebreich's policy prescriptions for #renewableenergy. http://t.co/eJo5pojxJP via @Sol… -> RT @sclavennaGT: Would love a tour :) - Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten Completes Landmark Solar Project http://t.co/psYjJevRQ0 -> RT
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-03-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-03-07/) - RT @croselund: Another good one from @PPchef on feed in tariffs, net metering and "self-reliance": http://t.co/WMbhNOP01D #solar -> RT @Stphn_Lacey: @SolarCity and Tesla: a utility's worst nightmare? http://t.co/wCZLqwNKn2 #solar $SCTY $TSLA -> RT @katiefehren: #Solar & crowdfunding are getting cozier every day http://t.co/26BwftQudx $SCTY -> RT @GTMResearch: Register for #Solar Summit by March 10, 2014
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-02-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-02-28/) - RT @SolarCurator: Note to #solar #O&M teams in #SoCal. I don't think you'll need to do #PV panel cleaning for while. #MassiveDownpour #Sola… -> RT @UciliaWang: California moves one step closer to imposing mandatory water consumption cuts: http://t.co/05nChNLkMc -> RT @SolarFrankA: RT @RunOnSun: @RunOnSun was profiled (plus podcast) at @SolarPowerWorld - check it out... http://t.co/nk2F0wc6NS
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-02-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-02-21/) - RT @DustinMulvaney: @edgunther @zshahan3 @cleantechnica @BrightSource $GOOG $NRG best practice: add live cams & dashboard w/ realtime kWh -> RT @DustinMulvaney: @edgunther @zshahan3 so why don't @BrightSource & $NRG just say it is weather related? #CSP #Solar Ivanpah in reply to DustinMulvaney -> thx for writing the Ivanpah post! @zshahan3 @cleantechnica in reply to zshahan3
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-02-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-02-14/) - RT @nelderini: This xlnt @votesolar op-ed really clarifies the whole solar net metering/utility biz model debate. http://t.co/X8uqhrdH8r h/… -> RT @SolarFred: A beautiful Valentine's Day #solar image from @SunPower. http://t.co/gxRZVVPb5w -> RT @cheynman: A tribute to #solar PV pioneer Bill Yerkes, 1935-2014: Remembering Arco Solar’s megawatt-milestone man @SolarCurator http://t… -> RT @pv_tech: BREAKING: US ITC
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-02-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-02-07/) - RT @votesolar: PG&E files an advice letter for approval of a PPA for 100 MW PV facility with Recurrent. http://t.co/DodzM0mREN #Solar $PCG -> RT @greentechmedia: Why Is EnerNOC Funding a #Solar Software Startup? http://t.co/06ribmRZLw -> RT @finlaycolville: #solar. The US-Taiwan relationship & trade case reality: http://t.co/OSyieMRDty -> RT @SolarConstant: RT @sophia_yan: Where rich Chinese want
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-01-31](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-01-31/) - RT @sully94534: Great solar people #FF @EcoOutfitters @SolarFrankA @SolarFred @cheynman @LitzFletcher @MelWangSF @SolarKathieZ @edgunther @… -> jet lag —> coffee now! -> RT @UciliaWang: Amid drought and growing population, water tech quietly emerges, my @gigaom post http://t.co/U9Y5CCe8C3 #H2O -> RT @pvmagazine: 1 MW off-grid PV system goes online in Afghanistan http://t.co/K93yLecJGQ #solar #PV @SMAsolar ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-01-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-01-24/) - after rain trouble in Palau Pacific Resort paradise yesterday, partly sunny today http://t.co/PCvIWMpcRu -> RT this: Jan. 24 is National "Shout Out For #Solar Day!" Tell your friends, family, and coworkers #GoSolar #USA! http://t.co/dSNbuUMsLy -> National "Shout Out For Solar" Day #GoSolar #USA http://t.co/CPCh3uAvee -> Palau Pacific Resort also ♥ #Solar ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-01-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-01-10/) - RT @croselund: More #renewablenergy #FF: @adam_S_james @Guay_JG @shaylekann @edgunther @bernzzi @Kf_Lenz @alannogee @IRECUSA @Stphn_Lacey @… -> RT @willwwade: It's not unanimous: Of 9,136 scientists, only 9,135 agree that people are driving #climate change. http://t.co/3Ns5JAeB4q -> RT @RECSolar Why #Solar Installations Are Growing So Fast in the Middle Class http://t.co/Ydfek98Y68 #study. Yes, dear, solar IS affordable.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2014-01-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2014-01-03/) - RT @GTMResearch: Mexico Will Be the Hottest #Solar Market in Latin America, Despite Chile’s Huge Project Pipeline http://t.co/SNfTAkgCer -> RT @PaulaMints1: #solar Notes from the Solar Underground Good bye to 2013 an odd year and an odd year at http://t.co/5jI9FLplvz -> "more gimmick than gamechanger" RT @BloombergNEF: Ford's new C-Max #solar car is a supercool
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Photovoltaic Posts of 2013](https://guntherportfolio.com/2014/01/top-10-gunther-portfolio-photovoltaic-posts-of-2013/) - Most read as ranked by Google Analytics page views. The State of the Blog is healthy despite the dearth of original posts in the second half of 2013. twitter Followers increased 51% to 6571 via organic growth although Blog RSS and email subscribers declined almost 20% per FeedBurner. From Abengoa Solana Generating Station Sortie Here
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-12-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-12-27/) - RT @craigtimes: The selfie to end all selfies is literally out of this world. http://t.co/lNfZ7vUQhd -> RT @katiefehren: Technology is best when it is invisible & many of the real technology breakthroughs of 2013 focused on that. via @om http:… -> RT @UciliaWang: Los Angeles moving ahead with Owens Valley solar power project. Japanese Americans/National
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-12-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-12-20/) - RT @votesolar: Gainesville suspends its feed-in tariff program http://t.co/vFQMCvGNQk. #solar #FiT -> RT @cheynman: #Solar #Kickstarter dreams: #SolarGami portable #PV charger seeks crowd-funding success, in-depth @SolarCurator http://t.co/j… -> RT @PaulaMints1: #solar #PV A holiday message from SPV Market Research and Notes from the Solar underground on http://t.co/UoyMphM2Cw -> RT @elaineishere: Great new campaign by @solarmosaic
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-12-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-12-13/) - RT @pv_tech: Solarstrom's demise has been rapid and the company has now filed for insolvency http://t.co/D83pp7hE8M #Solar -> RT @ewesoff: Stem Hires Former MiaSole Head as CEO, Plus More Green Job News : Greentech Media http://t.co/YE0dhYMHuK via @greentechmedia -> RT @SolarCurator: #Crowdsource MT @PVSolarReport The Gift of #Solar: Frm our friends at #Mosaic-get $25 to
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-12-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-12-06/) - RT @DTeambanning: Solaria? Solyndra? Feds bailed on promising #solar company, lawsuit says http://t.co/ctfxG8Cy7E > @opicgov -> RT @EUPVSEC: #EUPVSEC Message of the Technical Programme Chairman, Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau, goes out to the #PV #Solar community: http://t.… -> RT @EUPVSEC: #EUPVSEC 2014: Call for Papers is open now! Be part of this event and submit your
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-11-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-11-29/) - RT @Greenpeace: Released on bail, but not free yet. Meet the #Arctic30 and keep up the pressure: http://t.co/SBCLcTcDcz http://t.co/HozYaIZ… -> RT @EUPVSEC: #EUPVSEC Conference Proceedings available for download @ no extra costs six months after publication. http://t.co/0g8id3h1sg -> RT @greenwombat: Japan’s plan to supply all the world’s energy from a giant solar power plant on
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-11-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-11-22/) - PHL -> RT @croselund: Final #FF for #renewables/#energy/#climate @wolfgangsterk @edgunther @350Mass @Pragmactivist99 -> SFO -> prelude to the helicarrier RT @pvmagazine: Ambitious solar project hopes to get airborne http://t.co/Dn8HUcR55b #solar #PV -> #solar #CSP RT @sclavennaGTM: @BrightSource Energy, Inc. Names David Ramm as New CEO http://t.co/p09jj4tTfk -> Trial production end 2014 RT @pv_tech: [News] Daqo
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-11-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-11-15/) - RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: Everything You Need To Know About The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Adorable Batkid Fighting Crime Today http://t.co/Th4ACIa… -> soft 2014 RT @pv_tech: [News] Applied Material’s results positve but #solar division scales back http://t.co/zx0FvRzPnK -> RT @cheynman: Arizona #solar compromise: Neither #APS nor industry advocates thrilled w/ ACC’s decision, wrangled @SolarCurator http://t.co… -> RT @SolarBoy2013: Awesome
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-11-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-11-08/) - RT @MrReggieLee: Hey West coast #Grimmsters . Join our amazing writer @michaelgolamco at 9pm PST for some more live tweeting! #Grimm -> forecast from @IEA? RT @mikekanellos: #solar to double to 73GW a year by 2020 and be cost competitive. http://t.co/neY65EZ3zq @NavigantRSRCH -> $TWTR RT @pkedrosky: Comparing your favoriote unprofitable tech firms, in chart form
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-11-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-11-01/) - RT @pv_tech: [News] Apple files for #solar power management system patent http://t.co/iP7sMVtHBQ $AAPL -> RT @greentechmedia: Early bird pricing for the US Solar Market Insight conference ends in 10 days! Register now to save: http://t.co/fAFsQI… -> RT @mikekanellos: Nest allegedly shipping 409K thermostats a month. But displays in Lowes, H Depot and Best Buy quite
- [State of the 28th EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/state-of-the-28th-eu-pvsec/) - Reviewing the facts and figures from the 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2013) held in Paris, France. The 28th EU PVSEC has released the top line key facts and figures from the event. Conference 3756 participants from 77 countries attended the EU PVSEC Conference in Paris for 1600 scientific, technical,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-10-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-10-25/) - RT @cheynman: #SPICon 2013 postscript, Pt 1: #Silevo ramps, #SolarEdge grows, #Locus loves data, Zep rocks, proffered @SolarCurator http://… -> RT @SolarCurator: #Freedownload MT @TrinaSolarUS: On yr way back frm #SPICon, chk out @Solar_Channel, a nifty app tht keeps you updated on … -> US PV Recycling: The #Solar Industry Needs A Plan Now http://t.co/S86OiTuOhx
- [28th EU PVSEC Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/28th-eu-pvsec-exhibition-photos/) - Unofficially, exhibitors declined almost 62% from the 27th EU PVSEC.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-10-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-10-18/) - RT @croselund: New on @Solarserver: @Clean_Coalition talks advanced #inverters, including recovery costs and compensating benefits. http://… -> RT @croselund: China-size: JinkoSolar to build 120 MW of rooftop #PV in industrial zone in Jiangsu Province, China. http://t.co/dknpRiyWOj … -> RT @pvmagazine: Germany: Hope for Bosch employees in Thuringia http://t.co/1EJD4CM7xN #solar #PV -> good luck w/ that
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-10-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-10-11/) - RT @NRELenergyforum: Presenting #cleantech companies announced Monday Oct 14th. Stay tuned to http://t.co/AGEeUGUN1X for the most up-to-dat… -> RT @EIAgov: We're sorry, but we will not tweet or respond to @ replies while we are closed. We'll be back as soon as possible! -> RT @MorganSolar: This date next month, visit us @Intersolar India, we'll
- [28th EU PVSEC Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/28th-eu-pvsec-poster-award-winners/) - [Paris, France] 1068 posters were displayed during the conference, one more than last year in Frankfurt. After presenting the “Selected Highlights of the Conference” in the 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2013) Closing Session, Technical Programme Chairman Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau also presided over the Award Ceremony for the best Visual
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-10-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-10-04/) - RT @EUPVSEC: Next venue announced! 29th #eupvsec will be held in #amsterdam http://t.co/cKeaGSNJzM -> RT @EUPVSEC: #ESA astronaut L. Eyharts' keynote @ the 28th #eupvsec closing session http://t.co/Ns3SuDG7JH -> RTS Corp Analyst Izumi Kaizuka expects Japan to complete 4.5-5GW of new grid connected #PV capacity in 2013 #EUPVSEC -> PID (Potential Induced Degradation) is the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-09-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-09-27/) - following in Van Gogh's footsteps http://t.co/8JjQszXBxV -> sometimes words have 2 meanings http://t.co/eaYNDOufDW -> just another rue Arles http://t.co/jKHErkNYUs -> Arles -> Passed the diver medical, first in line at the clinic! -> Merkel wins a third term as chancellor http://t.co/BsKldfT1ih via @dw_english -> L'Estartit -> RT @PVBlog: GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-09-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-09-20-2/) - Thin film #solar tracker @ Aire de Limours - Janvry http://t.co/GAs6bkzEL5 -> or positioning 4 spinoff RT @GTMResearch: The Roadmap to El Dorado: SunEdison's PV Module Technology Strategy http://t.co/PuhPgrvoJl #solar -> SFO -> RT @cheynman: Completion in July 2014 MT #FirstSolar begins construction of 150MW PV project in Southern California http://t.co/d3U1RsoSMt … -> patent troll ambitions?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-09-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-09-13/) - TetraSun nada RT @greentechmedia: Slide Show: First Solar’s CTO on Improving PV Module Performance http://t.co/hCRia34QWJ via @ewesoff $FSLR -> RT @RunOnSun: Just published! Commercial #Solar: Step-by-Step - order yours exclusively here... http://t.co/BWsY9kbedE -> RT @UciliaWang: A nice #solar story by my lovely former colleague, Rachel Barron: http://t.co/rPhkFCW2Vw -> RT @SMAsolar: Great article, @CorneliaDaniel: Calculating the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-09-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-09-06/) - RT @SolarPowerWorld The choice is yours Vote for the @solarfound Brian D. Robertson Memorial #Solar Fund Award winner http://t.co/lonsei1tia -> RT @sully94534: #FF @edgunther @SolarFred @SolarFrankA @solarmelissa @cheynman @SolarCatJoe @ZepSolar @solarvisuals @SPIConvention @Talesun… -> RT @SolarChristie: My #FF shout out is for: @Enphase @AmitRosner @gemstars @edgunther @SolarFred @Allison_Price @CostofSolar @SterlingPlane… -> RT @ieeesmartgrid: Looks like
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-08-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-08-30/) - I bought a full @hyperflexusa @hendersondive wetsuit at Wetsuit World in Stone Harbor NJ -> RT @canislatrans: Breaking Bad News: Arrest in Meth-Related #Solar Panel Theft http://t.co/6oWhMlwFUD via @kcet -> RT @UciliaWang: Clean power and the German parliament, my @Forbes photo gallery http://t.co/CzxSuS9vLY -> RT @SolarFred: Thx! have a great weekend. RT @sully94534: @OneFuller #FF
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-08-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-08-23/) - RT @cleantechnica: BMW X5 eDrive Coming Soon… http://t.co/Szo986YK4P #cleantech @BMWUSA #PHEV -> RT @shaylekann: Far too early MT @solarmj: I love #solar crowdfunding, but it's early to call it "bankable" MT @Stphn_Lacey http://t.co/GfP… -> RT @cheynman: You think? MT @PaulaMints1: #solar Lots of backpatting 4 predicting margin recovery fr c-Si; lo poly prices might have
- [First Desert Sunlight Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/first-desert-sunlight-solar/) - [Desert Center, California USA] Exclusive Aerial Photos of First Solar’s 550 MegaWatt (AC) Desert Sunlight project.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-08-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-08-16/) - a dark horse for @whitehouse panels? RT @pv_tech: [News] Stion announces improvement to its CIGS PV modules http://t.co/OBT0A4cI3v #solar -> RT @madmarkO: Yep, as LONG way to go to EU levels now. Can US Solar PV Costs Keep Falling? : Greentech Media http://t.co/lrQWRy1v78 via @gr… -> RT @danahull: Heard back from @SunivaSolar: No, Suniva panels
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-08-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-08-09/) - RT @UciliaWang: Publicy traded Real Goods Solar buys Mercury Energy: $35M in 2012 revenue, has $10M in cash and no debt. http://t.co/bY4vRC… -> RT @madmarkO: #Solar industry PR and marketing folks should read and understand this http://t.co/2RiODLeaQE Tom Knows WHITA -> RT @sclavennaGTM: Come on, have to have @ewesoff on there! Follow Friday: The Top
- [Exclusive AV Solar Ranch One (AVSR1) Photos from the Fairmont Butte](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/exclusive-av-solar-ranch-one-avsr1-photos-from-the-fairmont-butte/) - [Lancaster, California USA] Hiking for solar.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-08-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-08-02/) - not much, wine tasting w/ my sister RT @cheynman: @edgunther Ed, you coming down any farther south, say to LA? -> Santa Barbara -> RT @BloombergNEF: #Nuclear plant vote sparks scuffles between lawmakers in #Taiwan during parliamentary session: http://t.co/YUyFXX9Q5j -> Verlagerung: Soitec #Solar fertigt nicht mehr in Freiburg - badische-zeitung.de http://t.co/e0v4cHbK5B GOOG Eng: http://t.co/rRrwW0ueQy ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-07-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-07-26/) - SJC -> Apple assembling speech recognition tech team in Boston to improve Siri http://t.co/frJoIiN4Q0 via @AppleInsider -> flying over SF: blanketed in heavy fog -> RT @JustinGerdes: My new @Forbes post: Why Hawaii Just Became An Even Better Market For #Solar: http://t.co/r76ZFQlwTh -> RT @ewesoff: @BrightSource Raises Another $35M for Ivanpah and #CSP : Greentech
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-07-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-07-19/) - going concern RT @madmarkO: @cheynman @pvmagazine Cold feet perhaps? -> RT @SolarFred: Four never before published @SolarFred guerrilla marketing ideas for installers. Right here: http://t.co/9BTYANDo8W -> RT @solarmj: Irony of the backlash against Recom's @intersolar booth is that it worked-how much attention would a Greek #PV module mfr rece… -> RT @madmarkO: Great minds think
- [Soitec completes Newberry Solar 1 Project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/soitec-completes-newberry-solar-1-project/) - [Newberry Springs, California USA] In Search of Soitec’s Newberry Solar 1 Project and AAA.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-07-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-07-12/) - The Vortex -> RT @SaveTheDesert: Arizona's monopolistic utility ironically tries to paint rooftop #solar as.... http://t.co/OmkxDC1fOH via @kcet $PNW -> gullibility RT @JezMans: V3Solar's Spinning Cone-Shaped #Solar Cells Generate 20x > elec than #PV http://t.co/vaXkr2sbXd via @inhabitat -> RT @Solarserver: @SolarEdgePV out-performs PV string and micro-inverters in @NREL test http://t.co/78sHV1Elno #Solar -> RT @votesolar: If
- [Update: Nanosolar’s Complete California Facility Closure Auction](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/nanosolars-complete-california-facility-closure-auction/) - Nanosolar moves closer to liquidation. Update: Just this morning, Nanosolar GmbH today announced a "Swiss Investor is acquiring Nanosolar GmbH". The unnamed Swiss investor signed an agreement to acquire the Nanosolar module factory in Luckenwalde, Germany, to focus on the production of c-Si (crystalline silicon) modules for the investor's projects "and innovative niche products for residential BIPV."
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-07-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-07-05/) - I like that almost everyone wears shorts in Palm Springs, even if they are that modern long style. -> RT @cyclelicious: Passing Zzyxz Road. -> dinner at the Chop House Palm Spring, first steak since the southwest road trip I think -> Thermal -> Palm Springs 97F -> SolFocus CPV array at Victor Valley College
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-06-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-06-28/) - RT @SolarFred: RT @enphase: Congrats to @BrightstarSolar for winning the #Enphase Array of the Week! http://t.co/o22jeG3CEk #solar #MA -> RT @JerryBrownGov: Same-sex marriage is now the law in California! #prop8 -> RT @SolarFred: Don't panic! Still 37 tix left for #Intersolar Tweetup... On 2nd thought, panic! RSVP now: http://t.co/7OIAYKJuvF #beer #pri… -> RT @sully94534: #FF
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-06-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-06-23/) - RT @ewesoff: Solexel, SunPower-Backed Thin Silicon Solar #Startup, Gets $14.8M in VC http://t.co/TveMMBykZc via @greentechmedia $SPWR -> RT @katiefehren: Lessons from a #solar fraud case in India http://t.co/bY9vJHCDZP via @UciliaWang -> THX! Twitter Digest Lives! RT @whalespine: @ShanePBrady @edgunther @wawdeontweets @buzzsonic @v_i_o_l_a See http://t.co/cAW8HBTLeR -> Snowden leaves Hong Kong, may head for Venezuela - Yahoo!
- [The Soitec Concentrator Photovoltaic Newberry Springs Uprising](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/06/the-soitec-concentrator-photovoltaic-newberry-springs-uprising/) - Newberry Springs highlights the travails of distributed utility scale solar developments. The Soitec Spring solidifies their high concentration photovoltaic leadership. While checking on the status of the Soitec SA (EPA:SOI) Newberry Springs Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) project first mentioned in the Soitec Concentrator Photovoltaic Factory Grand Opening Tour, I stumbled upon “Newberry Springs residents blindsided by
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-06-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-06-07/) - yep RT @ewesoff: More bad news to come? @BrightSource CEO John Woolard Resigns http://t.co/bxzRasD5gf via @greentechmedia #solar #CSP -> you make the reply cut RT @mikekanellos: @croselund @edgunther This is to test that thesis -> RT @ThePhoenixSun: German "energy bloggers." http://t.co/Crg4ZHNIVR via @PPchef #energiewende http://t.co/PPqGoZkTaj -> RT @eetimes: RT @rickbmerritt: Inside Intel's Haswell package: The
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-05-31](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-05-31/) - Twitter's identity crisis http://t.co/IOUkGG5wfu via @CNNMoney -> RT @SaveTheDesert: Come on people! Wtf. Mysterious rocks stolen from Death Valley National Park http://t.co/BynBpxwkpc #green -> RT @SolarFred: Is Solar at Risk of Becoming as Trusted as a Used Car Salesman? http://t.co/XPcK4Z9yNE -> after debt to equity swap RT @pvmagazine: SolarWorld CEO proposes multi million euro lifeline
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-05-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-05-24/) - RT @SolarFred: via @SolarNovus Crescent Dunes Visit During #CSP Today http://t.co/FY18KKr4Wi #Solar @SolarReserve -> SOI wafer supplier sees cash halved: http://t.co/7tF1GJJ1VT via @eetimes > increased #CPV #Solar operating losses http://t.co/6jU7qVRpAr -> US fab-tool book-to-bill stays above parity, says SEMI http://t.co/nUSMPNfIUr > four month trend -> #Solar cell prices may increase to US$0.43/W in Taiwan http://t.co/xSCJnDNRTe
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-05-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-05-17/) - RT @madmarkO: SNEC week over but lack of news worst i have ever seen from trade press. Waiting for team to return with video and stories? -> RT @Greenpeace: Check out this awesome whale shark that the #RainbowWarrior encounter during its tour in Indonesia! http://t.co/DHZZ6XyFko -> Apple to open new store on Union Square http://t.co/z8Oy7SWayn
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-05-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-05-10/) - RT @Earth2Tech: Elon Musk, David Sacks ditch Zuckerberg’s Fwd.us http://t.co/4hxrWLppr7 via @katiefehren -> Facebook reportedly in talks to buy social mapping service @waze http://t.co/wIJIfR9Amn via @AppleInsider -> A Camera That Logs Your Life http://t.co/p104Snt8BI >@TechReview -> shades of Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Imperial Earth -> RT @richardcaperton: The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change
- [eSolar Concentrating Solar Power Partner Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/05/esolar-concentrating-solar-power-partner-update/) - The Penglai Electric cold case, ACME underperforms, and GE Energy radio silence. Researching eSolar Sierra SunTower: a History of Concentrating Solar Power Underperformance, I adopted a 360 approach dealing with eSolar, Inc. and their communications firm conduit, Antenna Group.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-05-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-05-03/) - As was driving too spirited with the clutch and my left foot. Good exercise, I hope. Don't tell my doc... -> Ironman 3 -> Globe Specialty Metals Confirms Lockout at Quebec Plant http://t.co/ov5sWgEZeo $GSM > never a good thing… silicon metal -> Now You Can Buy 3D Printers From Staples http://t.co/hp1Nq6zR0k via @mashable $SPLS $DDD
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-04-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-04-26/) - no LGP or TGP. just 30% ITC RT @MikeGrunwald: @edgunther it got a loan guarantee, didn't it? Presumably Treasury cash grant too? -> Salem's Sanyo #Solar to lay off 52 workers as industry fallout continues | http://t.co/F7FxTWWgop http://t.co/yDCv6MRpCB via @NickBudnick -> RT @HJFell: Mein Infobrief diese Woche zum Thema Kohle und Netzausbau http://t.co/80NWJEL366 Viel Spaß
- [Arizona Western College Solar Array Checkup](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/arizona-western-college-solar-array-checkup/) - The 4.82 MegaWatt Arizona Western College (AWC) Solar Array had an installed cost of $26.67 million or almost $5.75 per Watt. Or did it? On the front lines of the solar industry shakeout.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-04-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-04-19/) - Hey @nbcbayarea TV36 is showing a #Grimm repeat instead of the new episode. You've let us down again. Does @NBC know you keep messing up? -> Tough Times Ahead for PV Inverter Incumbents http://t.co/nQ5Y13OyYf via @greentechmedia #Solar > MLPE ?? Master Limited Partnership ... -> RT @TheSolarShed: @edgunther it's where people all over the World,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-04-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-04-12/) - Digitimes Research: MOCVD shipments to reach 148 units in 2013 http://t.co/PJOfxsek2i > YoY -46% $VECO $AIXG -> Google's decision to shut down Reader has created a giant sucking sound as competitors take advantage of the misstep. -> LinkedIn buys Pulse for $90M, moves deeper into content creation http://t.co/ZwLul7oBpg via @AppleInsider > Google Reader failout! ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-04-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-04-05/) - RT2 @PVBlog: eSolar Sierra SunTower: a History of Concentrating #Solar Power Underperformance http://t.co/jMlNR6Jdoi #CSP @eSolarInc -> RT @UciliaWang: Surprised? Green tech investments fell in Q1, my @Forbes post http://t.co/IBJAFaaPpH -> BNEF forecasts weaker than expected US #solar market; Japanese market soars http://t.co/suwNtLkkrI via @pv_tech > @madmarkO on the US part -> RT Thx & #FF
- [eSolar Sierra SunTower: a History of Concentrating Solar Power Underperformance](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/04/esolar-sierra-suntower-a-history-of-concentrating-solar-power-underperformance/) - 8.5 GWh (GigaWatt-hour) nameplate electricity capacity reduced to 4.270 GWh. “Operating” at 12.9% or less of initial 4.270 GWh capacity.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-03-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-03-29/) - Hey @nbcbayarea where is the hell is #Grimm @NBCGrimm ?! -> FYI La Poste will test Parrot with the delivery of the daily press by Drone http://t.co/yMaes1ZHuq @ardrone > early April 1 joke? -> RT @LRiddellSF: More on Reel #Solar - and no, it's not winding down @sfbusinesstimes (@ewesoff ) http://t.co/K5ao0Ktk8r -> RT @drgrist: Guess
- [City and County of Honolulu Photovoltaic Permits on Fire!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/city-and-county-of-honolulu-photovoltaic-permits-on-fire/) - Year To Date (YTD) Residential and Commercial Photovoltaic (PV) permits increased 55.2% over the same period in 2012.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-03-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-03-22/) - RT @Stphn_Lacey: #Solar sales through Home Depot surge in the Northeast: http://t.co/EfV1qTgoql $HD @Sunrun @RoofDiagnostics -> RT @nicholagroom: Calif. utility may request San Onofre nuclear plant license change http://t.co/DFcc1fjcFm #sanonofre #nuclear $EIX $SRE -> RT @votesolar: Big rally in Hawaii to support #solar http://t.co/Ygnkety1fu -> RT @MLiebreich: What do you call a tiny wind turbine
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-03-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-03-15/) - RT @dhymers: #ff @nelderini @stevelevine @TheRostrum @AbrahmL @ericgarland @edgunther @SolarKnowledge @MichaelEMann @greenman3610 -> RT @votesolar: Nuke industry complaining about energy subsidies. Really. Not even kidding. http://t.co/ZNJ6JoOIyw > #Wind blowing down #Nuke -> RT @allthingsd: Uber Drivers Protest Outside the Company’s San Francisco Headquarters -by @LizGannes http://t.co/6LtzXMcci6 -> What about nuclear physics & half life? Yucca
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-03-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-03-08/) - The @SunPower post made the Google Alert - Photovoltaic ! yes! yes! -> ah, got it! RT @votesolar: @edgunther it's the regional dialect. they drop the L -> Yes thought it was a good @solarmosaic ad. I am familiar with you. Forgot to include the hashtag, what was it? in reply to solarmosaic -> "solar
- [New SunPower Solar Cell Discoloration Anomalies at the Photovoltaic Demonstration Project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/new-sunpower-solar-cell-discoloration-anomalies-at-the-photovoltaic-demonstration-project/) - [Palo Alto, California USA] Just aesthetics or a reliability and power output issue? SunPower’s “Solar Elegance” is not covered by the Limited Warranty. Hot cells, EVA material variation, backsheet delamination, or PID as possible root causes?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-03-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-03-01/) - Should you buy or get a lease/PPA? http://t.co/eB8d4S6eOa @energysage Savings/ROI ranges are same to the homeowner in lease or buy?? #Solar -> Excellent! RT @RunOnSun: End silly lawsuits AND make #solar easier to understand? Now you're talking! http://t.co/2Kp4mh9bZE @Sunrun -> bubble culture RT @ychernova: "We have no more arrogance than the rest of the population."
- [Photovoltaics: 10 Trends to Watch in 2013](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/photovoltaics-10-trends-to-watch-in-2013/) - 2012 Report Card plus my 2013 trends and predictions.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-02-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-02-22/) - Apple Patent For #Solar Watch Could Fire Up Stock Again - Forbes http://t.co/H02R8MExLx $AAPL > Casio has prior art here w/ "Tough Solar" -> Sec Chu ~residential 3kWp ($3/W) PV plus 5kWh battery storage in Palo Alto CA = 80% off grid, blackout immunity, 3-5yr pb #askEnergy @ENERGY -> The Jetpack That 'Anyone Can Fly'
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-02-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-02-15/) - inadequate study RT @pvmagazine: Study into why German PV is cheaper than US http://t.co/PfJOD1Az #solar #PV -> RT @madmarkO: Positivity on PV industry permeates our newscast: PV-Tech Newscast – February 15, 2013 http://t.co/xSIAMn7h via @pv_tech -> RT @pv_tech: [News] German governments reject environment minister’s renewables cap http://t.co/v2WF7d7p #EEG -> Makes no sense RT @savitz: What’s
- [Soitec Concentrator Photovoltaic Factory Grand Opening Tour](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/soitec-concentrator-photovoltaic-factory-grand-opening-tour/) - [San Diego, California USA] In January, first production modules shipments apparently went to a municipal utility project in Newberry Springs, CA USA. 1 MW Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Demonstration Project at Fort Irwin. Tour of the fully automated production line set to become one of the top three solar module manufacturing plants in the US.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-02-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-02-08/) - Numenta’s Brain-Inspired Software Adds Smarts to the Grid http://t.co/QwD8AdgR > @TechReview -> PhotonWatch: Photon PR: PHOTON Publishing führt das Verlagsgeschäft der PHOTON Europe nahtlos weiter http://t.co/VcWzsC48 @PHOTON_Magazine -> V3Solar’s Inverterless, Spinning, Concentrating #Solar Cone http://t.co/TRE6Q08u > optimal cycles per second & power used to #spin? :-) -> Authorities pinpoint cause of 787 battery fire |
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-02-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-02-01/) - in thoughts for weeks RT @votesolar: RIP (belatedly) Gary Conley, solar entrepreneur. Condolences to friends and family http://t.co/ohK2kip9 -> PR: $NRG Completes 66 MW Alpine #Solar Photovoltaic Facility http://t.co/mLQYfzq3 @nrgenergy $FSLR > my post http://t.co/z3UwYMd5 -> Another @UPS #fail -> all about getting customers to pay extra for My UPS! Oh, you wanted that package
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2013](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2013/) - Significant photovoltaic (PV) conferences and events in 2013. Attrition has hit a number of PV conferences as a result of the solar shakeout.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-01-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-01-25/) - On Our Radar: A Spinning #Solar Cell http://t.co/y4L1LNPh > OMG! even the NYTimes has been snookered by V3Solar now! PR as news to extremes -> RT @dahne1: #Fringe Cast is always very classy. Cast Says a Final Thank You [VIDEO] http://t.co/BdNn4RM5 -> The State of the World: A Strategic Assessment http://t.co/ui8Qgy3D @wef #kissinger @davos ->
- [BP Solar’s last unsustainable Act](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/bp-solars-last-unsustainable-act/) - Another fine mess courtesy of BP plc (NYSE:BP).
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-01-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-01-18/) - Storms Turn Up Lard from WWII Shipwreck - Yahoo! News http://t.co/f947HtQp via @YahooNews -> RT @JoeSchwartz_: Thanks for the follows! @edgunther @gr8cansolar @quickmountpv @SMA_America @JLDumont6 Enjoy your weekend. -> RT2 @PVBlog: Abengoa #Solar Solana Generating Station Sortie: Exclusive Aerial Photos http://t.co/YQCtTICF $PNW #CSP @abengoa_blog -> RT @pvmagazine: Minister of Environment Peter Altmaier bolsters German module
- [Abengoa Solar Solana Generating Station Sortie](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/abengoa-solar-solana-generating-station-sortie/) - [Gila Bend, Arizona USA] Exclusive Aerial Photos of the Solana 280 MW (MegaWatt) Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant.
- [Tensions high at AV Solar Ranch One](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/tensions-high-at-av-solar-ranch-one/) - [Lancaster, California USA] Security harassed this Blogger while taking photos of AVSR1 from a public road. After the NRG Alpine Solar Project photo op, I continued east on State Route 138 and reached the First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) AVSR1 (AV Solar Ranch One) 230 MegaWatt (AC) project New Year’s Day afternoon.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-01-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-01-11/) - RT @ggreeneva: The @WhiteHouse response to the build-a-Death-Star Petition just might’ve won the internet. http://t.co/u5KbP5Mq -> RT @LADWP: New FiT program will allow customers to develop #solar projects & sell the power to us for distribution... http://t.co/GOIAJQG1 -> #Solar @LADWP FiT $0.17/kWh first 20MW of 100MW approved, tiered structure w/ 1cent declines -> RT @RunOnSun:
- [NRG Alpine Solar Project nears completion](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/nrg-alpine-solar-project-nears-completion/) - [Lancaster, California USA] NRG Solar expects to complete the 66 MegaWatt (MW) Alpine Solar project by the end of this month.
- [First Commercial SunPower C7 Tracker Project Lags](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/first-commercial-sunpower-c7-tracker-project-lags/) - [Mesa, Arizona USA] Project appears near complete except for modular receivers and parabolic mirrors. First flight of the solar site survey quadricopter!
- [Behind the PHOTON Europe Insolvency: Photovoltaic Meltdown?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/behind-the-photon-europe-insolvency-photovoltaic-meltdown/) - PHOTON marred by allegations of mismanagement, union busting, conflicts of interest, extraordinary arrogance, and even megalomania.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2013-01-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2013/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2013-01-04/) - Las Vegas -> RT @cheynman: Latest blog in @FirstSolar's "Orbiting the Sun" series focuses on logistics aces Expeditors http://t.co/D1VldhRH #supplychain -> RT @Earth2Tech: In hard times, a #solar startup focuses on soldiers (and drones!) http://t.co/j7YQXhrH via @UciliaWang > Alta Devices -> RT @ChinaDailyEU: China to subsidize #solar firms: China has announced renewed plans to give
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Photovoltaic Posts of 2012](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/top-10-gunther-portfolio-photovoltaic-posts-of-2012/) - Most read as ranked by Google Analytics page views. The State of the Blog is strong as twitter Followers increased almost 50% to 4351 via organic growth although Blog RSS and email subscribers were flat once again per FeedBurner.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-12-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-12-28/) - RT @greentechmedia: Most Commented Articles at GTM in 2012: Politics, nuclear power, Tesla's electric... http://t.co/VubbEVoK via @ewesoff -> RT @SaveTheDesert: BLM approves Las Vegas water grab - multi-billion dollar pipeline to the north. http://t.co/bVHfB8sL -> Atlantic City's Revel announces $150 million in additional financing http://t.co/FJmm8Qkq via @ACPressTopNews #DOAC -> Why Women Can't Do Pull-Ups http://t.co/Ymzm4yVZ
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-12-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-12-21/) - FYI @jowyang Nest learning thermostats now saving a whole lot of energy http://t.co/ms2Zavt6 via @katiefehren -> The @BrightSource 500MW HHSEGS project does not comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and standards (LORS) @energyca #CSP -> RT @UciliaWang: Cal Energy Commission's final environmental report on BrightSource's 500MW Hidden Hills project: http://t.co/Fba9m13T #Solar -> Largest yule log
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-12-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-12-14/) - RT @GSElevator: #1: My tie collection is worth more than your car. -> FITs not at New York Times - 100% renewable - Renewables Int'l http://t.co/4MKpNKqS via @PPChef > NRG's Crane & RFK Jr forget the policy -> RT @PPchef: @drgrist Good #FIT presentation on US TV http://t.co/a2TxJNo8 -> PR: SunPower Reaches Settlement in Class
- [CIGS PV Poll Results and Analysis](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/cigs-pv-poll-results-and-analysis/) - Which CIS/CIGS start-up companies will fail next (may choose up to 3)? 100 kiloWatt MiaSolé PV (Photovoltaic) array completed for Silicon Valley Power.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-12-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-12-07/) - Checking out "iRobot co-founder's drone company decloaks" on DIY Drones: http://t.co/HPahTf6q EASE PARC -> RT @pv_tech: [News] Wacker Chemie shakes up executive board http://t.co/zHZiPOYT #PolySi #Solar -> sweet! RT @bmwblog: Styling Analysis: BMW 4 Series: BMW has released what is undoubtedly the boldest, most beautiful... http://t.co/Op0RJanG -> RT @FhTechBridge: Fraunhofer CSE selected for DOE SunShot
- [Camp Roberts Nanosolar Photovoltaic Plant Aerial Photos [Updated]](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/camp-roberts-nanosolar-photovoltaic-plant-aerial-photos/) - [Paso Robles, California, USA] Nanosolar aerial photos reveal module color variations. Doing the math pegs 200 Watt Nanosolar Utility Panels as dominating the 10.63 MW Alfarrasi project. Bonus aerial photos of solar wineries.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-11-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-11-30/) - RT @katiefehren: Keepin the flame alive: http://t.co/6WKOWNLQ > Of course, @vkhosla is famous for saying #solar #PV does not scale! SPI 2006 -> Aging population seen as boon for IC industry: http://t.co/xTqoKiwu via @eetimes @AFPele -> Police investigating homicide at home in Monte Sereno - San Jose Mercury News http://t.co/71vgcC0e > Ravi Kumra Mountain Winery
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-11-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-11-23/) - #DOAC boardwalk here & busy at sunset http://t.co/lrHgGF72 -> DO AC RT @VisitAC: #DOAC and do Black Friday the right way: http://t.co/nA6ewv0y -> Polysilicon firms may reduce capacity to prevent further price falls http://t.co/UwNdmDIM #Solar -> #LED lighting ex-factory prices may fall to US$0.70/W in 2013 http://t.co/9jQgLBHu -> RT2 @PVBlog: #Solar Barnstorming the Carrizo Plain
- [Solar Barnstorming the Carrizo Plain](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/solar-barnstorming-the-carrizo-plain-2/) - [Carrizo Plain, San Luis Obispo County, California USA] Exclusive Aerial Photos of the First Solar Topaz and SunPower CVSR projects.
- [QBotix: Rise of the Solbots](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/qbotix-rise-of-the-solbots/) - [Menlo Park, California USA] Mobile Solar Robots minding the trackers. Dual-axis tracking and performance at the price of single-axis tracking. I first ran into QBotix, Inc. at the SunShot Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum because of an informed suggestion, without the slightest hint, to check out their innovative tracking technology.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-11-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-11-16/) - Do the companies need to be going concerns? RT @Solarserver: IMS Research: #CPV installations to reach 1.2 GW by 2016 http://t.co/wqCOOkAv -> Those newfangled Apple EarPods don't fit my weird ears. Guess I wasn't covered in the 600+ people $AAPL -> RT @cleantechvc: Hearing the DOE's SunShot program is so bureaucratically onerous some startups are
- [GreenVolts Auction Inspection](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/greenvolts-auction-inspection/) - [Fremont, California USA] Odd and eerie inspection at the failed CPV (Concentrating PhotoVoltaic) firm’s headquarters. Ever since I retweeted the Auction HQ promotion of the GreenVolts Live Webcast Auction, I knew I just had to inspect the items up for bid and get to see their former Fremont headquarters and solar R&D facility.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-11-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-11-09/) - RT @TheEconomist: One hundred years ago war was raging in Europe but almost everyone seems to have forgotten this http://t.co/yAlnwkBa -> Environmental Statement Released on Project Next to Joshua Tree National Park http://t.co/PdDwdqN8 via @kcet #Solar 135MW -> RT @LRiddellSF: Curing Range Anxiety: My week driving an all-electric car http://t.co/IR3Bl9Nc #EV -> >$9/W RT @SolarReserve:
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-11-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-11-02/) - The @GreenVolts $11/W test site at Mission Falls Ct. is also up for auction. http://t.co/07nJ8iAE #Solar #CPV Inspection: Nov 12th 10am-4pm -> RT @AuctionHQ: GreenVolts #Solar Webcast #Auction - 11.13.2012 CA Global Partners: http://t.co/3NZ15quG via @youtube http://t.co/07nJ8iAE -> RT @ENERGY: Here's how you can stay up to date on #Sandy recovery efforts http://t.co/Ctn0fo0Y -> Mr.
- [SunPower C7 Tracker Update at CPV USA 2012](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/sunpower-c7-tracker-update-at-cpv-usa-2012/) - [San Jose, California USA] The latest on SunPower’s return to Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) systems. At the CPV USA 2012, 4th Annual CPV Summit, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) Manager of CPV Receiver Development Zachery Judkins presented “The State of LCPV Commercialization” providing an update on the C7 Tracker.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-10-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-10-26/) - Dow Corning 3Q profit falls on European weakness http://t.co/Piq3Q8Pq via @BW > including #Solar Polysilicon -> RT @alannogee: Obama On MTV: 'Huge Contrast' On Climate Change Between Me And Romney http://t.co/ifsAG7Am via @zite -> RT @JigarShahDC: And the jobs are local! "@AndrewWinston: Renewables create more jobs per kwh via @Sierra_Club http://t.co/sbxeUrW9" -> RT @GreenTechNews: Strategic
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-10-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-10-19/) - Fareed Zakaria GPS - #Solar Power in Germany: http://t.co/xg6nzpR3 via @youtube -> RT @TerynNorris: EU approves UK's $3.7 billion Green Investment Bank http://t.co/L7tXFUyZ via @NancyPfundDBL at #bercsymp12 -> RT @tomrand: Morgan Solar - alive & kicking, even still strategic breakthrough - in a very tough #solar space. http://t.co/FwbiLjJL -> sort of narrow view? RT @GTMResearch:
- [President Bill Clinton Keynote at Solar Power International 2012 - Transcript](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/president-bill-clinton-keynote-at-solar-power-international-2012-transcript/) - “There are things people need to know, even basic things.” At the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) Opening Session, Chairman of the Conference and of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Programme, Dr. Stefan Nowak said:
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-10-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-10-12/) - #Solar power, plug-in cars mesh well http://t.co/bbSZzUOm via @reviewjournal > Vegas baby! -> bought iPhone5 last night online @ 10pm, picked up today at Palo Alto Apple Store $AAPL -> is @cheynman doing some space shuttle curation this weekend? -> SunPower HQ sold for $34M http://t.co/rja4Eeb6 via @svbizjournal $SPWR $TOT #Solar > looking for cash?
- [Egg Harbor Township Solar Potpourri: Before and After](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/egg-harbor-township-solar-potpourri-before-and-after/) - [Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, USA] In Search of the proposed 11.3 MegaWatt (MW) Seashore Solar Project. Catering to my photovoltaic obsession, my co-investigator took me on a tour of noteworthy solar installations around Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, during a visit over the Memorial Day weekend.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-10-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-10-05/) - Just installed @comcast DTA wall wart & lost local HD channels #FAIL ! > HDTV antenna option looking better than $CMCSA -> Where Tortoises and #Solar Power Don't Mix http://t.co/TZDkzFHq via @BW > @BrightSource #CSP -> Losses part of the biz model? RT @UciliaWang: #SolarCity guns for a $201M IPO, my GigaOm post http://t.co/emJoiVHc ->
- [27th EU PVSEC Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/10/27th-eu-pvsec-poster-award-winners/) - [Frankfurt am Main, Germany] A record high of 1067 posters were displayed during the conference representing almost 89% of all accepted posters. The 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) Technical Programme Chairman, Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau, also presided over the Award Ceremony for the best Visual Presentations. A total of ten (10)
- [27th EU PVSEC Conference Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/27th-eu-pvsec-conference-highlights/) - [Frankfurt am Main, Germany] The 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) Technical Programme Chairman, Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau, presented the Selected Highlights of the Conference during the Closing Session with his own unique style. From 27th EU PVSEC Conference Highlights Dr. Jäger-Waldau’s presentation is captured as a Picasa slideshow and via text
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-09-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-09-28/) - Frankfurt Hbf -> sauteuer! >The prices for one litre of beer will range from 9,10 € to 9,50 € on the Oktoberfest in 2012. http://t.co/5CXx8wxt -> #EUPVSEC @cheynman @pvmagazine the expo focused spin is incorrect. Science R&D focus returned to the conference roots in tough mfg times. in reply to cheynman -> Echt wahr! RT
- [Solar Light Flashes: SPI 2012 Edition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/solar-light-flashes-spi-2012-edition/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits from Solar Power International 2012 (SPI12). Before jumping into the Solar Power International 2012 tradeshow and conference metrics, here is a Picasa slideshow from the SPI12 Exhibition. Per the pre-event press release “Tours of Solar Energy Facilities and Influx of First Time Exhibitors Heighten Attendee Interest at SPI ’12 in Orlando”,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-09-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-09-21/) - Würzburg -> FRA -> RT @cheynman: ~$3/W diff MT @gwsolar: Great breakdown @johnffarrell on #LBNL rpt on #solar soft costs in US, Germany http://t.co/4Y95Y7bF -> RT @REWorld: Displaced Tortoises for #Solar in Mojave Roils Environmentalists http://t.co/6paoxipn #wind @BrightSource -> RT2 @PVBlog: SMA #Solar Technologies at SPI12: [Orlando, Florida USA] SMA Sunny Boy 240 microinverter... http://t.co/HKl56gfJ
- [SMA Solar Technologies at SPI12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/sma-solar-technologies-at-spi12/) - [Orlando, Florida USA] SMA Sunny Boy 240 microinverter delayed again until 1Q13.New transformerless TL-US series inverters provide emergency daytime power during grid outages.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-09-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-09-14/) - RT @sclavennaGTM: SunPower’s C7 Tracker System in 6 MW #Solar Farm at Tucson Electric Power http://t.co/ermwNRl7 via @greentechmedia $SPWR -> I do think the $ABB statment about GreenVolts is nonsense. "nothing to do with its team or technology" #Solar #CPV -> Great work! RT @katiefehren: $ABB responds on why it decided to stop investing in
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-09-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-09-07/) - Hands-on: Apple’s Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet adapter | Ars Technica http://t.co/AxzV56pf > great for MBA+AirPlay+AppleTV combo -> RT Thx & #FF @arikring @SunSynchrony @ewesoff @cheynman @tomkimbis @SolarFred @Enphase @tenKsolar @BYDCompany @SMA_America -> RT @SolFocusCPV: @GraniteChiefSol inauguration for @SolFocusCPV #solar array installed at @UNAM_MX in Mexico http://t.co/9nwF2psN #cpv -> RT @Reuters: U.S. may fight Solyndra tax breaks
- [GreenVolts GV1’ and Concentrating Photovoltaic Test Site Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/greenvolts-gv1-and-concentrating-photovoltaic-test-site-update/) - [Byron, California USA] Revised Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) module design prototype? The GreenVolts Test Site was installed for almost $11 per Watt. From GreenVolts GV1' Update After walking by the ABB Ltd (NYSE:ABB) stand a few times co-promoting the GreenVolts, Inc. CPV solution outside the Press Room at Intersolar North America 2012, I realized a GV1’
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-08-31](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-08-31/) - RT @Solarserver: Photovoltaik in der Schweiz: Trina #Solar baut große Solarstrom-Dachanlage mit Honey ... http://t.co/HjNHKeCB $TSL -> RT @pvmagazine: Poland’s new RE law to boost PV, but boom and bust fears exist http://t.co/wdWkunGH #solar #PV -> RT @JigarShahDC: While Silicon Valley is obsessed with Social Media, they are dooming us to slow growth. http://t.co/S3K4tRol #solar
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-08-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-08-24/) - Renewable Energy Contracts Library http://t.co/O72DpRoV via @NREL Renewable Energy Project Finance -> China: Broken Dreams - 101 East - Al Jazeera English http://t.co/scNtfKT6 via @ajenglish -> RT @UciliaWang: Solar manufacturer delinquent on loan payments, questionable use of company funds via @Toledonews http://t.co/dDLrFybj -> Feds Signal Approval for Project Despite Incomplete Research http://t.co/GVUYsTSD First #Solar Silver
- [California Valley Solar Ranch](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/california-valley-solar-ranch/) - [Carrizo Plain, San Luis Obispo County, California USA] Energization of the 21 MW (MegaWatt) phase I is on track for early September 2012. On the way back from Santa Barbara two weeks ago, I took a short fifty (50) mile detour east of U.S. Route 101 at Santa Margarita along Highway 58 to the Carrizo Plain.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-08-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-08-17/) - Nick Under Arrest? http://t.co/VjPWuLjM #Grimm -> WATCH: Al Roker Just Called Out Matt Lauer For Getting Ann Curry Kicked Off 'Today' http://t.co/lWXPPuDr via @tbithewire -> RT @pv_tech: [News] Eoplly New Energy, Tioga Energy complete 474kW rooftop PV system in New Jersey http://t.co/cwHfrRRJ #Solar -> Kenny The Clown Ends Up With Steve Jobs' Stolen iPad -
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-08-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-08-10/) - more tactical/financial than long term investment @UciliaWang @cheynman @digitimes in reply to UciliaWang -> Appetizer & wine @Rouge_Blanc_SF -> RT @SCE: For those signed up for our #conservation program incentives, today is a "Save Power Day." Carl & Eddy explain http://t.co/g2hn9TBX -> #LED industry enters third growth cycle: http://t.co/qrdU1rmu via @eetimes -> Taiwan plans tidal
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-08-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-08-03/) - RT2 @PVBlog: Arizona Western College #Solar Array http://t.co/rnxXoLuk @SolFocusCPV @GreenVolts #CPV @ArizonaWestern -> RT @ArnoHarris: More evidence of a systematic and cynical attack on #solar and renewables by conservative activists? http://t.co/V49I6AOF -> No end-of-year rush expected for Germany #solar market in 2012, says IHS http://t.co/77raoNaY -> China government comes to the rescue of its PV
- [Arizona Western College Solar Array](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/08/arizona-western-college-solar-array/) - Project performance details emerge. SolFocus has outperformed GreenVolts since before the “Flip the Switch” ceremony.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-07-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-07-27/) - Another fine dinner @figgirl Somoma -> That English guy @cuvaison Carneros wasn't so bad :-) Great wine tasting! -> RT @FirstSolar: RT @SEIA: Fight back on the #cleanenergy nonsense. http://t.co/hkyL33M9 #solar #wind #election2012 @EnergyFactCheck -> RT @cheynman: Ramping down the hyperbole matrix overdrive: New transparent polymer #solar cell may be cool, but…http://t.co/UQANp04R -> Power-One ships
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-07-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-07-20/) - The holy #Solar grail RT @canislatrans: UCLA Engineers Develop Transparent Photovoltaic Cells http://t.co/jxwKhsv1 via @kcet -> RT Thx & #FF @TSSpaceSystems @Chimpzilla_Proj @FuturePV @SolarSavvy @LisaKayHawes @gsvgreen @ProtectDeserts @chrisv250 @EnergiewendeGER -> RT Thx & #FF @kurthornung @ernest_altozano @kderbyshire @GreenEnviroJobs @DaveRinSF @SzTricia @canislatrans @SolectriaRen @AlbertChan1204 -> RT Thx & #FF @cheynman @CarlSiegrist @tassos_g @AlexWildman1 @ArizonaWestern @alonsoiracheta @Intersolar
- [Solar Light Flashes: Intersolar North America 2012 Edition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/solar-light-flashes-intersolar-north-america-2012-edition/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits from Intersolar North America 2012. Finding noteworthy nuggets at Intersolar North America was challenging. Here are a few that caught my attention or relate to prior portfolio posts. From Intersolar North America 2012 AlsoEnergy I heard about this one at PV America from someone I won’t name.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-07-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-07-13/) - RT @pkedrosky: Fahrenheit vs Celsius (vs Kelvin) http://t.co/fh4Gt4wH -> PR: Hoku Corporation to Delist From The NASDAQ Global Market http://t.co/xR8gJpfT #Solar -> RT @SolarPVTV: #Solar #PV TV News Weekly Intersolar NA Special Issue - US Market Update http://t.co/eoHizQFV via @sharethis -> Apple's the New Coke misstep RT @katiefehren: RT @EricaOgg: Apple backs down, says Macs
- [Solexel and Owens Corning BIPV plans revealed at SunShot Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/solexel-and-owens-corning-bipv-plans-revealed-at-sunshot-forum/) - Rooftop shingle concept and prototypes tip progress on Solexel PV Smart Cells. Solexel is presenting next week at Intersolar North America. At the SunShot Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum, Solexel, Inc. and partner Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) demonstrated tangible progress towards developing a Building-Integrated PhotoVoltaic (BIPV) roofing shingle targeting residential solar installations as part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Extreme Balance of System Project.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-07-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-07-06/) - RT Thx & #FF @SolarCurator @Bwillisful @SaveTheDesert @ViaSolNRG @Chimpzilla_Proj @FhUSA_CSE @SEMI_mktstats @CarterLavin @cristinadaroca -> RT Thx & #FF @kristenmnicole @CarlSiegrist @NaturalEnergyHQ @ernest_altozano @frenchrh @ThePhoenixSun @UciliaWang @cheynman @SolarFred -> RT @SEIA: Keep an eye out for a brand-new SEIA website - coming Monday! #solar #green -> $LDK equipment supplier files for arbitration http://t.co/sMX1c559 #Solar > JYT
- [SunShot Grand Challenge: The SunShot Swerve](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/07/sunshot-grand-challenge-the-sunshot-swerve/) - Has a permanent swerve or shift downward of the PV (Photovoltaic) Learning Curve been caused by PV industry overcapacity, normalized polysilicon prices, and the aggressive SunShot goals? From SunShot Grand Challenge: The SunShot Swerve On the second day of the SunShot Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) President Emeritus Dr. Richard Swanson
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-06-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-06-29/) - US @ENERGY Office of Science Small Business Innovation Research #SBIR & Technology Transfer #STTR FY 2012 Awards http://t.co/83H3Glwq -> U.S. Department of @Energy Announces $102 Million for Small Business Research and Development: http://t.co/yWHQ1I5V #SBIR #STTR -> Looking forward to the tweetup RT @SolarFred: @edgunther Thx! See you at Intersolar ! -> WaPo: Solyndra asks Delaware
- [SunShot Grand Challenge: More US Department of Defense Photovoltaic Projects](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/sunshot-grand-challenge-more-us-department-of-defense-photovoltaic-projects/) - A solar photovoltaic (PV) array that looks like an aircraft runway? Also EMCORE, Nanosolar, Morgan Solar et al. US Department of Defense (DOD), Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment, Dr. Dorothy Robyn mentioned a number of other solar PV projects through the course of her SunShot Grand Challenge keynote presentation. First, DOD
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-06-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-06-22/) - Action Line: $PV panels inspection backlogged | KHON2 Hawaii's News Leader http://t.co/8qXPeeYc via @khonnews > 2-3 month inspection delays -> RT Thx & #FF @ewesoff @c_pawlik @SolarChampion @SolarZoneAZ @cheynman @solarandi @JannisRW @SaveTheDesert @SolarPVTV @ivovegter -> RT Thx & #FF @SolarFred @pzepedavera @SolarMonique @SolvidaEnergy @creativeenrgs @ernest_altozano @GuymardSolar @GridPowertech -> RT Thx & #FF @rockymtnsolar @frenchrh @TSSpaceSystems
- [SunShot Grand Challenge: SUNPATH and the US Department of Defense](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/sunshot-grand-challenge-sunpath-and-the-us-department-of-defense/) - 1366 Technologies, Soitec Solar, and Solar Junction are Scaling Up Nascent PV at Home (SUNPATH) in the USA. Perhaps there wasn’t enough time for another announcement during the hectic SunShot Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum organized by the US Department of Energy (DOE) last week? Though alluded to in an early Wednesday presentation, the
- [Bloomberg New Energy Finance PV Market Outlook Q2 2012 [Censored!]](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/bloomberg-new-energy-finance-pv-market-outlook-q2-2012-censored/) - [June 5, 2012: After I obtained the slides directly from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, they requested I pull them from the post. I have substituted lower quality photos I made at the time of the presentation at SNEC in Shanghai, China, to a public audience.] [June 11, 2012: Bloomberg lawyer called today about the slides
- [SunShot Prize: $10 Million for America’s Next RoofTop Solar Model](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/sunshot-prize-10-million-for-americas-next-rooftop-solar-model/) - [Denver, Colorado USA] Which team will become the SunShot Prize Winner offering America’s Most Affordable Rooftop Solar? Driving towards $2 per Watt rooftop system pricing for installations sized between 1 kiloWatt and 15 kiloWatt (kW) by the end of 2014. On the occasion of the SunShot Grand Challenge Summit and Technology Forum, the US
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-06-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-06-15/) - Amonix 7700 Photo Contest, recording failure: http://t.co/UvkOi2WM -> What about my Alamosa photos? #Solar #CPV -> RT Thx & #FF @KruleWatts @johnpaulmorgan @smaldog @Will_Consuegra @ETsolarsolution @GuymardSolar @MilwaukeeShines @REWNASPG @EliasHinckley -> RT Thx & #FF @SolarFred @croselund @BYDCompany @sarahmitroff @EcoOutfitters @chrmorisse @RebmannResearch @Tesla_X @mpmclepv @SolarCurator -> RT @ekimnemeth: BMW unveils i Pedelec bicycle concept http://t.co/Py6Sq8Ju via
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-06-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-06-08/) - RT Thx & #FF @EliasHinckley @KruleWatts @greenpost @GuymardSolar @arikring @CarlSiegrist @KeniryBird @TSSpaceSystems @SaveTheDesert -> RT Thx & #FF @ApricumAdvisory @croselund @UciliaWang @Ken_Silverstein @cleantechvc @SuntechEurope @Tesla_X @cactusclubcafe @cheynman -> RT Thx & #FF @ZAGrrl @ThePhoenixSun @ranchocapp @EcoOutfitters @SolarFred @BYDCompany @Lighting_com @ProtectDeserts @lechodusolaire -> RT @Enecsys: RT @sandraenkhardt: Alles Wissenswerte rund um die #Intersolar Europe nächste Woche
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-06-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-06-01/) - RT Thx & #FF @arikring @Tesla_X @ApricumAdvisory @tenKsolar @rotefahnenews @rlnicholson2 @EPCNews @SolarFred @ThePhoenixSun @FreeHotWater -> RT @AutomaticEarth: Krugman: This chart shows a euro on the verge of imploding...this goose is cooked. http://t.co/iDrrI4ry -> RT Thx & #FF @EliasHinckley @DemeterPower @frenchrh @vancemichael @RevelResorts @birdy27 @nan_fischer @CarlSiegrist @BYDCompany -> Finally got to watch the Person of Interest
- [AE Polysilicon shutdown and pending asset sale](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/ae-polysilicon-shutdown-and-pending-asset-sale/) - Will the Advanced Fluidized Bed Reactor technology be sold? I began looking into AE Polysilicon after a Blog comment by someone also claiming to be named Edgar said: Did the Plant close? I heard they laid everyone off?? I first noticed “Motech pulls the plug on AE Polysilicon operations” by Mark Osborne for PV-Tech.org
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-05-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-05-25/) - RT @sandraenkhardt: photovoltaik-Magazin online: First #Solar muss Betriebsrat wieder einstellen: http://t.co/Y8clARFC $FSLR -> US ITA Fact Sheet lists tenKsolar (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in the prelim PRC AD ruling http://t.co/9FsbmfCT -> no relation to @tenKsolar ? -> County wins Foxconn's favor in #solar project - Funing, which is not... http://t.co/MxGYbtyg 5GW->10GW more capacity not needed ->
- [SNEC PV POWER EXPO 2012 Photo Timeline](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/snec-pv-power-expo-2012-photo-timeline/) - [Shanghai, China] I’ve assembled a lengthy slideshow of my event, conference, and Expo timeline at the SNEC 6th (2012) International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference (SNEC PV POWER EXPO 2012) held last week in Shanghai, China.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-05-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-05-18/) - Wuxi -> Line 2 -> 7 -> 4 to Shanghai Railway Station -> #Solar insiders upbeat on industry's future http://t.co/nsw8xQmX #SNEC via China Daily -> US ruling on #solar panels 'unreasonable' http://t.co/Fi4KCsNV via China Daily ->
- [SVTC’s 2012 Solar Scorecard](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/svtcs-2012-solar-scorecard/) - Trina Solar scores 94 to lead the 2012 photovoltaic (PV) solar sustainability survey. Making the SEIA Solar Commitment. The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) released the 2012 SOLAR SCORECARD [.pdf subset] just in time for the SNEC 6th (2012) International Solar Conference in Shanghai, China.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-05-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-05-11/) - -> @SolarReserve #CSP #solar propaganda in @united Hemispheres Invest in U.S. Energy special advertising feature -> SFO -> RT @greentechmedia: Checking in With #CPV Semiconductor Startup #Solar Junction: Vijit Sabnis ... http://t.co/NWBmIAIf Demi Moore's Law! -> RT @pvmagazine: Phoenix Solar concludes financing package; announces redundancies; sees falling financials http://t.co/S5bwoGSE #solar #PV -> RT @sandraenkhardt: photovoltaik-Magazin
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-05-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-05-04/) - RT Thx & #FF @CleanTechPeople @mkmargie @SolectriaRen @ewesoff @sclavennaGTM @Bevault @InvestOntario @arikring @PVwizard @terrasolar -> RT Thx & #FF @BennyNyberg @SaveTheDesert @TSSpaceSystems @SolarFred @Bwillisful @gwsolar @ashumisra @ProtectDeserts @UciliaWang -> U.S Army Energy Program: Vision for Net Zero Energy, Water, Waste http://t.co/AXT2Cdd4 -> Special #FF @USAEC U.S. Army Environmental Command - Sustaining the Environment, Securing the
- [Camp Roberts Nanosolar Photovoltaic Project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/05/camp-roberts-nanosolar-photovoltaic-project/) - [San Miguel, California USA] In Search of the Camp Roberts 1 MW (MegaWatt) Solar Project. On-site tour with BELECTRIC Inc. Anyone reading The Nanosolar Efficiency and Cost Roadmap post might have predicted my intention to survey the 1 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) solar project planned for the California Army National Guard’s Camp Roberts in San Miguel, California.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-04-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-04-27/) - RT Thx & #FF @MorganSolar @swise @cheynman @GuymardSolar @danahull @ProtectDeserts @Kate_Saunders @LeeSchnaiberg -> RT Thx & #FF @JerTignes @greentechmedia @UciliaWang @SaveTheDesert @MrEnergyCzar @RenewablesNews @OCISolarPower @PACE_Now -> RT Thx & #FF @SolFocusCPV @RebmannResearch @jennkho @SolarFred @FreeHotWater @SzTricia @SolvidaEnergy @EcoOutfitters @frenchrh -> $30 +tax back from Best Buy on a sales item I bought 2 weeks ago.
- [RSi Solar Grade Silicon Woes [Updated]](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/rsi-solar-grade-silicon-woes-updated/) - The RSi (Renewable Silicon International) Easton facility has been shuttered.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-04-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-04-20/) - Tired about hearing @BrightSource Energy citing adverse market conditions for pulling their IPO #Solar #CSP -> photovoltaik-Magazin online: First #Solar kündigt Betriebsratsmitglied fristlos: http://t.co/r7cuNXLH $FSLR trouble at Frankfurt/Oder -> Digitimes Research: Order visibility of #solar firms clear to end of 2Q12 http://t.co/PH7APtpf -> Commentary: Taiwan has little interest in installing PV systems on its own
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-04-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-04-13/) - Inside the new iPad's 4G LTE mobile data: AT&T vs Verizon http://t.co/E0WSUt5l -> Wait time less than stated -> done! Chinese efficiency -> Only an hour wait to apply for a visa. -> Chinese Consulate SF http://t.co/lAUrFedo -> SAS to have larger revenue proportion for semiconductor wafers through acquisition of Covalent http://t.co/ji0wMsSN #Solar -> Digitimes
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-04-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-04-06/) - Trade-in the 20th Century Electric Grid, Don't Trade-off Local Energy http://t.co/4ARGOkGd via @reworld -> I'd contend the tech was DOA RT @cheynman: @edgunther @UciliaWang Yes, but point is the tech lives on. Not just a liquidation. -> Soliant snapped up in a fire sale. Emcore closed $200K liabilities too http://t.co/1oS3fSFB @cheynman @UciliaWang -> Same issue
- [State of the Solar Industry Union at PV America West](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/04/state-of-the-solar-industry-union-at-pv-america-west/) - [San Jose, California USA] After an historic 2011, the US solar industry faces challenges to net metering, 1603 expiration, and ITC (Investment Tax Credit) policies and trade.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-03-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-03-30/) - Don't forget Martin! RT @mikekanellos: @katiefehren great chart. and picture. Look at Paul and Raghu right in the middle. -> RT @SolarMonique: House GOP takes aim at stimulus grants for #renewables, #solar - The Hill's E2-Wire: http://t.co/BWsfpt4i #energy -> Got my MegaMillions tickets! -> VIDEO: End of the Line for Electric Transmission Relics | PG&E
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-03-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-03-23/) - Hanging out at district -> RT @DDispatchNews: State falls behind at green jobs, report says http://t.co/wEcPptAS -> RT @UciliaWang: Califoria to build a $100M EV charging network, with NRG's help, in my @Forbes post http://t.co/zv63GH49 $NRG -> RT @mikekanellos: great read on water, security. Waiting for border conflict over H2O within five years. http://t.co/Z0G7euS2 ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-03-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-03-16/) - new iPad asks for passcode, I enter it, not recognized! Now having to restore it from backup again #Fail $AAPL -> RT @pkedrosky: Okay, this was painfully real/funny: Shit Skier Girls Say - http://t.co/DiwKpChY /cc @sacca @kentgoldman -> RT @LehighUNews: Dear Dr. Coach @BrettReed: Thank you for representing #Lehigh and showing the world what we're
- [CIGS Photovoltaic Parking Survey – Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/cigs-photovoltaic-parking-survey-part-3/) - [Silicon Valley, California, and Portland, Oregon USA] MiaSolé wins, and NuvoSun surprises. Encouraged by comments, I’ve been planning to conduct a third CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) photovoltaic (PV) parking lot survey for a while. The first Friday of March aligned with a weekend trip to Portland and a bonus cross state survey.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-03-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-03-09/) - U.S. Delays Dumping Decision on China #Solar Cells, Official Says http://t.co/CVbyYU2F via @BloombergNews -> now May 17 Let's call it "Fear" -> RT @neb4tmg: #FF @jonnypeace @edgunther @sb_tmg -> RT @neb4tmg: Big thanks for following @OPPDCares @PetrolClubMAG @PVBlog @TOpSEssIOn @STEM_Stream @TritonTelecom -> Nike+ FuelBand is still running on a single charge since last Friday evening.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-03-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-03-02/) - RT @mercnews: Mercury News interview: Eugenia Corrales, CEO of Nanosolar http://t.co/ku7dAr5C -> @danahull Thx for the mention! #Solar -> RT @greentechmedia: Oerlikon Divests its #Solar Business and the Fate of Amorphous Silicon PV http://t.co/hwzebJEK -> Japan loves a-Si/mm -> Many new #solar myths created here RT @REWorld: How to Survive Solar's Unhealthy Consolidation http://t.co/aTSdTFKs ->
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2012](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2012/) - Significant photovoltaic (PV) conferences and events in 2012. PV conferences and exhibitions remain in chronic oversupply. When will the PV conference and exhibition shakeout result in consolidation or attrition?
- [In Search of the Cogentrix Alamosa Solar CPV Project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/in-search-of-the-cogentrix-alamosa-solar-cpv-project/) - [Alamosa, Colorado USA] 30 MWac (MegaWatt alternating current) Amonix, Inc., powered CPV (Concentrating PhotoVoltaic) project appears on track for 2Q12 (second quarter of 2012) completion.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-02-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-02-24/) - RT Thx & #FF @smaldog @FreeHotWater @cheynman @neb4tmg @hscpoly @TheSolarCo @chaolyst @SaveTheDesert @talli @Stphn_Lacey @ThePhoenixSun -> RT Thx & #FF @rpardell @mattceni @SolarPVInvestor @SzTricia @johnpaulmorgan @SolarFred @cheynman @CarterLavin @SolarChristine -> RT @shapeways: Friday Finds: 3D Printed Designs From the Shapeways Community: Putting together... http://t.co/VKqSfzbG -> RT @RenewableNRGY: Don't forget to register for #PV America West
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-02-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-02-17/) - RT Thx & #FF @chaolyst @KenOatman @sclavennaGTM @EcoOutfitters @thisbeccalynn @dhymers @lambertmatt @SzTricia @ecdfan @MorganSolar -> RT Thx & #FF @canislatrans @rpardell @sunman_geoff @cheynman @SolarFred @danahull @UciliaWang @Stphn_Lacey @votesolar @SaveTheDesert -> New York Times gets Gizmodo treatment from Apple after negative reports http://t.co/hru4jsAi -> good indication NYT hit a nerve -> RT @ewesoff: Nanosolar Scores $20M
- [Photovoltaics: 11 Trends to Watch in 2012](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/photovoltaics-11-trends-to-watch-in-2012/) - 2011 Report Card plus my 2012 trends and predictions. Contrary to my stated goal, the Photovoltaics: 8 Trends to Watch in 2011 review and 2012 photovoltaic (PV) trends and predictions post has once again extended well into February.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-02-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-02-10/) - RT @tomrand: Off to Cali to check out the new @MorganSolar facility ... Disruptive #solar! -> RT @bmwblog: Video: BMW 3 Series reviewed by M3 GT drivers and BMW driving instructors: Ready for some more F30... http://t.co/PpGk1TG6 -> RT @pv_tech: REC’s #solar wafer and cell plants in Norway set to be sold off by GoIndustry
- [MiaSolé donates Photovoltaic Modules to the City of Santa Clara](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/miasol-donates-photovoltaic-modules-to-the-city-of-santa-clara/) - [Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, California USA] 1000 CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) photovoltaic (PV) modules donated for a 125 kiloWatt (kW) system being constructed by the City of Santa Clara. Impromptu parking survey of MiaSolé Building 2.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-02-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-02-03/) - RT @Solarserver: Concentrating #solar power: Sasol chooses BrightSource technology for South Africa #CSP study http://t.co/g9x5ee9q -> Solarhybrid Buys #Solar Millennium’s 2.25-Gigawatt U.S. Pipeline - Bloomberg http://t.co/TzTnVwaX via @BloombergNews -> bankruptcy approval? -> RT @SVTC: If you have something to say, write a book or song...apps about Apple's brutal mfg practices get banned http://t.co/IKG76MVC -> RT
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-01-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-01-27/) - RT @GehrlicherUSA: Gehrlicher #Solar America expands to Massachusetts http://t.co/FrsCIbMq -> Cisco rolls more routers for smart grids: http://t.co/F79RubQD via @ee_times $CSCO -> RT @greentechmedia: First #Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 1: First Solar is the largest... http://t.co/5aJvulkx $FSLR -> RT @photovoltaik: Zahlenspiele aus dem Wirtschaftsministerium: Die weitere Vergütung der Photovoltaik... http://t.co/Efeljzxx #solar ->
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-01-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-01-20/) - RT @CBSSF: Bankrupt Solyndra Caught Destroying Brand New Parts: http://t.co/mJ85jrzq #Solar $8M blank glass tubes shattered -> RT Thx & #FF @frenchrh @kdcherrick @UciliaWang @ychernova -> RT Thx & #FF @TSSpaceSystems @scalinggreen @nan_fischer @cheynman @SolarFred @heatspring @EcoOutfitters @SchletterInc @salesbrianarm -> Foxconn issues go mainstream thanks to This American Life and The Daily Show http://t.co/9T1YFmzs via
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-01-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-01-13/) - RT Thx & #FF @ychernova @UciliaWang @SolarFred @FreeHotWater @tassos_g @ApricumAdvisory -> RT Thx & #FF @TSSpaceSystems @Ich_bin_Bernd @jananickshaw @laplacanancy @heatspring @AristedesDuVal @mft8 @HenrikKruepper @2ndGenSolar -> RT @SolarFred: #FF for my fellow #solar bloggers & reporters @ThePhoenixSun @REWorld @johnffarrell @REWorld @UciliaWang @ewesoff @edgunther -> SMA Solar Falls Most in 2 Months as Earnings Miss Estimates -
- [The Nanosolar Efficiency and Cost Roadmap](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/the-nanosolar-efficiency-and-cost-roadmap/) - Nanosolar’s race to 13% efficiency and survival in 2012. Current production Nanosolar Utility Panels have the cost of multicrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules at lower efficiency than First Solar.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2012-01-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2012/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2012-01-06-2/) - RT @rshall03: Austin's $100M 30 MW Webberville #Solar Project Dedicated http://t.co/5xY4ZP0r #Austin #ATX -> #Solarzubau im Dezember explodiert: 3000 Megawatt http://t.co/rN0JlGwa via @FN_Aktien Germany installed 3GW in December, 7.5GW in 2011 -> Thx! RT @TSSpaceSystems: #FF @SciNewBlog @edgunther @SolarIndustry -> Get Your Twitter Name Tattooed Onto An Athlete Just In Time For The Olympics -
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-12-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-12-30/) - RT @DigiTimesRSS: Digitimes Research: Polysilicon spot price in Greater China continues to increase http://t.co/kT6OFCoi $27/kg ave #Solar -> RT Thx & Last 2011 #FF @sarahedougherty @solarparkinglot @SolarPowerUSA -> RT Thx & Last 2011 #FF @UciliaWang @FhTechBridge @Belengallego @PVInsider @frenchrh @PVwizard @unenergy @Siemens_Energy -> SFO what a mess today -> LAX all flights delayed by morning
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Photovoltaic Posts of 2011](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/top-10-gunther-portfolio-photovoltaic-posts-of-2011/) - Most read as ranked by Google Analytics page views. The State of the Blog is strong as twitter Followers more than doubled to 2910 through organic growth although Blog RSS and email subscribers were flat per FeedBurner.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-12-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-12-23/) - Amonix Blog: In Memory of Brian Robertson http://t.co/Ye91ImYA share your condolences -> Best Wishes for the Holidays and an Epic 2012! http://t.co/2rLWTzyb -> RT @PVBlog: enXco’s Nanosolar Photovoltaic Projects in Oregon http://t.co/Tx4QfblW #Solar #CIGS -> Coroner IDs 38-year-old Calif. man dies in plane crash near Thomasville - The York Daily Record http://t.co/2Dy9HxT0 via @ydrcom ->
- [enXco’s Nanosolar Photovoltaic Projects in Oregon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/enxcos-nanosolar-photovoltaic-projects-in-oregon/) - [Amity, Oregon USA] In search of the Yamhill and Bellevue solar projects. Both projects cost about $11 Million or almost $3.86 per Watt using 200 Watt Nanosolar Utility Panels.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-12-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-12-16/) - RT Thx & #FF @PVInsider @Belengallego @ychernova @samjaffe @HenrikKruepper @NobleIdeas @LeeSchnaiberg @ewesoff @Top50Solar -> RT Thx & #FF @ApricumAdvisory @_BrianMahoney @SaveTheDesert @dowcorning @frenchrh @UciliaWang @BillNigh @nicholagroom @BrayaSolar -> RT @SunPower: Greater numbers of PV systems increase the reliability of #solar as a peak power source for utilities: http://t.co/7vjGdijB -> RT @pv_tech: [Blog] Concentration acceleration: Soitec’s
- [RSi Solar Grade Silicon Plant Tour](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/rsi-solar-grade-silicon-plant-tour/) - [Easton, Pennsylvania USA] No customer solar grade silicon samples yet. Dow Corning vs. RSI Silicon lawsuit settled, and “XYZ Co.” revealed as Centrifugal Casting Machine Company, Inc.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-12-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-12-09/) - New Photovoltaic Project Inaugurated At U.S. Embassy in Athens http://t.co/YzO9bdZo @StateDept 100kW #Solar built by @IBCSOLAR -> RT Thx & #FF @IECconnect @cleantechnws @cleantechdeals -> RT Thx & #FF @GuymardSolar @thesolarmichael @HenrikKruepper @Top50Solar @hscpoly @chrisv250 @SolarChampion @ClearSkyAdvisor @cleantechnician -> RT Thx & #FF @UciliaWang @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @benlubbon @asulightworks @Cogenra @UMASolar @SolvidaEnergy @c_pawlik @chrisrbrown -> RT
- [Compromise to Extend the 1603 Treasury Grant Program for Solar and Renewables](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/compromise-to-extend-the-1603-treasury-grant-program-for-solar-and-renewables/) - Almost 98% of the Treasury Grants were below $30 Million and financed the long tail of projects with less than 27% of the funds.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-12-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-12-02/) - RT Thx & #FF @SchletterInc @SolectriaRen @FreeHotWater @EnergyPressSec @ClearSkyAdvisor @MatthewStepp @lancasteranch -> RT Thx & #FF @FrancisChoe @CanadianSIA @SolvidaEnergy @UciliaWang @pvbuero @MeyerElectrical @votesolar @alannogee @arikring @Top50Solar -> RT Thx & #FF @tassos_g @frenchrh @ryanreith @Fierce_Energy @katiefehren @katieaugustus @nan_fischer @SolDude @SolarFred @SolarZoneAZ -> How BP Blew Its Chance to Spearhead a #Solar Innovation http://t.co/GQC8W8rN (via @TechReview)
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-11-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-11-27/) - RT @herbgreenberg: How to be good at anything (via @jaltucher, who knocks it out of the park yet again) http://t.co/TVYiOqy8 -> RT @danahull: Profile of Solyndra founder Chris Gronet: http://t.co/y8jzV5aX #Solar -> "delusional thinking" -> Just saw two large ground mount #Solar PV arrays near Vineland, NJ on a country drive -> Greg Wilson to
- [First Solar AV Solar Ranch One photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/first-solar-av-solar-ranch-one-photos/) - [Lancaster, California USA] Lots of solar ground mount racks already installed. After observing the Sierra SunTower offline yet again, no surprise there, I was heading home along Route 138 last Sunday when I stumbled upon a sign for the First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One (AVSR1) project.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-11-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-11-18/) - RT @katiefehren: GigaOM RoadMap Rewind: A conversation with Nest’s Tony Fadell http://t.co/xMG419th -> Good thing I'm visiting NYC Sun-Tue RT @nytimesgreen: New York as Venice, Minus the Romance http://t.co/jQNgGUWk -> climate change -> RT @UciliaWang: Out of Africa: big #solar farms, in my @Forbes post http://t.co/tM9exM1F -> Thx! RT @UciliaWang: Speaking of giant solar farms,
- [Abengoa Solar Solana Project progress](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/abengoa-solar-solana-project-progress/) - [Gila Bend, Arizona USA] Abengoa Solana Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant construction in full swing. I was on an extended road trip through Southern Nevada, Arizona, and Southern California last week checking out various solar sites as time permitted.
- [Solar Light Flashes: SPI 2011 Edition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/solar-light-flashes-spi-2011-edition/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits from Solar Power International 2011 (SPI11). Well, it has been just over two (2) years since the last Solar Light Flashes post. First, here is a Picasa slideshow from the SPI11 Exhibition.
- [Amonix CPV Solar Systems all over Las Vegas](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/amonix-cpv-solar-systems-all-over-las-vegas/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] Amonix Concentrated PhotoVoltaic (CPV) Solar Systems are sprouting up like sunflowers in the Las Vegas area. The ~460 kiloWatt Amonix Pecos Solar Power Generation Station is being installed across from the Amonix manufacturing facility.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-11-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-11-11-2/) - RT @ddbits: #solar #FF and thanks for the RTs @edgunther @solarfred @ewesoff @cleantechvc @aritp @KACOnewenergy @CanadianSIA @PDBateman -> RT @BerkeleyLab: Lab employees share their stories as part of Veterans Day celebration http://t.co/pSkyVlSU -> A Gold Rush of Subsidies in the Search for Clean Energy: http://t.co/2wJv70re $NRG $PCG $GE #Solar -> RT @pv_tech: Court decrees Evergreen
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-11-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-11-04/) - $GTAT Corp. sues Poly Plant Project Inc. - http://t.co/ViXXziOy http://t.co/mym57MS6 #PolySi #Solar -> Polysilicon Drop May Halt Output From 90% of China’s Factories, Group Says - Bloomberg http://t.co/CURsbFsg via @BloombergNews #Solar -> Occupy Rooftops on Nov 20 – more smiles, more sunshine http://t.co/HQMZJy6t via @votesolar #Solar -> If Steve Jobs Were Looking For Funding Today
- [Ohio National Guard Camp Perry goes Nanosolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/11/ohio-national-guard-camp-perry-goes-nanosolar/) - Details on the Camp Perry 538 kWp (kiloWatt-peak) photovoltaic (PV) installation near Port Clinton, Ohio USA. The Camp Perry Solar Project cost $2.419 Million or almost $4.50 per Watt and features Ohio PV balance of systems innovations.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-10-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-10-28/) - Assessing the Damage of the European Banking Crisis http://t.co/4Jzq1O7e -> RT Thx & #FF @DraPolhwundr @frenchrh @sclavennaGTM @TSSpaceSystems @ValleyPR @WurstBoy @SaveTheDesert @SolDist @UciliaWang @miasolesolar -> RT Thx & #FF @katiefehren @dorafang @tassos_g @EcoOutfitters @ddbits @LRiddellSF @danahull @rlnicholson2 @greentechmedia @FredrikDrevon -> RT Thx & #FF @solarpolis @YesSolarNC @chrisrbrown @SolarFred @GuerreroJohanna @Stphn_Lacey @SEIA_USA @smaldog @SchletterInc @MikalGreaves ->
- [SMA Solar Technology reimagines the Microinverter](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/sma-solar-technology-reimagines-the-microinverter/) - [Dallas, Texas USA] Sunny Boy 240 scheduled to enter volume production in June 2012. SMA Solar Technology AG (ETR:S92) previewed the long anticipated SMA Micro Inverter branded as the Sunny Boy 240 at Solar Power International 2011 (SPI11).
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-10-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-10-21/) - Because #Solar is better of course RT @AREVAinc: “Why Not Nuclear?”: Blogger Elesha Barnette asks good questio… (cont) http://t.co/g1kYIiIi -> AppleInsider | Steve Jobs was ‘annoyed and depressed’ over initial reaction to iPad launch http://t.co/1UwafcIi $AAPL -> Google, suppressing Picasa picasaweb.google.com w/ Google+ is nasty w/o providing a link back $GOOG -> "Photos" In Google
- [Granite Construction completes 1.2 MWp installation using Solar Frontier modules](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/granite-construction-completes-1-2-mwp-installation-using-solar-frontier-modules/) - [Coalinga, California USA] The 8 acre (~3,2 hectare) solar system also includes innovations from eIQ Energy, Siemens, and Unirac. I stumbled on the solar system under construction back in June.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-10-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-10-14/) - RT Thx & #FF @gwsolar @sovello_ag @rlnicholson2 @GreenGoSolar @smaldog @EcoOutfitters @unenergy @terrasolar @solarpanelwatch -> RT @Enphase: This just in: Enphase is now at booth #1331 on the floor, NOT 2009 . Please RT to get the word out! #SPIConvention #SPI2011 -> RT Thx & #FF @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @ClearSkyAdvisor @UciliaWang @WurstBoy @GraniteChiefSol @dorafang @frenchrh @nrgsystems ->
- [EDF Energies Nouvelles update on Nanosolar Photovoltaic projects](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/edf-energies-nouvelles-update-on-nanosolar-photovoltaic-projects/) - Gabardan 2.8 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) Nanosolar test installation commissioned. Oregon Nanosolar photovoltaic (PV) projects on track for end of 2011 power delivery. Researching Nanosolar 1.1 MegaWatt-peak Photovoltaic Plant Visit, I asked EDF Energies Nouvelles a question: Has EDF Energies Nouvelles completed either of the 3MWp projects using Nanosolar Utility Panels in Gabardan, France, or Salem, Oregon
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-10-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-10-07/) - RT @nicholagroom: Emails from DOE official and Obama fundraiser Steve Spinner raise fresh questions on #Solynd… (cont) http://t.co/2Uz6muF2 -> Please vote on the #Solar #PV Poll: The third quarter is almost over. How much PV will be installed worldwide in 2011? http://t.co/1YkwQ0u2 -> RT @cleantechvc: RT @zerohedge: Nanosolar query to DoE on Solyndra: "In light
- [Nanosolar 1.1 MegaWatt-peak Photovoltaic Plant Visit](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/nanosolar-1-1-megawatt-peak-photovoltaic-plant-visit/) - [Luckenwalde (Teltow-Fläming), Germany] A few apparent Nanosolar Utility Panel mechanical failures were observed. Last year in Nanosolar Summer Solar Speculations, I was wrong to doubt a photo showing further progress on the 1.1 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) solar farm located in Luckenwalde, Germany.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-10-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-10-01/) - RT Thx % #FF @chrisrbrown @samjaffe @samjaffe @ecologydriver @JacquelynHoward @johnpaulmorgan @GuymardSolar @opticsorg # RT Thx & #FF @PolluxAltEnergy @SpectrumResourc @bryanharland @WurstBoy @gsearly @arikring @tassos_g @kkchristy @katieaugustus @SolvidaEnergy # DOJ seeks trustee in Solyndra bankruptcy | Reuters http://t.co/HHOyevPu via @reuters #Solar Transparency and disclosure # RT Thx & #FF @roteno @katiefehren @frenchrh @Top50Solar @GestampRen @EcoOutfitters @nan_fischer
- [Red Bluff High Schools near going solar marathon finish](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/red-bluff-high-schools-near-going-solar-marathon-finish/) - [Red Bluff, California USA] White knight Gestamp Solar saves project begun by Solar Development Inc. Project includes 309 kiloWatts of Solaria Corporation 2x Low Concentration PhotoVoltaic (LCPV) modules. From Red Bluff High School Solar Project At Intersolar North America 2011, Solaria Corporation Chief Commercial Officer Marco Garcia mentioned a photovoltaic (PV) system being constructed in
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-09-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-09-24/) - RT @heatherwestpr: @cedarcrkenergy Thanks for the inclusion with such terrific people: @edgunther @greenhance @michaelanschel # RT Thx & #FF @gwsolar @adrianmate1 @tednsullivan @SolvidaEnergy @GuymardSolar @ecdfan @ferroimasde @KenOatman @NWcleantech @amberegolden # RT @frenchrh: Thanks4FF @edgunther @UciliaWang @johnpaulmorgan # RT Thx & #FF @ecologydriver @GrowingGreenTX @EcoOutfitters @ewesoff @FhUSA_CSE @hscpoly @solar360instalr @tassos_g @SolarLucia # RT Thx & #FF
- [TSMC Solar ramping CIGS photovoltaic module production [Updated]](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/tsmc-solar-ramping-cigs-photovoltaic-module-production/) - [Hamburg, Germany] CIGS production modules were on display at the 26th EU PVSEC. I bumped into TSMC Solar Limited, a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM), by accident when I took a wrong turn in Hall B5 at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC).
- [McKinley Children's Center going solar with GreenVolts CPV](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/mckinley-childrens-center-going-solar-with-greenvolts-cpv/) - Is the 496 kW (kilowatt) Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) installation visionary or just plain risky? Construction was already underway before the groundbreaking ceremony. I first noticed the “McKinley Children's Center preparing to launch extensive solar power installation in San Dimas” around August 20, 2011, before EU PVSEC.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-09-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-09-17/) - x-Philadelphia @Phillies (2) 97 51 x-Clinched Playoff Spot, magic number is 2 # AppleTV needs some work. Weird things happen during upgrades and when power is lost. $AAPL #FixIt # RT @FirstSolar: The first edition of First #Solar Current, our new electronic newsletter, is available at: bit.ly/oVbnMo $FSLR # RT Thx & #FF @TheSolarCo @pj_costello
- [26th EU PVSEC Conference Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/26th-eu-pvsec-conference-highlights/) - [Hamburg, Germany] Taking over the reins from Conference General Chairman Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink, Technical Programme Chairman Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau presented the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC) Selection of Conference Highlights during the Closing Session.
- [26th EU PVSEC Poster Awards Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/26th-eu-pvsec-poster-awards-poster-award-winners/) - [Hamburg, Germany] 971 posters were displayed during the conference. Posters are at the heart of conference communications and networking around science, work, results, and progress in photovoltaics.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-09-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-09-10/) - Lobby organizations have quieted down re: Solyndra #solar # The @KempinskiBerlin nickels and dimes weekend guests for Internet WiFi access #Fail # @SharonFeli # zurück bleiben bitte U2 # U2 # I never saw Mr. Harrison present RT @danahull: SOLYNDRA SAYS the FBI met with Brian Harrison at his house, they did not search it.
- [70 MWp BELECTRIC Photovoltaic Plant construction progress](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/70-mwp-belectric-photovoltaic-plant-construction-progress/) - [Wittstock-Alt Daber, Germany] Exclusive Photos of the 70 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) photovoltaic (PV) Plant under construction. When I mapped my driving route to the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC), I thought about possible side trips on the way to Hamburg.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-09-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-09-03-2/) - Suffering with pre-3G network service # Schwarzenbach am Wald http://t.co/vgyEfs6 # Bailed out by Sharp RT @ArnoHarris: Important to be crystal clear what #Solyndra bankruptcy means and doesn't mean. http://t.co/4hqBLc6 # RT @BBCWorld: Desperate to work http://t.co/CBQv6FV Portugal # RT @VinodColeslaw: I'll own all the data. Think about it. “@jvonneumann: @VinodColeslaw If it scales you
- [eSolar Sierra SunTower offline - Again](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/esolar-sierra-suntower-offline-again/) - [Lancaster, California USA] Is the eSolar Sierra SunTower really a commercial, operating Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) tower plant? 2.5 MW (MegaWatt) ACME Group CSP plant based on eSolar technology has been commissioned. Three weekends ago, as my California road trip left the Central Valley and passed north of the Antelope Valley, I could not resist a brief detour to revisit eSolar’s Sierra SunTower Project.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-08-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-08-27/) - OZ! RT @UciliaWang: Photos: #solar cars in the land of kangaroos! In @GigaOm http://t.co/tBCUeJy # RT @pv_tech: Daqo New Energy to more than double polysilicon capacity to 9,000MT http://t.co/0EPC55B #Solar #PV equip supplier? # RT Thx & #FF @mattceni @pzepedavera @mysemicondaily @CathyWebSavvyPR @UciliaWang @recsolaronline @SErenewable @SolvidaEnergy @smaldog # RT Thx & #FF @wkmyrhang @renewabletech @GreenTucson
- [Chevron BrightSource Solar-to-Steam Demonstration Plant Trials Underway](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/chevron-brightsource-solar-to-steam-demonstration-plant-trials-underway/) - [Coalinga, California USA] Exclusive Photos of the heliostat field in operation at the 29 MWth (MegaWatt thermal) Solar-to-Steam EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) Project. The project now appears on track to begin operations in the second half of 2011. As I crisscrossed the California Central Valley about a week and a half ago, returning to the Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) Solar To Steam Project 19C was a top priority.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-08-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-08-20/) - RT Thx & #FF @sclavennaGTM @AlliedSchools @SaveTheDesert @SunRun @frenchrh @ddbits @Ich_bin_Bernd @punteras @TSSpaceSystems # RT Thx & #FF @unenergy @votesolar @ewesoff @greentechmedia @ferroimasde @kdcherrick @hscpoly @Top50Solar @dowcorning @arikring # Saudi Steel Pipe Company Invests $16.3 Million to Build Polysilicon Plant http://t.co/18bcSB6 # SolarReserve Crescent Dunes Molten Salt #Solar Power Tower Project Tonopah, NV 110MW #CSP
- [In Search of Cogenra Solar - Revisited](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/in-search-of-cogenra-solar-revisited/) - [Graton, California USA] Cogenra Solar cogeneration system found in blissful operation at the Sonoma Wine Company. Ever since posting In Search of Cogenra Solar and In Search of Cogenra Solar – Part 2, I intended to return to the Sonoma Wine Company (SWC) site for an audit.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-08-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-08-13/) - Fantastic dinner at T.L. Maxwell's in Bakersfield, CA # Coalinga Bakersfield # Madera Fresno # Mojave Desert Blog: New Energy Frontier: A Five Step Plan http://t.co/Sgw0Gjf Does @SEIA_USA ever notice opposing #Solar views? # DIGITIMES: New government incentive delivers massive upside to China #solar market, says IHS iSuppli http://t.co/jxVrGtX #FiT # DIGITIMES: Debt crisis in
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-08-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-08-06/) - I went to am @phillies & @SFGiants game and a hockey game broke out http://lockerz.com/s/127010298 # @Phillies vs @SFGiants at AT&T Park -> playoff payback series, Go Phils! # Nope RT @ewesoff: Can #Solar Thermal (CSP) Compete With PV Panels at $1 Per Watt? http://bit.ly/puMNmn via @greentechmedia #csp #pv # First #Solar #039;s CEO Discusses
- [Cool Earth Solar Aerial Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/08/cool-earth-solar-aerial-update/) - [Livermore, California USA] Aerial Photos of the Cool Earth Solar Test Site. Plans for a 1.5 MegaWatt (MW) Solar Farm in Mountain House. I decided to omit a detail or two from In Search of the Chevron BrightSource Solar-to-Steam Demonstration Plant such as the flight’s origin, Livermore Airport.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-07-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-07-30/) - RT Thx & #FF @KeepItGreenLD @LeisurChilidog3 @punteras @day4energy @JMBelilty @lambertmatt @MonkeyAB9 # RT Thx & #FF @sci_tek @arikring @DISDIERPVT @smaldog @wkmyrhang @solar360instalr @chaolyst @SolvidaEnergy @UciliaWang @wind_sun_man # RT @NREL: A Better Way to Connect #Solar Wind to the Grid - http://www.nrel.gov/features/20110729_powerblock.html # Start by avoiding more #Nuke waste RT @nytimesgreen: How to Pick a Site
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-07-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-07-23-2/) - 92F feels like 107F in Egg Harbor TWP, New Jersey RT @Earth2Tech: Another reason we need the smart grid: record heat http://dlvr.it/cBDQV # RT @ddbits: Agreed! and SolarFred too! RT @SolarFred: #Follow @edgunther for his insightful perspectives on #solar industry. #FF # @wkmyrhang you're welcome # Thx RT @tparlade: #FF @edgunther @marujapolar # RT @gwsolar:
- [RSi ramping up to Solar Grade Silicon production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/rsi-ramping-up-to-solar-grade-silicon-production/) - Turning on the first 500 MT (Metric Ton) arc furnace in Fall 2011. RSI Silicon rebrands as Renewable Silicon International (RSi). I have not been able to update RSI Silicon commences Solar Grade Silicon production since March 2009, until now.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-07-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-07-16-2/) - RT Thx & #FF @chrisrbrown @windhistory @mysemicondaily @SolvidaEnergy @tednsullivan @bryanharland @EverybodySolar @KeepItGreenLD # RT Thx & #FF @wkmyrhang @clareondrey @Solar_PatBrown @smaldog @ses21usa @mattceni @katieaugustus @SolarFred @lauratellsjokes @GuymardSolar # RT Thx & #FF @kktetsuya @Blackdogworld @ddbits @tassos_g @RickShort21 @unenergy @TSSpaceSystems @votesolar @MorganSolar @pzepedavera # RT @UciliaWang: How the #solar industry can expand its reach, in my
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-07-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-07-09-2/) - RT Thx & #FF @Alioops007 @SpenserVillwock @gnycsnm @DevonSwezey @SEIA_USA @AsaFenton # RT Thx & #FF @smaldog @SolDude @wkmyrhang @CleanWaveEnergy @VinodColeslaw @punteras @SolvidaEnergy @Solarserver @agentmcclure # RT Thx & #FF @ddbits @ThePhoenixSun @greentim @johnpaulmorgan @TSSpaceSystems @ewesoff @dowcorning @FreeHotWater @Stphn_Lacey @chaolyst # @UciliaWang Interesting tidbit on Moser Baer using 10MW of DuPont Apollo a-Si #PV modules. Maybe
- [GreenVolts GV1 and Concentrating Photovoltaic Test Site](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/greenvolts-gv1-and-concentrating-photovoltaic-test-site/) - A mysterious video and tracking tribulations. Google search revealed an unlisted YouTube video of the GV1’ (prime) Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) site on the channel named GreenVoltsInc with the description: Here you can see the entire site that will provide 2.6 MW on Kelso Road, the 320 kW installed and operating, and the PG&E sub station.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-07-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-07-02-2/) - @smaldog LoL I think the s3 is an infinite loop # RT Thx & #FF @ewesoff @ddbits @jeancarl @JaredBlanton @chaolyst @Mary_Spiro @MonkeyAB9 @_The_Chatterbox # RT Thx & #FF @eYeks @SolvidaEnergy @SolarFred @SolarMonique @deantchuang @msokolove @UciliaWang @arikring @TheFireTracker2 # RT Thx & #FF @sclavennaGTM @TSSpaceSystems @wkmyrhang @johnpaulmorgan @TalkNuclear @SolFocusCPV @andyprice71 @paolafiore @ecologydriver # RT @salesbrianarm: RT
- [In Search of the Chevron BrightSource Solar-to-Steam Demonstration Plant](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/in-search-of-the-chevron-brightsource-solar-to-steam-demonstration-plant/) - [Coalinga, California USA] Exclusive Aerial Photos of the 29 MWth (MegaWatt thermal) Solar-to-Steam EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) Project. Ready for on sun trials soon?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-06-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-06-25/) - Pensioners to Aid Nuclear Plant Clean-Up on Worker Shortage - Bloomberg bloom.bg/mSpnoM via @BloombergNews #Nuke RT @TalkNuclear: #Nuclear Agency Scientists Blast Bosses Over Yucca Decision - http://ow.ly/5pz4z #wastemgmt #Nuke RT Thx & #FF @kdcherrick @smaldog @GreenTucson @SolFocusCPV @MonkeyAB9 @SolvidaEnergy @GermanSolarJobs @HelioVolt #MorganSolar @ArnoHarris RT Thx & #FF @jimbobbysez @pzepedavera @Belengallego @wkmyrhang @ThePhoenixSun @ecologydriver @SpenserVillwock @RonVokoun
- [Chinese Billboard sparks CIGS Photovoltaic Speculation](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/chinese-billboard-sparks-cigs-photovoltaic-speculation/) - CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) intentions or real project? A new source sent me the inset photo of a billboard at a large vacant plot of land supposedly located in Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-06-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-06-18/) - @ddbits Glad to hear, just letting folks know # @MrTimeAttack Surprising, did they want it in Lancaster? # Gov. Jerry Brown calls for fiscal responsibility at groundbreaking for #Solar Millennium facility near Blythe http://t.co/5cJPM7j #CSP €S2M # RT @reuters: CEC California backs Palmdale Hybrid Power license approval http://t.co/i7DHw1d #Solar #CSP # Mojave Desert Blog: Scandal-Plagued
- [Past Boardroom Intrigue continues to cloud Solar Millennium](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/past-boardroom-intrigue-continues-to-cloud-solar-millennium/) - German Nuremberg (Nürnberg-Fürth) state prosecutor is investigating the Solar Millennium supervisory board regarding the Claassen affair. Prosecutor probes Solar Millennium manager's pay deal” in The Local summarizes the Süddeutsche Zeitung article by Markus Balser and Uwe Ritzer titled “Solar Millennium: Gehalt für Utz Claassen Neun Millionen für 74 Tage” (Google English).
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-06-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-06-11-2/) - RT Thx & #FF @sandraenkhardt @CorneliaDaniel @bromano @ProtectDeserts @ratingwissen @GestampRen @37th_IEEE_PVSC # RT Thx & #FF @TSSpaceSystems @SolvidaEnergy @photonics_news @smaldog @tednsullivan @EnergyCollectiv @GuymardSolar @Applied_Blog # RT Thx & #FF @jeasolar @UciliaWang @carbonmeme @nan_fischer @ddbits @unenergy @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @wkmyrhang @mattceni # @bromano I'm sure BrightSource doesn't # #Solar < 9.5% of capacity RT @Bill_Gross: How $GE
- [Securing Silicon Metal for Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/securing-silicon-metal-for-solar/) - OCI subsidiary Elpion is building a 100000 Metric Ton (MT) silicon metal plant in Malaysia. Backing their global #1 polysilicon market share ambitions, the OCI Company Ltd. (SEO:010060) Q1 2011 Financial Results presentation detailed the investment by subsidiary Elpion Co., Ltd. in a 100000 MT per year capacity silicon metal (metallurgical silicon, mg-Si) plant being built in Banting, Malaysia, “to diversify supply sources”.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-06-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-06-04/) - My AppleTV2 won't let me sign into my iTunes Account. The network is working. #Fail after power fail! $AAPL # RT Thx & #FF @Hiro__Murakami @SolFocusCPV @UciliaWang @EcoOutfitters @Sunpoweredguy @Blackdogworld @Enphase @CityChic_inSF # RT Thx & #FF @energynet @kdcherrick @wannabecruise @solar360instalr @nan_fischer @unenergy @SolvidaEnergy @mattceni @ddbits @solar_flux # Lausitzer Rundschau: Schüco produziert in Großröhrsdorf innovative
- [BELECTRIC begins construction of 70 MWp Photovoltaic Plant with Energy Storage](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/06/belectric-begins-construction-of-70-mwp-photovoltaic-plant-with-energy-storage/) - [Wittstock-Alt Daber, Germany] Alt Daber-PV Next Generation: 70 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) photovoltaic (PV) Plant to be combined with energy storage as a reference project. Planning and permitting for the PV project on a former Russian airbase was completed in four months and four days!
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-05-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-05-28/) - RT @UciliaWang: Impact of PG&E's new residential rates on #solar and energy efficiency? In my @Earth2tech post http://tinyurl.com/3kvha7u # RT Thx & #FF @ddbits @onlinerealtor @SolvidaEnergy @AntonioNarejos @SolDist @KenOatman @overthewallst @MASMediaUK @SolarFred # RT Thx & #FF @WurstBoy @UciliaWang @H2Osustain @OshaDavidson @ThePhoenixSun @GuymardSolar @SolFocusCPV @MorganSolar @wannabecruise # #CPV still cringes at $/W ? RT @UciliaWang:
- [Applied Materials: Back Contact Photovoltaic Revolution](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/applied-materials-back-contact-photovoltaic-revolution/) - Commercializing Advent Solar’s Emitter Wrap Through (EWT) Technology. Monolithic Module Assembly with Back Contact Silicon Solar Cells promises higher module efficiency, reliability, and automation all at lower cost and with better aesthetics. Reporting from PHOTON’s 6th PV Production Equipment Conference (c-Si), “PV production pathways to 61 euro cents per W module costs in 2 years” by Shravan Kumar Chunduri for PHOTON International said: [...]
- [Photovoltaic Polysilicon Conundrum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/photovoltaic-polysilicon-conundrum/) - Polysilicon in oversupply until 2018 but does high quality polysilicon (Poly-Si) supply remain tight? Polysilicon spot prices easing after a 10 GW (GigaWatt) solar module inventory build up and may fall below long-term contract prices in 2011. Solar Polysilicon Oversupply until 2013? has been a popular post since last year as polysilicon spot prices jumped in response to photovoltaic (PV) module demand driven by planned or expected Feed-in Tariff reductions and maybe even the original 2010 expiration of the US Treasury Grant Program.
- [What to Do for an EncoreSolar?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/what-to-do-for-an-encoresolar/) - Ousted SoloPower co-Founders tackle CdTe-based Photovoltaic (PV) Modules with a new start-up called EncoreSolar. Is a major breakthrough near in CdTe solar cell efficiency? After settling a lawsuit (“SoloPower ends ex-CEO suit with $19.9M ”) with Crosslink Capital, Hudson Clean Energy Partners, and other SoloPower investors in February 2010, former SoloPower, Inc. CEO Homayoun Talieh or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Dr. Bulent Basol could just have said, I'm going to Disney World!
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-05-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-05-14/) - #BrightSource Nothing about the temporary suspension @ http://ivanpahsolar.com just tout #Ivanpah Unit 1 pylon installs #Solar #CSP # Morongobill's Backporch: Photographs from Ivanpah SEGS yesterday http://bit.ly/lWW7B8 #BrightSource #Solar #CSP # @UciliaWang how about leaving a few characters so others to send a proper 140 char RT? # RT @UciliaWang: My interview with Cogentrix executive on
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-05-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-05-07/) - RT @ddbits: #FF @edgunther @DSchvejda @KACOnewenergy @SunWize @SErenewable @OntarioSEA @eric_yaletown @sarahivys @GuymardSolar @chrisrbrown # Congrats! RT @overthewallst: DealBook published my blog post! RT @NYTimesDealBook: Recollections of 9/11 and Lehman http://nyti.ms/jUBdE4 # RT Thx & #FF @HyliosEnergy @SparkplugPower @bandap @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @unenergy @cleantechnician @homesolardude # RT Thx & #FF @marciachapman @gwsolar @ddbits @SolDude @EnterSolar @EcoOutfitters @energynet
- [First Solar skunk works: We’ve Moved](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/first-solar-skunk-works-weve-moved/) - [Santa Clara, California USA] The worst kept solar PV (photovoltaic) secret in Silicon Valley. First Solar is expected to commence operations of the rumored CIGS thin film pilot development line in May 2011. Not long after First Solar skunk works, the First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) research and development (R&D) outpost in Silicon Valley leased a nondescript 110025 square foot (10222 square meter) warehouse building at 1025-1035 Walsh Avenue in Santa Clara, California.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-04-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-04-30/) - RT Thx & #FF @wkmyrhang @cleantechnician @amonixsolar @forbesgreen @overthewallst # RT Thx & #FF @FreeHotWater @KateGalbraith @WindSector @votesolar @Silvio_Marcacci @clean15 @jurylady @chrisrbrown @homesolardude @gwsolar # RT Thx & #FF @Krewell @bandap @smaldog @Stphn_Lacey @davidram @UciliaWang @SolarZoneAZ @Enphase @ddbits @canislatrans @SolarFred # RT @pv_tech: Nanosolar #CIGS revisited: ‘We’re not competing with each other, we’re competing with
- [BrightSource Energy’s IPO Filing and the Ivanpah Solar Project Temporary Suspension](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/brightsource-energys-ipo-filing-and-the-ivanpah-solar-project-temporary-suspension/) - Revenge of the Desert To­­rtoise and the perils of Fast Track renewable energy projects. Will the BrightSource IPO filing be another Solyndra moment? Nestled between the gimmicky BrightSource Energy IPO (Initial Public Offering) filing on Earth Day, April 22, 2011, and the hoopla over Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) investing $168 Million in BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-04-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-04-23/) - RT Thx & #FF @jurylady @Enphase @StionSolar @theealchemist @ParisRegion @votesolar @tparlade @xmichallet # RT Thx & #FF @tassos_g @jeff_groSolar @GuymardSolar @chrisrbrown @chaolyst @ddbits @SolDist @SpenserVillwock @bandap @dawnshrum # RT @greenwombat: Reading the fine print of BrightSource Energy's $250 million Earth Day IPO filing. My Forbes post: http://bit.ly/dWEUp1 # RT @UciliaWang: Rumor becomes reality: BrightSource Energy
- [GreenVolts GV1: Rising Sun – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/greenvolts-gv1-rising-sun-part-2/) - [Byron, California USA] Furious construction activities seen at the 3 MegaWatt (MW) GV1’ (prime) Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) project. From GreenVolts GV1: Rising Sun - Part 2 Approaching the GV1’ site from Mountain House Road, I could already observe new structures. I delayed visiting after GreenVolts GV1: Rising Sun because of the rainy California winter and
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-04-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-04-16-2/) - Well said! RT @GreenNewsDaily: Mojave Desert: Balance the needs of #solar power and tortoises #green http://bit.ly/fbvqHs # RT Thx & #FF @tassos_g @clean_tech_org @overthewallst @amonixsolar @UciliaWang @pv_tech @ewesoff # RT Thx & #FF @chaolyst @tednsullivan @kkchristy @Enphase @johnpaulmorgan @arikring @smaldog @bandap @GuymardSolar @NotMeCharles @ddbits # Google Video Hosted Content To Be Removed After May 13
- [CPV-7: Concentrating PhotoVoltaic Germanium Supply Chain](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/cpv-7-concentrating-photovoltaic-germanium-supply-chain/) - Germanium wafer capacity and worldwide germanium (Ge) metal reserves. During the CPV-7 (7. International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems) Industry Evening Session, the Energy Materials, Electro-Optic Materials business unit, of the Umicore Group (EBR:UMI) presented “Germanium wafers & Germanium availability” in their allotted four (4) minute time slot. Umicore invested around $51 Million in the
- [In Search of BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar Project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/in-search-of-brightsource-energys-ivanpah-solar-project/) - Entering The Mojave Triangle From BrightSource Ivanpah Solar Project After landing at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas early last Sunday morning to attend CPV-7, I rented a car to drive 7.5 miles to the Treasure Island Hotel via a circuitous route to what I call The Mohave Triangle. Bypassing Jean, Nevada, I stopped at the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-04-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-04-09/) - RT Thx & #FF @gwsolar @johnpaulmorgan @GreenTucson @ddbits @SolarSavvy @bandap # RT Thx & #FF @rlnicholson2 @KenOatman @PVAddict @chrisrbrown @CarterLavin @kkchristy @Dan_OMahony @chaolyst @smaldog @GuymardSolar # RT @ThePhoenixSun: New doubts about nuclear power could cause investors to shift to #solar http://bit.ly/fXWph2 #investment #finance # Energy efficiency -> let grow outside! RT @ewesoff: #Marijuana Top US
- [CPV-7: Concentrating Photovoltaics at the Water-Energy Nexus](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/cpv-7-concentrating-photovoltaics-at-the-water-energy-nexus/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] CPV, PV (Photovoltaic), and water: a perfect mix. Opening CPV-7 (7. International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems), Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Las Vegas Valley Water District General Manager Pat Mulroy welcomed conference delegates to Las Vegas, “a city that loves it’s energy”, and launched into a discussion of
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-04-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-04-02/) - @rwuebker re: eSolar Moore's Law does not apply to mirrors, metal, thermal receivers, or turbines #Solar #CSP # Any more Media types @ CPV-7 in Vegas? RT @pv_tech: Pistachio photovoltaics: SolFocus narrows CPV’s commercia… (cont) http://deck.ly/~ED8AK # http://bit.ly/gCkfby RT @votesolar: @edgunther @stoelrives link didnt work Ed: RT operator error # Re RT @stoelrives: Tax Law
- [Solar Grade Litigation: Dow Corning vs. RSI Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/solar-grade-litigation-dow-corning-vs-rsi-silicon/) - Lawsuit regarding Misappropriation of Trade Secrets for the purification of solar grade silicon moved from Michigan to Pennsylvania. Who is "XYZ Co."? Almost two weeks ago, “Forks solar energy start-up sued: Industry leader Dow Corning and RSI Silicon exchange charges of trade secret theft” by Peter Hall for THE MORNING CALL provided an update to
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-03-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-03-26-2/) - RT @jerryjamesstone: $3 Emergency #Solar Powered Radio Made With an Altoids Tin http://su.pr/2wyDF8 via @JaymiHeimbuch # RT @pkedrosky: Welcome to Sand Hell Road: VC in 2011 - The Haves and the Have Nots. http://bit.ly/eBoKaO # Will Clorox or Coke work as a fuel? RT @pkedrosky: Gas price relative to other liquids per unit volume http://bit.ly/f4ssWy
- [German 2010 Photovoltaic installs eclipse 7.4 GigaWatts](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/german-2010-photovoltaic-installs-eclipse-7-4-gigawatts/) - Various sources reported an erroneous 7.25 GigaWatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) installations in Germany for 2010. 1.17 GW of PV installed in December 2010. Perhaps in honor of the spring equinox, the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) released the December 2010 PV system registration data on Monday to complete the year. With quick analysis, pv
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-03-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-03-19/) - RT @CoryJohnsonTV: Tried & tried 2 address potential writedown - no dice $SPWRA: SunPower's Werner Defends SunRay... http://bloom.bg/ean0n2 # PR: Nevada Officials, Sempra Generation Dedicate Largest U.S. Photovoltaic #Solar Plant http://bit.ly/eAYO3f #PV $SRE 48MW # RT Thx & #FF @usasolargroup @kkchristy @WarOnErrorDKos @ddbits @wkmyrhang @solaruniverse @CarterLavin @nan_fischer @sjallison @agentmcclure # Red wine 'can protect against
- [SunPower Solar Cell sourcing deal with Q-Cells](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/sunpower-solar-cell-sourcing-deal-with-q-cells/) - Answering the what, why, and where questions. “Q-Cells Signs 83-MW Solar Cell Agreement with SunPower Corp.” caught my attention followed by “SunPower Signs 48-Megawatt Solar Power Supply Agreement with Toshiba” the next day, at least before the cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Though I was curious, I may not have investigated any further until
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-03-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-03-12/) - @RonVokoun Why is it sad if New Jersey has better #Solar policies? # RT @nytimesgreen: Do We Get Tsunamis Yet? http://bit.ly/gowIQP # RT @votesolar: Tix going fast...party 10 days away ... http://www.votesolar.org/equinox2011/ #Solar # RT @arielhs: What Japan's Atomic Emergency Should Teach Us About Our Nuclear-Powered Future http://bit.ly/e5uUOL #Nuke # @solarmj Yes, of course. I
- [Is the Future of Solyndra Flat?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/is-the-future-of-solyndra-flat/) - How will Solyndra redesign their cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) module and solar panel to not require reflected light from the roof? Solyndra, Inc. Executive Vice President, Operations and Engineering, Ben Bierman presented “The First 100MW” on February 16th, 2011, at PHOTON’s 3rd PV Thin Film Conference in San Francisco. I only caught the second half of
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-03-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-03-05-2/) - RT @ewesoff: Free #solar event in Palo Alto Mar 9 6:30PM Building, Financing & Executing Solar Projects in th… (cont) http://deck.ly/~EebBt # RT Thx & #FF @SunworksSolar @UciliaWang @jurylady @ferroimasde @solarmaandpa @MansfieldNJ @johnpaulmorgan @AllenH @bromano @wkmyrhang # RT Thx & #FF @Krewell @kkchristy @VerveSol @pvmagazine @ddbits @SpenserVillwock @nan_fischer @MorganSolar @swissnexSF @greenpost # The #2 tracker
- [Calisolar emphasizes Solar Silicon at Jefferies Clean Technology Conference](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/03/calisolar-emphasizes-solar-silicon-at-jefferies-clean-technology-conference/) - [New York City, New York USA] Solar silicon from Ontario then Ohio or Mississippi. 16000 MT (Metric Ton) large scale solar silicon facility planned for the United States in a bid to become a major silicon provider. Presenting at the Jefferies 11th Global Clean Technology Conference, Calisolar CEO Sandra Beach Lin said: The Value proposition
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-02-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-02-26/) - RT @votesolar: Vote #Solar turns 10 years old today. Happy birthday, us! It's been a long, rewarding trip. # RT @ddbits: #FF @edgunther @uciliawang @chrisrbrown @solaroy @solarfred @pureenergies @ericyaletown @tednsullivan @4GreenPs # RT @neslusa: #FF cont... @edgunther @brightpowerinc @solarnovus @AAASolar_Supply # RT @sandraenkhardt: Frankreich beschließt Deckelung des Photovoltaik-Marktes bei 500 Megawatt. ... http://bit.ly/eEoROf #Solar #PV
- [Rieselfelder Solar Park switches to Masdar PV from Nanosolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/rieselfelder-solar-park-switches-to-masdar-pv-from-nanosolar/) - 6 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) Solar Park built by Beck Energy and Masdar PV. Masdar PV’s a-Si (amorphous silicon) photovoltaic (PV) modules sub for Nanosolar Utility Panels based on CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide). “Masdar PV and Beck Energy build large open-space solar park in Germany”, Luckenwalde, Germany, to be exact, captured my attention upon release. Not
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-02-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-02-19-2/) - RT Thx & #FF @iSupportSolar @VerveSol @solarpack @unenergy @ddbits @AllenH @escd @dhymers @nan_fischer @Stphn_Lacey @votesolar @chrisrbrown # RT @Sozohosting: SunPower: Jefferies Ups To Buy; Estimates Up All Around: I noted this morning... http://bit.ly/hDfoIB $SPWRA #Solar #PV # RT @UciliaWang: My Earth2tech post on Solyndra's new path to fame/damnation http://tinyurl.com/4fw7yuv #solar #CIGS #PV # RT @greentechmedia:
- [Photovoltaics: 8 Trends to Watch in 2011](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/photovoltaics-8-trends-to-watch-in-2011-2/) - 2010 Report Card plus my 2011 trends and predictions. I like to wait for the start of the New Year before writing my annual photovoltaic (PV) trends and predictions post, but, in 2011, I’ve procrastinated a bit too long. I wasn’t the only tough grader of my Photovoltaics: 7 Trends to Watch in 2009 post.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-02-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-02-12/) - PHOTON Consulting (free) Webinar Scaling the Wall: Overcoming Price Volatility in #PV http://bit.ly/f1mSJs Thurs, Feb 17, 2011 #Solar # RT Thx & #FF @DavidDunnison @followAndykang @whitney_writer @jurylady @EcoOutfitters @IMSResearch_PV @sandraenkhardt @ENFSolarjobs # iSupplism RT @iSuppli_Japan: #Solar Inventory Spike Expected in First Part of 2011 太陽電池市場の成長は変動あるものの、継http://ow.ly/3V08A #photovoltaic #PV # RT @nytimesgreen: Southwestern Water: Going, Going, Gone?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-02-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-02-05/) - RT @GuardianUSA: Dallas set for comeback with JR at the helm http://bit.ly/ho5CkN Shine, Baby, Shine http://youtu.be/B-XNNPTqNMQ # Sputnik moment? Project Vanguard Budget $110M (USD 1957) http://bit.ly/dVHjIL vs. SunShot $27M http://bit.ly/gs1RIG #Solar #PV # RT Thx & #FF @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @SpenserVillwock @wkmyrhang @EcoDogEnergy # RT Thx & #FF @SunPower @GermanSolarJobs @unenergy @ecoideasnet @dhymers @chrisrbrown @jurylady @ddbits
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2011](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/02/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2011/) - Significant photovoltaic (PV) conferences and events in 2011. PV conferences and exhibitions are in chronic oversupply; will conference registration and exhibition fees decline as a result? In chronological order, here are the PV conferences I am interested in following or covering in 2011. As before, my focus remains technical conferences and business to business tradeshows,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-01-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-01-29/) - RT Thx & #FF @CarlaJNeal @ddbits @dhymers @SunPower @greenenergyrep @unenergy @neslusa @energynet @Kamil_UK @UciliaWang @chelseagiudice # DIGITIMES: #LED light source market to reach EUR12 billion in 2015, says Philips http://bit.ly/gp7wMj # DIGITIMES: Inventec takes 47.97% share of #solar cell maker E-Ton http://bit.ly/hemWbY #PV Foxconn's loss http://bit.ly/feXs8K # The following tweets were appended manually after a
- [Auctioning the BP Solar Future](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/auctioning-the-bp-solar-future/) - Liquidation auction of BP Solar photovoltaic manufacturing equipment from the closed Frederick, Maryland USA plant was completed January 26, 2011. Are product and R&D exits the next logical steps? “BP Solar to auction equipment” by Ed Waters Jr. for the Frederick News-Post was the Wednesday headline in the sad final chapter of BP Solar in-house
- [Stion and Nanosolar at the San José Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/stion-and-nanosolar-at-the-san-jos-green-vision-clean-energy-showcase/) - [San José, California USA] A US Department of Energy (DOE) Solar America Cities Special Project. Since posting the Stion Photovoltaic (PV) module array photos on my hidden PV Photos webpage, I was able to tour the San José Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase from inside the fence. I joined the first free tour on Saturday
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-01-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-01-22/) - RT Thx & #FF @greenpost @chrisrbrown @tassos_g @SolarZoneAZ @brokerz_spx @katieaugustus @danielbida # RT Thx & #FF @EcoOutfitters @ThePhoenixSun @ddbits @TravelIndustry @CedChristensen @KenOatman @Graham_Jesmer @stephhicks @timj4real # RT Thx & #FF @energynet @clareondrey @sepconet @SpenserVillwock @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @Cree @mkamaga @Stphn_Lacey @jurylady # RT @PVAddict: More sunny happy #FF to @SolarMaven @VerveSol @Stphn_Lacey @solaroy @votesolar @Sungevity @ASES_Solar
- [Navigant Consulting’s Photovoltaic Demand 2011 and Beyond](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/navigant-consultings-photovoltaic-demand-2011-and-beyond/) - 2011 Global Photovoltaic (PV) Forecast of 17 to 20 GW (GigaWatt). 2011 US PV Forecast between 1.5 and 2 GW. Kicking off the Vote Solar ‘Get Some Sun’ Webinar Series last week, Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:NCI) Director, Energy, and Principal Analyst Paula Mints presented “Global PV Demand 2011 and Beyond”. Per the Global Forecast to
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-01-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-01-15/) - RT Thx & #FF @terrasolar @SunCarrierItaly @PVAddict @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @chrisrbrown @solarbullet4az @wkmyrhang @SErenewable @seangib # RT Thx & #FF @SolarTranslator @nan_fischer @EcoOutfitters @NWcleantech @Stphn_Lacey @tparlade @ddbits @lovingso @pvmagazine @SolarSavvy # RT @ddbits: Thanks & #FF @SolarFred @SolarRoy @FreeHotWater @edgunther @Atmucker @YesSolarNC @GreenPRNYC @pureenergies @BSCedu @Byel_mago # RT @appleinsider: Rumor: Apple's iPhone 5 a GSM-CDMA world
- [2010 California Solar Initiative Photovoltaic installs increased by 12.1%](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/2010-california-solar-initiative-photovoltaic-installs-increased-by-12-1/) - California Solar Initiative (CSI) Residential Photovoltaic (PV) installations increased 33.8% to 79.5 MW (MegaWatt). CSI Non-Residential Photovoltaic installs decreased 5.19% to 73 MW. On Wednesday, January 5, 2011, the California Solar Initiative (CSI) released the last week of 2010 data for PV installations on the California Solar Statistics website. As “the official public reporting site
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-01-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-01-08-2/) - RT @VerveSol: Great series of free webinars from our friends at @VoteSolar http://ht.ly/3AjY3 How dooooo they do it?? #solar # RT Thx & #FF @unenergy @Najia7 @ThePhoenixSun @SpenserVillwock @greenenergyrep @TCW_Inc @jurylady @chaolyst @CedChristensen @SolvidaEnergy # EETimes: Report: Cree to bid on Aixtron http://bit.ly/evsB55 #LED #MOVCD $AIXG $CREE # RT @lisasibley: SoloPower isn't commenting on its
- [Benchmarking Solyndra Photovoltaic Installations](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/benchmarking-solyndra-photovoltaic-installations/) - LPS Industries, Frito-Lay, and Solyndra Fab 2. A tinge of greenwashing at PepsiCo's Frito-Lay? After the “LPS Industries Demonstrates Commitment to the Environment with Record Solar Panel Installation” announcement in June 2010, I initiated a pet project to understand the installed cost of larger Solyndra, Inc. photovoltaic (PV) panel based rooftop installations. As a privately
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2011-01-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2011/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2011-01-01/) - Happy New Year #FF @NWcleantech @4GreenPs @GermanSolarJobs @Najia7 @zlativan @ddbits @tparlade @energynet @dzmoki @SpenserVillwock @unenergy # Mercury #Solar Systems billboard Mays Landing NJ #PV http://plixi.com/p/66941097 # Cooking wine 4 sale in a New Jersey supermarket! Is that legal? http://plixi.com/p/66908143 # DIGITIMES: #Solar cell spot prices continue slide in December http://bit.ly/dI4HKL #PV # Waiting on the
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Photovoltaic Posts of 2010](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/top-10-gunther-portfolio-photovoltaic-posts-of-2010/) - Most read as ranked by Google Analytics page views. The State of the Blog is strong as twitter Followers have swelled to 1331 year to date though tempered by slower Blog RSS and email subscriber growth from some 1200 to about 1400 depending on the posting schedule per FeedBurner. From First Solar skunk works The
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-12-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-12-25/) - Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Grand 2011! Merry Christmas http://bit.ly/eKt3Sv # RT @AnovaEnergy: New Jersey Senate bill may have a dramatic negative impact on #SREC pricing - http://bit.ly/edVtVY #solar #PV # RT @techreview: Undermining China's Monopoly on Rare Earth Elements http://bit.ly/gc4KPE $MCP # RT @greenmacgal: is reading Peak Oil: Objects in Mirror May
- [1603 Treasury Grant Program for Solar and Renewables Extended One Year](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/1603-treasury-grant-program-for-solar-and-renewables-extended-one-year/) - Congrats US Solar Industry, now get back to work! Stop and Go US Solar policy is a Green Go for 2011. With “President Obama, Bipartisan Champions in Congress Save Jobs for Thousands in U.S. Solar Industry”, the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) celebrated the “Successful Treasury Section 1603 Program Extended for One Year” thanking “our
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-12-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-12-18/) - @ALFinDC Thx for the RT # @4GreenPs @ddbits maybe for policy wonk stuff? I favor NYC on my NJ visits like after Xmas # good points RT @greentechmedia: Guest Post: Time 4 a New Dialogue on Green Energy: A central ? from Mike Eckhart... http://bit.ly/f7ZgOs # RT Thx & #FF @SErenewable @alisonmickey @cleantechdeals @RonaldMolag @3rdPlanetPR
- [GreenVolts GV1: Rising Sun](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/greenvolts-gv1-rising-sun/) - [Byron, California USA] Will the second time be the charm for the 3 MegaWatt (MW) GV1’ (prime) Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) project? Not taking chances with the 1603 Treasury Grant extension or “Begun Construction” eligibility requirements. From GreenVolts GV1: Rising Sun Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes (twisted metal) of GreenVolts GV1: Demolition Man, the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-12-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-12-11/) - @4GreenPs Thank you # RT Thx & #FF @Hoeferle @pvmagazine @salesbrianarm @terrasolar @dmsolar @MarkDavids12 @PVBlog @azsolarpowered # RT Thx & #FF @ddbits @unenergy @chrisrbrown @Sunbustion @pvmagazine @Dan_OMahony @PVAddict @CivitasEnergy @pnewell4 @heateflex @4GreenPs # RT @ddbits: It's Friday!! Thanks and #FF @OnGreenInc @4GreenPs @ThealzelLee @cleantechvc @ewesoff @LeadEnergy @tednsullivan @ClarianPower # Mojave Desert Blog: Calico and Imperial
- [Top 10 Solar 1603 Treasury Grant Awards](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/top-10-solar-1603-treasury-grant-awards/) - FPL tops the list of Solar Treasury Grant program (TGP) Awards since inception. Solar Leasing and PPA programs surprise in the Top 10. While blogging Extend the Treasury Grant Program for Solar and Renewables through 2016, I stumbled on the list of 1603 Treasury Grant program (TGP) awards totaling $5.53 billion for 1465 projects compiled
- [Extend the Treasury Grant Program for Solar and Renewables through 2016](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/extend-the-treasury-grant-program-for-solar-and-renewables-through-2016/) - KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid!) and extend the 1603 Treasury Grant program through 2016 to match the 30% ITC (Investment Tax Credit) term. As the lame duck session of the US Congress turns their attention to the extension of the Bush-era tax cuts, lawmakers should also extend the popular and successful 1603 Treasury Grant program
- [CIGS Photovoltaic Parking Survey – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/cigs-photovoltaic-parking-survey-part-2/) - MiaSolé and Stion join prior survey subjects Nanosolar, SoloPower, and Solyndra. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the busiest travel day of the holiday season. For logic that escapes me, I decided last Sunday after lunch was perfect for another CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) photovoltaic (PV) parking lot
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-12-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-12-04-2/) - You are too kind Sir! RT @ddbits: Because Ed is a great guy and works his butt off on his blog and twitter... a singular #FF @edgunther # RT Thx & #FF @makotookada908 @dhymers @PVAddict @TenOneDesign @greenenergyrep @johnffarrell @REWorld @GermanSolarJobs @Cogenra # RT @REWorld: For #cleantech tweeting, #FF : @secondwind @ecomagination @zalexander @jeff_groSolar @votesolar @dotcommodity
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-11-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-11-27/) - @mvvoice Minton's -- going, going, gone http://bit.ly/bqC3p4 Fear and loathing over Prometheus Real Estate Group developing the property # DIGITIMES: Yingli modules win Golden Sun project bid with CNY10.5/W http://bit.ly/dQs8nP $YGE USD$1.60/W #Solar #PV # RT @pv_tech: New record for #solar inverter shipments says IMS Research http://bit.ly/i10X7J #PV # RT @IBCSOLAR: Diebstahl in Solarpark -
- [In Search of Cogenra Solar – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/in-search-of-cogenra-solar-part-2/) - [Mountain View, California USA] More information on the SWC installation and the Cogenra Solar cogeneration system. From Cogenra Solar The Monday response after I posted In Search of Cogenra Solar was swift. Antenna Group commented for their client, Cogenra Solar, to clarify the Sonoma Wine Company (SWC) solar cogeneration system status: Ed, the system is
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-11-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-11-20-2/) - RT @pvmag_headlines: Rumors fly as reports state First #Solar is looking 2 take ovr SolarWorld http://bit.ly/aMNM48 €SWV $FSLR #PV # RT @photovoltaik: Übernahmegerüchte um Solarworld und First #Solar In der Photovoltaik-Branche... http://bit.ly/aROIZu #PV €SWV $FSLR # Yep RT @reworld: @johnffarrell says that large-scale #solar is holding us back in the U.S. What do you think?
- [Low Concentration PhotoVoltaic System, SunPower style](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/low-concentration-photovoltaic-system-sunpower-style/) - Alpha-2 LCPV Low-Concentration Photovoltaic System detailed at EU PVSEC. Installation of the two Arrays was completed at Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA, in August 2010. Although there was a hullabaloo at SPI 10 around “SunPower Gets Serious About Concentrators” by Michael Kanellos at Greentech Media, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWRA) disclosed their research and development
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-11-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-11-13/) - RT Thx & #FF @GoodBelly @Cogenra @ZAGrrl @lovingso @Perivallon21 @solarthermalmag @jeremymcnamara @Energy4Earth @dmsolar @EasyGreenEnergy # RT @ddbits: Thanks for RTs & #FF @SolarFred @PVAddict @pkedrosky @Cleanthinking @EcoLady @UciliaWang @Clarianpower @ewesoff @tednsullivan # Where is it hiding? RT @pv_tech: SunPower sold out for 2011: project pipeline stands at 5GW http://bit.ly/ahe9uL #Solar #PV $SPWRA # RT @photovoltaik:
- [In Search of Cogenra Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/in-search-of-cogenra-solar/) - [Graton, California USA] The Cogenra Solar cogeneration system was found switched OFF two days after the commissioning celebration. From Sonoma Wine Company Cogenra Solar Installation “Cogenra Unveils Sonoma Wine Company Solar Cogeneration Installation” was the surprise announcement Friday morning. On Thursday, November 4, 2010, Derek Benham, founder and owner of the Sonoma Wine Company (SWC),
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-11-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-11-06/) - kenrockwell.com: #Nikon #D3100 14MP DX, 3FPS, 1080/24p Review http://bit.ly/d9TKa6 # RT Thx and #FF @jeremymcnamara @Derickbo # RT Thx and #FF @chrisrbrown @nan_fischer @Najia7 @Dan_Holden @tassos_g @seth_leitman @unenergy @Krewell @PICORcres @ddbits @thestatuskuo # Thx RT @SolarZoneAZ: #FF @47Scott @dhymers @edgunther @GirlScoutsSoAZ @CaliberTucson # @Krewell sent you an email for thoughts on D90 vs. Panasonic GF1
- [Motech Solar Modules Made in Delaware](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/motech-solar-modules-made-in-delaware/) - Former AstroPower solar module facility continues manufacturing as Motech Americas, LLC. Motech Industries Inc. (TPO:6244) “launches the production of two new high performance polycrystalline solar photovoltaic modules” was the apropos US related news at Solar Power International 10 (SPI 10). Designed for residential and commercial installations, the IM60 and IM72 series modules have Peak Power
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-10-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-10-30/) - Watching "Who Killled the Electric Car?" # Hanging out @ "The Vortex" (ie Cascal) in MV # RT @SolarZoneAZ: More thanks! @highcountrynews @mblabe @votesolar @LaddKeith @CaliberTucson @edgunther @PICORcres @BarbiReuter # RT @SolarFred: BTW, Calif Proposition *26* is ALSO an #oi company (Chevron) sham. Vote NO. Plz RT and get the word out. http://ow.ly/31GVA # #FF
- [Morgan Solar CPV evolves](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/morgan-solar-cpv-evolves/) - First CEO, product status, trial installations, and manufacturing plans. Hexagons trump squares. Even though I promised to post about Morgan Solar Inc. last year in SPI 09: Concentrating PhotoVoltaics Highlights, I am just getting around to it after Solar Power International 10 (SPI 10). In fact, I interviewed Morgan Solar Vice-President, Business Development and Marketing,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-10-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-10-23-2/) - The truth about #Prometheus Real Estate Group: Park Place South - Construction Site Hell http://bit.ly/bdvesV # Wind-Works.org: Federal Regulator Blasts Open Door to Differentiated Feed-in Tariffs in USA http://bit.ly/9mMk5y #FiTs @FERC # #FF & RT Thx @CreativeSolarNS @jeasolar @PARCinc # #FF & RT @makotookada908 @ecdfan @NASA_CASI @renesmee0621 @SolarNovus @ddbits @enviroart @ZekeJean @homeelectric @mydiypower @cheri_graber #
- [EMCORE Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) Project Developments](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/emcore-concentrator-photovoltaic-cpv-project-developments/) - Two (2) 1 MegaWatt (MW) CPV projects with PNM are under discussion. Last week at Solar Power International 10 (SPI 10), I talked with a representative of EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) when I visited their Expo booth. First, the 2 MW EMCORE CPV system to be constructed at the Solar Zone of the University of Arizona
- [UNI-SOLAR PowerShingles pre-announced at Solar Power International 10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/uni-solar-powershingles-pre-announced-at-solar-power-international-10/) - Photovoltaic (PV) product pre-announcements won’t help the company or the PV industry. From Solar Power International 10 Just before Solar Power International 10, UNI-SOLAR, an Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENER) company, announced “UNI-SOLAR Brand Debuts First Ever, UL-Approved, Standard-Production Residential Solar Module Roof Shingle”. Based on a tip from none other than ECD Fan, I
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-10-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-10-16/) - Reuters: DealTalk: 5N Plus on First Solar's radar as supply crunch looms http://reut.rs/9aElVm #Solar #PV Tellurium $FSLR $VNP # #FF & RT Thx @dorafang @nan_fischer @edgunther @RickShort21 @SolarFred @PVAddict @cpsarason @makotookada908 @deeppatel @wkmyrhang # @wkmyrhang You're welcome, it was classic in reply to wkmyrhang # RT @edgunther: RT @IRECUSA: IREC News Update IREC's 2010 Annual
- [Solar Power International 10 Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/solar-power-international-10-exhibition-photos/) - [Los Angeles, California USA] I am trying to soak in and experience as much of Solar Power International 10 as possible. For now, here is a Picasa slideshow of my random walk through the three Exhibition Halls on SPI 10 Day 1 with captions and a few slides from the SEPA Roundtable Discussion: “Lessons Learned
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-10-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-10-09/) - #FF & RT Thx @nan_fischer @Jenya101 # #FF & RT Thx @unenergy @NWC_Rob @DEKSolar @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @PVAddict @ddbits @energyalyssa @chrisrbrown @4GreenPs @LisanneVos # RT @DavidDunnison: #FF @4GreenPs @jennjam @solarfred @luxresearch @KACOnewenergy @PVAddict @SolarFred @uciliawang @katiefehren @jennkho # Robotic legs for paraplegics march forward | Crave - CNET http://t.co/HNt6zHC via @cnet Ed: I can empathize thru
- [A Tale of Two Utility Scale Photovoltaic Pipelines](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/a-tale-of-two-utility-scale-photovoltaic-pipelines/) - First Solar versus SunPower in the US Southwest. In the course of researching the 12.8 GigaWatt Utility Scale Photovoltaic Pipeline in the US Southwest for my “US PV Market Development in the American Southwest” EU PVSEC presentation, I was surprised how easy it was to identify GigaWatts (GW) of PV projects by First Solar, Inc.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-10-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-10-02/) - RT @KQEDScience: PG&E electric grid has problems, too http://ow.ly/2Nh5l $PCG # I like to be mysterious RT @KACOnewenergy: @edgunther Hey Ed, are you coming to SPI10 and the Tweet-Up http://bit.ly/dqYJN3 ? #solpwr10 # When will Apple let me change the iPhone 4 New Mail sound et al.? Every iPhone in the world makes the same
- [German 2010 Photovoltaic installs surpass 4.88 GigaWatts through August](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/10/german-2010-photovoltaic-installs-surpass-4-88-gigawatts-through-august/) - June 2010 Photovoltaic (PV) installs set a new monthly 2.13 GigaWatt-peak (GWp) record while July and August settled down to 669 MegaWatt-peak (MWp) and 361 MWp respectively. The same kind reader alerted me to the June 2010 PV system registration data before I could check the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) website Thursday morning. As
- [California Non-Residential Solar installs lag](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/california-non-residential-solar-installs-lag/) - Completed 2010 Non-Residential Photovoltaic (PV) installations are down almost 27% versus the same period of 2009. Is the application pipeline setting up for a record first half 2011? For my EU PVSEC presentation, I decided to forgo state forecasts and instead provide 2010 market updates. When I reviewed the CSI (California Solar Initiative) Applications by
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-09-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-09-25/) - RT @Greenenergyrep: GER Exclusive! Canadian #Solar Startup Hires eSolar Founder As CEO http://tinyurl.com/28q4wly Morgan Solar #CPV # I jumped the shark and got my iPhone 4 # RT Thx & #FF @kderbyshire @votesolar @SolarSanAntonio @HelioVolt @lorettaprencipe @joshuadelung @pvmagazine @jeasolar @pv_tech @UciliaWang # RT Thx & #FF @SolarTranslator @chrisrbrown @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @PVAddict @unenergy @Graham_Jesmer @seangib @AllenH
- [12.8 GigaWatt Utility Scale Photovoltaic Pipeline in the US Southwest](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/12-8-gigawatt-utility-scale-photovoltaic-pipeline-in-the-us-southwest/) - My EU PVSEC Oral Presentation surveyed PV (Photovoltaic) Markets, Policy, and Utility Scale Projects in New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California. As folks have noticed, the Blog has been quiet since about mid August until the end of the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (25th EU PVSEC). Those not following me on
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-09-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-09-18/) - Why does TweetDeck for iPad just plain suck? # RT Thx & #FF @DavidDunnison @HydrogenEnergy @SmartPlanet @SolarTranslator @helmholtz_de @ddbits @SolarFred @ewesoff @dotcommodity # RT @ThePhoenixSun: RT @KACOnewenergy: #FF @solarpwrintl @Solaroy @RhoneResch @SolarSavvy @RunonSun @Solarcharge_it @deeppatel @SolarIndustry # RT @HydrogenEnergy: #FF @GasWeldEdge @hydro52 @AirLiquidenergy @PVBlog @Welding5794 @mysemicondaily @jeremymcnamara @FCBulletin # DIGITIMES: TSMC aims to be top-5
- [25th EU PVSEC and WCPEC-5 Photovoltaic Technical Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/25th-eu-pvsec-and-wcpec-5-photovoltaic-technical-highlights/) - [Valencia, Spain] As has become a Blog tradition, here are the Conference Technical Highlights compiled and presented by the EU PVSEC Technical Programme Chairman Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink. From 25th EU PVSEC Dr. Ossenbrink’s presentation is captured as a Picasa slideshow and via manual text entry below in order to facilitate online search. (Some) Highlights of
- [25th EU PVSEC and WCPEC-5 Photovoltaic Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/25th-eu-pvsec-and-wcpec-5-photovoltaic-poster-award-winners/) - [Valencia, Spain] A record 1160 posters were displayed during the conference. From 25th EU PVSEC and WCPEC-5 Poster Awards During the Closing Session of the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (25th EU PVSEC) / 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-5), Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau presided over the Award Ceremony for the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-09-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-09-04/) - DIGITIMES: BenQ unveils PV-integrated e-book reader http://bit.ly/bmiD6v #PV #Solar Ed: it's no iPad... # RT @ewesoff: RT @greentechmedia The Sunset of Solar Venture Capital http://bit.ly/bkqU5M #solar #venturecapital #vc #greentech #PV # Reuters: Parched English fields reveal ancient sites http://yhoo.it/9VASkb # RT @katiefehren: Global Solar guns for building-integrated #solar and Solyndra's turf: http://bit.ly/cwqnmw #PV Ed: BIPV?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-08-28](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-08-28/) - TIME: "We have wasted twelve months of precious time. We must have energy legislation without further delay." http://bit.ly/b4ARAe # Where are the Photovoltaic Blog posts? On hold! I am in a frenzy preparing my paper and presentation for EU PVSEC # RT Thx & #FF @PVAddict @ddbits @GetSolar @REWorld @tassos_g @chrisrbrown @AdairSolar @JohnD1967 # RT
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-08-21](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-08-21/) - RT @HydrogenEnergy: #FF @GasWeldEdge @hydro52 @AirLiquidenergy @PVBlog @edgunther @Welding5794 @mysemicondaily @jeremymcnamara @FCBulletin # RT Thx & #FF @cuvaison @dowcorning @chrisrbrown @McClennan @makotookada908 @XIAMETER @jasonmorris @figgirl @quivirawinery # RT @pvmag_headlines: Bosch opens new German crystalline #solar cell production plant: Bosch Solar Energy AG ... http://bit.ly/9yaQX9 #PV # DIGITIMES: China #solar module makers cut quotes by 7%
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-08-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-08-14/) - @cuvaison the #Solar #PV tracker was not tracking the sun at the entrance to your Carneros estate. # RT @Stphn_Lacey: #FF #cleanenergy #solar @edgunther @ewesoff @UciliaWang @SolarFred @KACOnewenergy @new_rules @FreeHotWater @kristenmnicole # RT Thx and #FF @DavidDunnison @Morgansolar @SolarFred @FreeHotWater @chrisrbrown @REWorld @ThePhoenixSun @JVBusiness @Cohen_Yoni # RT @SpenserVillwock: RT @SolarFred: Follow for #solar @msokolove @brian_mahar
- [Québec Silicon Joint Venture has Solar implications](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/qubec-silicon-joint-venture-has-solar-implications/) - Dow Corning acquires a 49 percent stake in Bécancour Silicon. Leading Polysilicon manufacturers are lining up silicon metal supplies in anticipation of continued Photovoltaic (PV) industry growth. Just before “Timminco Reports Continued Improvement for Financial Results in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010”, Timminco Limited (TSE:TIM) announced “Timminco to Form Joint Venture With Dow Corning
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-08-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-08-07/) - RT Thx & #FF @chrisrbrown @CityChic_inSF @unenergy @FreeHotWater @SolarFred @jasonmorris @RickShort21 @jennkho @bromano @Solar_Sister # RT @AroundABQ: Schott #Solar suspends production line, lays off 30 http://ht.ly/18sumu #CSP receivers # RT @pv_tech: Polysilicon supply chain issues emerging as spot prices rise, says Barclays Capital http://bit.ly/ddCS6V #Solar #PV ~$70-80/kg # RT @appleinsider: Yoko Ono: 'Don't hold your
- [SCE Solar Rooftop Project awards and Solyndra too](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/08/sce-solar-rooftop-project-awards-and-solyndra-too/) - SCE said the response to the solar photovoltaic (PV) solicitation was “large” though they did not disclose the number of offers received. Southern California Edison (SCE), an Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, awarded 36 contracts for about 59.6 MegaWatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to Independent Power Producers (IPP) last week. Approved by the California
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-07-31](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-07-31/) - Profitable biz? RT @pv_tech: Distributed celebration: Solyndra unit scores biggest chunk of PPAs 4 SCE rooftop #PV plan http://bit.ly/9TPDL1 # RT Thx & #FF @EnergyStorage @sunrun @BUEnetwork @chrisrbrown @EcoDogEnergy # RT Thx & #FF @REWorld solarbullet4az @SunPower @mikehall_solar @DavidDunnison @ddbits @roycef @sambeal @pvwizard @lorettaprencipe # RT Thx & #FF @tassos_g @NobleFreshEnerg @UciliaWang @kewms @nan_fischer @CityChic_inSF
- [U.S. Photovoltaic FiTs and Starts](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/u-s-photovoltaic-fits-and-starts/) - SEIA pulls their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) ruling press release. Vote Solar believes the FERC decision reaffirms already identified options to move forward under existing law. After reading Solar Biz: Lack of Permits for Solar on Federal Land “Is Disturbing” by Josie Garthwaite at Earth2Tech, I was drawn to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) website to root into their latest utility scale mischief.
- [Nanosolar Summer Solar Speculations](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/nanosolar-summer-solar-speculations/) - [San Jose, CA USA] The 1 MW (MegaWatt) Solar Farm litmus test. Has Nanosolar even produced 1 MW of CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) photovoltaic (PV) modules? After Intersolar Europe in Munich (München), “Nanosolar Exhibits at Intersolar Europe” was posted on the company News Blog.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-07-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-07-24/) - RT Thx & #FF @Greencognito @WiComm @jennkho @pvmagazine @pv_tech #PVBlog @SolarPVGLOBE # RT Thx & #FF @natanaele @gwsolar @SustainableGW @IRECUSA @dowcorning @Sunbustion @AllenH @nan_fischer @BizofGreen @Richardsaarland # RT Thx & #FF @PVAddict @gyaneshc @cleantechgroup @ameliatimbers @escd @SolarSavvy @SolarFred @deeppatel @jillolsen @CityChic_inSF # RT @FreeHotWater: It's always a great #FF when you're following @KACOnewenergy @PVAddict @Greencognito
- [Racing to Photovoltaic Grid Parity](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/racing-to-photovoltaic-grid-parity/) - Targeting $2 per Watt Photovoltaic (PV) system installed cost. At Intersolar North America 2010 last week, Dr. Thomas Surek of Surek PV Consulting presented “The Race to Grid Parity: Crystalline Silicon vs. Thin Films” in the Market & Technology Outlook program. I found his independent views on the PV Market and research directions a breath of fresh air after four conference days.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-07-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-07-17/) - CNN: New Australian PM calls for August election http://bit.ly/9nY4YU "priorities would include investing more in #solar power ..." # RT @ThePhoenixSun: Facebook has blocked the link from their pages to this #BP story. http://bit.ly/aZ3GdK #oilspill #news #media # RT @uciliawang: #Carbon footprint of #solar electricity and Dale Chihuly's awesome work: my blog post http://bit.ly/bMQbcy #intersolar
- [SoloPower Pre-launches flexible CIGS Photovoltaic Modules](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/solopower-pre-launches-flexible-cigs-photovoltaic-modules/) - SoloPower SFX1-i Photovoltaic (PV) module on display at Intersolar North America. Available second half 2010 with UL and IEC certifications pending. SoloPower, Inc. announced the launch today of the 80 Wp (Watt-peak) SFX1-i PV module sized about 0.292 by 2.98 meter (m) and weighing in at 2.3 kilograms (kg) or 5 pounds (lbs). The SFX1-i
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-07-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-07-10/) - #iPad Handwriting Apps: Which is best? Note Taker HD, Penultimate, or WritePad for iPad? $AAPL I have a Pogo Sketch # Penultimate - iPad App Review TV http://youtu.be/TGEHy37txjo # RT @chrisrbrown: #Solar #FF @Applied_Blog @SolarFred @SolarSanAntonio @mattceni @solaroy @SolarIndustry @PVAddict @ThePhoenixSun @WholeSolar # RT Tnx & #FF @NobleFreshEnerg @AllenH @gyaneshc @cleaneconomy @jlo734 @SolarPVGLOBE @Intersolar @pvmagazine
- [PG&E Solar PV Program PPA awaits final CPUC nod](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/pge-solar-pv-program-ppa-awaits-final-cpuc-nod/) - Will large Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems with $0.13 per kiloWatt-hour or lower contract prices dominate the reverse auction? PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company celebrated the completion of the 2 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) VacaDixon Solar Station last month as heralded in “CPUC President Peevey, Governor's Office Join PG&E in Dedicating New Solar Generation Station”.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-07-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-07-03/) - @jeff_groSolar I noted the SEIA def prob in an Apr Blog. Industry should not be disinforming the public, plenty of detractors doing that. in reply to jeff_groSolar # @jeff_groSolar Sorry, NREL disagrees with your poor mass media definition http://ow.ly/25Zkp #CSP is not #CPV IEA and IRENA define same. in reply to jeff_groSolar # @jeff_groSolar I
- [German 2010 Photovoltaic installs climb to 714.7 MegaWatts through March](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/07/german-2010-photovoltaic-installs-climb-to-714-7-megawatts-through-march/) - March Photovoltaic (PV) installs double to 328 MegaWatts-peak (MWp) from the February 162 MWp trough. Setting up for a record Second Quarter. I’ve been checking the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) website almost daily for the release of the preliminary EEG related PV system registration data for March 2010. On the one day I was too busy to check, it was released. A kind reader alerted me to the event via email.
- [Solyndra refutes TEC-Institut Photovoltaic Module Test Report](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/solyndra-refutes-tec-institut-photovoltaic-module-test-report/) - The TEC-Institut is co-located, funded, and has the same Managing Director as ANTARIS SOLAR. Mea cupla Due diligence responses and Solyndra customer feedback on the TEC-Institut report started rolling in after I posted Solyndra underperforms in Photovoltaic Module Test.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV - 2010-06-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-solar-pv-2010-06-26/) - Are Apple Store's offering iPhone 4 holding Workshops? Can I sign up with the Apple Store app? # RT @EFF: Techdirt: ASCAP shows its true colors by asking for money to fight @EFF, @creativecommons and @publicknowledge http://eff.org/r.2mM # Your're welcome, no worries RT @chrisrbrown: @edgunther thanks for your question, Ed #summersun # @chrisrbrown: @Applied_Blog Does
- [Photovoltaics: 9 Trends to Watch in 2010](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/photovoltaics-9-trends-to-watch-in-2010/) - Tough grading for a rough 2009 and my 2010 trends and predictions. Although I hold the Blog accountable year round, my tradition is to look back at early year predictions and observations. As I am liberal with criticism, I won’t be grading last year’s Photovoltaics: 7 Trends to Watch in 2009 post on a curve.
- [eSolar and NRG Solar Project Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/esolar-and-nrg-solar-project-update/) - Bankability and U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantees are the real story behind NRG Energy’s switch from eSolar, Inc. Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to Photovoltaic (PV) technology. Early last week, eSolar Sierra SunTower Project offline – Clarified asked the question: Does eSolar have an official statement on the NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) plans to substitute 66 MW (MegaWatt) of photovoltaic (PV) solar for the prior 92 MW solar thermal contract with PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) based on eSolar technology?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-06-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-06-12/) - Hvae you ever watched Burn Notice? (on Hulu) # Is $BP the company that shut down #Solar #PV mfg in Frederick, MD eliminating 320 jobs? Yep! http://bit.ly/ayySJw # RT @votesolar: must see TV @CalifornialSO View yesterday's renewable production within the California ISO grid http://tinyurl.com/26sbm2p # RT Thx & #FF @3StepsBack @unenergy @makotookada908 @ananelson @UciliaWang @katerowland2
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-06-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-06-19/) - grist: Transmission constraints derail #solar project http://bit.ly/deMDI4 #eSolar #CSP $NRG I left a comment with a few ?s on #PV and H2O # DIGITIMES: GCL poly-Si wafer subsidiary begins just-in-time strategy http://bit.ly/cUYY5k #Solar #PV Ed: tight logistics to lower costs # RT @DavidDunnison: #FF @edgunther @killthatmouse @GreenisTweet @agroenergy # RT Thx and & #FF @pvmagazine
- [Solyndra underperforms in Photovoltaic Module Test](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/solyndra-underperforms-in-photovoltaic-module-test/) - Solyndra, Inc. cylindrical CIGS photovoltaic (PV) module loses to crystalline silicon in a head to head 12 month energy yield test conducted by the TEC-Institut. Once again, a 97 character tweet, this time from EnergieMonster, launched a 1000 word (ah, 691 word) post: Das Solyndra-Modul schneidet beim Test schlecht ab http://bit.ly/d92dh6
- [SunPower, Foundation, and SolarDay](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/sunpower-foundation-and-solarday/) - Become a SunPower Facebook fan and the “Make an Impact” program donates $1 to SunPower Foundation projects. SolarDay 2010 is Saturday, June 19. And a quick take from the SunPower Richmond facility tour. At the end of the SunPower Systems facility press tour, I first learned about the SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWRA) “Make an Impact” promotion.
- [eSolar Sierra SunTower Project offline - Clarified](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/esolar-sierra-suntower-project-offline-clarified/) - eSolar, Inc. responds to my CSP (Concentrating Solar Power) site survey and answers a few questions. The Sierra SunTowers were offline for five (5) days because of a “planned outage” followed by another day due to high winds. Not long after the cross post of eSolar Sierra SunTower Project offline to the PV-tech.org Editor’s Blog, I got a response from eSolar to my questions from the previous week. In the comments, I said: eSolar has decided to have a dialog.
- [AE Polysilicon scores $44.85 Million US Manufacturing Tax Credit](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/ae-polysilicon-scores-44-85-million-us-manufacturing-tax-credit/) - Investing in BB (bee-bee) sized solar granular polysilicon. On January 8, 2010, “President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs” announced the awards for ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for one hundred eighty three (183) projects in forty-three (43) states including AE Polysilicon Corporation in Pennsylvania. Per “AE Polysilicon Awarded $44.85M U.S. Tax Credit”, Motech Industries Inc. (TPO:6244): announced its subsidiary, AE Polysilicon Corporation, has been awarded a tax credit of US$44.85 million for Phase I under section 48C of the IRS Tax Code by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). “This is a great news for us and it will provide an incredible return on investment once we are in production.” said York Tsuo, President of
- [Nipton goes Skyline Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/nipton-goes-skyline-solar/) - ~80.6 kiloWatt-peak (kWp) DC High Gain Solar (HGS) project awaiting final interconnections. $4.05 per Watt-peak DC installation cost per the CSI data. I first became aware of a new Skyline Solar, Inc. project located in Nipton, California USA (http://www.nipton.com/) via the California Solar Statistics website which provides program and application information on the California Solar Initiative (CSI). I contacted Skyline Solar in April 2010; they didn’t comment preferring to announce finished projects.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-06-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-06-05/) - Yahoo: 'Jaws' Shark Hunted Down http://yhoo.it/cgJggj # RT @NealLurie: A billionaire, a transmission line dispute, & now Xcel is shrinking #solar energy targets 48% http://bit.ly/9fxvic # RT @nan_fischer: #FF shout outs much appreciated! :) @greendreamin @MargaretKinney @CGmagia @rmassingham @edgunther @toxicsoup # RT @jerryjamesstone: @StevePollak: More #FF superstars! Follow @ShawnaCoronado @stephhicks @savvyveg @cindy_caldwell @brynelson @mattyhick #
- [eSolar Sierra SunTower Project offline](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/esolar-sierra-suntower-project-offline/) - A tale of two Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Towers generating no electricity? A funny thing happened on the way to Victorville for the Victor Valley College Solar Power Plant Celebration. I decided to stop in Lancaster, California, to benchmark the eSolar, Inc. CSP project I highlighted earlier this year.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-05-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-05-29/) - RT @uciliawang: #Amonix signs 2 contracts/Emcore signs 1 with Tuscon Electric Power http://bit.ly/a11Ar6 #solar #cpv # Thx RT mentions and #FF @uciliawang @JoeBerwind @CanSolar @SEMI_mktstats @SolarZoneAZ @fooltoby @NoOnProp16 @semijapan @tassos_g # RT @guardianeco: Australia to ask international court to ban Japan whaling in Southern Ocean http://bit.ly/bKGa3e # PR: $TEP Signs Agreements for Nearly 160 Megawatts
- [Victor Valley College Solar Power Plant Celebration](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/victor-valley-college-solar-power-plant-celebration/) - 1 MegaWatt (MW) Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) plant built by SolFocus is the largest CPV installation in the Americas. VVC POWERED BY CPV was the theme of the Grand Opening Celebration hosted by Victor Valley College (VVC) and SolFocus, Inc. on site Tuesday, May 25, 2010. I covered the project details earlier in VVC installing SolFocus CPV Solar Plant.
- [Chevron breaks ground on Concentrix Solar CPV project](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/chevron-breaks-ground-on-concentrix-solar-cpv-project/) - 1 MegaWatt (MW) Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) plant is a pilot demonstration for a period of five years. Concentrix Solar plans to build a US manufacturing facility. “New Mexico puts old mine to solar use” by Candace Lombardi at the CNET news.com Green Tech Blog presaged the event. Although I contacted the Communications Office of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, the Concentrix Solar division of the Soitec Group (EPA:SOI), Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), and Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-05-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-05-22/) - DIGITIMES: Another death reported at Foxconn China plant http://bit.ly/ddpndn :-( # DIGITIMES: China-based #solar companies incur over US$100 million in exchange rate losses in 1Q10 http://bit.ly/aSYNQ6 #PV weak €! # DIGITIMES: Gintech to expand capacity to 2.2GWp in 2013 http://bit.ly/cV67cg #Solar #PV # Thx for RT and #FF @KenOatman @pvrecycling @ReedConstrData @SparBernstein @kkchristy @Krewell @pvmagazine
- [Harry Reid turns on Amonix Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Plant](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/harry-reid-turns-on-amonix-concentrated-photovoltaic-solar-plant/) - 308 kW (kiloWatt) DC CPV (Concentrator Photovoltaic) Plant appears to have an installed cost of just over $6 per Watt. Amonix expects to choose a Nevada manufacturing site in the next few weeks with plans to be in operation by yearend 2010. On Saturday in Henderson, Nevada USA, “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid “Flips the Switch” on Amonix Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Plant at Southern Nevada Water Treatment Facility” was supposed to mark the ceremonial start of electricity production.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-05-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-05-15/) - at the Vortex (Cascal) in MV # RT @solarcharge_it: Germany No Longer Critical To #PV Market Growth - http://tinyurl.com/23jlzb6 @REWorld #Solar Ed: Flawed analysis at best # RT @californiapuc: Independent testing of PG&E's #SmartMeters has begun. http://bit.ly/9pXuWl #energy #smartgrid # EETimes: Silicon wafer shipments up http://bit.ly/aiqU9r #Si # $AMAT SunFab is dead, long live TF
- [German January 2010 Photovoltaic installs reset to 224.8 MegaWatts](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/german-january-2010-photovoltaic-installs-reset-to-224-8-megawatts/) - Seasonality and the 2010 Feed-in Tariff (FiT) degression result in a sequential Photovoltaic (PV) installation drop. January 2010 PV installations were up over 80 times year over year from the depths of the financial crisis. Once again, not long after my tweet: Where is the January und February 2010 #PV registration data the German Bundesnetzagentur promised by the end of April 2010? #Solar 9:01 PM May 4th via
- [German 2009 Photovoltaic installs exceed 3.8 GigaWatts!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/german-2009-photovoltaic-installs-exceed-3-8-gigawatts/) - Record year capped by 1.46 GWp (GigaWatt-peak) of PV (PhotoVoltaic) installations in December 2009 alone. After missing deadlines in early March and then the end of March, on Friday, April 9, 2010, the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) released preliminary EEG related PV system registration data for December 2009. Perhaps someone noticed my tweet?! Bundesnetzagentur
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-05-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-05-08/) - RT @gfveg: @theroguetomato @pastaskitchen @hemocode @sherrecipes @gfcrumpette @gfreemusings @Helthy @ruppemi thx for RTs #ff & interest! # @KACOnewenergy I appreciate your good sport embrace of the medium in reply to KACOnewenergy # RT @greentechmedia: GTMnews: More Applied Turmoil: Masdar #PV Abruptly Changes Management ... http://bit.ly/91L6Z0 $AMAT #Solar # PR: SOLON’s U.S. subsidiary equips Arizona schools
- [Bernreuter Research’s The Who’s Who of Solar Silicon Production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/bernreuter-researchs-the-whos-who-of-solar-silicon-production/) - Who’s Who and then some. Who will be the top ten polysilicon manufacturers in 2010 and how will these incumbents fare through 2012? When I posted Bernreuter Research issues Solar Silicon Report, I was already looking forward to reading and reviewing the The Who’s Who of Solar Silicon Production. During my flight to Germany for PHOTON‘s 6th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010 Europe, I read first hand how the comprehensive report packs Metric Tons (MT) of silicon information into a compact 174 pages.
- [AMAT absent at PHOTON Technology Show](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/amat-absent-at-photon-technology-show/) - A marketing realignment or hiding from SunFab Solar customers? And thoughts about PV (Photovoltaic) conferences and expos. From PHOTON‘s 6th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010 Europe Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was missing from PHOTON‘s 6th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010 Europe in a visible way.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-05-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-05-01/) - RT @chrisrbrown: #Solar #PV #FF @Ferrari_FPG @GreenFuelSolar @GermanSolarJobs @Sunbustion @ThePhoenixSun @openpv @solarfeeds @SolarIndustry # Parallels his Nuclear Nightmare RT @kate_sheppard: Obama's Offshore Nightmare http://bit.ly/a1on8M # RT @birdy27: #FF @ValLoucreates @SolarFred @Meltonian @ladyumbrellaltd @rawliving @gfveg @TS_Elliott @mlomb @CarolynAkens @singerinkitchen # at Salvini in Stuttgart for dinner http://www.salvini.de # PR: Motech Americas adds jobs as demand for
- [Dow Corning stopped UMG Solar Grade Silicon Production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/dow-corning-stopped-umg-solar-grade-silicon-production/) - Upgraded Metallurgical Silicon (UMG-Si) development continues towards a 100% UMG feedstock. New monosilane production facility is on track to begin supply in early 2011. As foreshadowed in Of Silicon Metal, Solar Grade, and PV-1201, Dow Corning Corporation did deign to provide a UMG project Update at PHOTON’s 8th Solar Silicon Conference.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-04-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-04-24/) - landed at #FRA and had to take a bus to Terminal B yuck! poor signage ti Mietwagen center # OPEL lacks transparency RT @pv_tech: Project Focus: OPEL Solar, Tecneira launch new partnership with 1MW CPV plant http://bit.ly/als87v # DIGITIMES: #Solar cell maker E-Ton suffers losses in 1Q10 http://bit.ly/c9YwvX #PV # RT @wind2power: Thx! @REWorld: Early
- [Solar Energy Industries Association asserts strong 2009 growth](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/solar-energy-industries-association-asserts-strong-2009-growth/) - Grid-Tied US Photovoltaic (PV) installations grew 38% in 2009. Will the US install 1 GigaWatt of PV in 2010? On April 15, 2010, Tax Day, the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) released the “US Solar Industry Year in Review 2009” report and slide presentation with the press statement: US Solar Industry Trade Association Reports Strong Growth in 2009 Despite Recession Combination of policies, new business models, declining prices drive expansion in 2009; continued growth expected in 2010
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-04-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-04-17/) - Sicher? RT @GermanSolarJobs: SEIA-Vorstand @RhoneResch ist pers. über #Twitter erreichbar. Das wäre doch mal... http://ow.ly/1zzUA #solar # RT @globalsolartech: KYOCERA opens 100th Solar Franchise sales location in Japan - Kyocera Solar Corporation today an... http://ow.ly/175Ip9 # So sad RT @cbs5: 1906 Quake Survivor Dies Just Ahead Of Anniversary http://bit.ly/90ZQAC # RT @ReutersSME: Reuters: Video -
- [Bernreuter Research issues Solar Silicon Report](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/bernreuter-research-issues-solar-silicon-report/) - “The polysilicon industry will face a major shakeout in 2011.” With the “Polysilicon industry faces shakeout” press release, Bernreuter Research launched a new market research report last week titled: The Who’s Who of Solar Silicon Production Companies, Technologies, Cost, Capacities Global Perspectives through 2012 Co-authored by Johannes Bernreuter and Frank Haugwitz, The Who’s Who of Solar Silicon Production predicts
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-04-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-04-10/) - @tassos_g Thanks, ? is Intersolar Munich (not sure). 4.5 days in HI at PVSC conf rooms sounds torturous in reply to tassos_g # My EU PVSEC Abstract was accepted for an Oral (!) Presenation in Session 6CO.16.1 All I wanted was a Poster... #Solar #PV # RT @SunWize: RT @KACOnewenergy #FF @SolarFred @bootsontheroof @freehotwater @ThePhoenixSun
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-04-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-04-03/) - Fringe: http://bit.ly/94nCuf # RT @ThePhoenixSun: My response to "#Solar Power's Dirty Secrets." http://bit.ly/9nTYHR #energy #nuclear #coal #water #toxics #CSP #news #eco # RT @wordpress: WordPress 3.0 Beta 1 is now available. Beta, beta, read all about it! http://wp.me/p4Ez4-l1 # RT Thx and #FF @jhoysradt @tassos_g @unenergy @GermanSolarJobs @IRECUSA @jlo734 @ICISgreenblog # Two of my April
- [VVC installing SolFocus CPV Solar Plant](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/04/vvc-installing-solfocus-cpv-solar-plant/) - Victor Valley College (VVC) invests $4.66 Million in a Solar Generating Facility. The 1 MegaWatt (MW) Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) system has an installed cost of $4.66 per AC Watt and will deliver electricity at 8.5 cents per kiloWatt-hour before incentives. “VVC builds innovative solar energy facility” by Natasha Lindstrom for the Victorville Daily Press broke the story before the SolFocus, Inc. press release, “Victor Valley College Goes Solar with SolFocus Power Plant”, took it mainstream.
- [More Nanosolar solar Musings](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/more-nanosolar-solar-musings/) - Random tidbits since the Nanosolar serial production announcement. Production, plant, reliability, and Edge Connectors. I didn’t want all the juicy Nanosolar, Inc. tidbits overshadowed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, so I decided from the start Nanosolar solar Musings required a second post. 09-09-09: Million or MegaWatt? I might be reaching here, but I perceived a nuance in the original announcement of serial production using a “monthly run rate of 1 million cells” and 1 MegaWatt (MW) interchangably.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-03-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-03-27/) - Looking forward to the PHOTON Show in Stuttgart next month. New: The Future of FITS http://bit.ly/9XqIvX #Solar #PV # RT @Dan_Holden: Steve Jobs And Eric Schmidt Spotted Drinking Coffee Together http://bit.ly/b7aMK5 # RT @KACOnewenergy #FF @Solaroy @SolarFred @Freehotwater @jhoysradt @abundantenergy @solarsanantonio @PVAddict @bootsontheroof @ThePhoenixSun # Associated Press: $BP #Solar ends Md. manufacturing, cutting 320 jobs
- [Nanosolar solar Musings](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/nanosolar-solar-musings/) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Nanosolar Headquarters to sign SB 71. New Nanosolar CEO Geoff Tate was mentioned by the Governor but did not join the speakers. After seeing Monday’s “Nanosolar Shocker: Chip Veteran Tate Becomes CEO” by Michael Kanellos for Greentech Media, my first question was who will land the big “get” interview with Martin Roscheisen for the inside story? Moving forward, “Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation for Green Tech Manufacturing Equipment Sales Tax Exemption to Create Jobs” was instead hosted at the Nanosolar Corporate Headquarters and solar cell manufacturing facility in San Jose on Wednesday.
- [The Hunt for Cool Earth Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/the-hunt-for-cool-earth-solar/) - Sighting a solar unicorn. Is it Gen 3 or a trial balloon? I’ve been scouting for a Cool Earth Solar inflated solar concentrator ever since I found the 7900 Tesla Road CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, C-8724, application below GreenVolts GV1 in an agenda for the Alameda County Community Development Agency. Every time I’ve scouted GreenVolts GV1, I have also reconnoitered the Cool Earth Solar (CES) headquarters and proposed Tesla
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-03-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-03-20/) - Saw a #groSolar ad at the end of the KNTV NBC Bay Area news #Solar #PV # VMware $VMW refused to send me a letter about refusal to upgrade my registered and eligible copy of Fusion 2 #Fail support policies immature # VMware $VMW never notified registered Fusion 2 customers about eligibility for free Fusion
- [Making Silicon Metal for Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/making-silicon-metal-for-solar/) - And dispelling photovoltaic (PV) carbon footprint myths. Researching the Of Silicon Metal, Solar Grade, and PV-1201 post, I noticed a slide similar to this one in the Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSM) March 2010 Investor Presentation. So I decided to revisit aspects of making silicon metal or metallurgical silicon (mg-Si) via the Carbothermic Reduction process described in Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše – Part 2.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-03-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-03-13/) - RT @SolarFred: #FollowFriday & every sunny day for #solar @deeppatel @gogreensolar @L_Hawkins @stacykinney
- [First Solar skunk works](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/first-solar-skunk-works/) - [Sunnyvale, California USA] CdTe development or CIGS entry? I started looking for the First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) research outpost in Silicon Valley sometime after the defection of Solyndra Chief Scientist Markus Beck to the Chief Technologist position at the world’s number one photovoltaic (PV) and thin film module manufacturer.
- [centrotherm photovoltaics first turnkey CIGS line](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/centrotherm-photovoltaics-first-turnkey-cigs-line/) - Taiwan based Sunshine PV is reported to be the initial turnkey customer and has achieved the first CIGS thin film photovoltaic (PV) module out milestone. The Sunshine PV datasheet implies module efficiencies below 8%. At PHOTON’s 2nd PV Thin-Film Conference on Feb. 2, 2010, centrotherm photovoltaics AG (ETR:CTN) CTO Dr. Peter Fath
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-03-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-03-06/) - RT @greenforyou: EU considers general carbon tax #green http://bit.ly/bTxWNy Ed:simplicity and tranparency # RT @stephhicks: Canada vs. USA Final Made Power Consumption Jump by Around 600 Megawatts in Ontario http://is.gd/9LBgr via @Michael_GR # RT @DRMeyer1: More #FF callouts on #logistics #supplychain & #green to @AndreaLearned @footprintology @gfriend @SocMfgEng @TRBofNA # #FF Thx for the retweets
- [Skyline Solar VTA Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/03/skyline-solar-vta-update/) - [San Jose, California USA] It’s all in the tracking. After many rainy days, the sun broke out last Saturday before Noon, and I was solar powered for a Silicon Valley tour. After taking pictures of the First Solar skunk works, I decided to visit the Skyline Solar, Inc. High Gain Solar (HGS) Project at the Cerone Division of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
- [German Photovoltaic Feed-in Tariff Frenzy – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/german-photovoltaic-feed-in-tariff-frenzy-part-2/) - The German Federal Cabinet is supposed to finalize their photovoltaic (PV) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) policy on March 3, 2010. June 2010 is shaping up as a record month for German PV installations. And what’s the deal with Hapoalim Securities? Last week, EuPD Research issued a SPEEDLETTER titled “New Feed-in Tariffs: German PV promotion decreases significantly” after the German CSU (Christian Social Union)/Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and FDP (Free Democratic Party)
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-02-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-02-27/) - RT @SolarFred: #Follow Friday for #solar today and everyday: @edgunther @ecogeeco @TimMCahill @birdy27 @GetSolar @bropo # RT @hucalm: Amazing visual of the US Electrical Grid (#solar, #wind) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=110997398 # RT @EFF: Epic Fail in Congress: USA PATRIOT Act Renewed Without Any New Civil Liberties Protections http://eff.org/n/9623 # RT @greenforyou: A new desalination method for California
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-02-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-02-20/) - RT @openpv: Thanks! :) RT @GetSolar: Our favorite #solar resources for #FF @ThePhoenixSun @SolarFred @SolarSanAntonio @pv_tech @openpv # Thx for RT @tassos_g @laurentlafite @SpenserVillwock @ThePhoenixSun @seangib # RT @SpenserVillwock: First Solar's Outlook Not So Bright - Forbes http://ow.ly/16Cy09 Ed: FSLR modules are cheaper than c-Si in $/Watt! # RT @JanetFulton: Why doesn't Paul McCartney buy
- [Of Silicon Metal, Solar Grade, and PV-1201](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/of-silicon-metal-solar-grade-and-pv-1201/) - Silicon metal production and pricing has recovered driven by base industries, electronics, and Photovoltaic (PV) solar demand. What about the Globe Specialty Metals and Dow Corning deal? Dow Corning has been quiet about Upgraded Metallurgical Silicon (UMG-Si). Propelling metallurgical silicon (mg-Si) back into the spotlight, Timminco Limited (TSE:TIM) announced “Timminco Pursuing Opportunities to Expand Silicon Metal Production” on Tuesday followed by “Timminco Announces Long-Term Contracts for Silicon Metal Supply” backing their exploratory greenfield plans for a geothermal powered, 50000 MT (Metric Ton) silicon metal production
- [Calisolar acquires Solar Grade 6N Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/calisolar-acquires-solar-grade-6n-silicon/) - Upstream vertical integration of an Upgraded Metallurgical Silicon (UMG-Si) supplier. Calisolar claims to provide leading multicrystalline silicon solar cell performance at prices below Tier 1 Chinese manufacturers. “Sunnyvale startup Calisolar acquiring Toronto-based 6N Silicon” by Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News surprised me Thursday morning. In a stock for stock transaction, Calisolar, Inc. acquired 6N Silicon Inc. for an undisclosed amount and at the same time raised $22.5 million in funding from existing investors in Calisolar and 6N Silicon.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-02-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-02-13/) - @unenergy Problem is every LCPV, MCPV, and HCPV tech is more expensive than mc-Si or CZ-Si right now. They won't even talk $/W in reply to unenergy # But why Entech Solar? RT @CastIronGuru: David Gelbaum, Clean Energy Investor, Remains Bullish Despite the Downturn http://nyti.ms/9oqE4H # How can you not mention water H2O?! RT @Earth2Tech:
- [German Photovoltaic installs topped 2.34 GW through November](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/german-photovoltaic-installs-topped-2-34-gw-through-november/) - Almost 497.8 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) of PV (PhotoVoltaic) was installed in November 2009. Last Thursday, the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) released EEG related PV system registration data for November 2009. Agency policy is to release the PV installation data two months after the month of registration. As shown in the above chart, German 2009 PV installations continued the upward trend with 326.9 MW in September, 377.8 MW in October, and 496.8 MW in November, a 31% increase over the prior month. Registrations also increased 19% from 18593 in October to 22166 in November. From January through November 2009, Germany installed 2.345
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-02-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-02-06/) - Daily Finance: Stormy Skies Ahead for Thin-Film Solar Startups http://bit.ly/9bpdQM #Solar #PV Culling the thin film herd # Phila Inquirer: #Solar firm raises $40M, will boost staffing http://bit.ly/c8wDZ9 Ed: Petra Solar?! #PV mucho $'s for microinverter+module # RT @SVTC: SVTC’s Top Ten: Why #Solar Companies Must Take Back & Responsibly Recycle: http://wp.me/pinXS-69 #PV #Ed: absolutely
- [FRV shares Global Solar CIGS Plant performance data](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/frv-shares-global-solar-cigs-plant-performance-data/) - [San Francisco, California USA] For the 700 kW (kiloWatt) Power Plant in 2009. At PHOTON's 2nd PV Thin Film Conference, FRV (was Fotowatio Renewable Ventures) Sr. Vice President for Project Development Mark McLanahan presented “The FRV Case Study with CIGS” (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) for the solar array located at the Global Solar Energy, Inc. manufacturing facility in Tucson, Arizona USA.
- [German Photovoltaic Feed-in Tariff Frenzy](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/02/german-photovoltaic-feed-in-tariff-frenzy/) - Proposed Photovoltaic (PV) rooftop Feed-in Tariff (FiT) cuts said to be delayed. If nothing else, it’s the weather! In the latest FiT political twist, “Germany aims to delay solar incentive cuts: sources” by Markus Wacket for Reuters Green Business said: German Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen wants to delay some of the proposed cuts for solar power incentives, government sources told Reuters on Friday, a move that is unlikely to alter the gloomy outlook for the industry. Roettgen's proposed 15-percent cuts in solar power incentives for roof-mounted systems is to be implemented from May 1 rather than April 1, the sources said. As shown in the above graphic, “Eckpunkte der künftigen Photovoltaikvergütung im EEG” (German only) outlines Minister Röttgen’s proposed one time PV FiT
- [EU PVSEC: iSuppli 2009 Photovoltaic Forecast Wrong](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/eu-pvsec-isupply-2009-photovoltaic-forecast-wrong/) - German 2009 PV market demand defies iSuppli doom and gloom forecast. iSuppli, your low ball 2009 Photovoltaic (PV) Forecast (Figure left, Source: iSuppli) of 3.9 GW (GigaWatts) needs a drastic revision upward. The 24th EU PVSEC (European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition) was buzzing about how the German market is booming for solar installs in the later half of 2009. Falling solar module prices and the unadjusted 2009 Feed-in Tariffs promise low double digit returns on PV investments. The tide is not lifting all boats in a buyers market, but certain PV manufacturers are claiming to be sold out of solar modules again. In fact, besides overloaded installers, the utility EON does not think they can grid
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-01-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-01-30/) - RT @greeninc: Overcoming the Ugly Factor in Building-Integrated Solar Design http://bit.ly/91muoa #PV #Solar # RT @AbundantEnergy: Need more #solar people to #followfriday @KacoNewenergy @bootsontheroof @edgunther @chrisbrown @thephoenixsun @sunrun # RT @solarfund: #FF shouts to @reworld @ihanganeproject @PIH_org @vhw@solarafrica @solaroy @CommonKindness@ThePhoenixSun @TwitCause :) # @Krewell It is a fine combo of $STP mc-Si module, Enphase microinverter,
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2010](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2010/) - Significant photovoltaic (PV) conferences and events in 2010. Suffering from PV conference overload? In chronological order, here are the PV conferences I am interested in following or covering in 2010. As in the past, my focus remains technical conferences and business to business trade shows, not regional marketing or sales events. I am biased towards the United States and Europe and really need to branch out and explore events in Asia and Japan. Maybe I will find an opportunity in 2010.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-01-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-01-23/) - Ed: Fissionable material is not renewable RT @MarcGunther: A Naval officer's "Atomic Insights" | http://bit.ly/62YSFL # RT @dotcommodity: Why IKEA Should Design Solar Lamps for the Developing World | Home Design Find - http://shar.es/aSngF # Online 2012? RT @votesolar: SMUD gets 100 MW of #solar #PV for about 14cents/kWh http://bit.ly/5dNW9T # RT @DRMeyer1: #FF callouts
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-01-16](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-01-16/) - RT @grist: RT @drgrist: Taking distributed energy seriously: http://bit.ly/6YTz4z (Need better name than "distributed energy"! Thoughts?) # RT @groworganic: Australian water crisis offers clues for California: ... the LA-based commission hosted a ... http://bit.ly/8nwx1X #H2O # RT @eetimes: Micron forms #solar JV with Australian firm: Memory chip company Micron $MU ... http://bit.ly/7KHPnQ Ed: Remember Qimonda?
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-01-09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-01-09/) - RT @altenergyjobs: Dow Corning, Hemlock Semiconducter receive stimulus money http://bit.ly/4Kcrb7 #Solar #PV # Thx! RT @solaroy: #FF #solar tweeps: @jhoysradt @deeppatel @1bog @thephoenixsun @bropo @gharman @edgunther @valliantsolar @kaconewenergy # RT @votesolar: 200 solar mnfs can't have 10% market share http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Solar-Start-Up-Bloodbath-2010 # @Cleanthinking I'll have to check it out in reply to Cleanthinking # DIGITIMES: China
- [Fish Springs PV 1 Solar Project moves forward](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/fish-springs-pv-1-solar-project-moves-forward/) - Vidler Water is partnering with Signet Solar to construct a 100 MegaWatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar farm north of Reno, Nevada. Is this the only way to sell out a SunFab manufacturing plant? In “Washoe planners OK solar farm north of Reno”, the Reno Gazette-Journal said: The Washoe County Planning Commission has unanimously approved a 100-megawatt solar farm at the Fish Springs Ranch about 45 miles north of downtown Reno. Vidler Water Company, a subsidiary of PICO Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PICO), plans to build the project on as many as 1000 acres (404.7 hectare) of the 2670 acre (1081 hectare) Fish Springs Ranch. After the Washoe County Planning Commission’s approval of the Special Use Permit, the project is next subject to review by the Regional Planning Commission.
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Photovoltaic Posts of 2009](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/top-10-gunther-portfolio-photovoltaic-posts-of-2009/) - As ranked by Google Analytics page views. Plus my Top 10 Editorial Picks. The Blog continued to grow in popularity and influence in 2009. Per FeedBurner, RSS and email subscribers grew from about 750 to over 1200 at year end. After starting to experiment with twitter last January, I did a complete twitter integration in May including automated weekly summary posts Powered by Twitter Tools. One subscriber thought I went overboard with twitter and didn’t care for the dense tweet summaries. Here are the top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio photovoltaic (PV) posts from 2009 as ranked by Google Analytics single page views.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2010-01-02](https://guntherportfolio.com/2010/01/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2010-01-02/) - Cleveland Daily Banner: WACKER is top story of the year http://bit.ly/7CbDfJ #PV #Solar Ed: silicon not silicone! # RT @SolarFred: #FollowFriday for #solar through 2010 and beyond: @LannySolarSA @edgunther @runonsun @greentechmedia @cambioenergy # RT @Krewell: RT @GuyKawasaki Massive protest against global warming http://om.ly/dgTN Mother Nature says: screw you humans! # Bloggers, don't forget to update
- [Virtual Solar Power International 09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/virtual-solar-power-international-09/) - [Anaheim, California USA] Select photos from the SPI 09 Conference and Expo. The first Picasa slideshow is from the Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Expo slideshow has photos from the random wanderings of a Photovoltaic Blogger. Please see the captions for the context. On the lighter side, here is a list from the Tax Equity Financing session by Terry Friddle (Pathfinder Capital Advisors LLC): Top Ten Solar Movies (Investor Cuts) 10. They’re Just Not That Into You 9. There’s Something About the Model 8. Quantum of Solar 7. Meet the Analysts 6. Deal Interrupted 5. The Solarist 4. Cheaper by the Dozen 3. My Big Fat Legal Fees 2. Saving Private Equity 1. Yield of Dreams
- [SoloPower SoloPanel at Solar Power International 09](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/solopower-solopanel-at-solar-power-international-09/) - [Anaheim, California USA] SoloPanel SFX1 – Series flexible photovoltaic module I wasn’t the first with SoloPower module photos (PHOTOS: What’s Hot At Solar Power International 2009 by Katie Fehrenbacher at Earth2Tech), but my approach tends to be thorough. Following a Solyndra strategy (who had their first exhibition stand), SoloPower had one of their flexible module samples seeded in the 3M stand at Solar Power International 09 (SPI 09) along with a datasheet and the occasional SoloPower representative. “SoloPower Displays CIGS PV Module Prototype in 3M Booth #377 at Solar Power International Conference” set the stage for media, competitors, and customers to
- [Applied Materials Solar SunFab: By the Numbers](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/applied-materials-solar-sunfab-by-the-numbers/) - 820000 quarter sized equivalent photovoltaic (PV) modules? With “KSK Surya Photovoltaic Venture Selects SunFab Solar Panel Production Lines for 150MW Project in India”, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) ended an almost one year three month drought since the last SunFab deal with Moncada Energy Group s.r.l. per “Moncada Enters Solar Energy Market with Contract for Applied Materials' SunFab Thin Film Line”. Should this be viewed as a positive sign of at least a slow recovery from the Great Recession and credit crunch? Perhaps a better question is how have Applied Materials SunFab customers fared to date? In “VLSI Research ranks Top 10 PV Manufacturing Equipment Suppliers for 2008”, I didn’t calculate the MegaWatt-peak (MWp) cumulative production of Applied Materials SunFab customers. At Intersolar
- [AB 920: Free the Roofs for Solar!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/ab-920-free-the-roofs-for-solar/) - AB 920 requires California utilities to pay owners for surplus solar (or wind) electricity generation. Next: Eliminate the size to load limitation in the net metering law. Quivira Vineyards, a small, family owned winery, is an example of a business that will benefit from AB 920. On October 11, 2009, I was tracking the progress of the SB 32 (Negrete McLeod) Feed-in Tariff bill in California and knew it was the last day for Governor Schwarzenegger to sign bills passed by the Legislature into law. I was surprised to learn the “Governor Signs Two Big Solar Bills”, both AB 920 and SB 32. I had been tracking AB 920 earlier in the
- [Solar Light Flashes: 24th EU PVSEC Edition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/solar-light-flashes-24th-eu-pvsec-edition/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits from the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. It's been like forever (1 year, 8 months, 10 days) since my last Solar Light Flashes. I've always planned to resurrect the haphazard post. Twitter delayed the return but sometimes 140 characters are insufficient. centrotherm photovoltaics AG (ETR:CTN) Only the Photovoltaic (PV) Industry plasters roadmaps or manufacturing costs on exhibition stand signage. The last official centrotherm CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) news was “Success in the thin film division: centrotherm photovoltaics achieves 13 percent efficiency for mass production”. Tom Cheyney chatted with centrotherm in “EU PVSEC short takes: Talking CIGS turnkey, eyeballing a Nanosolar panel, and more” at PV-tech.org.
- [Virtual 6th European PV Industry Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/virtual-6th-european-pv-industry-forum/) - Video of the SET for 2020 Executive Summary On Wednesday midway through the 24th EU PVSEC, I attended the 6th European Industry Forum titled Solar Photovoltaic Electricity: A mainstream power source in Europe by 2020. The PV Industry Forum has become a ritual since my first in Dresden. After the introduction, my Canon FS11 camcorder was ready to record the excellent tag team presentation of the SET for 2020 Executive Summary by Dr. Winfried Hoffmann and Anton Milner. Was it rehearsed or have they just presented SET for 2020 many times before? The almost 35 minute presentation is split into four
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-10-10](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-10-10/) - RT @KACOnewenergy: afternoon ff#s: @SolarPwrIntl @1bog @YahooGreen @Sierra_Club @SFEnvironment @dasolar @Solar_Decathlon @AHKKalifornien # RT @SolarSanAntonio: RT @SolarFred: #FF solar @SolarSanAntonio @MotherJones @NobleFreshEnerg @bootsontheroof @ThePhoenixSun @solarenergyintl # @mherzfeld What about GUNTHER Portfolio? https://guntherportfolio.com/ in reply to mherzfeld # RT @mherzfeld: If CPV, then consider reading http://social.cpvtoday.com/ and if CSP, then consider reading http://social.csptoday.com/ # RT @greeninc: Iberdrola Creeps Into Solar Development http://bit.ly/2olykJ Ed: Morgan Solar http://www.morgansolar.com/ # RT @votesolar: IREC releases Connecting to the Grid http://bit.ly/QwjzEtt_news=1556&tx_ttnewsbackPid=123&cHash=3e09f8152d #
- [EU PVSEC: Sol3g Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/eu-pvsec-sol3g-update/) - Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) firm Sol3g absorbed by Abengoa Solar. When a quick search revealed a comment regarding Sol3g on the “CPV CEO Hotseat (Updated Oct 7)” Green Light blog post by Eric Wesoff for Greentech Media, my next post became clear. Already owning a 25% stake in Sol3g, S.L., Abengoa Solar, S.A. acquired additional Sol3g founder shares and gained 78%+ majority control in 2008. This July, not long after Intersolar 2009 in Munich, Abengoa Solar decided to layoff most of the Sol3g staff (~90 people) including CEO Ricard Pardell leaving about five (5) people. As the above commenter noted, Mr. Pardell is another CPV CEO Hotseat veteran. I observed something might be amiss when my follow up emails after Intersolar regarding the GiraSol GS700 and
- [24th EU PVSEC: Closing Session Videos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/24th-eu-pvsec-closing-session-videos/) - Photovoltaic Technical Highlights and Industry Summary on SET for 2020. When I posted the 24th EU PVSEC: Photovoltaic Technical Highlights, I planned to include a YouTube video of Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink's presentation. However, YouTube enforced their rigid 10 minute length policy even though the file size was well below 2GB (GigaBytes). So in two parts courtesy of iMovie ‘09, the videos below capture Dr. Ossenbrink’s presentation in his own words. Once I had a perch established at stage right for effective recording, I also videoed the next speaker, Dr. Winfried Hoffman in his role as EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association) President, present the Industry Summary of
- [In Search of Nanosolar GmbH – Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/in-search-of-nanosolar-gmbh-part-3/) - [Luckenwalde (Teltow-Fläming), Germany] Construction has resumed on the 1 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) solar farm. While I was in Hamburg attending EU PVSEC, the article, “Auf der Mülldeponie Frankenfelder Berg sind die ersten Solarmodule installiert” (~“At the Frankenfelder hill landfill, the first solar modules have been installed”, Google English) by Uta Franke for the Märkische Allgemeine, was brought to my attention. The article mentions 8000 Nanosolar photovoltaic modules will be installed at the solar farm (Solarkraftwerk Deponie) though about 7000 were first planned. However, it did not matter. I had hatched plans to visit Luckenwalde again even before the 09.09.09 “Nanosolar Completes Panel Factory, Commences Serial Production” announcement.
- [Cool Earth Solar at the 22nd NREL Industry Growth Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/cool-earth-solar-at-the-22nd-nrel-industry-growth-forum/) - [Denver, Colorado USA] Driving down the cost and pounds per kiloWatt (kW). Revised plans to build a ~1 MW (MegaWatt) pilot power plant in 2010. Cool Earth Solar CEO Rob Lamkin pitched the company at the 22nd National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Industry Growth Forum last week in Denver, Colorado. After the introduction, Mr. Lamkin said: I am very excited about the Cool Earth Solar technology. It was developed specifically and with the intent of further driving down the cost of solar and being able to ramp up and scale the business massively. Describing the inflated solar concentrator
- [Navigant Consulting’s Bearish 2009 Photovoltaic Backcast](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/navigant-consultings-bearish-2009-photovoltaic-backcast/) - Paula Mints reiterates an anemic 4.6 GigaWatt Photovoltaic (PV) demand forecast for 2009. A preponderance of news and financial reports confirm 2009 PV demand is flat to up from 2008. Last week per “Solar Market Declines for First Time Ever” by Ucilia Wang for Greentech Media: Solar cell and panel makers are likely to sell about 4.6 gigawatts this year, compared with about 5.5 gigawatts in 2008, said Paula Mints, principal analyst at Navigant Consulting, at the Solar Energy Investment and Finance Summit in San Francisco. The same day, iSuppli capitulated (please see my EU PVSEC: iSuppli 2009 Photovoltaic Forecast Wrong post) and raised their 2009 PV demand forecast to 5.2 GigaWatts (GW) with “Solar Panel Glut Peaks in Mid-2009”.
- [AstroWatt Exfoliates to Reduce Solar Silicon Wafer Costs](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/astrowatt-exfoliates-to-reduce-solar-silicon-wafer-costs/) - AstroWatt, Inc. CEO Dharmesh Jawarani pitched the thin crystalline silicon substrate start-up at Dow Jones Alternative Energy Innovations Fall 2009. AstroWatt is looking to raise a $10 million to $15 million financing round beginning March 2010. Based in Austin, Texas USA, early stage photovoltaic (PV) start-up AstroWatt was founded in July 2006 as a: Developer of a low cost, proprietary process technology for making high efficiency solar cells based on thin crystalline Si material on flexible substrates. The technology uses a fraction of the Si material used in standard crystalline solar cells and can be readily integrated with existing manufacturing processes used in the solar cell industry. Seed round investors to date include Austin Ventures and New Enterprise Associates, Inc.
- [SPI 09: Concentrating PhotoVoltaics Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/spi-09-concentrating-photovoltaics-highlights/) - CPV News from MASDAR trumps Solar Power International 09. I was looking forward to the SPI 09 Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) session moderated by Greentech Media Senior Analyst Eric Wesoff. For once, I had a few questions prepared in advance. When I sat down, I thought I was being mercenary sitting right next to the microphone front and center. However, as questions were opened to the floor, I still had to rush to beat out two other inquisitors to ask the first question. SolFocus, Inc. Q: Ed Gunther (moi!) said: “I have a question for Mr. Crowley. I was wondering if you could give us an update on the project with the Samaras Group. I believe it was supposed to start installing in the summer, and there’s supposed be power delivery by
- [SPI 09: SEIA declares independence with “Solar Bill of Rights”](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/spi-09-seia-declares-independence-with-solar-bill-of-rights/) - Many rights recognize and support residential and distributed solar installations. Invoking the power of positive language to critique Amendments 5 and 6. In his Solar Power International 09 keynote, SEIA President Rhone Resch Challenges Solar Industry to Unite, Fight for "Solar Bill of Rights", Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) President and CEO Rhone Resch said: So let’s make today solar’s Fourth of July —the day we declare our independence from policies that prevent greater use of solar energy which Americans so urgently need. Today, we’re declaring a Solar Bill of Rights. Solar Bill of Rights To secure a policy environment that allows solar energy to compete and empowers consumers to choose, Rhone Resch declared today, October 27, 2009, in the City of Anaheim, California, a Solar Bill of
- [Skyline Solar Arizona Test Site](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/skyline-solar-arizona-test-site/) - ~2.2 kW (kiloWatt) system at the Tucson Electric Power Solar Test Field. When I heard Skyline Solar, Inc. mentioned an Arizona test site during their presentation at Dow Jones Alternative Energy Innovations Fall 2009, I was all over it. Later, I found BARKER MORRISSEY Contracting had installed a Skyline Solar High Gain Solar (HGS) Array at the Tucson Electric Power (TEP) Solar Test Field on East Irvington Road in Tucson, Arizona USA. As noted in Skyline Solar Test Site: The project included the detailed installation of Skyline's single axis tracker. This tracker consists of highly reflective metal sheets on top of reflective racks that direct light to Skyline's High Gain Solar
- [PHOTON Consulting’s Solar Annual 2009: Total Eclipse](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/photon-consultings-solar-annual-2009-total-eclipse/) - Will German PV (Photovoltaic) installs still hit 3.85 GW (GigaWatts) in 2009? Will a period of rapid, profitable growth be followed by saturation of one or more key PV markets in 2013, a Total Eclipse? PHOTON Consulting LLC released Solar Annual 2009: Total Eclipse (SA09) back in October 2009. While I received a review copy before “PHOTON Consulting projects global PV installations will more than double in 2010, expects price crash by 2013”, I only started reading the 260 page SA09 tome cover to cover over the Thanksgiving Day holiday. For the impatient, I recommend reading the Full Summary and spending 35-40 minutes to Watch the replay of Solar Annual 2009: Total Eclipse webinar after entering
- [Soitec Group acquires Concentrix Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/soitec-group-acquires-concentrix-solar/) - Good Energies and Abengoa Solar, S.A. find a €34 million Concentrated PhotoVoltaic (CPV) exit. “Soitec expands into the fast growing solar energy market with the acquisition of Concentrix Solar, the leading provider of CPV solar systems for the industrial production of energy” (Deutsch) with the transaction closing Friday, December 11, 2009. Soitec SA (EPA:SOI) CEO and President Dr. André-Jacques Auberton-Hervé commented on the announcement via a same day conference call (webcast replay available until December 18, 2009) joined by the Director of the Fraunhofer ISE Professor Eicke Weber and Concentrix Solar CEO Hansjörg Lerchenmüller. I recommend reviewing the longer version of the matched presentation, Soitec Enters Fast Growing Concentrated Photovoltaic Market.
- [Andalay Solar shopping at Lowe’s](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/andalay-solar-shopping-at-lowes/) - [Sunnyvale, California USA] Andalay AC Solar Panels (“Photovoltaic modules”) and system installation accessories are in stock though collateral lags. Plug and play AC panels enable near do-it-yourself installations once the permitting and interconnection process is simplified. When I saw the Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS) announcement, “Akeena Solar's Andalay AC Solar Panels Now Available at Lowe's Home Improvement Stores”, I checked with the public relations folks and discovered one of the select 21 Lowe's stores stocking Andalay Solar was nearby. So Friday evening, December 12, 2009, I went shopping at Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) for solar and a very necessary set of LED icicle lights. After wandering about Lowe’s and finding no solar joy in the Electrical aisle, I decided to ask an associate.
- [EU PVSEC News and Happy Holidays!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/eu-pvsec-news-and-happy-holidays/) - 23rd and 24th EU PVSEC (European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition) Conference Manuscripts available online. 25th EU PVSEC and WCPEC-5 Call for Papers Open! In a December EU PVSEC Newsletter, WIP-Renewable Energies provided an update on the combined 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-5). As I tweeted last week: WIP: All Conference Manuscripts presented at the 23rd and 24th EU PVSEC available online now! http://bit.ly/8h3WJH #PV #Solar Ed: Cool deal! I was excited by the immediate availability of 23rd and the 24th EU PVSEC scientific papers for download at EU PVSEC Proceedings. The papers are searchable by subject, authors, institutions, keywords, or events, and a unique digital identifier (DOI code) enables clear citability online
- [SolarMagic, Solar Strategy](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/solarmagic-solar-strategy/) - A few thousand reference design SolarMagic units shipped in Fiscal 2Q10. Smart photovoltaic modules with integrated SolarMagic chips to debut in the second half of calendar 2010? While “National Semiconductor’s SolarMagic Power Optimizer Wins Renewable Energy Design Award at 2009 Elektra Awards” was the early December headline, per the “National Semiconductor F2Q10 (Qtr End 11/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript” on December 10, 2009, National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) President and Chief Executive Officer Donald Macleod said: Another power management growth area for us is in renewable energy and in particular in the solar area. We aim to be the power electronics leader in this completely new power efficiency communications and monitoring capability, and we do this by improving the efficiency of solar installations and also electric vehicle batteries.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-12-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-12-26/) - Merry Christmas! $AUO powered 2.9MWp PV solar plant built by abakus solar AG for the city of Hungen, Germany [D] http://bit.ly/60UYqD # New Times SLO: Christie was a superb commissioner http://bit.ly/84UpJQ Urban Photovoltaics vs. Carrizo Plain projects $FLSR $SPWRA # RT @camillericketts: Panasonic's new home battery could store a week's-worth of electricity http://bit.ly/56VdPX Ed: Ready
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-12-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-12-19/) - RT @bootsontheroof: Thx4RTs #FF! @ThePhoenixSun @SolarSanAntonio @DalmationSolar @littlebytesnews @jettaltman @johnreaves @WWF_Climate # DIGITIMES: Poly-Si suppliers offer one-year contract quotes at US$55/kg, say Taiwan makers http://bit.ly/6xsITQ #PV #Solar # 25th EU PVSEC and WCPEC-5 Valencia 2010 Call for Papers Open! Abstracts due January 30, 2010 http://bit.ly/4MNyz5 #Photovoltaic #Solar # WIP: All Conference Manuscripts presented at the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-12-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-12-12/) - Just checked out Lowe's in Sunnyvale CA $AKNS Akeena Solar's Andalay AC #Solar Panels were in stock! http://bit.ly/8RTopy #PV $893 175W # RT @NadjaB: Tiger Woods is taking a hiatus from golf for an indefinite amount of time http://bit.ly/4DWlJI # @solaroy: #FF for #solar @solarindustry @reworld @offtheroofsolar @bootsontheroof @kaconewenergy @valliantsolar @abundantenergy @joeleisen in reply to
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-12-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/12/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-12-05/) - DIGITIMES: TSMC $TSM executives visiting Motech plant in Kunshan http://bit.ly/8pFBfI #PV #Solar # RT @pv_tech: Photon Magazine survey puts German #PV installations as high as 4GW http://bit.ly/8Ct4oc Ed:at forecast! #Solar # RT @solaroy @KenOatman #Solar Microinverters and power optimizers: Power conversion migrates down to the #PV panel http://bit.ly/EDNmicro # @dotcommodity You are welcome in reply
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-11-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-11-29/) - RT @dotcommodity: posted Germany Runs Out of #Solar Due to Generous Feed-InTariff:cleantechnica http://bit.ly/6XBfVV # New sidebar PV POLL: Will Skyline Solar's High Gain Solar (HGS) approach succeed? https://guntherportfolio.com/ # I finally closed the PV Blog Poll: Is Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) Solar dead? http://bit.ly/cPxpu a-Si's a winner 33 votes vs. dead 67 votes # Al Bawaba:
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-11-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-11-22/) - On the Thanksgiving Holiday trek to SFO then PHL. # New GP post: Navigant Consulting’s Bearish 2009 Photovoltaic Backcast http://bit.ly/8sI19b Controversial? #Solar #PV # TwitCause is @SolarFund - also a partner of @SunPeople: fighting climate change & poverty with solar power! Support them http://bit.ly/rjrBv # GRIST: Solar’s rapid evolution makes energy planners rethink the grid
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-11-14](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-11-14/) - RT @AlternativeNRG: Solar News: Solar power startup Ausra looks to sell itself: Privately held Ausra .. http://bit.ly/snqLI # RT @PVShingles: One PV cell produces about half a watt of power. Now you can calculate how many you'll need. http://ow.ly/y836 Ed:Wp 3-4+ # RT @greensisters: @offtheroofsolar RT @KACOnewenergy @solarfred @astralux @wholesolar @abundantenergy @atensolar @chrisrbrown @solarindustry #
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-11-07](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/11/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-11-07/) - EETimes: Nvidia pokes fun at Intel with cartoon website http://bit.ly/44kukP http://bit.ly/2ykVyt $NVDA $INTC # RT @CoalCanDoThat: Coal Rich US embraces CCS: http://bit.ly/lhsBb Ed: NOT! Think Space:1999 for carbon http://bit.ly/SnGiG # Greentech Media: GE to Close U.S. Solar Panel Factory http://bit.ly/48GQjJ Ed: AstroPower saga final chapters? http://bit.ly/w71wN # RT @PvPanelOne: Greentech Media: GE to Close U.S.
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-10-31](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-10-31/) - RT @SolarSanAntonio: RT @SolarFred: Shout out #FF to even more solar tweeps @LizLindow @L_Hawkins @bropo @TheeAlchemist @sepamike # @MichaelArm: @JerryBrown2010 You are my #1 pick for CA governor, my friend. CA needs you to revamp and come up with creative improvements. # RT @Earth2Tech: Turnkey Thin-Film Solar Gear Is a Misnomer: Masdar PV CEO http://bit.ly/4DIQhM
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-10-24](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-10-24/) - RT @earth2tech: M&A Heats Up In the Solar Biz http://bit.ly/Ew3gu SolarMagic is not a microinverter; it is a DC only solution. # Pacific Crest: Mark Bachman $SPWRA Shares Are Overvalued; We See Downside to $20 http://bit.ly/wNQu2 Ed:Piper reiterates OW 12mos $38 PT # RT @RhoneResch: This just in: Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to speak
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-10-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-10-17/) - RT @privarma: #Diwali morning started with sound of crackers... the sound is so much that it feels its getting burst near my ears # RT @mgonyeo: Thanks! RT @stephhicks: @TheGodLight @Najia7 @JCVdude @edgunther @EcoLuxLifestyle @mgonyeo #ff and more! # Mashable: Social Media Users Rally Behind Vermont Brewery vs Monster Energy Drink http://bit.ly/1xnmNo Support the Vermonster
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-10-03](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/10/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-10-03/) - RT @Solarserver: Bürgerentscheid in Oberfranken: Megawatt-Solarparks in Brüx und in Mittelwasungen werden gebaut.. http://bit.ly/jTUuT # Thx RT @SolarFred: @Jeff_groSolar @bootsontheroof @joeleisen @Vikagutt @TreeHugger Glad to #followfriday these Tweeps. You should too. # Greentech Media: Ousted SoloPower Founder Lashes Back at Investors http://bit.ly/10oxIQ Boardroom #PV #Solar Intrigue http://bit.ly/1KLjO # DIGITIMES: UMG silicon of nearly 7N available
- [24th EU PVSEC: Photovoltaic Technical Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/24th-eu-pvsec-photovoltaic-technical-highlights/) - [Hamburg, Germany] It isn’t an EU PVSEC Closing Session without Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink, Technical Programme Chairman, presenting his Conference Technical Highlights. Dr. Ossenbrink’s presentation is captured as a Picasa slideshow above with the text via manual entry below for those using online search. (Some) Highlights of the 24th European Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Hamburg, Germany
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-09-26](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-09-26-2/) - Day tripping to Berlin on the ICE train. Fast and efficient with a great public transport support network. Die Bahn # RT @pkedrosky: Great new In Our Time podcast up at BBC...tussle between Newton and Leibniz over invention of calculus http://bit.ly/7ApMS # RT @peHUB: Stanford’s Investment Loss May Be Largest Ever: It's not a surprise
- [24th EU PVSEC: Photovoltaic Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/24th-eu-pvsec-photovoltaic-poster-award-winners/) - [Hamburg, Germany] 24th EU PVSEC Poster Award Winners Group Photo Bonus Video of Poster Award Ceremony now appended. Poster Award Chairman Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau mastered the Ceremony of Poster Awards during the closing session of the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. 991 or 92% of the 1081 posters accepted were presented as
- [24th EU PVSEC: 2009 Becquerel Prize Awarded](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/24th-eu-pvsec-2009-becquerel-prize-awarded/) - [Hamburg, Germany] From 24th EU PVSEC Dr. Andreas Bett awarded the 17th Becquerel Prize for the successful development of photovoltaic concentrator technology. The Prize is named after French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel (1820-1891) who discovered the photovoltaic effect in 1839 at age 19. During the opening session of the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-09-19](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-09-19-2/) - RT @applied_blog: 24th Annual PVSEC: Photovoltaic (PV) solar panel prices have fallen about 40%.. http://bit.ly/302TLb Ed:AMAT has Blog! :-) # RT @KACOnewenergy: #follow @SolarFred @bootsontheroof @gharman @PVAddict @AltEStore @SOLARLIFE @SolarIndustry @WholeSolar @vmsprint @Su ... # RT @JaymiHeimbuch: Thanks!! RT @SolarFred: For best #solar news, trust @gharman @greentechmedia @solarfeeds @REWorld @ThePhoenixSun # DIGITIMES: Solar cell maker
- [Mesa Energy picks SolFocus for 92 kiloWatt CPV Installation](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/mesa-energy-picks-solfocus-for-92-kilowatt-cpv-installation/) - Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Showcase project using SolFocus has an installed cost of $6.04 per Watt (W). When I first saw “SolFocus Receives Award from National Renewable Energy Laboratory”, I missed the subheading, “City of Mesa, Arizona to Serve as First Showcase of Technology Developed in the DOE/NREL PV Incubator Program”. Only later in Google Alerts
- [SMA acquires Photovoltaic Microinverter specialist OKE](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/sma-acquires-photovoltaic-microinverter-specialist-oke/) - Is SMA validating the microinverter segment or just playing catch up? Earlier in September, SMA Solar Technology AG (ETR:S92) announced “plans to launch its own range of module inverters in the coming years” with “SMA increases its technological edge in the photovoltaic market with the acquisition of OKE's module inverter technology” (Deutsch). OKE-Services was founded
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-09-12](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-09-12/) - RT @KACOnewenergy: #followfriday @bootsontheroof @gharman @solar feeds @veryjr @PVAddict @SolarFred @ThePhoenixSun @Astralux @AlternativeNRG # DIGITIMES: Israel-based SolarEdge looking for PV system partners in Taiwan http://bit.ly/oavlv #Solar #PV # RT @ThePhoenixSun: RT @phxbizjournal: Mesa partnering w/ SolFocus to build CPV #solar array w/ federal stimulus cash http://bit.ly/17obaA # RT @The_PV_Guy: South Urals polysilicon industry may be
- [California Reversal of Feed-in Tariff Auction Proposal](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/california-reversal-of-feed-in-tariff-auction-proposal/) - Highlighting photovoltaics, the CPUC proposes a reverse auction for Feed-in Tariff (FiT) pricing of 1.5 MW (MegaWatt) to 10 MW Distributed Generation renewables. Valuing lowest price over quality, time, and open, transparent markets? Per ATTACHMENT A - System-Side Renewable Distributed Generation Pricing Proposal released on August 27, 2009, by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC):
- [Feed-in Tariffs: Solar FiT for the USA](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/03/feed-in-tariffs-solar-fit-for-the-usa/) - End the ITC (Investment Tax Credit) Myopia and expand the United States Solar Policy agenda. With the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008, Agenda) coming up this week, it seemed appropriate to jump into the US solar policy and incentive debate. Repeated lobbying efforts by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the US national
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-09-05](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-09-05-2/) - $SPWRA color anomaly #PV module swapped! re:Palo Alto Photovoltaic Showcase Project neglected – Part 2 http://bit.ly/17y9as #Solar # RT @SolarAid: Thanks for the support! @victorperl @solarafrica @jdaviescoates @leisasfarm @marcuthay @GlobalGivingUK @gl0ria @ruthmantle # Thks #FollowFriday RT @Sustainablehero: @bestgreenblogs @sddt @edgunther @MaryMeldrum @CarmanahSolar # RT @tweetmeme http://bit.ly/18qk8p Half Of Solar Firms To Fail, Analyst Says Ed:which
- [Nanosolar announcement September 9, 2009 (09.09.09)](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/09/nanosolar-announcement-september-9-2009-090909/) - News coming about Nanosolar photovoltaic CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) Utility modules or installations? Per the Nanosolar website: Please check back here on Sept 9th for our new website with significant new announcements. The anonymous EEStor Blogger was the first to post about the development in “Major Nanosolar News scheduled for Sept 9, 2009 or
- [First Solar Sarnia Project Ramping](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/first-solar-sarnia-project-ramping/) - Construction ramps in September and installation of more than 330000 photovoltaic modules (~20 MegaWatts AC) is slated for year end 2009. Project completion is expected in 2010 after a winter break. “Work on largest solar farm ramps up” by Shawn Jeffords for The Observer discusses an open house held by First Solar last week to
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-08-29](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-08-29/) - RT @greeninc: A 'Reverse Auction Market' Proposed To Spur California Renewables http://bit.ly/7KKxy Ed:favor lowest bidder (dumping?) #PV # @Krewell G'Day Mate! # RT @Vikagutt: A special #FF for @SunPeople - the SunPower Foundation #
- [Nanosolar surprises in CIGS Photovoltaic parking survey](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/nanosolar-surprises-in-cigs-photovoltaic-parking-survey/) - [San Jose and Fremont, California USA] Could Nanosolar be ramping production (at least a little)? SoloPower and Solyndra also surveyed. View CIGS Photovoltaic Silicon Valley in a larger map These must be the dog days of summer if a CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) parking lot survey is all an “In Search of” series investigator
- [GreenVolts GV1: Demolition Man](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/greenvolts-gv1-demolition-man/) - [Byron, California USA] From GreenVolts GV1: Demolition Man Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) systems firm demolishes CarouSol trackers. CarouSol is dead. Long live GreenVolts? I was pushed the press release, “GreenVolts Names Solar and High Tech Industry Veteran as Vice President of Engineering”, on Wednesday. My first thought was what’s going on at GV1? Since I happened,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-08-22](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-08-22/) - RT @home_power: Hamilton Township voters to decide on solar panels at schools http://bit.ly/1tBalO Ed: NJ New Jersey # RT @SolarSupply: Solar Supply News First Hydrogen Power Plant in Italy - Italy has come up with world’s first H2 ... http://ow.ly/15LX8U # RT @californiapuc: CPUC Continues Speaker Series With Panel Discussion on Feed-In Tariffs http://bit.ly/KhFQr Ed:August
- [Palo Alto Photovoltaic Showcase Project neglected  –  Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/palo-alto-photovoltaic-showcase-project-neglected-part-2/) - [Palo Alto, California USA] SunPower Solar Cell Color Anomaly at the Photovoltaic Demonstration Project. Just an aesthetic issue? From Palo Alto Municipal Service Center PV Trackers I was almost done taking photos of the Photovoltaic (PV) tracker arrays at the Palo Alto Municipal Service Center (MSC) (please see “Palo Alto Photovoltaic Showcase Project neglected”) before
- [Palo Alto Photovoltaic Showcase Project neglected](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/palo-alto-photovoltaic-showcase-project-neglected/) - [Palo Alto, California USA] From Palo Alto Municipal Service Center PV Trackers The tracker mounted Photovoltaic modules are filthy and have shading issues. Questions emerge about design and installation compromises. On my way back from checking out the SolFocus SF-1100 System at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, I stopped by the Palo
- [SoloPower at ThinkGreen Solar 2.0 Panel](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/04/solopower-at-thinkgreen-solar-20-panel/) - [San Francisco, California USA] SoloPower has started sampling CIGS products. It’s all about a strong technology and product platform. In late March, SoloPower Co-Founder, President, & CEO Homayoun Talieh joined The SOLAR 2.0: BEYOND SILICON PANEL DISCUSSION: Challenges & Opportunities in Thin Film at the ThinkGreen Clean Technology & Alternative Energy Forum organized by ThinkEquity
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-08-15](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-08-15/) - RT @Solarserver: #Photovoltaik-Anlagenbauer centrotherm photovoltaics meldet starkes Umsatzwachstum http://bit.ly/WrAq7 Ed:arms biz good # RT @mlamonica: Video: key Volt engineer gives me a quick ride, says driving electric is more like flying. http://bit.ly/94ZdS # (Wow!) RT @KenOatman: Fab 5 for #Solar Follow Friday #ff @solaroy @solarfred @edgunther @sopogy @chrisrbrown # RT @JoshChernin: @pgiblett @JayGregory @stephhicks @EverybodySafe
- [GreenWing Energy interview about the SolFocus CPV Agreement](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/greenwing-energy-interview-about-the-solfocus-cpv-agreement/) - Understanding GreenWing Energy’s commitment to solar and SolFocus Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems. From SolFocus 8.4kW SF-1100S-CPV-28 system “GreenWing Energy signs agreement with SolFocus for utility scale deployments of CPV” by Emma Hughes at PV-tech.org echoed my concerns when I first saw this announcement: Financial details of the agreement, location of the projects, and timing of
- [Schmid Pilot Production Topping Out](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/schmid-pilot-production-topping-out/) - Schmid Pilot Production GmbH (SPP) celebrates topping out the Pyrolysis building. Production start on track for March 2010 of monosilane and polysilicon for the Photovoltaic (PV) industry. On July 15, 2009, Schmid Pilot Production GmbH (SPP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH (SST), held a topping out ceremony for their monosilane and
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-08-08](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-08-08/) - @National_Semi Your install SolarMagic tweet links to Power Designer No. 122 pdf in reply to National_Semi # RT @NobleFreshEnerg: #FF: @gharman @titobundito @populista @edgunther @ryost @jisham @ash_anderson @davidhodgson @risovic #energy # RT @SEMIspice: MEMS pioneer Ken Gabriel has been appointed deputy director of Darpahttp://bit.ly/ueylt via @addthis # @Mary_Spiro I meant to recommend you as well.
- [Solar Polysilicon Oversupply until 2013?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/solar-polysilicon-oversupply-until-2013/) - Hemlock Semiconductor forecasts Global Polysilicon Supply capacity will exceed Solar Demand until at least 2013. “There will be a surplus of silicon supply for the next several years.” From Intersolar North America Hemlock Semiconductor Group Vice President Gary Homan presented “The Silicon Supply Chain” just after CaliSolar at Intersolar North America last month. Beginning with
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-08-01](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/08/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-08-01/) - wicked awesome game #Phillies ! # homerun Werth Phillies! # i have 3 extra tiks for Giants Phils tonight 7:15PM RSVP ASAP (via @edgunther) #Giants #Phillies in reply to edgunther # i have 3 extra tiks for Giants Phils tonight 7:15PM RSVP ASAP # Thanks! RT @SolarFred: Oh, yeah, and #followfriday these #solar righteous news/blog
- [SolarMagic: “How does it work?”](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/solarmagic-how-does-it-work/) - The Solar Magic explained. [San Francisco, CA USA] At Intersolar North America, Ralf Muenster, Director Renewable Energy Segment, National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) presented “Maximizing PV Output with Power Optimizers” in the program session: Photovoltaic Technology (3): System Technology, Inverters & Off-grid Systems Large Scale PV Power Plants & Concentrating PV Perhaps bucking to competitive pressure,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-07-25](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-07-25-2/) - Hanging at Joya in Palo Alto on University # SMUD Announces "Feed-in Tariffs"-But Can Program Deliver as Promised? by Paul Gipe http://bit.ly/8ynVX Ed:100MW, complex, no tech diff # RT @solaroy: #FF @faithgoddess7 for #love and #inspiration @1bog @coloradoeyes @edgunther @solarplaza for #solar # RT @cleantechnica: What we can Learn from China’s Heavy Investment in Solar
- [CaliSolar to ramp 50 MW UMG-Si Solar Cell Plant](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/calisolar-to-ramp-50-mw-umg-si-solar-cell-plant/) - [Sunnyvale, California USA] 50 MW (MegaWatt) plant under construction and online by September 2009. 16% and above efficiency solar cells processed from 100% Upgraded Metallurgical Silicon (UMG-Si) material. Plans to achieve below $1/Watt UMG-Si Solar Cells in the next 18 months. CaliSolar Sunnyvale plant reconnaissance. From CaliSolar Sunnyvale plant At the Intersolar North America Challenges
- [Concentrix Solar installs UCSD test system](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/concentrix-solar-installs-ucsd-test-system/) - From Intersolar North America 5.75 kiloWatt (kW) Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) system with new, optimized CX-75 modules. Part of Concentrix Solar’s US market entry strategy. Although I tweeted about the development last week, the cooperation with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), was disclosed earlier by Concentrix Solar in a presentation at the 5th Germany
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-07-18](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-07-18/) - Pacific Crest: SPWRA: Keep to the Sidelines Going into Q2 Earnings Report by Mark Bachman http://bit.ly/42kSyb # RT @GreenEnergyBrf: World’s First Hydrogen Power Plant - http://www.cnbc.com/id/31926064 Ed:H2O Electrolysis in NM? # GUNTHER Portfolio: Intersolar North America: [San Francisco, California USA] Observing the obv.. http://twurl.nl/xn8ito # RT @Earth2Tech: Intersolar: 1366 Technologies Scores Its First Order http://bit.ly/bVnYZ
- [Intersolar North America](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/intersolar-north-america/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Observing the obvious. I managed to spend some time at Intersolar North America 2009 this week in San Francisco. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) From Intersolar North America The big news was US President Barack Obama somehow finding the time to visit Applied Materials before the Major League Baseball 2009 All-Star Game
- [VLSI Research ranks Top 10 PV Manufacturing Equipment Suppliers for 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/vlsi-research-ranks-top-10-pv-manufacturing-equipment-suppliers-for-2008/) - Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) leads the pack on revenues. Oerlikon Solar customers rule actual amorphous silicon (a-Si) thin film module production. In Top 10 Suppliers of PV Manufacturing Equipment Worldwide for 2008, VLSI Research Inc. named Applied Materials the number one worldwide PV (Photovoltaic) equipment supplier for 2008 with $797 million in estimated revenues for
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-07-11](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-07-11/) - DIGITIMES: China quotes for metallurgical-grade silicon falls to US$1-2/kg http://bit.ly/7QAfX Ed:this is the normal price range. # RT @worldsolarnews: PV-tech: Photon cancels Shenzhen Photovoltaic Technology show due to poor numbers: Due to.. http://bit.ly/R4oir # REUTERS: Politics may make future of solar energy "small" http://bit.ly/yaOZo Ed:Big projects and new transmission lines at risk # RT @votesolar:
- [SolFocus scales CPV Series C to $77.6 Million](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/solfocus-scales-cpv-series-c-to-776-million/) - Ramping and Scaling Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) Systems. Expanding manufacturing from 0.5 MW (MegaWatt) in 2008, to over 10 MW shipped in 2009, and 50 MW capacity by 2011. Well, it is clear anyone reporting on Tuesday’s “Haywood Dorland Energy Capital, LLC, Invests in SolFocus, Inc., the Leading Developer of Advanced Concentrator PV Solar Technologies” didn’t
- [Close to the SolarEdge](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/close-to-the-solaredge/) - Holistic approach improves Photovoltaic (PV) system energy yield by up to 25% while reducing BoS (Balance of System) and installation cost. Mass production slated for September 2009. It has been a while since Intersolar 2009: My Photovoltaic Top 10 List honored SolarEdge Technologies Inc. with the first place ranking,1. (tie) Best Start-up. My interaction with
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-07-04](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/07/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-07-04/) - @GetSolar The thieves may try to sell the solar modules on Craigslist or eBay. in reply to GetSolar # RT @GetSolar: Napa Wineries' #solar panels fall prey to thieves. 40 at a time? Yikes. http://bit.ly/f39xM Ed:# fits in a pickup or van. # @journojos The High Brightness LEDs used in SSL are III-V compound semiconductors
- [SolarTech / CALSEIA Summit](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/solartech-calseia-summit/) - “Accelerating the Solar Economy” Pending AB 560 and SB 32 legislation top CALSEIA’s priorities. I discovered over a week ago the presentations from The 1st Annual SolarTech / CALSEIA Summit held in early May were online and had been for some time. When I inquired the day after the summit, I was informed it would
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-06-27](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-06-27/) - RT @National_Semi: Missed the Intersolar event in Germany? Watch National’s SolarMagic press conf with Brian Halla http://bit.ly/ixY2W # RT @triplepundit: Responding to Iran, Thomas Friedman's Controversial "Freedom Tax" on Oil - http://bit.ly/ccnsZ # GUNTHER Portfolio: In Search of Skyline Solar – Part 3: [San Jose, California USA] High Gain S.. http://twurl.nl/l34a8c # RT @MartyChavez: EMCORE's
- [In Search of Skyline Solar – Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/in-search-of-skyline-solar-part-3/) - [San Jose, California USA] High Gain Solar (HGS) power plant dedication including HGS module ratings. After In Search of Skyline Solar – Part 2, I managed to attend the dedication of the Skyline Solar High Gain Solar (HGS) power plant at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Cerone Bus Maintenance and Operations Division a
- [Summer Solstice: Think Global, Photovoltaics Local](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/summer-solstice-think-global-photovoltaics-local/) - Applied Materials Dispelling and Creating Solar Myths in the United States. As is often the case, I first saw this Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) press release: “In Light” of Summer Solstice, Americans Call for More Solar Energy Applied Materials Dispels Solar Technology Myths and Sets Path for More Renewable Energy Use mentioned in the Chip
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-06-20](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-06-20/) - @Som_M, @solarfeeds Thanks for the followfriday! in reply to Som_M # RT @dmsolar: State of the CPV Consortium – Part 2 Ed: Certainly you mean GUNTHER Portfolio! http://bit.ly/2sohh Check your sources! # I'm following @lazyeddie aka Ed Gunther (not myself) # SolarDay 2009: Sunday, June 219:30 Solar WaterTour Check-in at JustinHermanPlaza, 1 Market Street, San
- [State of the CPV Consortium – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/state-of-the-cpv-consortium-part-2/) - “Is the CPV (Concentrator PhotoVoltaics) Industry Ready to Ramp?” More CPV Myth Busting plus CPV Environmental Positives. Even as I finished the “State of the CPV Consortium” post, I knew a follow up was required to complete the State of CPV address. I begin here with the CPV forecast from the presentation by CPV Consortium
- [State of the CPV Consortium](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/state-of-the-cpv-consortium/) - “Is the CPV (Concentrator PhotoVoltaics) Industry Ready to Ramp?” LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) but what does it cost to install capacity? From PV Industry Forum 2009 On the second day of the PV Industry Forum 2009, SolFocus VP Marketing Nancy Hartsoch, in her role as CPV Consortium Chairman/Director, presented “Concentrator PV Advanced Technology Becomes
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-06-13](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-06-13/) - PV-tech: TSMC targets solar and LED markets http://bit.ly/Afsxf Ed:Watch out for Dr. Chang! # RT @fooltoby: Why did Greentech pull this story on NextLight's solar contract with $PCG? http://is.gd/ZRp7 Ed: A conspriracy no doubt? # EETimes: U.S. solar financing set to rebound http://bit.ly/RWvbF Finance optimism from PV America, lower costs drives >10% IRRs. # DIGITIMES:
- [SolarMagic, Solar Magic – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/solarmagic-solar-magic-part-2/) - SolarMagic Outside Demo on the Freigelände at Intersolar 2009. After visiting the SolarMagic stand, I managed to swing by the SolarMagic outside demo opposite Hall B5 before the National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) Intersolar 2009 SolarMagic press event (please see SolarMagic, Solar Magic). I received a cordial reception in contrast to my previous experience as the
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-06-06](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-06-06-2/) - RT @GreenSheet: Solar Industry Group Rips Florida's Feed In Tariff Program http://tinyurl.com/q979pg Ed:Thanks for the mention! # DIGITIMES: Taiwan thin-film PV module maker Auria Solar lands 34MWp order from Sinosol http://bit.ly/rar6q # I visited 31 Connollystraße at the 1972 Munich Games Olympic Village last Saturday. http://bit.ly/2mMUq http://bit.ly/2mMUq Munich Massacre # RT @TheLocalGermany: Germany gets tough
- [SEIA trashes Gainesville Solar Feed-in Tariff](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/seia-trashes-gainesville-solar-feed-in-tariff/) - [Munich, Germany] A funny thing happened at the PV Industry Forum 2009. Solar Policy Not Invented by the SEIA? Legal challenges for state Feed-in Tariff policies. At the PV Industry Forum held last week before Intersolar 2009, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) President & CEO Rhone Resch presented “New and emerging developments in the US
- [Intersolar 2009: My Photovoltaic Top 10 List](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/06/intersolar-2009-my-photovoltaic-top-10-list/) - [Munich, Germany] Photovoltaic power electronics are hot! Clocking in with 1417 exhibitors covering 104000 square meters across nine halls and an outdoor area, I was competing with about 60000 visitors to capture my unfair share of Intersolar 2009 over three days at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. Given the massive size and my ongoing
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-05-30](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-05-30/) - At the München Hofbräuhaus. It's hopping. Not much dancing on the tables - yet... # RT @TheLocalGermany: Rosa Luxemburg's body likely found 90 years after murder http://tinyurl.com/mqbuvs # Resting - beat after made rush to visit a large number of stands the last day of Intersolar 2009. 60000+ attendees # GUNTHER Portfolio: SolarMagic, Solar Magic:
- [SolarMagic, Solar Magic](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/solarmagic-solar-magic/) - [Munich, Germany] SolarMagic Power Optimizer repositioned as a solution for Mismatch. “SolarMagic Wins Intersolar 2009 Award” “How does this device work?” From National's SolarMagic at Intersolar 2009 On the same day as its 50th anniversary, National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) announced “National Semiconductor Launches SolarMagic Power Optimizers in Europe, North America” and held an Intersolar 2009
- [Enphase Energy and Tigo Energy at Silicon Valley Photovoltaics Society](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/enphase-energy-and-tigo-energy-at-silicon-valley-photovoltaics-society/) - [Palo Alto, California USA] Distributed Power Electronics Going Solar. AC Microinverters vs. DC Maximum Power Point optimization. What about SolarMagic? “Transforming Solar Installation with New Inverters and New Electronics” was the theme for the Wednesday, May 13, 2009, meeting of the Silicon Valley Photovoltaics Society (SVPVS) at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Greentech Media
- [GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates - 2009-05-23](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/gunther-portfolio-twitter-weekly-updates-2009-05-23/) - @roycef Phantom PV jobs - appearances, advertising, keep the pipeline active for 2H09 turnaround. in reply to roycef # @REWorld I knew that. Questionable practice using REW company account. PR should be marked "PR" so it cannot be confused with real news. # I heard today that a number of PV job openings are not
- [Green Jobs Platform for Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/green-jobs-platform-for-solar/) - SVTC creates Green Jobs Principles for a safe and sustainable solar industry. Call to action to sign the Green Jobs Platform for Solar. Last week, the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC, http://www.etoxics.org) announced the Green Jobs Platform for Solar to facilitate a dialog and encourage Photovoltaic (PV) industry adoption of their ten (10) Green Jobs
- [2nd European Solar Days](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/2nd-european-solar-days/) - Weeklong campaign to raise public awareness of Solar Energy in Europe. May 15-22, 2009, in 16 European Countries. Per “2nd European Solar Days: Europe celebrates the energy from the sun 15-22 May 2009”: the European Solar Days aim to promote the use of the sun as an energy source for all solar applications, Solar Thermal
- [In Search of Skyline Solar – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/in-search-of-skyline-solar-part-2/) - [San Jose, California USA] Pilot High Gain Solar (HGS) Project at the Cerone Division of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). Project and electricity free to VTA! HGS concentrating issue at the open end of the trough? From Skyline Solar's HGS Pilot Project at VTA Cerone Division My In Search of Skyline Solar post
- [OPEL International asserts second BETASOL HCPV deal](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/opel-international-asserts-second-betasol-hcpv-deal/) - BETASOL, BETASOL, who art thou BETASOL? 2.375 MegaWatt (MW) High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) deal has partial funding. On April 21, 2009, “OPEL Int’l and BETASOL Increase Solar Footprint with Second Utility Grade Solar Farm in Spain”: announced that BETASOL, its Spanish partner, has expanded its HCPV opportunity in Spain and has obtained a bank aval
- [NanoGram Solar pitches at ThinkGreen](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/nanogram-solar-pitches-at-thinkgreen/) - [San Francisco, California USA] SilFoil™ delivers “Crystalline silicon efficiency and reliability at Thin Film manufacturing cost”. Specialty 5 MegaWatt (MW) plant online by 1Q2010. From NanoGram Solar at ThinkGreen After the SoloPower at ThinkGreen Solar 2.0 Panel, NanoGram Corporation CEO Dr. Kieran Drain presented plans for the a new spinoff company called NanoGram Solar at
- [Egg Harbor Township Middle School first to go Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/05/egg-harbor-township-middle-school-first-to-go-solar/) - [Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ USA] New Jersey municipal solar a bright spot for photovoltaic installations. On Friday May 1, 2009, Fernwood Avenue Middle School was the first solar school commissioned by the Egg Harbor Township School District. “Egg Harbor Township schools turn on first solar grid” (with roof photo) by Michelle Lee covered
- [Solar Bright after Solar Night?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/04/solar-bright-after-solar-night/) - [Palo Alto, California USA] From How Bright is the Future for Solar Power? Bright Solar panel “Quotable Quotes” highlights. Concerns about US Stimulus program progress for Photovoltaics (PV). Last week ended with a trio of dismal 1Q 2009 solar earnings reports from Oerlikon Solar, MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., and SunPower Corporation covering the solar value
- [In Search of Skyline Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/04/in-search-of-skyline-solar/) - [Mountain View, California USA] Finding the concentrating photovoltaic (PV) solar collector. Skyline Solar CEO Bob MacDonald presenting at Dow Jones Alternative Energy Innovations Spring 2009 next week. Since posting Skyline Solar Dawn, I’ve been keen on learning more about Skyline Solar’s High Gain Silicon PV solution. Some PV insiders may have followed my cryptic closing
- [GreenVolts Jolts Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) Business Plans](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/04/greenvolts-jolts-concentrating-photovoltaic-cpv-business-plans/) - Bob Cart is out as Chairman and CEO. Radical redesign may be underway departing from signature Power Unit and CarouSol. GP Note: First, let me caution that my information for this post has been gleaned from confidential and anonymous sources. I’ve been investigating these claims for the past two weeks, and I am convinced I
- [Photovoltaic Blogger banned from SolarMagic "Sneak Peek" Show](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/04/photovoltaic-blogger-banned-from-solarmagic-sneak-peek-show/) - National Semiconductor boosts the voltage on SolarMagic Hype. SolarMagic Specification Sheet not released either. When I was surfing over at RenewableEnergyWorld.com earlier this week, I noticed a Leaderboard ad for SolarMagic from National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM). Unable to resist, I clicked it and was led to the new SolarMagic website (http://www.solarmagic.com). Clicking on the News
- [Green:Net 09 catches Solar too](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/greennet-09-catches-solar-too/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Looking for solar amongst the Green:Net Last Tuesday, the Green:Net 09 conference cast its net and Wi-Fi over the Golden Gate Club located on The Presidio in San Francisco. Green:Net, Where Green and Networks Meet, was billed by Earth2Tech, part of The GigaOM Network, as “The First Green Conference for the
- [GE Solar lays off staff at Newark facility](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/ge-solar-lays-off-staff-at-newark-facility/) - At the former AstroPower facility in Delaware. Lack of Ecomagination? I first heard this now confirmed rumor from a confidential source yesterday. GE Solar, part of GE Energy and in turn a business unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), has laid off the second and third production shifts as well as some engineering
- [Sunways terminates Polysilicon and Solar Silicon efforts](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/sunways-terminates-polysilicon-and-solar-silicon-efforts/) - Schmid Silicon Technology polysilicon production activities discontinued. Solar Grade Silicon development cooperation with Solarvalue terminated. Since I started asking Sunways AG (FRA:SWW) questions about Schmid Silicon Technology: Schwarze Pumpe production delayed until 2010, “Sunways AG: Projects with Schmid and Solarvalue discontinued” was the double shot press release issued in response Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Sunways
- [Schmid Silicon Technology: Schwarze Pumpe production delayed until 2010](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/schmid-silicon-technology-schwarze-pumpe-production-delayed-until-2010/) - “Schmid Pilot Production GmbH (SPP) delayed to optimize the process flow and to react on actual market conditions.” From SST at PHOTON's 7th Solar Silicon Conference As I tweeted earlier this month, Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH (SST) CEO Alexander Berg (please see “Alexander Berg wechselt zu Schmid Silicon Technology (SST)”, Google English) explained the production
- [National acquires Act Solar for headlining PowerString](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/national-acquires-act-solar-for-headlining-powerstring/) - SolarHype (Solar Hype) gets practical to deliver real value to solar installations. Is PowerString the real SolarMagic? With “National Semiconductor Acquires Act Solar, Extending Its Solar Energy Efficiency and Management Capabilities”, National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) purchased a string based photovoltaic (PV) DC power optimization solution in favor of its overpriced module based product. Per “National
- [RSI Silicon commences Solar Grade Silicon production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/rsi-silicon-commences-solar-grade-silicon-production/) - Stealthy company marks the milestone with an updated corporate presentation. Q & A with RSI Silicon Founder, President & CEO Steve Amendola Last week, a Photovoltaic Industry connection brought the latest RSI Silicon news to my attention. Under News and Upcoming Events, the RSI Silicon homepage has: Production to commence in the Easton facility. along
- [RSI Silicon: Solar Grade Silicon Reprise](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/rsi-silicon-solar-grade-silicon-reprise/) - Production is supposed to commence a quarter later in Q3 2008 (about now) as the company remains stealthy. There has been a dearth of news regarding RSI Silicon Products, LLC since RSI Silicon: Solar Grade Silicon from Pennsylvania (then Alabama) explained the RSI Silicon process. In fact, I missed an earlier article by Solarbuzz titled
- [RSI Silicon: Solar Grade Silicon from Pennsylvania (then Alabama)](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/rsi-silicon-solar-grade-silicon-from-pennsylvania-then-alabama/) - Novel process begins with a Sodium Silicate (Na2SiO3) precursor in solution. The complete production process patent has been published by WIPO. RSI Silicon claims Solar Grade Silicon production will start in Q2 2008 with 1000 metric ton annual capacity. RSI (Reaction Sciences, Inc.) Silicon is commercializing a process for six nines (6N) or 99.9999+% pure
- [SEC settles with ex AstroPower CEO Allen Barnett and CFO Thomas Stiner on financial fraud charges](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/sec-settles-with-ex-astropower-ceo-allen-barnett-and-cfo-thomas-stiner-on-financial-fraud-charges/) - “Barnett and Stiner agreed to permanent injunctions; payment of civil penalties in the amount of $65,000 and $40,000, respectively; and other sanctions.” The long, sad tale of photovoltaic manufacturer AstroPower winds down? It has been a while since I posted AstroPower Saga Continues: Fraud Claims Referred to FBI. Per this Litigation Release No. 20938 issued
- [SolFocus partners for 200 MWp Concentrator PhotoVoltaic Project at Pueblo Chemical Depot](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/solfocus-partners-for-200-mwp-concentrator-photovoltaic-project-at-pueblo-chemical-depot/) - Project proposed by the Helios Energy Partners, LLC, consortium including KRS Energy, SolFocus, and an unnamed financial company. Although “SolFocus and Samaras Expand Solar Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Project in Greece from 1.6MW to 10MW” was announced on Monday, a bigger project progressed forward in Pueblo, Colorado USA, last week. Pueblo Chemical Depot - View Larger
- [PHOTON’s 7th Solar Silicon Conference – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/photons-7th-solar-silicon-conference-part-2/) - [Munich, Germany] Understanding the PHOTON Consulting, LLC, numbers. It was post or perish for PHOTON’s 7th Solar Silicon Conference while I was listening to presentations at PHOTON’s 4th Photovoltaic Investors Conference. Although I knew there would have to be a follow up post, forgetting my notes at my hotel kept things extra minimal. The afternoon
- [PHOTON’s 7th Solar Silicon Conference](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/photons-7th-solar-silicon-conference/) - [Munich, Germany] Why have silicon spot prices not crashed below long term contract prices? 2009 Summary: 15 GW (GigaWatt) module production and 12.5 GW installations with 4 GW installed on German rooftops! From PHOTON's 7th Solar Silicon Conference Everyone at PHOTON’s 4th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2009 Europe is still talking about Michael Rogol’s PHOTON Consulting
- [In Search of Nanosolar GmbH – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/03/in-search-of-nanosolar-gmbh-part-2/) - [Luckenwalde (Teltow-Fläming), Germany] What is the status of the 1 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) solar farm in Luckenwalde? Well, I bit my tongue when I saw “Nanosolar Broke Ground on 1MW Power Plant, Launched German Panel Factory” by Ucilia Wang at Greentech Media. Why? Because I knew I planned to visit my cousin near Luckenwalde the weekend
- [1st Solar Symposium: Feed-in Tariff for California First](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/1st-solar-symposium-feed-in-tariff-for-california-first/) - Focus on Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) at the state level for solar. [San Francisco, California USA] On the eve of Intersolar North America 2008, Monday, July 14, 2008, I managed to attend the 1st Solar Symposium sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), California Branch. Although the 1st GACC "Solar Symposium" Fully Booked -
- [Solar Feed-in Tariff Disinformation](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/solar-feed-in-tariff-disinformation/) - FiT to be grid tied? I was astonished to find “Feed-In Tariffs and Why They Stink” by Michael Kanellos in the Green Light blog at Greentech Media when I checked the site Saturday. Mr. Kanellos said: Spain created the worst possible scenario by setting high feed-in prices and then attempting to cap the program. Spain
- [GreenVolts CarouSol debuts at Solar Power International 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/greenvolts-carousol-debuts-at-solar-power-international-2008/) - [San Diego, California USA] Can’t Photo (Touch) This! As suggested in my Solar Power International 2008 Preview post, GreenVolts, Inc., did indeed display a CarouSol unit for the first time, and a sparse CarouSol datasheet is also available. On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, right after the Expo opened at 10AM, I headed straight to the
- [In Search of GreenVolts GV1 – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/in-search-of-greenvolts-gv1-part-2/) - A new glimpse of the HCPV (High Concentration PhotoVoltaics) project. [Byron, California USA] Earlier this month, I had a chance to revisit the GreenVolts, Inc. GV1 site I first posted about In Search of GreenVolts GV1. This wasn’t part of a grand design; I just happened to be in the area and couldn’t resist. Below
- [Of Solar Grants, Green Jobs, and Buy American](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/of-solar-grants-green-jobs-and-buy-american/) - H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ready for President Obama to sign into law. Solar provisions and implications of the $787 billion economic stimulus package. Before the final United States House of Representatives and Senate votes on Friday, February 13, 2009, the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) congratulated Congressional leaders for working
- [PSE&G 120 MegaWatt “Solar 4 All”, All for Solar!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/pseg-120-megawatt-solar-4-all-all-for-solar/) - Featuring a novel 40 MegaWatt (MW) deployment of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules on utility poles. PSE&G Vice President – Renewables and Energy Solutions Al Matos interview. On the heels of Feed-in Tariffs: Solar FiT for Gainesville, Florida! by municipal Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), investor-owned utility Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) proposed a $773
- [EMCORE: CPV Questions for the Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Conference Call](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/emcore-cpv-questions-for-the-fiscal-2009-first-quarter-conference-call/) - Open issues about Terrestrial Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) projects and status. Way after the market close on Monday February 9, 2009, at 10:47 pm EST, EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) released “EMCORE Corporation Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results for Its First Quarter Ended December 31, 2008”. However, neither the earning release nor the webcast from the 11th Annual Needham
- [Feed-in Tariffs: Solar FiT for Gainesville, Florida!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/feed-in-tariffs-solar-fit-for-gainesville-florida/) - A Solar Photovoltaic Incentive Policy We Can Believe In. Which US state will enact the first Feed-in Tariff (FiT)? Triangulate between Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee to find Gainesville, Florida USA. Photovoltaic advocates won’t need fancy geometry to locate Gainesville after “Commission gives its approval to feed-in tariff for solar power” by Megan Rolland for The
- [OptiSolar Optimism](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/optisolar-optimism/) - Topaz Solar Farm contract with PG&E approved by the CPUC. With “CPUC TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARD STATE'S RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL WITH APPROVAL OF PG&E RENEWABLE CONTRACT”, the CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION last week approved the Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Topaz Solar Farms LLC, a subsidiary of OptiSolar Inc.
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2009](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/02/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2009/) - Significant photovoltaic conferences and events in 2009. In chronological order, here are the conferences I am interested in following or covering in 2009. Given that visibility thing, I’m not making plans beyond PHOTON’s Technology Show. As last year (Part 2 update), my focus remains technical conferences and business to business trade shows, not regional marketing
- [OPEL International 440kW HCPV install deal with enigmatic BETASOL](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/opel-international-440kw-hcpv-install-deal-with-enigmatic-betasol/) - Mk-I High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) panels supplied by OPEL. Who is BETASOL? Earlier this month in “OPEL International and Partner Installing 440kW of High Concentration Panels in Spain”, OPEL International Inc. (CVE:OPL): announced that it has begun supplying OPEL's HCPV panels to build a utility grade solar power plant of 440 kilowatt (kW) in Spain
- [Solar Grant: What is a Refundable Renewable Energy Tax Credit?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/solar-grant-what-is-a-refundable-renewable-energy-tax-credit/) - ITC (Investment Tax Credit) Myopia knows no bounds. House Committee on Ways and Means passes a renewable Grant Program in lieu of the ITC. With apologies to Jeopardy!, the above headline is phrased in the quiz show’s answer and question format, and the category must be Solar and Renewable Energy Incentive Policies. In “SOLAR AND
- [Advent Solar Adaption](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/advent-solar-adaption/) - Advent Solar layoffs prompt technology licensing strategy. “Advent Solar announces more layoffs in New Mexico” was reported last Friday by The Santa Fe New Mexican. Advent Solar, Inc. announced 55 more layoffs leaving 39 research and development employees. Over the weekend and until perhaps Tuesday morning, the Advent Solar website was offline with the above
- [Blue Square Energy Blues](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/blue-square-energy-blues/) - The company is for sale. Photovoltaic Signs of the Times? Solar start-up Blue Square Energy (BSE) had a layoff before the holidays to close 2008, a year marked by internal struggles at the company captured in Blue Square Energy: Solar plans stalled at funding round. BSE has sold assets and equipment from an out of
- [Whither OptiSolar?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/whither-optisolar/) - OptiSolar Inc. extends suspension of their McClellan Park manufacturing plant construction until the second half 2009. OptiSolar US Patent search results. “OptiSolar to lay off 300 workers” by Celia Lamb with the Sacramento Business Journal was the afternoon news Friday, January 9, 2009. Interviewing OptiSolar VP Communications Alan Bernheimer, Celia Lamb reported: “It’s the awful
- [Sol3g 200 kWp HCPV Santa Pola Installation Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/sol3g-200-kwp-hcpv-santa-pola-installation-update/) - More Sol3g High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) installation photos and the exact location from ELECTRICIDAD ALSANBO. From Sol3g 200 kWp HCPV installation at Santa Pola (Alicante), Spain Just before Christmas, I received an email from an Electricidad Alsanbo S.A. engineer confirming the Sol3g 200 kWp (kiloWatt-peak) HCPV installation in Santa Pola (Alicante), Spain. I mentioned the
- [Blue Square Energy hypes impurity enriched silicon solar cells](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/blue-square-energy-hypes-impurity-enriched-silicon-solar-cells/) - “Affordable, high-performance” silicon solar cells achieve “over” 12% efficiency Beyond the quote in the previous post, Blue Square Energy launches website, there is not much more information on the Blue Square Energy (BSE) website regarding Bright Point silicon solar cells or impurity enriched silicon. The solar cell and module product pictures may or may not
- [Blue Square Energy launches website](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/blue-square-energy-launches-website/) - I was checking the Blog while waiting for a flight at San Jose Airport, and I noticed a spike in traffic regarding Blue Square Energy (BSE). Sure enough, the website update mentioned for late October has now arrived. I don't have much time before my flight, but they have a solar cell technology called Bright
- [Blue Square Energy: Mystery Solar Start-up founded by AstroPower Alumni](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/blue-square-energy-mystery-solar-start-up-founded-by-astropower-alumni/) - Blue Square Energy, Inc., is a solar startup founded in August 2004 and a self proclaimed “leader in the research, development, and production of high performance silicon solar cells utilizing cost-effective materials.” Located in North East, Maryland USA, Blue Square Energy has a 24,000 square foot (2230 square meters) facility and boasts of (potential?) annual
- [Photovoltaics: 7 Trends to Watch in 2009](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/photovoltaics-7-trends-to-watch-in-2009/) - Plus 2008 prediction scoring and 2009 predictions As promised in Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Posts of 2008, it’s time to cover 2009 trends and predictions while scoring my 2008 predictions from Photovoltaics: 2007 Post Review and 2008 Trends to Watch – Part 2. Photovoltaic Market Demand Growth (new for 2009) Although Solar Market Eclipse Coming
- [Photovoltaics: 2007 Post Review and 2008 Trends to Watch – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/photovoltaics-2007-post-review-and-2008-trends-to-watch-–-part-2/) - My Top 5 Headlines and Posts, Top 5 Most Popular Posts, and 5 Trends to Watch in 2008 Polysilicon shortages, Thin Film Photovoltaics, CSP, HCPV, and Recession Risk First, I want to thank Katie Fehrenbacher over at Earth2Tech for linking to Photovoltaics: 2007 Post Review and 2008 Trends to Watch – Part 1 in the
- [ersol Solar and Bosch: Perfect together?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/ersol-solar-and-bosch-perfect-together/) - What is the fate of ersol Thin Film? Way back on June 2, 2008, the Agreement between Ventizz and Bosch regarding sale of majority stake in ersol (Deutsch) or Bosch plans to acquire majority stake in ersol Solar Energy AG Activities in the photovoltaics field (Deutsch) announced the sale of Ventizz Capital Fund II LP,
- [Top 10 GUNTHER Portfolio Posts of 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2009/01/top-10-gunther-portfolio-posts-of-2008/) - The Blog almost doubled in popularity during a 2008 filled with personal challenges centered around the GUNTHER Portfolio Hiatus auto accident and aftermath. Per FeedBurner, RSS and email subscribers grew from 400 to about 750 at year end. After numerous delays transparent to readers, GUNTHER Portfolio launches guntherportfolio.com marked the Beta launch of the Blog
- [EMCORE Concentrator PhotoVoltaic Encore](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/12/emcore-concentrator-photovoltaic-encore/) - Waiting for Gen-III in the second half of 2009 but better watch the trademark! “EMCORE Deploys First Concentrator Solar Photovoltaic System in China with the XinAo Group” attracted my attention the week before Thanksgiving Day. It took two weeks to confirm the 50 kilowatt (kW) test and evaluation system installation from EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) is
- [Happy Holidays from GUNTHER Portfolio](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/12/happy-holidays-from-gunther-portfolio/) - Since GUNTHER Portfolio launches guntherportfolio.com, I've contributed a lackluster though high quality thirteen (13) posts. This should improve as the new year approaches. I didn't have the time or positive material for a Christmas Eve post, so I decided to wish email and RSS subscribers a Happy Holiday. Please see Best Wishes for the Holidays
- [In Search of GreenVolts GV1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/12/in-search-of-greenvolts-gv1/) - [Byron, California USA] View Larger Map Interconnected and waiting for approval to flip the switch.But on how much photovoltaic capacity? Two weekends ago, I made an impromptu visit to the GreenVolts, Inc., GV1 site located in Byron, California USA, as shown in the above Google Map. Following over one month later in the foot steps
- [Skyline Solar Dawn](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/12/skyline-solar-dawn/) - From PHOTON's 1st PV Start-up Conference [San Francisco, California USA] Skyline Solar CEO Bob MacDonald presents at PHOTON's 1st PV Start-up Conference. Stealth mode Skyline Solar, Inc. presented Tuesday, December 2, 2008, on the first day of PHOTON‘s Searching for the »Second Solar« Conference Series USA. Mr. MacDonald provided a big picture view of Skyline
- [Searching for the Second Nanosolar?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/12/searching-for-the-second-nanosolar/) - From PHOTON's 1st PV Thin-film Conference [San Francisco, California USA] Nanosolar CEO Martin Roscheisen makes bid to become the next First Solar. Luckenwalde 1 MegaWatt solar farm installation appears to be running at least one month late. Nanosolar presented Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at PHOTON's 1st PV Thin-film Conference as part of PHOTON‘s Searching for
- [In Search of RSI Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/in-search-of-rsi-silicon/) - [Easton, Pennsylvania USA] Not in Solar Grade Silicon production yet? Before the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, my co-investigator and I took a not so quick field trip to RSI Silicon Products, LLC, located in Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Our goal was to assess RSI Silicon’s progress in commercializing their Solar Grade Silicon production process described
- [Sol3g: 800 kWp High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Flix Installation Inaugurated](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/sol3g-800-kwp-high-concentration-photovoltaic-flix-installation-inaugurated/) - Flix Solar Installation completed in September 2008 under the old Spanish Feed-in Tariff. When I saw this “Interview with Ricard Pardell, president and R&D director, Sol3g” at CPVToday.com, I was looking for an update on my earlier post, Sol3g lands 800kW High Concentration PhotoVoltaic deal with Flix Solar. With no mention of the Flix installation,
- [SolarWorld plans bid for German GM Opel sites to expand Solar World](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/solarworld-plans-bid-for-german-gm-opel-sites-to-expand-solar-world/) - German Opel “Bailout” targets Reconstruction to Green Automotive Group “Automotive to Solar-motive” With “SolarWorld AG is Planning Takeover Offer for German Opel Sites” (Deutsch), SolarWorld has telegraphed a planned bid to General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) for four German factories and the Rüsselsheim development center of Adam Opel GmbH. SolarWorld AG (FRA:SWV) plans to offer €250
- [ITC Myopia: New Solar Investment Tax Credit Deficiencies Exposed!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/itc-myopia-new-solar-investment-tax-credit-deficiencies-exposed/) - Be careful what you wish for… The SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) joins the US renewable energy cohort in asking for Investment Tax Credit “adjustments”. When I read “Investment in Renewables Will Lead to US Economic Recovery, Leaders Say” by Jennifer Runyon at RenewableEnergyWorld.com and checked the press release, “Renewable Energy Industries Ready to Lead
- [Global Solar Energy 750 kiloWatt CIGS Solar Field Live?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/global-solar-energy-750-kilowatt-cigs-solar-field-live/) - Source claims it is up and running. After Intersolar North America 2008, the Chip Shots blog by Tom Cheyney at PV-tech.org reported in “Global Solar ready to install modules, flip switch on CIGS solar field within months”: The CIGS "modules are going on in August," noted Teich, "and the power will be turned on by
- [Blue Square Energy: Interview with solar CEO Joseph Babin](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/blue-square-energy-interview-with-solar-ceo-joseph-babin/) - Bright Point silicon solar test cell, company structure, Technical Advisory Board, status, and UMG. First, “Blue Square Energy Announces 14.6 Percent Efficient Solar Cell on Upgraded Metallurgical Grade Silicon” was the third press release in a week from resurgent start-up Blue Square Energy (BSE). Blue Square Energy has succeeded in producing a Bright Point technology
- [2008 California Clean Tech Open Awards Gala](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/2008-california-clean-tech-open-awards-gala/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Gala Prizes and Awards Galore plus CTO Regional Expansion Focal Point Energy is the 2008 Renewables Prize Winner with a “Solar Hot Water and Steam Generation for Industrial Applications” system. The California Clean Tech Open (CCTO) third annual gala awards ceremony returned to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San
- [Solar start-up Ampulse wins Best Early Seed Investment Award at the 21st NREL Industry Growth Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/11/solar-start-up-ampulse-wins-best-early-seed-investment-award-at-the-21st-nrel-industry-growth-forum/) - Best Early Venture of the Year: Porous Power Technologies, LLC Best Early Venture of the Year second place: Evolutionary Genomics Best Late Stage Investment of the Year: Tendril Networks, Inc. “NREL’s Clean Energy Forum Attracts National Investment Community” is the official press release from the 21st NREL Industry Growth Forum of the U.S. Department of
- [AstroPower: Decline of a solar photovoltaic star remains an untold tragedy?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/astropower-decline-of-a-solar-photovoltaic-star-remains-an-untold-tragedy/) - Back in May, General Electric (NYSE:GE) announced the layoff of 85 workers and solar cell production would cease at its Glasgow, Delaware, plant. GE acquired the plant and assets of AstroPower from bankruptcy in March 2004 to form GE Energy, Solar Technologies. As always, delawareonline: The News Journal, in an article by Steven Church, provides
- [ErSol breaks ground on new ErSol Thin Film module production plant in Erfurt, Germany](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/ersol-breaks-ground-on-new-ersol-thin-film-module-production-plant-in-erfurt-germany/) - On Friday, July 7, 2006, ErSol Thin Film GmbH (ETF), a wholly owned subsidiary of ErSol Solar Energy AG (ES6.DE), held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new amorphous silicon, thin film module production plant. ETF will ramp annual production capacity to 40MWp by 2008 and plans to expand to 100MWp in the “medium term”. ErSol
- [GUNTHER Portfolio launches guntherportfolio.com](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/gunther-portfolio-launches-guntherportfoliocom/) - My new, self-hosted https://guntherportfolio.com domain goes Beta! The tagline is revised to Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, and Energy Policy. After about two and a half years, the fine sandbox at Blogger was getting too small for GUNTHER Portfolio. The domain change is transparent to RSS and Email subscribers as demonstrated by the new post, Concentrix Solar
- [Blue Square Energy: Joseph Babin named new CEO and President](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/blue-square-energy-joseph-babin-named-new-ceo-and-president/) - Promoted from Blue Square Energy Chief Operating Officer. All has been quiet, too quiet, at Blue Square Energy (BSE) since I posted Blue Square Energy: Solar plans stalled at funding round back on July 8, 2008. Today, “Blue Square Energy Names New President and CEO” resolved the management dispute with the appointment of Joseph Babin
- [Concentrix Solar installs 100kW of FLATCON Power Plants at Casaquemada](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/concentrix-solar-installs-100kw-of-flatcon-power-plants-at-casaquemada/) - Part of 2 MW photovoltaic project in Sanlúcar la Mayor (Seville) Spain. Concentrix Solar GmbH and Abengoa Solar connected the 2 MW (MegaWatt) hybrid crystalline silicon module and FLATCON CPV (Concentrator PhotoVoltaic) power plant to the grid in late September 2008 while the first Spanish Feed-in Tariff (FiT) law was still in effect. The Casaquemada
- [Solarvalue: Second Ruše Surprise](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/solarvalue-second-ruse-surprise/) - Solarvalue delays production again and will invest remaining capital in test furnace.Solarvalue shares to split 8:1 effective today, October 24, 2008. It’s been 179 days since my last Solarvalue AG (FRA:SV7) post. I hinted at a Ruše Surprise repeat in my last post, Solarvalue produces Solar Grade Silicon sample material. My hint became truth with
- [Nitol Solar delivers initial Polysilicon production volumes to Trina Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/nitol-solar-delivers-initial-polysilicon-production-volumes-to-trina-solar/) - Trina Solar succeeded in manufacturing monocrystalline solar modules using the Polysilicon. Per “Nitol Solar Supplies Trina Solar with Initial Deliveries of Polysilicon to Manufacture Solar Modules” released Monday, October 13, 2008, on the eve of Solar Power International 2008: Trina Solar tested the polysilicon through the entire production process from monocrystalline ingots, wafers and cells
- [Virtual Solar Power International 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/virtual-solar-power-international-2008/) - Almost as good as being there?Some 22,500 attendees thought it was better to go in person. Official Video Coverage of Keynotes, Plenary Sessions, CEO Panels, and Sponsor/Paid Advertiser Showcases (was I not supposed to say that?) produced by RenewableEnergyWorld.com are available for viewing via the Solar Power International website or on Brightcove.TV. Right click on
- [Solar Power International 2008 Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/solar-power-international-2008-preview/) - Solar Power 2008 claims International status but Solar Power North America 2008 is more accurate.Free Public Night is Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008, from 5:30 - 8:30PM in the Expo Halls. Solar Power 2008 Conference and Expo Solar Power International 2008 powers up in San Diego, California USA, from Monday, October 13, 2008, to Thursday,
- [Solar Investment Tax Credits ride the $700 Billion Bailout Wake](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/10/solar-investment-tax-credits-ride-the-700-billion-bailout-wake/) - The Bailout comes to the Financial Rescue of Solar. ITC (Investment Tax Credit) Myopia succeeds, but someone tell the solar stocks! With all the focus on the Bailout, I must admit thinking the Renewable Energy ITC extensions would have to wait until next year. After the U.S. Senate passed a revised bill laden with tax
- [Nanosolar: Photovoltaic Hindsight Insights? REVISED](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/nanosolar-photovoltaic-hindsight-insights-revised/) - Reviewing the efficiency calculation. Building on my prior post, Nanosolar: Photovoltaic Hindsight Insights?, “Nanosolar to Build 10MW Power Plant” by Ucilia Wang at Greentech Media obtained feedback on the story from Nanosolar, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Martin Roscheisen: Roscheisen also wrote that two technical details in the newspaper articles were wrong. The June article said
- [Nanosolar: Photovoltaic Hindsight Insights?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/nanosolar-photovoltaic-hindsight-insights/) - 10 MW (MegaWatt) solar power plant project proposed in the Rieselfelder near Luckenwalde.Updates on the original 1 MW solar farm project imply 7.15% (not 14%, see GP Correction note) Module Efficiency. Nanosolar, Inc. was back in the news late last month with the Nanosolar Blog post, “Nanosolar Ups Funding to $1/2B; Partners Strategically for Solar
- [23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: Endgame](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/23rd-eu-pvsec-closing-session-endgame/) - What about the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC)? In the presentations following the announcement of the 23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: Poster Award Winners, Executive Conference Director Dr. Peter Helm updated the 23rd EU PVSEC statistics. The Conference had 4212 Delegates from 87 countries led by Germany (1100), the US
- [23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: Poster Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/23rd-eu-pvsec-closing-session-poster-award-winners/) - 23rd EU PVSEC Poster Award Winners Group Photo After the 23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: Technical Highlights, Dr. Herbert-Peter Grimm presented the Poster (Visual Presentation) Awards for the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC). Dr. Grimm said all the contributors deserved a bronze medal, but the Poster Award Committee was challenged
- [23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: Technical Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/23rd-eu-pvsec-closing-session-technical-highlights/) - [Valencia, Spain] Continuing where the 23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: 2008 Becquerel Prize Awarded left off, Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink, Technical Programme Chairman, presented his view of the Conference Technical Highlights from the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC). This year, Dr. Ossenbrink admitted relying on section chairs for inputs, and it
- [23rd EU PVSEC Closing Session: 2008 Becquerel Prize Awarded](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/23rd-eu-pvsec-closing-session-2008-becquerel-prize-awarded/) - [Valencia, Spain] Mechtild Rothe becomes the first woman awarded the Becquerel Prize. After Conference General Chairman Daniel Lincot kicked off the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) closing session, the 2008 Becquerel Prize for Outstanding Merits in Photovoltaics was awarded to Mechtild Rothe (Deutsch) by Professor Dr. Adolf Goetzberger, Chairman of
- [23rd EU PVSEC Opening Session and Press Conference](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/09/23rd-eu-pvsec-opening-session-and-press-conference/) - [Valencia, Spain] The big news was who was absent.The Valencia Call for Solar Photovoltaics. While “Regional Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mario Flores Lanuza has opened the world´s largest solar energy conference in Valencia” (Español) may have been the headline, the key observation on the Monday morning, September 1, 2008, opening of the 23rd European
- [Early Registration Photos at the 23rd EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/early-registration-photos-at-the-23rd-eu-pvsec/) - [Valencia, Spain] Q-Cells Party info! Not ready to brave a Valencia beach excursion, I decided to head over to the Feria Valencia on Sunday to obtain my 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) Press badge and conference bag and to check out the venue. As it turned out, Press badges are
- [23rd EU PVSEC Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/23rd-eu-pvsec-preview/) - Global PV Industry taking planes, trains, automobiles, and perhaps boats to Valencia for “the most important international Event in the field of Photovoltaics”. The 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) opens Monday, September 1, 2008 (Labor Day!), and runs through the Closing Ceremony at Noon on Friday, September 5, 2008, located
- [Concentrix Solar nears FLATCON Module volume production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/concentrix-solar-nears-flatcon-module-volume-production/) - Ramping new 25 MW (MegaWatt) production line in September 2008 Since Concentrix Concentrator PhotoVoltaic System achieves 23% Efficiency, Concentrix Solar GmbH announced the same High-efficiency FLATCON® technology enters industrial-scale production (Deutsch) last Friday, August 15, 2008. Concentrix is moving across the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, to a new 4000 square meter production and
- [SolarWorld Grade Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/solarworld-grade-silicon/) - Securing silicon through long-term contracts, in-house production, and recycling. SolarWorld Secures Sustainable Solar-Grade Silicon Supplies Through In-House Production, Recycling and Long-Term Contracts with Renowned Manufacturers (Deutsch) was the news Tuesday, August 12, 2008. SolarWorld AG’s (FRA:SWV) wholly owned subsidiary, Deutsche Solar AG, secured an additional $580 million polysilicon contract with DC Chemical Co., Ltd. (SEO:010060)
- [Sol3g produces 1000th High Concentration PhotoVoltaic M40 Module “grid”](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/sol3g-produces-1000th-high-concentration-photovoltaic-m40-module-“grid”/) - Nearing 500 kWp (kiloWatt-peak) cumulative production? Friday, August 8, 2008, Sol3g, S.L. released “Sol3g produces its number 1000 grid” which should be up on the News (Español) section of their website soon. Sol3g states they completed their number 1000 (one-thousand) M40 Module grid from their factory in Terrassa (Barcelona) Spain (please see Sol3g inaugurates High
- [Nitol Solar scores International Finance Corporation Investment](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/08/nitol-solar-scores-international-finance-corporation-investment/) - Polysilicon production to begin mid 2009. Last Thursday, July 31, 2008, Nitol Solar Limited and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), one of the five institutions comprising The World Bank Group, announced a $50 million equity investment and $25 million loan by IFC to Nitol Solar per the dueling press releases: Nitol Solar and IFC Announce
- [Peak Sun Silicon: Polysilicon from Oregon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/peak-sun-silicon-polysilicon-from-oregon/) - 50 MT (metric ton) Pilot Production ramping in the first quarter 2009 As of late, Peak Sun Silicon Corporation has been basking in the peak Intersolar North America 2008 and Oregon news with: Solar Jobs Rising in Oregon by Richard Read, The Oregonian Intersolar NA CNET Interview by Elsa Wenzel, CNET News.com Sun Sun Sun,
- [Intersolar North America 2008: Silicon Updates](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/intersolar-north-america-2008-silicon-updates/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Dow Corning and REC Silicon Videos and select Presentation slides. As part of the North American Photovoltaics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Conference: Bulk Silicon at Intersolar, here is a video of the presentation: Silicon and Silicone: Addressing Critical Needs Throughout the PV Value Chain Dr. Gaetan Borgers, Global Industry Director, Dow Corning
- [Intersolar North America: Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/intersolar-north-america-exhibition-photos/) - Exhibition and Press Conference Update The Intersolar North America 2008 Exhibition opened yesterday, Tuesday, July 16, 2008, at a prompt 10:00AM. In lieu of a delayed post about the German American Chamber of Commerce sponsored 1st Solar Symposium (updated with select presentations), I opted to share the experience of visiting the Intersolar Exhibition with two
- [Intersolar North America / SEMICON West 2008 Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/intersolar-north-america-semicon-west-2008-preview/) - July 14 - 17, 2008, in San Francisco, California USA While Intersolar North America 2008 (http://www.intersolar.us) has its official kickoff on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, the Conference Program begins on Monday, July 14, 2008, per Intersolar North America Details Conference Sessions and Accompanying Programs. Here is the Conference Program Overview. On Monday, Greentech Media is
- [Advent Solar Arrival](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/advent-solar-arrival/) - Martin Hermann appointed Chief Strategic Officer Advent Solar Appoints New Chief Strategic Officer was the recent news from Advent Solar, Inc. Joining Advent Solar in June 2008, Mr. Hermann: is responsible for the areas of Business Development and Strategy, Planning and Sourcing, as well as Advent Solar’s international growth. Additional information about Mr. Hermann’s background
- [Blue Square Energy: Solar plans stalled at funding round](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/blue-square-energy-solar-plans-stalled-at-funding-round/) - CEO Jeff Barnett and father/consultant Dr. Allen Barnett asked to tender resignations. Since Blue Square Energy also presents at Alternative Energy Innovations 2007, Blue Square Energy (BSE) has failed to raise the outlined $30 million round of venture capital to fund their expansion plans. In a recent conversation with BSE Chairman Ray Moyer and Board
- [CaliSolar deal validates Timminco’s Solar Grade Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/07/calisolar-deal-validates-timminco’s-solar-grade-silicon/) - Dr. Eicke Weber endorses upgraded metallurgical silicon (UMG-Si) from Bécancour Silicon Inc. (BSI). With TIMMINCO AND CALISOLAR JOINTLY ANNOUNCE SOLAR GRADE SILICON SUPPLY AGREEMENT on June 16, 2008, Timminco Limited (TSE:TIM) subsidiary, Bécancour Silicon Inc. (BSI), will supply CaliSolar, Inc., with 1700 MT (metric tons) of solar grade silicon or UMG-Si beginning in the third
- [KGO Radio Solar Project Update: SolFocus Installed!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/kgo-radio-solar-project-update-solfocus-installed/) - Photo Credit: SolFocus, Inc. Inspections expected later this week. Last week, I noticed Stay Tuned! by Art Lebermann in the KGO Solar Blog chronicling the assembly and installation of the SolFocus, Inc., CPV (Concentrating PhotoVoltaic) solar arrays. Per SolFocus today, the inspections by the city of Fremont should be completed this week and then the
- [Powercom: More Polysilicon from Taiwan](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/powercom-more-polysilicon-from-taiwan/) - Polysilicon intended to fuel solar cell subsidiary Per this DIGITIMES article, Powercom to construct polysilicon fab in Taiwan (subscription may be required), by Nuying Huang and Esther Lam, Powercom Co., Ltd. (TPE:3043) plans to construct a polysilicon production facility in Yilan (County or City?), Taiwan. Powercom is best known as a leading provider of power
- [SpectraWatt sources Wafers from PV Crystalox Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/spectrawatt-sources-wafers-from-pv-crystalox-solar/) - Intel spins SpectraWatt outside! Earlier this week, Intel Spins off Solar Energy Technology; Intel Capital Invests in SpectraWatt was the press mill news of the day. In a chat with SpectraWatt CEO Andrew Wilson, the Tech giant Intel joins IBM and Applied in big solar bet post by Neal Dikeman at the CNET news.com Green
- [Concentrix Concentrator PhotoVoltaic System achieves 23% Efficiency](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/concentrix-concentrator-photovoltaic-system-achieves-23-efficiency/) - From sunlight to AC (Alternating Current) On June 6, 2008, Concentrix Solar GmbH announced in 23% Solar Electricity Production fed into utility grid (Deutsch) their CPV (Concentrator PhotoVoltaic) system based on FLATCON technology had: During the measurement period in May 2008, AC system efficiencies of 23% and higher were measured under normal operating conditions for
- [Stion leaves Photovoltaic Patent Trail](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/06/stion-leaves-photovoltaic-patent-trail/) - Even Stion needs patents. Stion Corporation has crawled back into the news this last week with two press releases: Stion Hires Product Development Expert Robert Wieting as VP of R&D Stion Hires Thin-Film Expert Steven Aragon as VP of Engineering along with Stion Bulks Up With New Hires for Production Scale Up and Stealthy Stion
- [Schmid Silicon Technology: Polysilicon Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/schmid-silicon-technology-polysilicon-update/) - Silicon strategy covers the gamut of quartz and metallurgical silicon to polysilicon. There has been a dearth of news regarding Schmid Silicon Technology (SST) since the Sunways AG enters polysilicon production business announcement and my Schmid Silicon Technology: From East Germany with Polysilicon post. At PHOTON’s 6th Solar Silicon Conference on April 1, 2008, part
- [Cool Earth Solar also at BIG Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/cool-earth-solar-also-at-big-solar/) - More from the Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference on “Utility Scale Solar Power Generation” As I mentioned in GreenVolts at BIG Solar, I attended the 2nd Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference, BIG Solar: “Utility Scale Solar Power Generation”, to also cover the participation of Cool Earth Solar (CES) on the "Innovations in Technology" panel. There has been little news
- [Very High Efficiency Solar Cells at PVSC 33](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/very-high-efficiency-solar-cells-at-pvsc-33/) - [San Diego, California USA] Dr. Allen Barnett presented an update on the Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) program. On Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, Dr. Allen Barnett, presented the paper, “INITIAL TEST BED FOR VERY HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS”, at the 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 33). The paper was renamed from “Very
- [PVSC 33 Closing Session](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/pvsc-33-closing-session/) - [San Diego, California USA] Including Outstanding Student Papers and Presentation Winners and Honorable mentions. PVSC 33 has a record 1642 registrants. Kicking off the closing session of the 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 33) just after Noon on Friday, May 16, 2008, Conference Chair, Dr. Tim Coutts, began with a quip, thanked all the
- [Cherry Award presentation at PVSC 33](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/cherry-award-presentation-at-pvsc-33/) - [San Diego, California USA] On Tuesday evening, May 13, 2008, at the 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 33), the Cherry Award was presented to Dr. Masafumi Yamaguchi after introductions by Conference Chair, Timothy J. Coutts, and WILLIAM R. CHERRY COMMITTEE Awards Chair, Ajeet Rohatgi. About the Cherry Award per PVSC 33: This award is
- [PVSC 33 Opens](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/pvsc-33-opens/) - [San Diego, California USA] First Solar dominates the Keynotes. The 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 33) opened on Monday, May 12, 2008, with two Keynote Sessions. Although I arrived on time for once, the conference was opened earlier than the planned 8:30AM start by Conference Chair, Dr. Timothy J Coutts. SEIA (Solar Energy Industries
- [GreenVolts at BIG Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/greenvolts-at-big-solar/) - [Menlo Park, California USA] Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference on “Utility Scale Solar Power Generation” The 2nd Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference, BIG Solar: “Utility Scale Solar Power Generation”, took place Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2008, at SRI International. Although the agenda included keynotes and a first panel discussion on "California's Policy Leadership", my focus was on the second
- [Sol3g lands 800kW High Concentration PhotoVoltaic deal with Flix Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/sol3g-lands-800kw-high-concentration-photovoltaic-deal-with-flix-solar/) - Installation scheduled for August 2008 completion. In Sol3g signs an agreement for building an 800kW installation in Flix (Español), Sol3g, S.L. announced an agreement with Flix Solar, S.L., part of grupo Finances Personals, for an 800kWp (kilowatt-peak) High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) installation. Project developer Flix Solar has ordered 26,880 M40 Modules for integration with FEiNA
- [KGO Radio Solar Project Update: SolFocus install delayed](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/05/kgo-radio-solar-project-update-solfocus-install-delayed/) - [Newark, California USA] KGO Radio partners with PG&E to solar power their transmitter facility Back on February 12, 2008, KGO RADIO LAUNCHES SOLAR POWER ACTION PLAN announced a joint project between KGO Radio and PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) to power KGO Radio’s transmitter with two (2) solar power systems. KGO Radio’s transmitter is located here on
- [Solarvalue produces Solar Grade Silicon sample material](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/04/solarvalue-produces-solar-grade-silicon-sample-material/) - The sample material is about four to five months later than expected. In Solarvalue Achieves Important Milestone for Silicon Feedstock Production (Deutsch), Solarvalue AG (FRA:SV7) claimed: its Silicon Feedstock Pilot Facility located in the United States is now fully operational and that silicon has successfully been processed and purified. Initial analysis show that the innovative
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2008 – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/04/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2008-–-part-2/) - Incremental updates to photovoltaic conferences and events in 2008 This update supplements the original post, Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2008. Intersolar 2008June 12-14, 2008 (PV Industry Forum 2008 June 10-11, 2008)Munich (München), Germany The detailed two day program for the PV Industry Forum is now available. In addition, Solar Promotion has added the 1st
- [AB 1920: California bill goes beyond Net Metering](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/04/ab-1920-california-bill-goes-beyond-net-metering/) - Requires California Utilities to pay for excess solar electric (and wind) power generation. Under the California Solar Initiative (CSI), net metering limits your electric bill to near zero even if your photovoltaic system generates more power than you consume. AB 1920 corrects this situation by forcing utilities to compensate photovoltaic system owners for any excess
- [GUNTHER Portfolio Hiatus](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/03/gunther-portfolio-hiatus/) - Where are the photovoltaic posts? Sticking with the personal nature of the Blog format, I wanted to inform readers, subscribers, and friends that I was hospitalized after an auto accident in early March. As a result, I expect regular Blog posts to resume later in April 2008. Alas, my healing and physical rehabilitation have not
- [Solarvalue AG Solar Grade Silicon sample Lab “Oratory”](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/solarvalue-ag-solar-grade-silicon-sample-lab-“oratory”/) - Production starting in the second half of 2008? Solarvalue issues Annual Report for 2007: Small scale production laboratory starts operations – prove of process abiliy initiated (Deutsch) was the news yesterday, February 28, 2008, from Solarvalue AG (FRA:SV7). Solarvalue AG Chairman and CEO Claudia Boehringer said: In the last few months we have built our
- [Timminco Limited: O Canada! Solar Grade Silicon, Eh? – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/timminco-limited-o-canada-solar-grade-silicon-eh-–-part-2/) - Production capacity expansion and Landsbanki/Kepler presentation Last Friday, February 22, 2008, the Timminco Limited (TSE:TIM) subsidiary, Bécancour Silicon Inc. (BSI), announced plans to expand annual solar grade silicon production capacity from 3600 MT (Metric Tons) to 14400 MT in Timminco Announces Expansion of Production Capacity for Solar Grade Silicon. This expansion is slated for completion
- [Muto Silicon: Polysilicon from Taiwan](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/muto-silicon-polysilicon-from-taiwan/) - SRI International licenses silicon process know-how in a technology transfer. SRI International has confirmed the DIGITIMES report, SRI reportedly selects Muto for polysilicon technology transfer (subscription may be required), by Nuying Huang and Rodney Chan. SRI International said: SRI has licensed its process for manufacturing low-cost solar grade silicon to several companies, one of which
- [AE Polysilicon Event Groundbreaking – Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/ae-polysilicon-event-groundbreaking-–-part-3/) - DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty found! Photo Credit: AE Polysilicon DEP Secretary McGinty In AE Polysilicon Event Groundbreaking – Part 2, I speculated about the absence of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Kathleen McGinty from the AE Polysilicon supplied photos. Photo Credit: AE Polysilicon DEP Secretary McGinty (impractical groundbreaking shoe choice?) AE Polysilicon responded
- [AE Polysilicon Event Groundbreaking – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/ae-polysilicon-event-groundbreaking-–-part-2/) - Pictures from the Groundbreaking Ceremony Photo Credit: AE Polysilicon Dr. York Tsuo is second from the right. The official event press release, Sec. McGinty Helps Break Ground on $100 Million Solar Manufacturing Project in Bucks County, is from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). I do not see DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty in either
- [AE Polysilicon Event Groundbreaking](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/ae-polysilicon-event-groundbreaking/) - [Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania USA]Event slated for today, February 15, 2008, at 11:00 AM EST I stopped by the Keystone Industrial Port Complex (KIPC) this morning to check on the construction progress, if any, for the new AE Polysilicon facility. I was surprised to find signs for an AE Polysilicon Event. The groundbreaking ceremony is supposed
- [Cool Earth Solar attracts a Hot $21 Million in Series A Financing](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/cool-earth-solar-attracts-a-hot-21-million-in-series-a-financing/) - Valentine’s Day funding leaked by CCTO two days early.2008 California Clean Tech Open Launch will occur on April 1, 2008, in San Jose, California USA. In COOL EARTH SOLAR CLOSES $21 MILLION SERIES A FINANCING, Cool Earth Solar (CES, http://www.coolearthsolar.com) announced the initial closing of a $21 million Series A round of financing today on
- [Solar Light Flashes: February 10, 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/solar-light-flashes-february-10-2008/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits This is the first Solar Light Flashes of 2008. Somehow, I didn’t have anything to report on a company name starting with the letter “S”, the most popular first letter for “s”olar companies. AE Polysilicon An AE Polysilicon DEP Resolution concerning a sewer module was approved at a Special Meeting of
- [6N Silicon: Solar Grade CEO](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/6n-silicon-solar-grade-ceo/) - First CEO, Corporate Presentation, and WIPO Patent Per 6N Silicon Announces New CEO on January 29, 2008, 6N Silicon Inc.: has hired metallurgical industry veteran Paolo Maccario as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Maccario has also been appointed as a Member of the 6N Silicon Board of Directors. Mr. Maccario has 22 years of metallurgical and
- [ersol Thin Film: solar (conflict?) at work](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/ersol-thin-film-solar-conflict-at-work/) - Ventizz Capital Funds acquire a minority stake in ersol Thin Film GmbH. Co-founders of Ventizz Capital Partners are also the ersol Supervisory Board Chairman and Vice Chairman. ersol paves the way for growth for its Thin Film unit (Deutsch) was the latest revelation in the ersol Thin Film drama announced on Monday, February 4, 2008.
- [ISFOC First Phase 1.7 MegaWatt Installations Underway](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/02/isfoc-first-phase-17-megawatt-installations-underway/) - Tracking progress by Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) companies SolFocus, Concentrix Solar, and Isofotón. On January 15, 2008, with SolFocus First to Install Solar Array for 3 MW Spanish CPV Project, SolFocus, Inc. and ISFOC, Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración S.A. or Institute of Concentration Photovoltaics Systems, announced the completion of the first CPV solar array
- [REC Group Capital Markets Day 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/rec-group-capital-markets-day-2008/) - 2008 Margin outlook triggers the solar stock to sell off through Blue Monday.Search underway for a potential expansion site to locate about 25000 MT of polysilicon production capacity. Beginning with their Capital Markets Day 2008 event on Friday, January 18, 2007, Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (OSL:REC) shares declined 38.6% in two trading days before rallying
- [ersol Thin Film: solar (sales) at work](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/ersol-thin-film-solar-sales-at-work/) - Nova-T thin film modules really in production and shipping500 kWp solar farm to be built in Grevenbroich, GermanyOn Friday, January 18, 2007, ersol Solar Energy AG (FRA:ES6) subsidiary, ersol Thin Film GmbH, announced the Sales launch of ersol Thin Film modules (Deutsch) with the signing of a 500 kWp (kilowatt-peak) module supply contract with K+C
- [Going SOLIO at Macworld 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/going-solio-at-macworld-2008/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Hybrid Solar Chargers for your Apple (and other) gadgets and gear After navigating swarms of Apple enthusiasts at the Macworld Expo registration desk to pick up my badge on the first Expo day, it took about ten (10) minutes in the Moscone Center West Exhibit Hall to find the only solar
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2008/) - Significant photovoltaic conferences and events in 2008 In chronological order, here are the conferences I am interested in covering or following in 2008. The schedule is packed with three new conferences and events versus last year, and my focus remains technical conferences and business to business trade shows, not regional marketing or sales events. Location
- [Sol3g inaugurates High Concentration PhotoVoltaics factory](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/sol3g-inaugurates-high-concentration-photovoltaics-factory/) - New 5 MWp factory in Terrassa (Barcelona) Spain8 kWp pilot plant installed at Enel in Catania (Sicily) Italy Sol3g, S.L. today announced the inauguration of their new 800 square meter (8611 square feet) production plant with an annual capacity of five (5) MWp (MegaWatt-peak). The factory will produce HCPV (High Concentration PhotoVoltaic) M40 Modules. Here
- [AE Polysilicon: Final Plan Approved](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/ae-polysilicon-final-plan-approved/) - Ground breaking expected in mid-January 2008 at the Keystone Industrial Port Complex (KIPC)Production delay of one quarter based on construction cycle of eight (8) to nine (9) months. One month after the delay I mentioned in AE Polysilicon: Preliminary Plan Approved, AE Polysilicon Corporation was back on the December 18, 2007, Meeting Agenda of the
- [Photovoltaics: 2007 Post Review and 2008 Trends to Watch – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2008/01/photovoltaics-2007-post-review-and-2008-trends-to-watch-–-part-1/) - My Top 5 Headlines and Posts, Top 5 Most Popular Posts, and 5 Trends to Watch in 2008 As usual, I am a day or two late on the ubiquitous 2007 Blog year in review and 2008 trends post. 2007 started off strong with the second installment of the Solarvalue Ruše series: Solar Grade Silicon
- [Solar Light Flashes: December 31, 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/solar-light-flashes-december-31-2007/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits In this final Solar Light Flashes of 2007, I need to catch up on accumulated tidbits I’ve collected over the past few months. Advent Solar, Inc.If recent events at Miasolé regarding former CEO David Pearce are the precedent (see Former Miasolé Employees Confirm Cuts by Jennifer Kho at Greentech Media), then
- [Flawed EMCORE Concentrator PhotoVoltaic System deal with the Pod Generating Group?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/flawed-emcore-concentrator-photovoltaic-system-deal-with-the-pod-generating-group/) - The Pod Generating Group plans a risky High Concentration PhotoVoltaic System deployment in Northern Ontario Canada Within the span of a week, EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR) announced a pair of utility scale High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) projects in Canada and South Korea: EMCORE Corporation enters into an Agreement to supply 60MW of Terrestrial Solar Power Systems
- [Bah Humbug! eBay cancels Nanosolar Solar Panel Auction](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/bah-humbug-ebay-cancels-nanosolar-solar-panel-auction/) - due to the promised charitable use of the proceeds In the Nanosolar Blog entry eBay cancels our Panel #2 auction — due to charitable angle, Nanosolar Inc. CEO Martin Roscheisen explains the ironic legal story. In conclusion, Mr. Roscheisen said: In other words, Panel #2 will stay at Nanosolar for now; thank you to everyone
- [Nanosolar Utility Panel #2 eBay Auction Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/nanosolar-utility-panel-2-ebay-auction-update/) - Mind your Terms and ConditionsSolar panel to be held in escrow until June 1, 2009! The Nanosolar Utility Panel #2 has been bid up on eBay from a Starting Price of US $0.99 to a post time high Bid of $10,700.00! Thirty-eight (38) bidders have made eighty-six (86) total bids to reach this point. Here
- [Nanosolar solar modules shipping!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/nanosolar-solar-modules-shipping/) - Nanosolar Utility Panel(TM) #2 can be purchased by the highest bidder on eBay. Nanosolar module array under construction behind the Nanosolar GmbH building in Luckenwalde, Germany. Source: Nanosolar, Inc. Nanosolar, Inc. made a series of reports that started here with the post, In Search of Nanosolar GmbH, official with the press release Nanosolar Shipping for
- [PVSEC-17 Photovoltaic Conference Resources](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/pvsec-17-photovoltaic-conference-resources/) - "Be Ambitious! Seek the inspiration to bring happiness to humanity through your work in PV." Since those closing words from the 17th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-17) General Chairperson Professor Masafumi Yamaguchi (Toyota Technological Institute), the information packed Closing Address and Opening Address presentations have been uploaded to the PVSEC-17 Program page. 1439
- [In Search of Nanosolar GmbH](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/in-search-of-nanosolar-gmbh/) - [Luckenwalde (Teltow-Fläming), Germany] Checking on the status of the Nanosolar photovoltaic module production facility in Germany.Nanosolar plans a €2.8 Million solar farm reference deployment on a nearby brownfield site. After the 8. Forum Solarpraxis, I visited my cousin who lives south-southwest of Berlin near Luckenwalde, the home of Nanosolar’s module factory in Germany. I heard
- [AE Polysilicon: Follow the Trichlorosilane](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/12/ae-polysilicon-follow-the-trichlorosilane/) - Tracking the Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) Feedstocks Continuing where AE Polysilicon: Preliminary Plan Approved left off, details regarding AE Polysilicon Corporation FBR feedstocks and process have emerged. A process description for lay persons was presented at the October 16, 2007, meeting of the Falls Township Board of Supervisors. The impure silicon powder (98% pure) or
- [23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/23rd-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - 1 – 5 September 2008 Feria Valencia The dates are now set for the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) at the Feria Valencia Convention and Exhibition Centre in Valencia, Spain. As in the past, next years conference will run all five days while the Exhibition will run the first four
- [Solarvalue AG Analyst Conference at the 8. Forum Solarpraxis](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/solarvalue-ag-analyst-conference-at-the-8-forum-solarpraxis/) - [Berlin, Germany] Sample me this? Production risks are back end loaded.Sunways CEO Roland Burkhardt’s take on Solarvalue. First, let’s cover what went well at the Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) Analyst Conference. As you can see in the above photo, the conference had good analyst attendance including man about solar Jesse Pichel, Vice President and Sr. Research
- [AE Polysilicon: Preliminary Plan Approved](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/ae-polysilicon-preliminary-plan-approved/) - Construction has not begun yet.Phase 1 Polysilicon Production still set to start August 2008? This post includes supplementary information regarding AE Polysilicon Corporation (http://www.aepolysilicon-nj.com) and complements the article, Silicon Setback, by Jennifer Kho at Greentech Media. Where is AE Polysilicon located? First, I wanted to provide closure to my quest In Search of AE Polysilicon.
- [In Search of AE Polysilicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/in-search-of-ae-polysilicon/) - [Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania USA] My impromptu visit to the Keystone Industrial Port Complex (KIPC) I’ve noticed the ongoing international interest of Blog readers in my AE Polysilicon posts. Since my last post, AE Polysilicon moves to Pennsylvania, I was at an impasse trying to contact the company through Motech Solar to obtain an update on
- [Schmid Silicon Technology: From East Germany with Polysilicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/schmid-silicon-technology-from-east-germany-with-polysilicon/) - [Berlin, Germany] Invest in Germany Fast Track has the Thanksgiving Day scoop Gebr. Schmid GmbH + Co. (Deutsch), the photovoltaics (flat panel display and printed circuit board) equipment manufacturer specializing in wet chemistry and headquartered in Freudenstadt, Germany, is expanding into polysilicon production by establishing Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH in the Schwarze Pumpe Industrial Park
- [ISFOC Awards 1.3MW of Concentrator PhotoVoltaic power plants](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/isfoc-awards-13mw-of-concentrator-photovoltaic-power-plants/) - Concentración Solar La Mancha S.L., EMCORE Corp., Arima Eco, and Sol3g submitted the winning bids. The ISFOC, Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración S.A. or Institute of Concentration Photovoltaics Systems, Board of Directors awarded the 13 Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) pilot power plants at their last meeting. These awards complete the tender for the second phase
- [Solar Light Flashes: November 15, 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/solar-light-flashes-november-15-2007/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits The Solar Light Flashes format allows me to address news or observations that don’t require a full post. Cool Earth SolarCool Earth Solar (CES, http://www.coolearthsolar.com) has revamped their website and is reshaping solar energy. I heard from CEO Rob Lamkin that CES Senior Team member, Dr. Aurelius Prochazka, co-author of RailsSpace:
- [Wakonda Technologies wins at the 20th NREL Industry Growth Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/wakonda-technologies-wins-at-the-20th-nrel-industry-growth-forum/) - Bandgap Engineering and AlbEO Technologies Inc. honored with Outstanding Presentation Awards. Source: NREL At the 20th NREL Industry Growth Forum on Nov. 8, 2007, (left to right) Riley Hill of Xcel Energy; Marcie Black of Bandgap Engineering, Outstanding Presentation Award Winner; Les Fritzemeier of Wakonda Technologies, Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner; J.
- [1-Solar: 2007 CCTO Renewables Award Winner Profile](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/1-solar-2007-ccto-renewables-award-winner-profile/) - Founder and CEO Mr. Tranh Nguyen talks about 1-Solar Inverter technology 1-Solar, Inc. (http://1-solar.com/) CEO Tranh Nguyen was able to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule meeting with Venture Capitalists (VCs), investors, and customers to discuss his 2007 California Clean Tech Open (CCTO) Renewables Award winning company. First, Mr. Nguyen said the
- [Intersolar North America 2008](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/intersolar-north-america-2008/) - Intersolar joins SEMICON West next year in San Francisco Intersolar North America 2008 (http://www.intersolar.us/) will be co-hosted by SEMICON West 2008 from July 15-17, 2008, at the Moscone Center West Hall, Level 3, in San Francisco, California USA. Solar Promotion GmbH and the Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co (FWTM), the organizers of
- [Solarvalue and Sunways to cooperate on solar cell development](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/solarvalue-and-sunways-to-cooperate-on-solar-cell-development/) - Aim to produce marketable solar cells from solar grade silicon With many years of accumulated expertise in monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon solar cell development and processing, Sunways AG (FRA:SWW) is a stronger research and development partner for Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) than Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (MBPV). MBPV is focused on bringing up turnkey silicon
- [ersol Thin Film: solar (back) at work](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/ersol-thin-film-solar-back-at-work/) - ersol amorphous silicon thin film module production back on! ersol expects the first micromorphous (micromorph tandem) thin film module samples to be available from mid 2008 On the heals of New experts join ersol management team (Deutsch) released earlier this week, ersol “Nova-T” thin-film module fulfils Protection Class II requirements (Deutsch) was an odd press
- [Blue Square Energy also presents at Alternative Energy Innovations 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/11/blue-square-energy-also-presents-at-alternative-energy-innovations-2007/) - [Redwood City, California, USA] Further details of Bright Point solar cell business plans and the next $30 Million funding round emerge Blue Square Energy (BSE) President and CEO Jeff Barnett delivered a capable and informed presentation regarding BSE’s plans and solicitation of venture capital for continued expansion on Wednesday, October 23, 2007, at the Dow
- [2007 California Clean Tech Open Final Awards Event Gala](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/2007-california-clean-tech-open-final-awards-event-gala/) - [San Francisco, California USA] 1-Solar wins Renewables PrizeGreenVolts, Inc. announces $10 Million Series A Funding The Academy Awards of Clean Tech, aka the Awards Ceremony for the 2007 CALIFORNIA CLEAN TECH OPEN, took place last night on Monday, October 29, 2007, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco, California USA. In the
- [GreenVolts presents at Alternative Energy Innovations 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/greenvolts-presents-at-alternative-energy-innovations-2007/) - [Redwood City, California USA] CCTO 2007 Alumni Award won by GreenVolts GreenVolts, Inc. founder and CEO Bob Cart delivered a crisp company Utility Scale Solar presentation on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the Dow Jones VentureWire Alternative Energy Innovations 2007 conference in Redwood City, California. In a succinct summary of the GreenVolts business model, Mr.
- [Solar Light Flashes: October 22, 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/solar-light-flashes-october-22-2007/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits Once again, conferences including Solar Power 2007 and 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) have dominated Blog coverage since September. I have accumulated anecdotes and news about Blog staples and newer companies and topics over this time period. Advent Solar, Inc.During Solar Power 2007, I talked to
- [6N Silicon: Solar Grade Silicon from Ontario](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/6n-silicon-solar-grade-silicon-from-ontario/) - Canadian Startup targeting six nines (6N) or 99.9999% pure Solar Grade Silicon 6N Silicon Inc. first hit my radar screen with 6N Silicon Raises $6 Million in Venture Capital Financing led by Ventures West and Yaletown Venture Partners announced on July 10, 2007. At the same time, Sustainable Development Technology Canada contributed CDN $4 Million
- [Ruše Surprise: Solarvalue delays Solar Grade Silicon production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/ruse-surprise-solarvalue-delays-solar-grade-silicon-production/) - Mass Production slips to first half of 2008 As I mentioned in Solarvalue AG: Why has the stock declined?, I have been expecting a major announcement from Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) regarding full scale production, new customers, or sample material qualification. Given the plan of record has been 850 MT (metric tons) of Solar Grade Silicon
- [Jasco’s GE Wireless SolarCam Product Trial and Review – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/jasco’s-ge-wireless-solarcam-product-trial-and-review-–-part-2/) - Finishing the review of the SolarCam™ Wireless System In a Blog personal worst for lethargy, I am just now getting to Part 2 even though Jasco’s GE Wireless SolarCam Product Trial and Review – Part 1 was posted almost five months ago in May of this year. I got an email from one reader asking
- [Solar Power 2007: Discussion Panels Aplenty – Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/solar-power-2007-discussion-panels-aplenty-–-part-3/) - Cost Competitiveness, CEO Panel, and Solar Stocks To recap, Solar Power 2007: Discussion Panels Aplenty – Part 2 covered the CEO Panel Discussion with topics ranging from the Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Outlook to Silicon. Part 3, the last installment of this series, tackles the Investing in Solar Stocks: What You Need to Know session moderated
- [German International School of Silicon Valley goes Phoenix Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/german-international-school-of-silicon-valley-goes-phoenix-solar/) - [Mountain View, CA USA] German Parliamentary State Secretary Ulrich Kasparick inaugurates donated 18kWp Photovoltaic system On Thursday, October 4, 2007, the German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) celebrated the inauguration of their new roof mounted and grid connected 18kWp (kiloWatt-peak) Photovoltaic (PV) system together with Invest in Germany, Mr. Ulrich Kasparick, the German Parliamentary
- [Solar Power 2007: Second Golden Meter Award Winner](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/solar-power-2007-second-golden-meter-award-winner/) - Colorado Public Utilities Commission honored with the 2007 Golden Meter Award Wednesday evening in the Press Room at Solar Power 2007, Ron Binz, Chairman of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), was presented the second Golden Meter Award For Excellence in Net Metering Rules by Claudine Schneider, President of the Solar Alliance. See the official
- [Solar Power 2007: Discussion Panels Aplenty – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/solar-power-2007-discussion-panels-aplenty-–-part-2/) - Cost Competitiveness, CEO Panel, and Solar Stocks Solar Power 2007: Discussion Panels Aplenty – Part 1 covered the German American Business Association (GABA) Solar Power: Achieving Cost Competitiveness event. GABA just posted a video of the event here. Next up is the CEO Panel Discussion. Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answer Man, acted as Moderator of
- [Solar Power 2007: Discussion Panels Aplenty – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/10/solar-power-2007-discussion-panels-aplenty-–-part-1/) - Cost Competitiveness, CEO Panel, and Solar Stocks If only they were solar panels… On Tuesday at Solar Power 2007, GABA (German American Business Association) held their 2nd Clean Technology Industry Group event during the Solar Power Conference and Expo. I reported second hand about last year’s event in German Market for Solar Modules soft. Solar
- [Solar Power 2007 Expo, Modules, and Webcasts](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/solar-power-2007-expo-modules-and-webcasts/) - [Long Beach, California USA] Expo and Module fun First, here is a Picasa slideshow of select stands from the Expo. When I was looking for the “hot” story of Solar Power 2007, I toyed with idea of choosing a noteworthy module like last year in SunPower delivers larger module with 315W Peak Power and establishing
- [Solar Power 2007: It’s all about YOU!](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/solar-power-2007-it’s-all-about-you/) - Overwhelming Success driven by the participation of Solar Industry Professionals, Stakeholders, and just regular Folks The Solar Power 2007 Conference and Expo opened yesterday in Long Beach, California, to record registrations from solar industry professionals, investors, utility managers, builders, policymakers, would be solar entrepreneurs, and citizens. Registration lines sprawled the length of the Long Beach
- [Sunways Reactor-Wafer reversal deal with LDK Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/sunways-reactor-wafer-reversal-deal-with-ldk-solar/) - Sunways parlays two Siemens Reactors into 10 year, 1GW wafer contract Continuing to go its very own way, Sunways AG (FRA:SWW) has reversed course and leveraged the two: Siemens-reactors and associated equipment for a polysilicon production plant including substantial support services into a multicrystalline silicon solar wafer contract with LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE:LDK). Wafer
- [ISFOC 1.3MW CPV Power Plant tenders made public](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/isfoc-13mw-cpv-power-plant-tenders-made-public/) - GreenVolts, Sol3g, and SolFocus among the Concentrator PhotoVoltaic power plant bidders Back on September 10, 2007, ISFOC, Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración S.A. or Institute of Concentration Photovoltaics Systems, disclosed the companies and their bids for the installation of 1.3MW (Mega-Watts) of CPV (Concentrator PhotoVoltaic) pilot power plants in Call for tenders. These plants
- [Solar Power 2007 Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/solar-power-2007-preview/) - Long Beach hosts America's largest Solar Energy event next week The Solar Power 2007 Conference and Expo kicks off next week in Long Beach, California, from September 24 to 27, 2007, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, a Solar Powered Venue. Created in 2004 via a partnership between the Solar Electric Power Association
- [Media developments during the 22nd EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/media-developments-during-the-22nd-eu-pvsec/) - Greentech Media, Photovoltaik, and PHOTON Although Greentech Media Launches Independent News and Analysis Website occurred on September 4, 2007, I bumped into Greentech Journalist Rachel Barron at the official 22nd EU PVSEC press conference on Monday after the Opening Session. Greentech Editor Jennifer Kho and Ms. Barron are both Red Herring alumni. I was an
- [Oerlikon solar (almost) at work: ersol Thin Film delays production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/oerlikon-solar-almost-at-work-ersol-thin-film-delays-production/) - Oerlikon Solar introduces CEO, micromorph tandem, and new customerersol skips amorphous silicon module production to convert to micromorphFT rumors Oerlikon is open to selling the Solar Division On Monday, September 3, 2007, during an afternoon press conference at the 22nd EU PVSEC, Oerlikon Solar had a trio of announcements. First, with Oerlikon names Jeannine Sargent
- [Select Videos from the 22nd EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/select-videos-from-the-22nd-eu-pvsec/) - Mr. Scanio, Oral Presentations, and the Q-Cells Band Here is one for Italian speaking readers. Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, Italian Minister for the Environment, Land, and Sea, answers a press question about Italian Photovoltaic market development in Italiano. The following presentations made by Dr. Barnett and Dr. Hesse were included in Dr. Ossenbrink’s 22nd EU PVSEC
- [22nd EU PVSEC Closing Session](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/22nd-eu-pvsec-closing-session/) - [Milan, Italy] And Visual Presentation (“Poster”) Winners Dr. Wolfgang Palz delivered an upbeat Closing Session Keynote Speech following the Quo Vadis PV thread begun by Conference Chairman Prof. Dr. Gerhard Willeke who is the Manager Photovoltaics at the Fraunhofer Institute für Solar Energy Systems ISE. Dr. Palz noted Photovoltaics continue to decrease in price per
- [22nd EU PVSEC Technical Highlights](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/22nd-eu-pvsec-technical-highlights/) - [Milan, Italy] Over 3,000 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition attendees this year. Here is Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink’s presentation of the highlights from his perspective of the 22nd EU PVSEC. This is based on presentations he himself attended. This is a very cool approach in my opinion. Either review the Picasa screen capture
- [Advent Solar retooling for larger wafers](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/advent-solar-retooling-for-larger-wafers/) - [Milano, Italia]Production and manufacturing layoffs temporary? When I checked my Google alerts this morning, the headline Advent Solar announces layoffs by Jeff Maher caught my immediate attention. I was planning to include photos of their back contact, Emitter Wrap-Through (EWT) solar cells and modules (Italiano) in my Exhibition roundup. Since Advent Solar is exhibiting here
- [Blunden’s Blunder at EPIA’s 4th European PV Industry Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/blunden’s-blunder-at-epia’s-4th-european-pv-industry-forum/) - Has SunPower lost touch with California Residential Solar Installers? Last year, it took almost a week for me to gather my thoughts and write an article worthy of publishing on RenewableEnergyAccess.com about the 3rd PV Industry Forum. It doesn’t take more than a few moments to realize when incorrect marketing spin is promoted in a
- [22nd EU PVSEC Exhibition Photos](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/22nd-eu-pvsec-exhibition-photos/) - And the latest news from SolFocus Although I always take many photos at these events, I don't seem to use them. Here is a Picasa slideshow of stands from the Exhibition. The SolFocus team was at the Moser Baer press conference today. In SolFocus Raises $52 Million Led by New Enterprise Associates, SolFocus announced the
- [22nd EU PVSEC Opens](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/09/22nd-eu-pvsec-opens/) - Italian Minister Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio opens the event Professor Dr. Martin Green from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia, led off the first Plenary session of Advanced Photovoltaics on Monday, September 3, 2007, at 8:30AM, but the official open of the 22nd EU PVSEC was left to Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, Italian Minister
- [22nd EU PVSEC Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/22nd-eu-pvsec-preview/) - Photovoltaics converge on Milano for THE PV Conference, Exhibition, and EPIA’s 4th PV Industry Forum The 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) opens this Monday, September 3, 2007, on the US Labor Day holiday =again= this year and runs for five days through Friday, September 7, 2007, at the FIERA MILANO
- [Timminco Limited: O Canada! Solar Grade Silicon, Eh? – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/timminco-limited-o-canada-solar-grade-silicon-eh-–-part-1/) - Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch now Chief Executive Officer in addition to Chairman of the Board Released after the market close on Friday, August 24, 2007, Timminco Initiates Strategic Business Reorganization announced the reorganization of Timminco Limited (TSE:TIM) into separate Magnesium and core Silicon and Solar Silicon businesses and management realignments. Heinz Schimmelbusch was the CEO
- [Solaria Solar Cell Revisited Redux](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/solaria-solar-cell-revisited-redux/) - Solaria Corporation relaunches website with recent Press Releases providing a bounty of new information. While there was voluminous coverage of recent announcements by Solaria Corporation regarding Solaria Secures Solar Cell Supply Agreement for 1.35 GW, Announces $50M Series C Round and Q-Cells AG increases presence on the US market, there hasn’t been much coverage about
- [Solarvalue AG: Why has the stock declined?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/solarvalue-ag-why-has-the-stock-declined/) - Shares continue slide from intraday high of €90.90 on July 20, 2007 Ever since Solarvalue goes “Back to the Future” with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic partnership, Solarvalue shares have been driven upward by occasional news and over enthusiastic speculation. Reports like this one from April 10, 2007, Solarvalue keine Stücke aus der Hand geben (Solarvalue
- [Photovoltaics at SEMICON West 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/photovoltaics-at-semicon-west-2007/) - Photovoltaics outshine the semi biz Although SEMICON West 2007 wound down on July 20, 2007, I am just getting to pointing out presentations and providing multimedia about the programs, events, and exhibition. Here is the official SEMICON West 2007 Post-Show Report. When I was looking for presentations from the keynotes and TechXPOTs from SEMICON West
- [Sunways goes its own Silicon ways – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/sunways-goes-its-own-silicon-ways-–-part-2/) - Interview with CEO Roland Burkhardt at Intersolar 2007 In Sunways goes its own Silicon ways – Part 1, I examined the basic facts regarding Sunways’ entry into polysilicon production. While trichlorosilane (TCS) sourcing and co-location may seem like the biggest challenges facing Sunways AG (FRA:SWW), obtaining expertise to design, construct, and operate their polysilicon deposition
- [Sunways goes its own Silicon ways – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/08/sunways-goes-its-own-silicon-ways-–-part-1/) - Interview with CEO Roland Burkhardt at Intersolar 2007 I wasn’t planning to visit Intersolar 2007 on Saturday, June 23, 2007, the last day of the tradeshow. Although I thought there would be throngs of consumers looking for home solar solutions, there was lighter foot traffic than the first two days. And, since the business meetings
- [Sol3g secures Triple Junction Solar Cells from Azur Space](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/sol3g-secures-triple-junction-solar-cells-from-azur-space/) - Almost 8 million III-V Triple Junction Solar Cells!On July 25, 2007, Sol3g, S.L. and AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH entered into a supply agreement for 44,000 wafers of III-V Triple Junction solar cells over the next three (3) years. The 44,000 wafers represent the equivalent of about 8 million cells or 30MWp (MegaWatt-peak) of HCPV
- [2007 California Clean Tech Open Finalists](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/2007-california-clean-tech-open-finalists/) - 2007 Finalist Directory now online! In this year’s California Clean Tech Open (CCTO), 50 finalist teams were selected from a field of 120 entries. The finalists were announced via email after today’s (July 26, 2007) Green Building Innovators Symposium held at Google building 1500. This event was sponsored and hosted by Google. Criteria used in
- [Solar Light Flashes: July 22, 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/solar-light-flashes-july-22-2007/) - Select Photovoltaic News Tidbits Intersolar 2007 and 2006 California Clean Tech Open (CCTO) companies have dominated Blog coverage over the past month. It’s time to get back to covering staple companies and topics although there are follow up Intersolar 2007 and PV Industry Forum 2007 posts plus SEMICON West coverage in the works. Applied Materials:Applied
- [EnFocus Engineering garners $2.9 Million Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Award](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/enfocus-engineering-garners-29-million-photovoltaic-technology-incubator-award/) - Hatching High Concentration PhotoVoltaic (HCPV) modules for rooftop applications As part of the Solar America Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has selected EnFocus Engineering among ten initial recipients of cost shared Photovoltaic Module Incubator projects. Per the press release, DOE to Provide Nearly $60 Million
- [SEMICON West 2007 Preview](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/semicon-west-2007-preview/) - Photovoltaics in the Emerging Technology Spotlight SEMICON West 2007 Program and Events get underway for five days starting Monday, July 16, 2007, and the Exhibition runs for three days beginning Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, USA. Things solar kickoff on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- [Solarvalue secures TDR Facility for Solar Grade Silicon Production](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/solarvalue-secures-tdr-facility-for-solar-grade-silicon-production/) - Completes return to strategy before the Adjusted Business Plan On the heels of Solarvalue AG: Financial Measures Ensure Further Growth (Deutsch) announcing an increase of share capital by 210,000 shares, Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) subsidiary Solarvalue Proizvodnja d.d. has purchased a significant portion of the TDR factory in Ruše, Slovenia, larger than the previous lease back
- [Concentrix Solar Concentrator Proving Ground Slideshow](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/concentrix-solar-concentrator-proving-ground-slideshow/) - Here is a slideshow of the Concentrix Solar FLATCON® Concentrator Test Field located next to the Solar Info Center in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. This was a short ten minute walk from the Messe Freiburg where Intersolar 2007 was held. All of the trackers are 2-axis for the FLATCON modules. I have not been able
- [Oerlikon solar at work: Intersolar 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/oerlikon-solar-at-work-intersolar-2007/) - ersol Thin Film in production now? On the first day of Intersolar 2007, I stopped by the Oerlikon Solar stand and chatted at length with Juerg Steinmann from Marketing Communications.Company building ersol Thin Film GmbH at Solar Gate 2 At Intersolar this year, Oerlikon Solar promoted Turnkey solar factories from just one supplier with the
- [Cool Earth Solar combines with Radiant Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/cool-earth-solar-combines-with-radiant-energy/) - By combining forces, Cool Earth Solar, Inc. (CES) will complement their expertise in Concentrated PhotoVoltaic (CPV) technology with the Project Development and Finance experience of Radiant Energy LLC. This announcement comes just three weeks after the Cool Earth Solar emerges from Stealth Mode post. Mr. Rob Lamkin is Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Eric Cummings
- [PV Industry Forum 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/07/pv-industry-forum-2007/) - [Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany] Solar Systems Victorian Project presented last but still best of Forum There were about 300 participants at the PV Industry Forum 2007 on June 20, 2007, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, organized by Solar Promotion GmbH and PSE GmbH. As I mentioned before, this year’s program emphasized Thin films and Concentrating
- [GreenVolts does it again with 2MW Solar Electric Plant deal with PG&E](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/greenvolts-does-it-again-with-2mw-solar-electric-plant-deal-with-pge/) - GreenVolts GV1 2MW (MEGAWatt) solar plant will be located on eight acres in Tracy, California USA On the heals of a small trial project, GreenVolts scores Solar Project and Investment from Avista, GreenVolts has landed a deal with PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) per PG&E Adds Utility-Scale Solar Projects to Its Power Mix or see GreenVolts to
- [Sol3g talks M40 HCPV Solar Modules and Systems at Intersolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/sol3g-talks-m40-hcpv-solar-modules-and-systems-at-intersolar/) - [Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany] Increasing production capacity to 5MWp (MegaWatt-peak) in 2007 Sol3g, S.L., headquartered in Cerdanyola, SPAIN, was marketing their M40 HCPV (High Concentration PhotoVoltaic) solar modules along with complete HCPV systems and pilot installations per Sol3g Participates in Intersolar 2007. The M40 HCPV module (Data Sheet) uses a dual optic system to concentrate
- [Solar Light Flashes: Intersolar 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/solar-light-flashes-intersolar-2007/) - [Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany] Quick Photovoltaic News and Fun Tidbits from Intersolar 2007 Company News SunPower (Stand No 10.2.83, NASDAQ:SPWR): SPR-315 delayed again!Since I posted Where is the SunPower SPR-315 Solar Module?, SPR-315 deliveries have been rescheduled for Fall 2007, almost one year since the product was announced at Solar Power 2006. A company spokesperson
- [Photovoltaik magazine launched at Intersolar 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/photovoltaik-magazine-launched-at-intersolar-2007/) - [Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany] Targeting busy industry professionals Solarpraxis AG (FRA:SPA) and Alfons W. Gentner Verlag GmbH & Co. KG have formed a joint venture and launched the unusual issue 00 (double zero) of Photovoltaik-Magazin für Profis at Intersolar 2007 with a 50,000 copy first run. Neue Fachzeitschrift „Photovoltaik“ geht mit 50.000 Auflage an den
- [Solarvalue pulls a Secondary](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/solarvalue-pulls-a-secondary/) - Neutral event for almost all shareholders Gartmore Investment Limited, London, has acquired an over 10% stake in Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) from Solarvalue Holding GmbH in a private placement at the going rate. The official press release is New Major Shareholder (Deutsch). What does this mean for investors and the Solarvalue Balance Sheet? A secondary offering
- [GreenVolts scores Solar Project and Investment from Avista](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/greenvolts-scores-solar-project-and-investment-from-avista/) - Avista makes strategic investment in GreenVolts Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA) has chosen GreenVolts for a demonstration High Concentration PhotoVoltaics (HCPV) project. The official press release is Avista Chooses GreenVolts for Utility Scale Solar Trial. Although this news was tipped in the Business 2.0 Magazine article, Big Solar's day in the sun, the strategic investment by Avista
- [Cool Earth Solar emerges from Stealth Mode](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/cool-earth-solar-emerges-from-stealth-mode/) - Announces financing and Board of Directors Cool Earth Solar (CES) has completed first round financing raising almost $1 million in capital. Part of this was first reported in VentureBeat as Cool Earth Solar raises $750,000 for solar power concentration technology. I cite them even though VentureBeat does not cite my posting firsts. In addition, Mr.
- [Solar Light Flashes: June 11, 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/solar-light-flashes-june-11-2007/) - Quick Photovoltaic News Tidbits I decided to revive the Light Flashes from last September and prefix Solar to satisfy the search engines. Solar Light Flashes will provide an ad hoc channel for the various factoids and observation pairs I stumble upon during my research for posts. Most of these factoids do not justify a complete
- [ersol and NITOL Group sign Polysilicon supply Letter of Intent](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/ersol-and-nitol-group-sign-polysilicon-supply-letter-of-intent/) - Polysilicon back from Siberia beginning in 2008 Earlier this week at ersol's Annual General Meeting on June 5, 2007, ersol Solar Energy AG (FRA:ES6) announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the NITOL Group for an undisclosed amount of Polysilicon through 2012. ersol purports this polysilicon supply is sufficient for incremental production
- [California Solar Initiative: No solar home installations “completed” yet in 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/06/california-solar-initiative-no-solar-home-installations-“completed”-yet-in-2007/) - CSI should examine the Evidence of problems beyond Time of Use Rates In The Monterey County Herald Guest commentary, Dale Julin reports STATE SOLAR PROJECT SHADY: Stalled initiative squeezing smaller companies. As recent as May 21, 2007, the CSI & SGIP Statewide Average Systems Costs (May 2007) (downloadable Excel file) proves no CSI Residential or
- [Solar Photovoltaic company Rebrandings hit new High](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/solar-photovoltaic-company-rebrandings-hit-new-high/) - Are commercials at the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, and Superbowl next? I had just noticed a few solar photovoltaic company rebrandings earlier this week when I read the Phönix SonnenStrom AG (FRA:PS4) Annual General Meeting news on the DGAP ad hoc service (English, Deutsch). Heavens Goethe, Phönix SonnenStrom has decided to rename the company
- [Oerlikon Solar: Company Dramas upstage Thin Film progress](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/oerlikon-solar-company-dramas-upstage-thin-film-progress/) - OC Oerlikon CEO leaves over executive pay controversyAPI GmbH payments for productions systems delayed Thomas Limberger CEO of OC Oerlikon Corporation AG (VTX:OERL), parent of the Oerlikon Solar division, left the company on May 7, 2007, per Oerlikon chief in shock exit. The Board of Directors appoints Uwe Krüger as new CEO of Oerlikon Group,
- [Where is the SunPower SPR-315 Solar Module?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/where-is-the-sunpower-spr-315-solar-module/) - And M.SETEK makes first polysilicon I’ve noticed a number of searches for SPR-315, first discussed in SunPower delivers larger module with 315W Peak Power during my coverage of Solar Power 2006. In the official press release, SunPower Announces High Power, Higher Efficiency Solar Panel, issued back on October 16, 2006, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) said: The
- [California Clean Tech Open 2007 Kick-off Event Wrap up](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/california-clean-tech-open-2007-kick-off-event-wrap-up/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Closing Speakers headline the Event Even though I took BART, I arrived late to the California Clean Tech Open 2007 launch event and missed the Welcome Introductions and opening speakers. But first, there are six clean tech categories in the competition: Air, Water & Waste, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Renewables, Smart
- [First Anniversary of GUNTHER Portfolio](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/first-anniversary-of-gunther-portfolio/) - Acknowledging those who helped me achieve this milestone As mentioned in GreenVolts CEO Bob Cart addresses California Clean Tech Open 2007 Kick-off Event, GUNTHER Portfolio turned one year old on May 16, 2007. Since this is a bit of an indulgence, I don’t want to rehash the recent Post 100 on GUNTHER Portfolio when I
- [AstroPower Saga Continues: Fraud Claims Referred to FBI](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/astropower-saga-continues-fraud-claims-referred-to-fbi/) - Former AstroPower Execs Allen Barnett and Thomas Stiner agreed to pay $1 million USD to settle shareholder lawsuits without admitting culpability The ever trustworthy Steven Church, now with Bloomberg News, reported on the latest developments in AstroPower fraud claims go to FBI, judge rules reprinted in delawareonline: The News Journal. Typical for this saga, there
- [GreenVolts CEO Bob Cart addresses California Clean Tech Open 2007 Kick-off Event](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/greenvolts-ceo-bob-cart-addresses-california-clean-tech-open-2007-kick-off-event/) - [San Francisco, California USA] I know what you did this summer! The California Clean Tech Open 2007 held their official Launch Event last night, March 15, 2007, at San Francisco City Hall in the North Light Court. Bob Cart’s GreenVolts team was the 2006 California Clean Tech Open Renewables Prize Winner and tipped contract announcements
- [Jasco’s GE Wireless SolarCam Product Trial and Review – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/jasco’s-ge-wireless-solarcam-product-trial-and-review-–-part-1/) - Configuring the Wireless Color Solar Camera System Regular blog readers will remember I first wrote about this product after the 2007 International CES in Solar Camera defends Solar Gadget Crown. Prompted by a suggestion from a friend, I requested a SolarCam™ sample from Jasco Products for a product review, and Jasco replied with a same
- [NJCEP Spring 2007 CORE Program and Queues](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/njcep-spring-2007-core-program-and-queues/) - Includes SREC-only Pilot Status and latest transition Consulting Report Numerous updates are available on New Jersey's Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP, http://www.njcep.com) website. It has been 90 days since my last post about the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, NJCEP November 2006 Greater Than 10kW CORE QUEUE Analysis. The CORE Queue > 10kw March 21, 2007
- [Invest in Germany Spring 2007 Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/invest-in-germany-spring-2007-update/) - Industrial Investment Council (IIC) integration continues Since I first mentioned the merger of the IIC with Invest in Germany (IiG) in the Christmas Eve Claudia Schiffer post, both organizations completed their merger on January 1, 2007, creating a common web landing page. Two versions of the newsletter Spring 2007 FAST TRACK News from Germany –
- [Clean Energy Venture Summit](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/05/clean-energy-venture-summit/) - Ideas. Investments. Austin.May 14-16 Austin, Texas USA 2007 Later this month, the first annual Clean Energy Venture Summit (CEVS) will convene in The Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas USA, to explore “The Utility of the Future”. The three day summit is hosted by Austin Energy and The Clean Energy Incubator with additional
- [OptiSolar to solar electrify Sarnia, Ontario Canada](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/optisolar-to-solar-electrify-sarnia-ontario-canada/) - OptiSolar granted approval to build a 40MW (Megawatt) solar farm in Sarnia In Ontario goes solar, Tyler Hamilton of the Toronto Star first broke this story. I first wrote about OptiSolar in this post, Gen 3 Solar changes name to OptiSolar. The 40MW Sarnia solar farm is slated to occupy almost 365 hectares (about 902
- [Solaria Supercell Revisited](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/solaria-supercell-revisited/) - Stellaris claims the grainy diagram as copyrighted material. First, a correction to the post, Moser Baer PV reveals Solaria Supercell, is required. Stellaris has claimed the grainy diagram I extracted from the joint press conference presentation by Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) and Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (MBPV). It would appear this diagram and the Concentrix
- [Solarvalue releases 2006 Annual Report](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/solarvalue-releases-2006-annual-report/) - For no particular reason, I checked the Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) website this evening, and I stumbled on this German only release of their 2006 Annual Report, Geschäftsbericht 2006 zum Download. The German version may have been released on March 29, 2007? The English link to the same report has April 18, 2007, as the release
- [AE Polysilicon moves to Pennsylvania](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/ae-polysilicon-moves-to-pennsylvania/) - Finds a friend in Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell Fairless Hills, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA will be the home of AE Polysilicon as announced in this press release, PA Governor Rendell Announces Arrival of Solar Material Manufacturer in Bucks County. I first saw this reported in the Weekly Newsletter from Solarbuzz here, Fairless Hills, PA, USA:
- [Energy Storage](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/energy-storage/) - [San Francisco, California USA] Renewable Energy’s Missing Link On Wednesday, April 11, 2007, I attended The MIT Club of Northern California Clean Technology Program event titled Energy Storage – The Missing Link. First, the website for the 2007 California Clean Tech Open (CCTO) should go live with details on the 2007 competition Monday, April 16,
- [Solarvalue goes “Back to the Future” with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic partnership](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/solarvalue-goes-“back-to-the-future”-with-moser-baer-photo-voltaic-partnership/) - Solarvalue AG flip flops on going it alone and finds a Silicon partner First, a correction to my post, Moser Baer PV invests in Solarvalue AG, is required. This transaction should be described as MBPV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moser Baer India Limited (BOM:517140), has acquired a 40% stake in Solarvalue Proizvodnja d.d., with
- [Moser Baer PV reveals Solaria Supercell](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/moser-baer-pv-reveals-solaria-supercell/) - At joint press conference between Solarvalue AG and Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (MBPV)I was taking a quick look at the press materials, and Moser Baer PV presented a few slides on their Photovolaltaic strategy. I expect Solarvalue will place this presentation on their website soon.The Solaria Supercell has a striking similarity to the Stellaris
- [From Siberia with Polysilicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/from-siberia-with-polysilicon/) - NITOL Group Going solar in a big way I first wrote about the NITOL Group in From Russia with Polysilicon. Per the recent press release, GT Solar Signs $49M Polysilicon Reactor Contract with Nitol Group, the Nitol Group’s NITOL-Silicon, Ltd. subsidiary is stepping beyond trichlorosilane production and entering the Big Show (American term for Major
- [Blue Square Energy sets the impurity enriched solar cell record straight](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/04/blue-square-energy-sets-the-impurity-enriched-solar-cell-record-straight/) - Discusses Silicon Wafer Recycling business and Bright Point solar cell technology and plans In late January 2007, I was contacted by two first round, angel investors in Blue Square Energy (BSE), Ray Moyer, CEO of EPX (Electronic Payment Exchange), and Joseph Babin, COO of Blue Square Energy and founder of Opis Advisors. As private equity
- [Moser Baer PV invests in Solarvalue AG](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/moser-baer-pv-invests-in-solarvalue-ag/) - I just happened to the see the news when I checked my email. For now, I want to point out my prediction about a possible partnership with Moser Baer in Solarvalue discusses plans and process. I haven't been doing well on the speculation/prediction front in recent posts. Here is a link to the press release,
- [Solarvalue: What ever happened to the M5 arc furnace?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/solarvalue-what-ever-happened-to-the-m5-arc-furnace/) - I haven’t written a post about Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) since Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše - Part 3. I was sort of boycotting them after Solarvalue Newsletter 1/2007, and the past two press releases were a bit more hype than substance: Solarvalue Site in Slovenia Takes up Engineering Work in Preparation of Solar
- [Applied Materials Solar shuts out Oerlikon Solar 3:0](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/applied-materials-solar-shuts-out-oerlikon-solar-30/) - Applied Materials builds thin film photovoltaic production equipment lead in the first quarter of 2007 In advance of the PHOTON Expo, I was expecting new polysilicon production facility and supplier agreements to lead the photovoltaic headlines. But the real news may be on the production equipment front. Since the Solar division of OC Oerlikon Corporation
- [Solar Charger and Solar Panel Roundup – Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/solar-charger-and-solar-panel-roundup-–-part-2/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] Charging up 2007 International CES Continuing where Solar Charger and Solar Panel Roundup – Part 1 left off, there were additional solar surprises from small companies at CES in the Sands Convention Center. Looking like a secret weapon from a 1960’s vintage James Bond film (the label in the photo has
- [Post 100 on GUNTHER Portfolio](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/post-100-on-gunther-portfolio/) - Thanks to the readers, subscribers, and friends of GUNTHER Portfolio! With this post, GUNTHER Portfolio has hit the 100 post mark. Since my first post on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, I have averaged about 2.3 posts per week for the past ten (10) months. And that includes periods of one to two weeks without new
- [Solar Charger and Solar Panel Roundup – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/solar-charger-and-solar-panel-roundup-–-part-1/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA] Charging up 2007 International CES With CeBIT 2007 starting this week on Thursday, March 15, in Hannover, Germany, relevance is fading for the final CES post I promised (see Solar Camera defends Solar Gadget Crown) back in January. The crowded field of solar charger and panel manufacturers at CES this year
- [GreenVolts Concentrates PhotoVoltaics in San Francisco](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/greenvolts-concentrates-photovoltaics-in-san-francisco/) - Establishes headquarters near SF Financial District I first heard and reported about GreenVolts at Solar Power 2006, and I met GreenVolts (http://www.greenvolts.com) CEO Bob Cart at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum: Solar start ups at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum Part 1California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses Solar Power 2006 On February 9, 2007,
- [Solaria spills low concentration photovoltaic technology at Symposium](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/03/solaria-spills-low-concentration-photovoltaic-technology-at-symposium/) - But only Piper Jaffrey clients, invited guests, and selected media get the scoop Solaria disclosed details about their low concentration solar technology during their presentation at Piper Jaffray’s (Piper Jaffray & Co., NYSE:PJC) Second Annual Opportunities in Alternative Energy Symposium (see Solaria presenting at Alternative Energy Symposium). Thus far, this CNET News.com article, Solaria shines
- [Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše - Part 3](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/solar-grade-silicon-roads-lead-to-ruse-part-3/) - [Maribor and Ruše, Slovenia]TDR - Metalurgija Visit with Solarvalue AG Photo: TDR facility with Solarvalue redlines and my blue circle of the Ferrochrome Building Since Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše - Part 2 (please see the end of this post for corrections), the news flow from Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) has been disappointing.
- [Solaria presenting at Alternative Energy Symposium](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/solaria-presenting-at-alternative-energy-symposium/) - Piper Jaffray & Co. (NYSE:PJC) is hosting its second annual Alternative Energy Symposium tomorrow, February 21, 2007, in New York City, New York USA. I saw a spike in searches for Solaria Corporation on the Blog today. At first, I thought the interest in Solaria might have been a result of Silicon Valley Solar’s deal
- [Gen 3 Solar changes name to OptiSolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/gen-3-solar-changes-name-to-optisolar/) - Trademark conflict with DayStar Technologies If you check the Gen 3 Solar website, as of January 1, 2007, they changed the name of their company to OptiSolar, Inc. I heard about the reason behind the name change last week from an acquaintance. At the United States Patent and Trademark Office website, www.uspto.gov, you can find
- [Solarvalue beta website and Blog(?!)](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/solarvalue-beta-website-and-blog/) - Solarvalue beta links live!Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) HAS NOT announced these beta links! Check out the new Solarvalue website here and even a Solarvalue Blog here before they are no longer accessible or the new website is launched. I was just reviewing sources of traffic to my Blog when I stumbled upon this. So I guess
- [Towards Energy Autonomy (at Google)](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/towards-energy-autonomy-at-google/) - New Politics for Renewable EnergyDr. Hermann Scheer (Deutsch) elaborated on ideas from his latest book, Energy Autonomy: The economic, social, and technological case for renewable energy, to a sold out audience at Google Building 40 in Mountain View. The event was organized by German American Business Association of California, Inc. and the MIT Club of
- [Poly Plant Project delivers Turnkey Polysilicon Plants](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/poly-plant-project-delivers-turnkey-polysilicon-plants/) - Technology focused on the Siemens processFounded in 2005, the Poly Plant Project, Inc. (PPP) helps aspiring polysilicon oligarchs and companies moving up the value chain to research, design, and construct polysilicon production facilities based on trichlorosilane (TCS) chemistry or the “Siemens process”. Lead by Chairman & CEO Tetsunori (Terry) T. Kunimune, owner of the Kunical
- [Peter Aschenbrenner under SEC investigation in AstroPower Saga](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/peter-aschenbrenner-under-sec-investigation-in-astropower-saga/) - Trouble under the SunPower Well, you can tell I have been distracted by personal issues to not notice this blockbuster and underreported news: SunPower sales up; SEC investigates employee (free registration may be required). This story was first reported by Sarah Jane Tribble at the Mercury News with contributions from Troy Wolverton. Per an amended
- [Solarvalue Newsletter 1/2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/solarvalue-newsletter-12007/) - For those of you who did not subscribe (Deutsch) to be kept informed about current events at Solarvalue AG, below is the unedited newsletter emailed on February 7, 2007. You can download the attachment, Kepler AE Conf Programme_2007.pdf here. I imagine there was a German version of the newsletter which may have contained information not
- [NJCEP November 2006 Greater Than 10kW CORE QUEUE Analysis](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/njcep-november-2006-greater-than-10kw-core-queue-analysis/) - SunEdison’s business model dominates rebate backlog at PowerLight’s expense Although it has been over two months since I reported about the NJCEP November 2006 CORE Queue Updates, I have now completed an analysis of New Jersey's Clean Energy Program™ CORE Queue for installations greater than 10kW (kiloWatt) in size. The CORE Queue > 10kw Nov
- [INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INVESTMENTS](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/international-workshop-on-solar-photovoltaic-investments/) - EPIA organized event in Brussels, Belgium, on February 13-14, 2007 I wasn’t even aware of this event when I crafted my Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2007, so I thought I would profile it and give my quick take. Organized by EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association) with support from the European Photovoltaic Technology Platform and
- [From Russia with Polysilicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/02/from-russia-with-polysilicon/) - Russian program "Silicon" (Silicon Program) projects slated to produce semiconductor and solar grade silicon When I was searching around YouTube for my own videos earlier this month, I noticed this video with the tag polysilicon: I have managed to connect this video to the SiPro Silicon Program in Russia (English, Russian). The video appears to
- [Additional Solarvalue AG Secondary Placements Planned](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/additional-solarvalue-ag-secondary-placements-planned/) - Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) announced Successful Private Placement Increases Solarvalue AG's Equity on the DGAP ad hoc service. Sorry, I can’t link to DGAP articles anymore since they have converted to a slick Web 2.0 style interface. Solarvalue placed 275,000 shares with investment funds, asset managers, and private individuals raising share capital to € 840,000.
- [Solarvalue to proceed without Strategic Partners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/solarvalue-to-proceed-without-strategic-partners/) - Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) announced Adjusted Business Plan offers new opportunities and guarantees Solarvalue AG's independence on the DGAP ad hoc service. Solarvalue says that less money is needed to convert the facility to solar grade silicon production, and they have more capital from recent share placements and a new arrangement with partner W&P Profil
- [PV Technology, Performance, and Cost – 2006](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/pv-technology-performance-and-cost-–-2006/) - New photovoltaic report co-authored by Paul Maycock, PV Energy Systems, and Travis Bradford, the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentI received an email about the release of this report, PV Technology, Performance, and Cost – 2006, last week, although the report was first announced in a December 19, 2006, press release. Before searching, I had also
- [Solar Camera defends Solar Gadget Crown](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/solar-camera-defends-solar-gadget-crown/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA]2007 International CESAs a 2006 International CES Innovations Honoree, the JASCO GE Wireless SolarCam(TM) was not new, but this weatherproofed wireless surveillance camera charges an internal battery with a small array of multicrystalline solar cells. To conserve power and minimize useless surveillance footage, SolarCam is activated by onboard motion detectors.Craig Morris, Product
- [Etón Rumored to Plan Solar Powered Radio](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/eton-rumored-to-plan-solar-powered-radio/) - [Las Vegas, Nevada USA]2007 International CESI have spent the past three days, January 8-10, 2007, trolling the aisles of the Sands Expo and Convention Center and the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2007 International CES looking for solar photovoltaic powered products.I heard from an informed source that Etón Corporation plans to introduce a solar
- [Photovoltaic Conference and Exhibition Preview 2007](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/photovoltaic-conference-and-exhibition-preview-2007/) - Near and long term plans for event coverage In chronological order, here are the conferences I am interested in covering or following in 2007. My focus is on technical conferences and business to business tradeshows, not regional marketing and sales events. Time and budget resources won’t allow me to visit all of them. 2007 International
- [Motech and AE Polysilicon ink Polycrystalline Silicon Feedstock Supply Agreement](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/motech-and-ae-polysilicon-ink-polycrystalline-silicon-feedstock-supply-agreement/) - Motech and AE Polysilicon Sign Strategic Supply AgreementAE Polysilicon Corporation signs supply agreement to supply Motech IndustriesA duet of press releases from Motech and AE Polysilicon appeared at the Motech Solar (中文, English translation) website on December 29, 2006.Motech Industries Inc. (TPO:6244) announced a five year strategic supply agreement with AE Polysilicon Corporation for polysilicon
- [Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše - Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2007/01/solar-grade-silicon-roads-lead-to-ruse-part-2/) - [Maribor and Ruše, Slovenia]TDR - Metalurgija Visit with Solarvalue AGIn Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše - Part 1, the tour of the TDR Facility began with the M1 arc furnace. The day after Part 1 was posted, Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) announced the Purchase of Future Solar Grade Silicon Factory Concluded in Solarvalue
- [Maharishi Solar Technology (MST) silicon plans emerge](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/maharishi-solar-technology-mst-silicon-plans-emerge/) - MST to begin with 100 Metric Ton (MT) R&D PlantPer Mr. Dev Raj with Maharishi Solar Technology (P) Ltd. (http://www.maharishisolar.com), MST decided to setup a Solar Grade Silicon manufacturing facility in India to address strong unmet local end demand for solar photovoltaic products. As a result of silicon shortages, Indian solar cell and module manufacturers
- [IIC to merge with Invest in Germany](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/iic-to-merge-with-invest-in-germany/) - As mentioned in this holiday greetings news release, IIC wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!, the IIC (Industrial Investment Council) will merge with Invest in Germany to form a single investment promotion agency for Germany. I first wrote about the IIC in Industrial Investment Council (IIC) helps international photovoltaic firms invest
- [AE Polysilicon Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/ae-polysilicon-update/) - Motech sets up family deal for polysilicon from new US player has been posted online at the PHOTON International website from PI 12/2006, p.72, using their nomenclature. PHOTON claims AE is an abbreviation for Alternative Energy LLC, the holding company of AE Polysilicon.Per PHOTON, AE Polysilicon was founded by Dr. York Tsuo, who is the
- [22nd EU PVSEC Update and Abstract Submission](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/22nd-eu-pvsec-update-and-abstract-submission/) - 3 - 7 September 2007 FIERO MILANO If you’ve been reading the comments, you know that the 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has been confirmed for the FIERA MILANO - Exhibition & Convention Centre in Milan, Italy.Abstract submissions for papers from aspiring authors are due by January 29, 2007. Authors should preview
- [Solar Grade Silicon roads lead to Ruše – Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/solar-grade-silicon-roads-lead-to-ruse-–-part-1/) - [Maribor and Ruše, Slovenia]TDR - Metalurgija Visit with Solarvalue AGPhotos: Ruše city sign, TDR main gate, TDR facility with Solarvalue redlinesAs I outlined in DEAL! Solarvalue AG purchase receives final approval, on November, 30, 2006, Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) announced the completion of the purchase of TDR – Metalurgija (TDR), located in Ruše, Slovenia, by
- [Taiwan firms reducing solar cell prices](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/taiwan-firms-reducing-solar-cell-prices/) - The DigiTimes.com Bits + chips column, Taiwan solar cell makers reduce ASP by 3-6%, reports second tier solar cell manufacturers have reduced average selling prices in late November and early December 2006 citing PV (photovoltaic) industry conditions. Besides customer “requests” to lower prices, competition has increased because of aggressive global PV industry expansion. Meanwhile, E-Ton
- [Solarvalue AG shares up sharply on XETRA](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/solarvalue-ag-shares-up-sharply-on-xetra/) - Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) shares are up about 49% to €12.20, an all time high, in trading on the XETRA so far today, December 14, 2006.Please remember Solarvalue is traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Open Market, the rough equivalent to Over-the-counter (OTC) in the United States.The volume is below 10,000 shares with less then
- [Unknowns NA Polysilicon, AE Polysilicon, and MST joining PV silicon party](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/unknowns-na-polysilicon-ae-polysilicon-and-mst-joining-pv-silicon-party/) - Recent clues and news point to new and unproven entrants into polysilicon and solar grade silicon production.Per the below edited notice of employment opportunities on Monster.com, NA Polysilicon is planning to build a $200 Million PV grade polysilicon production facility “in a very modern area in Southeast Asia”. This investment translates to about 2,000 metric
- [Popular Solar Posts and Searches on GUNTHER Portfolio](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/popular-solar-posts-and-searches-on-gunther-portfolio/) - What readers read and want to know aboutTop three (3) most read posts:SolFocus vs. Concentrix Solar: Battle of the Solar Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) start-upsSecretive solar start-up, Solarvalue AG, reveals solar grade silicon production plans through joint venture bid for TDR-Metalurgija in Ruse, SloveniaAstroPower: Decline of a solar photovoltaic star remains an untold tragedy?I’ve been working
- [Summer Solar Rebate freeze highlights November 2006 NJCEP CORE Queues](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/summer-solar-rebate-freeze-highlights-november-2006-njcep-core-queues/) - NJCEP downplays summer freeze of solar rebates with success press releaseIf you read the recent press release from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), NEW JERSEY HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF SOLAR MARKET, you might believe New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP, http://www.njcep.com) was a model of flawless execution in 2006. Likewise, the above chart
- [NJCEP November 2006 CORE Queue Updates](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/12/njcep-november-2006-core-queue-updates/) - November 2006 updates are available on New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP, http://www.njcep.com) website.CORE Queue > 10kw Nov 22, 2006 update was released Wednesday or Thursday. The CORE Queue 10kw at the time of this post. I
- [DEAL! Solarvalue AG purchase receives final approval](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/deal-solarvalue-ag-purchase-receives-final-approval/) - Slovenian Authorities approve purchase of TDR – MetalurgijaSolarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) announced the completion of the deal today. The TDR facility is now owned by WP Profil Solarvalue Holding d.o.o., a joint venture between W&P Profil d.o.o with 51% and Solarvalue AG with 49%. The contract deed of sale had been signed by Holding Slovenske
- [Photovoltaic Market Situation - Must Read RE INSIDER Column](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/photovoltaic-market-situation-must-read-re-insider-column/) - Price Decrease and Consolidation: The Solar PV Supply ChainIn this week’s RE INSIDER Column on RenewableEnergyAccess.com, Edwin Koot, Founder and CEO of SolarPlaza.com, has written a pragmatic article about the current state of the PV Industry, Price Decrease and Consolidation: The Solar PV Supply Chain.Mr. Koot has more original PV market articles on the SolarPlaza
- [Solaria Keeps Solar Technology Secret](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solaria-keeps-solar-technology-secret/) - While I was in the hall outside the standing room only Concentrating PV: Ready for Market? session (download the repeat teleconference) at Solar Power 2006, I bumped into Marc van Gerven, Vice President Marketing, with Solaria Corporation. Shutout from the session, we agreed to accelerate an afternoon interview. Establishing the ground rules, Solaria will not
- [Solarvalue discusses plans and process](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solarvalue-discusses-plans-and-process/) - The Next Steps - Press ConferenceLast week on November 17, 2006, Solarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) held a coming out press conference coincident with the 7. Forum Solarpraxis in Berlin, Germany.Of the three open areas I wanted to learn more about (see previous post), Solarvalue addressed one in detail disclosing their near term plans, solar grade
- [7. Forum Solarpraxis](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/7-forum-solarpraxis/) - German solar photovoltaic market growing only 10% in 2006I just got back from the 7. Forum Solarpraxis in Berlin, Germany, held November 16-17, 2006.Organized by Solarpraxis AG (FRA:SPA), the Forum Solarpraxis is a solar conference focused on non-technical topics including policy, market development, finance, marketing, and sales. The 7. Forum event agenda can be viewed
- [SOLON AG CEO Kicks PV Blogger Out of Analyst Conference](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solon-ag-ceo-kicks-pv-blogger-out-of-analyst-conference/) - [Berlin, Germany] I am in Berlin today attending the 7. Forum Solarpraxis. After reviewing the program, I decided to attend the Analyst Conferences of Q-Cells AG, ErSol Solar Energy AG, and SolarWorld AG. Since the presentations and questions were interesting as I expected, I decided to remain for the SOLON AG fuer Solartechnik (FRA:SOO1) presentation.
- [Solar start ups at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solar-start-ups-at-the-19th-nrel-industry-growth-forum-part-2/) - In Part 2, I profile six (6) more early stage solar companies who pitched their business plans at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum. Combined CPV and Heat Ascendant Energy Company, Inc. is commercializing the Low Concentration Solar Cogenerator™ module to extract electricity and heat from sunlight. The Solar Cogenerator uses a faceted trough concentrator
- [Solarvalue AG press event next week](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solarvalue-ag-press-event-next-week/) - A New Source of Solar SiliconSolarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) has announced a major press conference on Friday, November 17, 2006, during the 7. Forum Solarpraxis in Berlin, Germany. The Solarvalue management team will be on hand to discuss their plan to ramp solar grade silicon production at the TDR – Metalurgija facility located in Ruše,
- [Splinter going PC not Solar?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/splinter-going-pc-not-solar/) - This week, the EE Times Water cooler column mentioned a recent report from FBR Research that claims the Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) Board of Directors is searching for a replacement for President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director Michael R. Splinter. EE Times goes on to speculate Mr. Splinter may return to his alma mater, Intel
- [Proceedings ready from 21st EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/proceedings-ready-from-21st-eu-pvsec/) - The Proceedings from the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference have been published. The Proceedings CD-ROM with about 3,500 pages of plenary, oral, and visual presentation content regarding photovoltaic research, market status, and the future of the PV Industry will be sent to full paying participants or can now be purchased for €150 plus shipping
- [Proposition 87 – I vote NO](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/proposition-87-–-i-vote-no/) - I agree with the intent but not the implementation.I promised to take a look at Proposition 87 (Prop 87) after seeing the end of Mr. Khosla’s keynote presentation at Solar Power 2006. California’s General Election is on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.Prop 87 requires California oil producers to pay an extraction fee known as a severance
- [Solar start ups at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/11/solar-start-ups-at-the-19th-nrel-industry-growth-forum-part-1/) - Eleven (11) early stage solar companies pitched their business plans at the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum running the technology gamut from printable polymer inks and Concentrating PhotoVoltaic (CPV) to Combined CPV and Heat, Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Invertors, and Thin Films.Printable inks for polymer (organic) solar cellsPlextronics, Inc. is developing semi-conductive and conductive polymers
- [Gossip and Rumors from Solar Power 2006](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/gossip-and-rumors-from-solar-power-2006/) - NVIDIA going Solar?I bumped into a trio of folks from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) at the exhibition on Tuesday. They were doing fact finding on solar. Is NVIDIA just keeping up with the Googles (see the Governator webcast at timestamp 07:30) and market laggard Microsoft or planning to beat Intel and AMD (DAAMIT) to the punch?Hoku
- [22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/22nd-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - I just checked the EU PVSEC website, and I noticed the following on the home page:We would like to inform you that we are currently in negotiation with the FIERA MILANO - Exhibition & Convention Centre in Milan, Italy to realize the 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition from 3-7 September 2007 in
- [Solarvalue signs deal with HSE to purchase TDR – Metalurgija](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/solarvalue-signs-deal-with-hse-to-purchase-tdr-–-metalurgija/) - Slovenian regulatory approval last hurdleSolarvalue AG (XETRA:SV7) (http://www.solarvalue.com) completed another step in their acquisition of a controlling 90.78% stake in TDR – Metalurgija, Ruše, Slovenia through WP Profil Solarvalue Holding d.o.o., a joint venture between Solarvalue AG and a Slovenian partner. For the first time, there is an acknowledgement of the transaction from Holding Slovenske
- [SUNBROTHERS creates Solar Powered Sculptures](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/sunbrothers-creates-solar-powered-sculptures/) - The perfect solar corporate giftHave you just signed a major solar supply deal or landed a major customer? Or perhaps you are a polysilicon supplier who has just extracted an equity interest from your take or pay customer, and you want to show your appreciation?SUNBROTHERS (http://www.sunbrothers.com/) creates solar powered sculptures from copper, bronze, and hand
- [19th NREL Industry Growth Forum revolutionizes Philly](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/19th-nrel-industry-growth-forum-revolutionizes-philly/) - [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA]Financing the Path to a Clean Energy FutureOver 400 entrepreneurs, clean energy investors, and government officials converged four blocks from Philadelphia’s City Hall October 24-26, 2006, for the largest US clean energy venture forum. The U.S. Department of Energy's NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Industry Growth Forum seeks to commercialize emerging clean energy
- [19th NREL Industry Growth Forum Award Winners](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/19th-nrel-industry-growth-forum-award-winners/) - [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA]I am working on a comprehensive post about the Forum, but first some spoilers:2006 Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year AwardPlextronics2006 First Outstanding Presentation Award (tie)Ze-gen, Inc.Las Alamos Renewable Energy Company, LLC2006 Second Outstanding Presentation AwardFranklin Fuel Cells, Inc.The 20th NREL Industry Growth Forum will be held in Denver, Colorado - Fall 2007.
- [California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses Solar Power 2006](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/california-governor-arnold-schwarzenegger-addresses-solar-power-2006/) - Clean Energy is the Future. Clean Energy is our Strength.Over 7,000 registered participants reconfirmed the Solar Power 2006 Conference and Expo as the largest US business to business solar event. To a packed, standing room only crowd of over 1000 attendees, Governor Schwarzenegger took less than 9 minutes to review his progressive policies and legislative
- [German Market for Solar Modules soft](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/german-market-for-solar-modules-soft/) - [Solar Power 2006, San Jose, CA USA]I have confirmed German market softness for solar modules with multiple confidential sources. One confidential source stated the following: The situation is that potential customers are waiting for price reductions of 10 to 15 % on modules. The storage of suppliers is full. Market slow down significant in the
- [Quick Solar Power 2006 Update](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/quick-solar-power-2006-update/) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will address Solar Power 2006 at (high) Noon on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Equal time will be given to his Democratic gubernatorial opponent, Phil Angelides.Here is a photo of the PHOTON International stand in full swing. Unfortunately, complimentary copies of the magazine did not clear customs and get delivered before the
- [Khosla Keynote Highlights Solar Power 2006 Opening Session](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/khosla-keynote-highlights-solar-power-2006-opening-session/) - The Governator (California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) will speak at Solar Power 2006 on Thursday, October 19, 2006 Vinod Khosla's Keynote Address on Innovation was the highlight of the Opening Session on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. In his first public presentation, Mr. Khosla, President of Khosla Ventures, provided a venture capitalist’s overview of climate change and
- [SunPower delivers larger module with 315W Peak Power](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/sunpower-delivers-larger-module-with-315w-peak-power/) - Solar Power 2006 begins with Opening Reception in Expo Hall at San Jose McEnery Convention Center When I first read about the new SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) SPR-315 module on News.com (SunPower boosts solar panel output), I was a bit confused. I didn’t understand how the new module could have more high efficiency cells, higher power,
- [GUNTHER Portfolio debuts on Top50-Solar®](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/gunther-portfolio-debuts-on-top50-solar®/) - Initial rank 96 on Top50-Solar English version and climbingTop50-Solar® (http://www.top50-solar.de) is an activity driven web catalog ranking registered solar and renewable energy websites based on their average number of visitors over the past 5 days. German, English, Spanish, and Portuguese websites are tracked and ranked in separate lists. Internationalized websites appear to be traffic ranked
- [SolFocus signs Triple Play Deal with Moser Baer India for Manufacturing, Distribution, and Strategic Investment](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/solfocus-signs-triple-play-deal-with-moser-baer-india-for-manufacturing-distribution-and-strategic-investment/) - SolFocus, Inc. announced a deal with Moser Baer India Limited (BOM:517140), New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, for the volume manufacturing of SolFocus Gen1 Concentrator PhotoVoltaic modules. Moser Baer India (MBI) has invested $7 Million to close out the $32 Million Series A funding of SolFocus and will be the exclusive distributor of
- [Proceedings 3rd PV Industry Forum](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/proceedings-3rd-pv-industry-forum/) - “New strategies for the booming PV Market”6 September 2006 – Dresden An event in the frame of the 21st European Photovoltaic Conference and ExhibitionWOW! The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) delivers a virtual Proceedings tour de force online experience of the 3rd PV Industry Forum with presentations, pictures, and videos.Here are quick links to each
- [GE Solar Technologies: Molded Wafer technology investments continue](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/10/ge-solar-technologies-molded-wafer-technology-investments-continue/) - Silicon-Film(TM) - By any other name.I have confirmed GE Solar Technologies is still working on the renamed Molded Wafer technology. But GE Solar would not disclose Molded Wafer production capacity or any expansion plans. GE Solar Technologies is a part of the Renewables unit of GE Energy, which belongs to GE Infrastructure, a primary business
- [Foundation PV CYCLE – European photovoltaic industry initiative for solar module take back and recycling](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/foundation-pv-cycle-–-european-photovoltaic-industry-initiative-for-solar-module-take-back-and-recycling/) - PV CYCLE, a European initiative to address Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) issues in Photovoltaics, was kicked off during the 3rd PV Industry Forum, New Strategies for the Booming PV Market, at the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Dresden, Germany.The PV CYCLE initiative was launched by the European Photovoltaic
- [Solarvalue AG goes Open Market, Tender offer accepted, and Letter of Intent](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/solarvalue-ag-goes-open-market-tender-offer-accepted-and-letter-of-intent/) - Solarvalue AG (http://www.solarvalue.com) shares (XETRA:SV7) were listed last week on the Open Market at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and began trading on September 19, 2006. The Open Market is a rough equivalent to Over-the-counter (OTC) equity markets in the United States, also known as the “Pink Sheets”.Per a press release dated the same day, Solarvalue
- [Final NJCEP 2006 Budget and September 2006 CORE Queue Greater Than 10 kWp Solar Rebate Applications](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/final-njcep-2006-budget-and-september-2006-core-queue-greater-than-10-kwp-solar-rebate-applications/) - First, on September 14, 2006, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved the final NJCEP 2006 Budget allocating an additional $48.5 million for new commitments to the CORE Queue GT (Greater Than) 10kW for Private Sector Installations. However, the new funding is not reflected in this queue release.I decided to take a closer
- [NJCEP August / September 2006 CORE Program and Queue Updates](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/njcep-august-september-2006-core-program-and-queue-updates/) - There have been a number of updates on New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™ (NJCEP, http://www.njcep.com) website over the past month.CORE ACTIVITY through August 23, 2006, can be viewed here. In 2006, there have been 789 New Jersey Solar Installation Projects through August 23, 2006, for 12532.2 kWp of system capacity and about $55.7 million in
- [3rd PV Industry Forum at the EU PVSEC: Cost, Cost, Cost and Price / Politics](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/3rd-pv-industry-forum-at-the-eu-pvsec-cost-cost-cost-and-price-politics/) - Please see Renewable Energy Access (http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/reinsider/story?id=45990 ) for the final, professional version of this article. Here is the extended version.Reflecting on the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Dresden, Germany, the 3rd PV Industry Forum, New Strategies for the Booming PV Market, was the major event upstaging the technical conference
- [Conference Highlights from 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/conference-highlights-from-21st-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - In the EU PVSEC conference closing session, Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink, Technical Programme Chair and Renewable Energies Unit Head, European Commission, Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC), Ispra, Italy, presented a twelve slide summary of key conference highlights by topic number, distributed to attendees as a handout. Here is the summary by Dr. Ossenbrink with a
- [Closing Session at 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/closing-session-at-21st-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - September 8, 2006, was the final day of the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. To my surprise, the exhibition portion of the 21st EU PVSEC finished on Thursday evening, and the stand teardown began with immediate haste. I would estimate the attendance for the final session on Friday dwindled down to about
- [More light flashes from the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/more-light-flashes-from-the-21st-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - The exhibition at the this year’s EU PVSEC covers an area of 1.5 hectares (3.46 acres) including a wide range of PV manufacturing equipment (PV tooling) vendors. This may be the largest collection of PV tooling vendors at one location ever, and most of the PV tooling vendors have sample equipment operating in demonstration modes.
- [Light flashes from the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/light-flashes-from-the-21st-european-photovoltaic-solar-energy-conference-and-exhibition/) - Dresden is awash in the brilliance of 2,500 Photovoltaic experts from 93 countries. In the opening session, there were predictions and insights from industry leaders and German politicians. I will only cover a few highlights.Although new silicon feedstocks are coming online in 2008, Dr. Winfried Hoffman, Schott Solar, predicted silicon based solar panels would not
- [SolFocus deal with Boeing(Spectrolab) and AMAT Solar Webcast Event](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/09/solfocus-deal-with-boeingspectrolab-and-amat-solar-webcast-event/) - Although I peruse the solar photovoltaic headlines daily, I didn’t catch the importance of this Boeing (NYSE:BA) press release from the headline, Boeing Wins Contract to Build Solar Cells for Renewable Energy, until it was pointed out to me. SolFocus has entered into a 12-month contract with Boeing’s Spectrolab subsidiary for 600,000 Multijunction concentrator solar
- [SolFocus vs. Concentrix Solar: Battle of the Solar Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) start-ups](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/solfocus-vs-concentrix-solar-battle-of-the-solar-concentrator-photovoltaic-cpv-start-ups/) - Outside of silicon shortages and Thin film solar technologies, Concentrator PhotoVoltaics (CPV) is the “hottest” topic in solar electricity and has attracted significant VC investments in 2006. SolFocus and Concentrix Solar are two of the highest profile and best funded Concentrator PhotoVoltaic (CPV) start-up companies. While both companies utilize high efficiency, Multijunction III-V space solar
- [NJCEP Greater than 10 kWp Solar Rebate Application Queue for Private Sector Installations - Market Analysis](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/njcep-greater-than-10-kwp-solar-rebate-application-queue-for-private-sector-installations-market-analysis/) - The following is an analysis of the NJ Solar Rebate Application Queue for the Private Sector with system sizes greater than 10 kW (10,001 Watts and up).This queue includes “complete” applications received by the Office of Clean Energy and awaiting rebate commitment approval in the NJCEP (New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, http://www.njcep.com/ ) Customer On-site
- [Market Analysis of NJCEP Solar Rebate Application Queue for Private Sector Installations less than 10 kWp](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/market-analysis-of-njcep-solar-rebate-application-queue-for-private-sector-installations-less-than-10-kwp/) - In February 2006, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, (NJ BPU) directed the Office of Clean Energy to implement changes to the Customer On-site Renewable Energy (CORE) Program in order to prevent over commitment to projects versus the $273 million four-year funding level for 2005-2008, plus an additional $86.6 million in carryover commitments from
- [Secretive solar start-up, Solarvalue AG, reveals solar grade silicon production plans through joint venture bid for TDR-Metalurgija in Ruse, Slovenia](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/secretive-solar-start-up-solarvalue-ag-reveals-solar-grade-silicon-production-plans-through-joint-venture-bid-for-tdr-metalurgija-in-ruse-slovenia/) - Back in March 2006, Solarvalue AG (http://www.solarvalue.com), the next level company based in Berlin, Germany, teamed with W&P Profil Maribor to bid for a controlling 90.78% stake in TDR – Metalurgija, a producer of calcium carbide and ferro-alloys, owned by Holding Slovenske elektrarne (HSE), Slovenia’s largest electric power provider for a undisclosed amount. The tender
- [Suntech Power buys way into Japanese solar market with MSK acquisition](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/suntech-power-buys-way-into-japanese-solar-market-with-msk-acquisition/) - As reported in the EE Times, Suntech Power (NYSE:STP) has reached agreement to acquire MSK Corporation, one of Japan’s largest PV (photovoltaic) module manufacturers and a leader in the BIPV (building integrated photovoltaic) space, in a two step cash and stock transaction valued at up to $300 million based on MSK achieving certain revenue performance
- [NJCEP CORE Program Inspection Report provides insight into the New Jersey Solar Installation Market](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/08/njcep-core-program-inspection-report-provides-insight-into-the-new-jersey-solar-installation-market/) - The CORE Inspection Report is an historical record of solar photovoltaic system inspections required by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (http://www.njcep.com/ ) through March 17, 2006. This report is tabulated by installer and includes valuable market information about total installations (projects), total system size installed in kWp, and a rough metric of installation quality with
- [Evergreen Solar investors sell the Second-Quarter 2006 Results news](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/evergreen-solar-investors-sell-the-second-quarter-2006-results-news/) - Although Evergreen Solar (ESLR) revenues almost doubled and gross margins increased 16.6 percentage points sequentially from the first quarter 2006, financial wire stories (AP, Reuters) erroneously focused on year over year comparisons to the second quarter 2005. Second quarter 2006 results were actually in-line with revenue estimates, and ESLR had a smaller loss than expected.
- [Industrial Investment Council (IIC) helps international photovoltaic firms invest in eastern Germany](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/industrial-investment-council-iic-helps-international-photovoltaic-firms-invest-in-eastern-germany/) - In recent news, the IIC played an important role in First Solar’s decision to build a 100MWp solar module manufacturing plant in Frankfurt /Oder, Brandenburg state, with €45.5 million of German government financial incentives. I suspect the IIC was also involved in Nanosolar’s decision to locate its first panel assembly factory, designed to produce more
- [SolFocus brings other solar photovoltaic concentrator companies into focus](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/solfocus-brings-other-solar-photovoltaic-concentrator-companies-into-focus/) - As reported today in Silicon Beat:The VC frenzy over solar company SolFocus; VCs shower it with $32MVCs continue to invest their green in green. The SolFocus investment follows on the heals of the $75 Million Series C funding of Nanosolar in June. Unlike other solar startups developing new and cheaper thin film solar cell/module technologies,
- [PV Industry Forum 2006 in Freiburg Part 2](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/pv-industry-forum-2006-in-freiburg-part-2/) - Since Part 1 implies at least one follow up post, Part 2 will focus on the “Reducing material consumption: Thin film and silicon ribbon techniques” afternoon session held at the 2nd PV Industry Forum in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. I did not attend the second parallel afternoon session titled “Success in large-scale rural PV projects:
- [Blogger Online Community offers focused help for your Blog](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/blogger-online-community-offers-focused-help-for-your-blog/) - When I started my blog back in May 2006, I decided to use Blogger because of their Google affiliation, and the opportunity to exert maximum control over my blog via the html code template. In terms of control, this has been a great choice. I have been able to do exactly what I want. Once
- [Solar Renewable Energy Programs and resources in New Jersey: The Solar Garden State](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/solar-renewable-energy-programs-and-resources-in-new-jersey-the-solar-garden-state/) - Although the California Solar Initiative (CSI) has dominated renewable energy headlines, New Jersey’s Solar Renewable Energy Programs (part of New Jersey’s Clean Energy ProgramTM (NJCEP) administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, NJ BPU) are among the best in the United States. 346 Solar Systems totaling 4533kWp of solar capacity were installed in
- [Nanosolar rocks your “solar world” with plan to build 430MWp Solar Cell Factory](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/nanosolar-rocks-your-“solar-world”-with-plan-to-build-430mwp-solar-cell-factory/) - Back on June 21, 2006, while I was attending the PV Industry Forum in Freiburg im Breisgau, Nanosolar Inc., a “global leader in solar power innovation”, announced their plans to build a 430MWp solar cell production factory, when fully equipped (about 200 million cells per year), in the San Francisco Bay area. In addition, a
- [Viva Italia! Italy beats France 5:3 on penalty kicks](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/viva-italia-italy-beats-france-53-on-penalty-kicks/) - Viva Italia! Italy beats France in a shootout to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and France's Zinedine Zidane ends his World Cup career with a red card in extratime play after an unsportsmanlike head butt. Italy deserved the win with a questionable penalty kick awarded to France early in the game, and an earned
- [Germany 3: Portugal 1 in the World Cup consolation game](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/germany-3-portugal-1-in-the-world-cup-consolation-game/) - Germany bounced back from the 0:2 loss to Italy in the semifinal to take third place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. An (extreme?) German fan in southern New Jersey celebrates the first German goal in the second half. The 2006 World Cup final is now in progress between France and Italy. Hopefully these "football"
- [Lizard Found! - Selected Reptiles and Amphibians from the New Jersey Pine Barrens](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/07/lizard-found-selected-reptiles-and-amphibians-from-the-new-jersey-pine-barrens/) - Sure enough, some lizards have been observed as the summer has heated up in Southern New Jersey. The gray color and line pattern on the back indicates this is a female Northern Fence Lizard. Males of the species (Sceloporus undulatus hyacinthinus) are brown with no or a minimal pattern on their backs. No salamanders have
- [bluespot offers free WiFi Internet access in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (also in Berlin and Dortmund)](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/bluespot-offers-free-wifi-internet-access-in-freiburg-im-breisgau-germany-also-in-berlin-and-dortmund/) - bluespot is a great service for low security Internet tasks like email, browsing, and blogging, but I wouldn’t trust it for secure e-commerce transactions. You will need a functioning mobile phone to use the service. I know my German T-Mobile card phone works, but I do not know if GSM compatible phones with phone numbers
- [PV Industry Forum 2006 in Freiburg Part 1](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/pv-industry-forum-2006-in-freiburg-part-1/) - The 2nd PV Industry Forum was held yesterday in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, one day before the start of the Intersolar trade fair. In the morning session, there was a single program about “International PV markets: Status and development”. Regional solar market updates were first provided for Germany, California (apparently now considered a country), and
- [PV Industry Forum 2006 in Freiburg im Breisgau plus German WM win celebrations](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/pv-industry-forum-2006-in-freiburg-im-breisgau-plus-german-wm-win-celebrations/) - First, I will post my interpretation of the PV Industry Forum 2006 tomorrow. In my opinion, the presentation by Prof. Dr. Peter Woditsch, CEO of Deutsche Solar AG, was the most interesting and dynamic presentation of the day long event.Meanwhile, here are some photos of German soccer fans celebrating their national team's win against Costa
- [Selected Reptiles and Amphibians from the New Jersey Pine Barrens](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/selected-reptiles-and-amphibians-from-the-new-jersey-pine-barrens/) - The New Jersey Pine Barrens (also referred to as the “Pinelands”) is a forested and rural area located in Southern to Central New Jersey. Even though New Jersey has the highest population density of any US state, the 1.1 million acres (4,500 km²) of the Pine Barrens remain underdeveloped. The Pine Barrens ecosystem thrives in
- [Looking for technical publications about solar power inverters (wechselrichtern): design (MPPT), regulatory issues, and testing?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/looking-for-technical-publications-about-solar-power-inverters-wechselrichtern-design-mppt-regulatory-issues-and-testing/) - I started to research inverter technology for Grid connected PV systems earlier this year. The publications I found at US Department of Energy websites like The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Sandia Labs were short on length and technical details (because of public – private partnerships?). pvresources has background information on inverters and highlights
- [Vergulti Residence, New Jersey - The Solar Garden State](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/06/vergulti-residence-new-jersey-the-solar-garden-state/) - I plan to post an article about this attractive photovoltaic installation. For now, here are some of the technical details.Location: Northfield, New JerseySolar System Size: 10.4kWPanels: 52 x SunPower SPR-200 (200W)Inverters: 3 x SunPower SPR-3200These inverters are branded SunPower, but they are OEMing these from PV Powered. The switch located to the right is for
- [Peak Oil: Possible Future or Oil Oligarch Fantasy?](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/05/peak-oil-possible-future-or-oil-oligarch-fantasy/) - $200 a barrel oil by 2010? If oil were to reach $200 per barrel, gasoline would cost about $10 per gallon. Global peak oil proponents believe worldwide oil production is in the process of peaking. Peak oil occurs when half of worldwide oil reserves have been pumped out of the ground, and worldwide oil production
- [America needs a $1 per gallon Gas Tax](https://guntherportfolio.com/2006/05/america-needs-a-1-per-gallon-gas-tax/) - After Hurricane Katrina, I was shocked by $3 per gallon gas like most Americans. I was commuting two hours a day to work, and I needed two $50 fill-ups per week. Ouch! So why would I be crazy enough to recommend a hefty gas tax? The high prices encouraged me to combine trips and lightened

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- [Wacker](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/wacker/)
- [Solar Verlag](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-verlag/)
- [Greentech Media](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/greentech-media/)
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- [Solar Power](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-power/)
- [ISFOC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/isfoc/)
- [LDK Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ldk-solar/)
- [Sanyo](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sanyo/)
- [GABA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gaba/)
- [Signet Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/signet-solar/)
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- [NNEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nnec/)
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- [Solar Alliance](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-alliance/)
- [GISSV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gissv/)
- [First Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/first-solar/)
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- [Xantrex](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/xantrex/)
- [Blue Oak Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/blue-oak-energy/)
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- [Motech](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/motech/)
- [PVSEC-17](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pvsec-17/)
- [EMCORE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/emcore/)
- [Pod Generating Group](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pod-generating-group/)
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- [Top Posts](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/top-posts/)
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- [SOLIO](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solio/)
- [Apple](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/apple/)
- [Isofotón](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/isofoton/)
- [Ventizz](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ventizz/)
- [PV-Tech](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pv-tech/)
- [Chardan](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/chardan/)
- [SRI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sri/)
- [Muto](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/muto/)
- [EEG](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/eeg/)
- [AB 1920](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ab-1920/)
- [Premier Power](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/premier-power/)
- [KGO Radio](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/kgo-radio/)
- [Flix Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/flix-solar/)
- [PVSC 33](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pvsc-33/)
- [BIG Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/big-solar/)
- [Cherry Award](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cherry-award/)
- [Honsberg](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/honsberg/)
- [Stion](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/stion/)
- [Abengoa Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/abengoa-solar/)
- [Bosch](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bosch/)
- [PV Crystalox](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pv-crystalox/)
- [SpectraWatt](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spectrawatt/)
- [Intel](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/intel/)
- [Powercom](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/powercom/)
- [CaliSolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/calisolar/)
- [Feed-In Tariff](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/feed-in-tariff/)
- [Peak Sun Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/peak-sun-silicon/)
- [IFC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ifc/)
- [Nitol Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nitol-solar/)
- [Suntech](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/suntech/)
- [Evonik](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/evonik/)
- [JSSI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/jssi/)
- [Becquerel Prize](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/becquerel-prize/)
- [ITC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/itc/)
- [Trina Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/trina-solar/)
- [Ampulse](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ampulse/)
- [Global Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/global-solar/)
- [GM](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gm/)
- [Opel](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/opel/)
- [Predictions](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/predictions/)
- [Alsanbo](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/alsanbo/)
- [OPEL Intl](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/opel-intl/)
- [BETASOL](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/betasol/)
- [PV America](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pv-america/)
- [CPUC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cpuc/)
- [FARE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/fare/)
- [ARE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/are/)
- [GRU](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gru/)
- [PSE&G](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pseg/)
- [Solar Grant](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-grant/)
- [CALSEIA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/calseia/)
- [Helios Energy Partners](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/helios-energy-partners/)
- [Xcel](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/xcel/)
- [KRS Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/krs-energy/)
- [Act Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/act-solar/)
- [National Semiconductor](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/national-semiconductor/)
- [Linde](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/linde/)
- [Green:Net](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/greennet/)
- [Earth2Tech](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/earth2tech/)
- [SolarMagic](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarmagic/)
- [SVASE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/svase/)
- [Akeena](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/akeena/)
- [Egg Harbor Township](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/egg-harbor-township/)
- [NanoGram](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nanogram/)
- [VTA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/vta/)
- [twitter](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/twitter/)
- [Solar Days](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-days/)
- [ESTIF](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/estif/)
- [SVTC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/svtc/)
- [Green Jobs Platform](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/green-jobs-platform/)
- [Enphase](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/enphase/)
- [SVPVS](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/svpvs/)
- [Tigo](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/tigo/)
- [Alanod](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/alanod/)
- [SolarEdge](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solaredge/)
- [Inventux](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/inventux/)
- [Fronius](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/fronius/)
- [SOLARFIX](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarfix/)
- [Resch](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/resch/)
- [SolarTech](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solartech/)
- [VLSI Research](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/vlsi-research/)
- [Solyndra](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solyndra/)
- [SolarPro](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarpro/)
- [Solar Industry Magazine](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-industry-magazine/)
- [Hemlock](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/hemlock/)
- [GreenWing Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/greenwing-energy/)
- [SoloPower](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solopower/)
- [Palo Alto](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/palo-alto/)
- [SPG Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spg-solar/)
- [MSC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/msc/)
- [OKE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/oke/)
- [SMA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sma/)
- [Mesa](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mesa/)
- [Fraunhofer](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/fraunhofer/)
- [KCC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/kcc/)
- [RTS](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/rts/)
- [SONY](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sony/)
- [Tyco](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/tyco/)
- [AB 920](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ab-920/)
- [net metering](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/net-metering/)
- [Sunfilm](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunfilm/)
- [ENN Group](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/enn-group/)
- [#SolPwr09](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solpwr09/)
- [Morgan Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/morgan-solar/)
- [Amonix](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/amonix/)
- [Energy Innovations](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/energy-innovations/)
- [Navigant](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/navigant/)
- [Mints](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mints/)
- [AstroWatt](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/astrowatt/)
- [Soitec](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/soitec/)
- [Andalay](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/andalay/)
- [Lowe's](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/lowes/)
- [Vidler Water](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/vidler-water/)
- [WK Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/wk-solar/)
- [iSuppli](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/isuppli/)
- [FRV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/frv/)
- [BSW](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bsw/)
- [Globe Specialty](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/globe-specialty/)
- [EuPD](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/eupd/)
- [Hapoalim](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/hapoalim/)
- [Bernreuter](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bernreuter/)
- [SolarDay](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarday/)
- [NRG Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nrg-energy/)
- [ANTARIS](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/antaris/)
- [PPA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ppa/)
- [Grid Parity](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/grid-parity/)
- [FERC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ferc/)
- [SCE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sce/)
- [Utility Scale](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/utility-scale/)
- [US Southwest](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/us-southwest/)
- [Non-Residential](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/non-residential/)
- [SPI10](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spi10/)
- [UNI-SOLAR](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/uni-solar/)
- [Cogenra Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cogenra-solar/)
- [CPV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cpv/)
- [TGP](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/tgp/)
- [MiaSolé](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/miasole/)
- [Forecast](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/forecast/)
- [BP Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bp-solar/)
- [PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pvsec/)
- [MasdarPV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/masdarpv/)
- [Beck Energy. BELECTRIC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/beck-energy-belectric/)
- [Sharp](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sharp/)
- [CPV-7](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cpv-7/)
- [Water](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/water/)
- [BrightSource](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/brightsource/)
- [Mojave](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mojave/)
- [Ivanpah](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ivanpah/)
- [JDSU](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/jdsu/)
- [AXTI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/axti/)
- [Germanium](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/germanium/)
- [5N Plus](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/5n-plus/)
- [EWT](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ewt/)
- [MMA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mma/)
- [EncoreSolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/encoresolar/)
- [CdTe](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cdte/)
- [OCI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/oci/)
- [GCL-Poly](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gcl-poly/)
- [BELECTRIC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/belectric/)
- [mg-Si](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mg-si/)
- [Solar Millennium](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-millennium/)
- [Blythe](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/blythe/)
- [Roscheisen](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/roscheisen/)
- [Coalinga](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/coalinga/)
- [TSM](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/tsm/)
- [Gestamp](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gestamp/)
- [Solar Frontier](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-frontier/)
- [eIQ Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/eiq-energy/)
- [SPI11](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spi11/)
- [APA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/apa/)
- [Gear Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gear-solar/)
- [Nextronex](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nextronex/)
- [Rudolph Libbe](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/rudolph-libbe/)
- [Solana](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solana/)
- [AVSR1](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/avsr1/)
- [Exelon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/exelon/)
- [SPI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spi/)
- [PVA](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pva/)
- [Cogentrix](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cogentrix/)
- [SNEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/snec/)
- [BNEF](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bnef/)
- [SunShot](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunshot/)
- [DOE](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/doe/)
- [1366](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/1366/)
- [Solar Junction](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solar-junction/)
- [DuPont](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/dupont/)
- [Yingli](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/yingli/)
- [Solexel](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solexel/)
- [BIPV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/bipv/)
- [Owens Corning](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/owens-corning/)
- [AlsoEnergy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/alsoenergy/)
- [SolarPV.TV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarpv-tv/)
- [Suntrix](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/suntrix/)
- [AWC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/awc/)
- [SatCon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/satcon/)
- [CVSR](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cvsr/)
- [SPI12](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/spi12/)
- [Kaco](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/kaco/)
- [QBotix](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/qbotix/)
- [TSMC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/tsmc/)
- [President Clinton](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/president-clinton/)
- [NRG](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nrg/)
- [MidAmerican](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/midamerican/)
- [AQT Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/aqt-solar/)
- [HelioVolt](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/heliovolt/)
- [ISET](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/iset/)
- [NuvoSun](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nuvosun/)
- [Soltecture](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/soltecture/)
- [ASES](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ases/)
- [Sunrun](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunrun/)
- [SunFunder](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunfunder/)
- [Hawaii](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/hawaii/)
- [HECO](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/heco/)
- [Equinox](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/equinox/)
- [ACME](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/acme/)
- [Penglai](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/penglai/)
- [Desert Sunlight](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/desert-sunlight/)
- [Uncategorized](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/uncategorized/)
- [Solarvalue](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solarvalue/)
- [AstroPower](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/astropower/)
- [Nanosolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nanosolar/)
- [Solaria](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solaria/)
- [GreenVolts](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/greenvolts/)
- [Oerlikon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/oerlikon/)
- [Blue Square Energy](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/blue-square-energy/)
- [AE Polysilicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ae-polysilicon/)
- [CCTO](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ccto/)
- [CSI](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/csi/)
- [Cool Earth Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cool-earth-solar/)
- [HCPV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/hcpv/)
- [Concentrix](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/concentrix/)
- [SolFocus](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solfocus/)
- [Dow Corning](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/dow-corning/)
- [EU PVSEC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/eu-pvsec/)
- [RSI Silicon](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/rsi-silicon/)
- [Skyline Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/skyline-solar/)
- [UMG-Si](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/umg-si/)
- [Chevron](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/chevron/)
- [eSolar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/esolar/)
- [CSP](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/csp/)
- [Nipton](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/nipton/)
- [CIGS](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/cigs/)
- [EDF EN](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/edf-en/)
- [POR](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/por/)
- [enXco](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/enxco/)
- [PV Booster](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/pv-booster/)
- [DSC](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/dsc/)
- [IoT](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/iot/)
- [Fujikura](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/fujikura/)
- [Alta Devices](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/alta-devices/)
- [GaAs](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/gaas/)
- [C-Astral](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/c-astral/)
- [UAV](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/uav/)
- [NewGen](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/newgen/)
- [Sunflare](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunflare/)
- [SolPad](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solpad/)
- [Argil](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/argil/)
- [LANCEY](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/lancey/)
- [iPowerUp](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ipowerup/)
- [CES 2017](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ces-2017/)
- [PowerFilm](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/powerfilm/)
- [Ampd](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/ampd/)
- [SolarGaps](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/solargaps/)
- [Autel](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/autel/)
- [FLIR](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/flir/)
- [Eclipse](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/eclipse/)
- [CertainTeed](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/certainteed/)
- [i-Solar](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/i-solar/)
- [Mercedes-Benz](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/mercedes-benz/)
- [Soliculture](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/soliculture/)
- [Sun Bandit](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sun-bandit/)
- [Sunpreme](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/sunpreme/)
- [Yuneec](https://guntherportfolio.com/tag/yuneec/)