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The 15th edition of Photovoltaics International hopes to bring some optimism to 2012 by tackling the key factors on how to cope with the current situation. Contributions come from MIT on using TCAD as a viable method for modelling metal impurity evolution; Alternative Energy Investing presents a comprehensive look at materials cost; and efficiency improvements are on offer by ECN. REC Solar and Tata BP Solar report on module lifetime and IMS Research gives us a brief rundown of 2012 global market expectations.
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This digital interactive Lite sees Tom Cheyney follow Agua Caliente’s progress on becoming one of first truly utility-scale PV power farms, where 40–50MW (AC) will be commissioned by the end of the year. We also feature one of the world’s largest silicon thin-film PV power plants, Avenal; a report on warnings of the collapse of module prices from Solarbuzz and PI-Berlin presents tips on PV module testing. A print version of this edition will be distributed at Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, Texas.
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Manufacturing the Solar Future 2012, the second in the Photovoltaics International PV Production Annual series, delivers the next installment of in-depth technical manufacturing information on PV production processes.
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I am proud to say that my small archaeological company did the archaeological clearance survey for this 2,400 acres.
As a professional that deal with historic preservation I couldn’t ask for a better place to build this power plant. 2,400 acres of previously-disturbed, abandoned agricultural lands that have been laser leveled and already ringed by farm roads.
Arizona has hundreds of thousands of such lands.
Thanks for the clarification, Eric.
I have a point of clarification on this article with regard to the ownership of the North Gila-Hassayampa (HANG 1) Line. Although Arizona Public Service (APS) has is contracted for maintenance on the line the line is not owned by APS. The line is owned by SDG&E, PG&E and Southern California Edison and is balanced and scheduled by CAISO. As such the Agua Caliente Project is counted in the California Renewable Portfolio Standard for PG&E.