2016-09-26 15:18
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2016-09-26 13:52
Panasonic has installed its off-grid solar plus storage Power Supply Station in the village of Yin Ma Chaung, Myanmar, which supplies street lights in an area with poisonous snakes, allowing… Read More
2016-09-26 13:22
The Japanese solar inverter specialist has signed a cooperation agreement with Asia Clean Capital to work on a series of solar projects across the country Read More
2016-09-26 12:44
Construction is due to begin on six solar PV plants in the Indian state of Telangana by Germany's Belectric, which will provide turnkey solutions totaling 104 MW of solar power in the state Read More
2016-09-26 12:19
Germany-based solar developer signs framework agreement to offload some Japanese PV assets for EUR 90 million to Spanish investment firm BRUC Capital Read More
2016-09-26 11:25
Solar project developer Gigawatt Global Cooperatief U.A. signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Liberian government for a 10 MW solar plant in the capital city of Monrovia Read More
2016-09-26 10:29
A new "aggressive" renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for the next five years has been proposed in India's southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh, which would rise to 25.25% by 2021-22, of wh… Read More
2016-09-26 09:16
ENI to team with Algerian government-backed Sonatrach for the development of the solar PV project, building on Italian firm's longstanding history in the country Read More
2016-09-23 19:25
SnapNrack, a unit of Sunrun, announced that it has hit the 1 GW mark for total deployed solar mounting systems Read More
2016-09-23 14:00
Greece has published its latest net metering statistics. Where does that leave the country's net metering PV market today, and what are the immediate business drivers? Read More
2016-09-23 13:39
Media reports suggest that Chinese solar power developers have bid as low as 0.52 yuan per kilowatt hour for solar power in a tender held in northern Inner Mongolia Read More
2016-09-23 13:12
Preliminary results show that nearly five terawatt-hours, more than half of the volume, was awarded to solar projects. The median price for the combination of electricity and CEL in the auct… Read More
2016-09-23 09:57
International Renewable Energy Agency to outline steps that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can take to hit target of 23% renewable penetration in region by 2025 Read More
2016-09-23 09:10
U.S. microinverter specialist announces restructuring and cost savings initiative that will see the firm reduce its global workforce by around 11% and cut annual operating expenses by $20 mi… Read More
2016-09-23 08:29
The Chinese firm will spend GBP 30 million to acquire the solar farms, which have a combined capacity of 82.4 MW. Agreement struck to buy 40 MW Chinese plant from Shunfeng Read More
2016-09-23 07:43
Tech entrepreneur tweets brisk details of joint Tesla-SolarCity launch next month of integrated solar rooftop, Powerwall 2.0 battery and Tesla charger Read More
2016-09-22 15:25
EQ Research has released a report looking at intense energy use in the booming U.S. marijuana industry, and means to control GHG emissions Read More
2016-09-20 18:54
The investigation by a Senate and House committee is looking at whether or not U.S. companies were encouraged to sign leases regardless of the credit-worthiness of signatories, as well as po… Read More
2016-09-20 18:45
The petition to FERC comes after Montana regulators suspended implementation of PURPA, impacting an estimated 135 MW of late-stage solar projects Read More
2016-09-20 14:47
Further information has arisen from the record breaking solar PV tender that took place in Abu Dhabi yesterday, which saw a bid as low as USD 0.242 per kWh for the utility-scale project in S… Read More
2016-09-20 12:11
The large-scale plant will be the biggest project that Indian solar company Rays Power Infra has ever undertaken, and is set to be completed within the first half of 2017 Read More
2016-09-20 10:50
U.S. solar producer SunPower will acquire Taiwan's AU Optronic's stake in a cell production facility joint venture the companies entered into in 2010. Under the deal, SunPower will pay $170… Read More
2016-09-20 10:32
The encouraging news that renewables now account for over 30% of global installed power generation capacity was part of a World Energy Council report, which highlighted the success of solar… Read More
2016-09-20 08:32
SunEdison's two yieldcos have released preliminary Q2 results as the companies delay being de-listed and consider taking offers Read More
2016-09-20 08:24
The South Korean government announced an initiative that provides incentives for utility-scale solar operators to install energy storage units alongside the PV plants, while also outlining p… Read More
2016-09-19 15:04
The Japanese tech company broke the existing record with an impressive efficiency of 26.33% – the first time that 26% has been breached – during a NEDO project, which Kaneka Corp… Read More
2016-09-19 14:28
An investor has filed for an injunction to stop the merger, in one of the four lawsuits challenging the deal Read More
2016-09-16 11:47
Turkish branch of the German firm signs supply deal with Turkish EPC CW Enerji for the delivery of its Piko inverters for 15 MW of solar projects Read More
2016-09-16 10:36
The investment firm has acquired 11 solar PV projects from developer British Solar Renewables totaling 120 MW over the last eight months, the most recent being the purchase this week of a 50… Read More
2016-09-16 09:08
China Singyes Solar Technologies Holdings has confirmed that it has received formal approval to list shares of its Singyes New Materials subsidiary on the Hong Kong stock exchange’s se… Read More
2016-09-16 08:56
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory will lead a consortium comprising Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on the developme… Read More
2016-09-16 08:03
Enphase Energy announced at SPI 2016 that it has begun canvassing its U.S. distributor network to gauge interest for mass orders of its AC Battery system, which was test marketed in Australi… Read More
2016-09-16 04:36
Japan Renewable Energy (JRE), a Tokyo-based renewables investor backed by Goldman Sachs, has announced plans to invest an undisclosed sum in the development of two solar projects in the sout… Read More
2016-09-15 15:19
The Swedish furniture retailer has now installed 44 solar systems across the U.S., with this standout project set to become the largest rooftop system in Tennessee once the new Memphis store… Read More
2016-09-15 14:28
Two market leaders unveil groundbreaking new products at the Las Vegas show, including new range of 1,500 VDC inverters from Sungrow Read More
2016-09-15 13:59
The energization of the 45 MW plant was done by Oriana Energy, a subsidiary of international solar power producer Sonnedix Group, in partnership with Yarotek, who have now completed two PV p… Read More
2016-09-15 12:41
The Chinese PV heavyweight has signed the Master Module Supply Agreement with Consolidated Edison Development for around 560 MW of modules in the U.S., as it continues to make headway in the… Read More
2016-09-14 10:39
MiaSolé announced a new generation of FLEX Series solar panels for BIPV applications, with a 17% efficiency and a weight of 0.5 lb./sq. foot, four times less than glass panels Read More
2016-09-14 09:42
The San Francisco-based clean tech firm has been selected by Southern California Edison to deliver a 40 MW fast-response energy storage system in the state to help manage circuit load and in… Read More
2016-09-14 09:07
Specialist investment management company purchases 172-acre PV farm in Swindon, England, from WELink Energy Read More
2016-09-14 08:45
Deal in the state of Rajasthan is the German firm's sixth such contract in the country, and will propel its Indian portfolio to beyond 50 MW of solar PV operations Read More
2016-09-14 08:04
The rooftop PV installer confirms settlement between it and Nevada utility NV Energy to rollback rate increases for solar customers under a proposed grandfathering scheme. Nevada Public Util… Read More
2016-09-14 05:17
The Chinese PV module manufacturer has supplied the solar panels in cooperation with its local partner, The Contractor for Renewable Energy Read More
2016-09-14 05:05
The Ontario-based PV module supplier did not disclose the location of the project, which is one of the biggest installations of DC power optimizers in the world, according to an online state… Read More
2016-09-13 16:03
The energy giant has put forth the winning bid for SunEdison wind and solar projects at under $0.10 per watt Read More
2016-09-13 15:42
The southeastern state installed approximately 115 MW in the second quarter of the year to leapfrog Arizona and become the state with the second most installed PV capacity across the United… Read More
2016-09-13 13:47
The forum for renewable energy in Russia and Greece that took place at the international trade show in Thessaloniki, Greece, highlighted Russia's commitment to 1.56 GW of solar PV installati… Read More
2016-09-09 15:18
This acquisition will double the yieldco’s solar holdings, as part of a previously announced expansion of solar and wind assets Read More
2016-09-09 13:40
A collaboration between Moroccan and German institutions will lead to the energy upgrade of 600 mosques in Morocco. The facilities will be equipped with with LED lighting, photovoltaic syste… Read More
2016-09-09 12:53
pv magazine caught up with Ashish Khanna, executive director and CEO of Tata Power Solar, at the Renewable Energy India expo to talk rooftop challenges, China’s influence, local manufa… Read More
2016-09-09 11:38
When PV panels develop brown discoloration, it is hardly cause for investors to celebrate. pv magazine has investigated a new case of inferior component quality, in its ongoing series, in wh… Read More
2016-09-09 11:23
As Japan's energy system approaches a crucial junction, business leaders have urged Japanese policymakers to stay the course with renewables development. The case was also made for the estab… Read More
2016-09-09 08:45
Bangkok-based zinc producer Padaeng Industry (PDI) has revealed plans to invest t1.5 billion baht ($43.2 million) on the development of 13 MW of PV capacity, according to local reports Read More
2016-09-09 08:41
While some see residential rooftop solar as an economically attractive no-brainer, others are more skeptical. Manufacturing challenges can be solved by more government funding, others argue Read More
2016-09-09 08:19
China’s Goldwind has revealed that it will commission its first solar plant in Australia, the 20 MW White Rock project, by late 2017 Read More
2016-09-08 15:44
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is well positioned to reach its target of generating 100% renewable electricity by 2020, as it has already backed the development of 640MW of large-sca… Read More
2016-09-08 14:53
Chinese PV manufacturer JinkoSolar has announced its withdrawal from the EU price undertaking, adding pressure on the EU to revise or abolish the scheme, in the face of disapproval from the… Read More
2016-09-05 13:21
The U.K. investment company has announced that it is putting 28.2 million shares up for sale in an attempt to raise GBP 28.9 million (USD 38.5 million) for investment in an “attractive… Read More
2016-09-05 12:01
The Government of Indonesia and the Global Green Growth Institute launched the second phase of a green growth program this week, which aims to assist Indonesia's central and regional governm… Read More
2016-09-05 10:29
Australia's principal policy maker for the energy markets has waived through a rule change that could accelerate the use of battery storage to provide grid stability as more renewables enter… Read More
2016-09-05 09:59
The U.S. Agency for International development (USAID) announced that it will provide USD10 million in funding to a number of projects aimed at addressing critical areas of development, two o… Read More
2016-09-05 09:07
U.S. solar silicon manufacturer Silicor Materials is just USD150 million away from completing financing for the company's first commercial-scale site to produce solar silicon using its uniqu… Read More
2016-09-05 07:45
Exports of solar modules and related PV kit soared 46.7% year on year to $2.01bn in the first seven months of 2016, according to new government data Read More
2016-09-02 11:17
BayWa renewable energy has entered the Australian solar market through the acquisition of local wholesaler and developer Solarmatrix. BayWa r.e. said the move is a continuation of its expans… Read More
2016-09-02 11:14
Commercial operation has begun on the solar plant south of Amman, taking Scatec Solar’s production capacity in the kingdom to 43 MW Read More
2016-09-02 10:02
Official government figures show solar installations have dropped sharply since March peak, limping in at just 16 MW in July. Ministers point to previous growth as success, seem blind to dow… Read More
2016-09-02 09:30
After a short uptick in installations in June, Germany has recorded another weak month for solar PV installations. The Federal Network Agency has reported that on 81.6 MW were installed for… Read More
2016-09-02 09:06
India on course to add 4.8 GW of new solar power capacity in 2016, forecasts Mercom Capital Group. Project pipeline rises to 21 GW as low module ASPs from Chinese suppliers bolster developer… Read More
2016-09-01 16:14
The U.S. tracker manufacturer has delivered its trackers to the 105 MW plant in the State of Punjab, which will become India’s largest solar plant that uses tracker technology, once it… Read More
2016-09-01 14:47
The investors acquired all of the outstanding shares in Sonnedix, less than two years after J.P. Morgan partnered with the solar power producer to pursue opportunities in the global solar ma… Read More
2016-09-01 13:10
The North Carolina utility has resolved a dispute with 33 utility-scale solar developers over the method that the new grid connection criteria will be applied Read More
2016-09-01 12:57
New factory in the city of Bengaluru will produce ABB's PVS800 central inverters to meet India's surging demand for large-scale solar parks nationwide Read More
2016-08-30 12:12
The Indian conglomerate says it expects to commission phase one of its Gujarat solar equipment facility before year end, with Phase 2 penciled in for April 2017. Tenders issued for 200 MW so… Read More
2016-08-30 10:02
The London-based solar systems provider has secured investment from a consortium of backers, including Engie SA, to help support its expansion plans in Cameroon and the Ivory Coast Read More
2016-08-30 09:14
July's successful circumnavigation of the globe by Solar Impulse was a triumph for human endurance and ingenuity, and proved solar power's efficacy as a reliable source of electricity. But t… Read More
2016-08-29 14:32
The German utility's renewable energy arm, innogy SE, has signed the contract to acquire Belectric Solar & Battery, a solar developer who has built more than 1.5 GWp of PV projects world… Read More
2016-08-29 11:59
The new storage arm of Trina Solar, Trina Energy Storage Solutions, otherwise known as TrinaBEST, has announced the establishment of a Japanese subsidiary, TrinaBEST Japan to help grow its e… Read More
2016-08-29 10:32
Australia is poised to experience its biggest ever boom in large-scale solar construction over the next year as a range of international market factors and local policy incentives take hold Read More
2016-08-29 10:06
The Chinese company will buy three of SunEdison's manufacturing businesses involved in polysilicon and cell production, amid rumors that it is also planning to make a bid for SunEdison&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-08-29 08:27
It is the second contract that the Italian company has won from Enel Green Power for a large-scale solar plant in Brazil, after it began construction on the mega 254 MWp Ituverava PV plant l… Read More
2016-08-26 15:15
However, EIA data shows solar PV only making up 1.3% of total generation, a fraction of the portion in leading European nations Read More
2016-08-26 12:51
A total of 1.4 GW of projects were put forward under the 200 MW tender, with energy storage projects taking positive steps forward, says Renewable Energy Agency Read More
2016-08-26 11:03
The German lender provides GBP 30 million in financing for the solar plants of up to 5 MW each and located across five sites in England and Wales Read More
2016-08-26 09:53
The grant from the U.K.'s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will enable the Australian organic cell developer to better understand the impact of halide modified titania on P… Read More
2016-08-26 09:12
Having originally announced details of a 25 MW project, the Perth-based solar power integrator has now secured a larger tract of land and promising funding to upsize the plant to 100 MW Read More
2016-08-26 08:48
Japanese electronics giant is preparing to expand into the Chinese solar market with an eye on supplying megasolar plants being planned across the country. Strategy could prove risky, expert… Read More
2016-08-25 17:17
The ruling clears a legal roadblock for the acquisition, which still must be approved by shareholders of both companies Read More
2016-08-25 13:40
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, used electric vehicle batteries will amount to 29 GWh by 2025, with around one-third of that total viable for second life use as low-cost, stationa… Read More
2016-08-25 12:52
A post-slump solar recovery could arrive in Europe as early as 2018 should policy support sufficiently smooth the path for dormant solar pipelines on the continent, says IHS Markit Read More
2016-08-25 12:09
Vertically integrated Chinese solar firm increases sequential module shipments by 7.3% and revenue by 8.9%, while solar power projects generate 55.5% revenue increase over same period Read More
2016-08-23 15:27
The agreement would mean that the Chinese company would fit its SolarFusion system to the 90 MW of solar projects that were awarded to Steelcons during the November 2015 tender Read More
2016-08-23 13:18
Canadian Solar predicts that Recurrent will complete more than 1 GW of PV projects in the United States this year Read More
2016-08-23 12:28
The Chinese PV manufacturing powerhouse posted another set of impressive quarterly results, which saw significant sequential and year/year growth in revenues and sales, during a quarter in w… Read More
2016-08-23 12:14
Chinese Tier-1 solar firm ships 662 MW of modules in Q2 but overexposure to lower-cost domestic Chinese market delivers gross margin contraction. Q3 guidance lowered to reflect straitened co… Read More
2016-08-23 11:04
An 88.8% year-on-year increase in revenues underpins a strong quarter for the Korean solar company, with positive figures across the board Read More
2016-08-23 10:26
Recent SEC filings show that a number of investment firms have been taking large chunks of the Israeli power optimizer specialist, not least NN Investment Partner Holding who made a $4.5 mil… Read More
2016-08-23 09:17
A world leading large-scale solar and battery storage project in north Queensland has drawn interest from the world’s biggest miner, BHP Billiton, which says it is looking at the techn… Read More
2016-08-23 08:57
U.K. investment firm Quercus Assets Selection has provided an official grant for the project in the small Italian town of Celano in the Abruzzo region that was hit by an earthquake in 2009 Read More
2016-08-23 08:32
The nation now has 8.1 GW of cumulative solar PV capacity, says Bridge to India, having added 3.6 GW in the last year. Tamil Nadu leads the way, growing by 1.2 GW in that time Read More
2016-08-23 07:35
Osda Solar, Qixin Solar Electrical Appliance and Shandong Linuo Photovoltaic Hi-Tech all deemed to be in breach of the terms of the MIP undertaking Read More
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