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Lark Energy to build 100 MW of solar PV farms in the U.K.
Lark Energy has secured planning permission for 100 MW of solar parks in the U.K. The company, which will take the lead role in the engineering, procurement and construction of most of the sites, recently completed the...
Trina Solar equips Prosolia’s 10.5 MW UK projects [updated]
Trina Solar Limited has provided Spanish PV group Prosolia Energía with 10.5 MW of PV modules for two projects in the U.K. as the two companies look to continue their collaboration.
First class solar plan for Japanese postal service
The Japanese postal service has announced it will join the 'Abenomic' revolution by installing solar PV on the rooftops of 286 post offices across the nation.
Smart grid demo is a Salem trial to be happy about
5 MW Salem smart grid is part of U.S. Energy Department's Pacific Northwest project and will test renewables integration, energy storage and demand-response technology.
EUROBAT releases reports on batteries for smart grids and rural electrification
The Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers or EUROBAT have published two papers highlighting the specific advantages of using battery solutions to support smart grid and rural electrification...
Canadian Solar to build 30 MW plant in China
Chinese solar manufacturer Canadian Solar has announced the signing of an RMB270 million (US$40 million) loan facility to build a 30 MW solar project in western China as it continues its downstream focus.
Despite falling FITs: GP Joule focuses on France
German renewables company GP Joule announces intent to build more than 100 MW of new solar capacity in southern France.
Google invests $10m in South African solar project
Google director Rick Needham has revealed the search engine giant has invested ZAR103 million (US$10 million) in the Jasper Power Project.
Phoenix Solar completes a floating photovoltaic system in Singapore
Phoenix Solar has launched a floating photovoltaic system in Singapore. The system of 5 kWp capacity has been installed in the Pond Gardens of Bishan Park and donated by REC Module Pte Ltd.
New Jersey approves $446 million solar plan
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved on Wednesday a US$446 million solar program.
Lux Research expects a healthy and profitable return of solar industry
Due to converging supply and demand, the solar industry is all set for a quick rebound. According to the new findings released by Lux Research, the global module capacity will fall to about 58 GW in 2015 and module margins will...
Japan's solar installations surge in first quarter
Information and analytics provider IHS Inc. has released a new report that shows a total installed PV capacity of 1.5 GW in Japan in the first quarter of 2013. The strong growth is expected to carry on throughout 2013.
In U.S., mid-size project momentum "puts solar where the sun doesn't shine"
Momentum for municipal/mid-size solar installations is growing in the United States, says NPD Solarbuzz. The research firm's analysts announced on Wednesday that solar projects in the range from 100 kW to 2 MW account for over...
Trina Solar's first quarter results: domestic sales down
Photovoltaic module manufacturer Trina Solar Limited has announced their first quarter results for 2013. Module shipments saw a sequential decrease and Europe continued to bring the largest revenue slice for Trina Solar....
Photovoltaic storage still not competitive in Germany
From a cost perspective it does not really matter whether wind and photovoltaic systems are probably better erected where it is particularly inexpensive to generate electricity, or instead where the electricity is actually...
[UPDATE] Greentech plans to invest in the U.S.
Greentech Energy Systems A/S plans to invest in the United States, as business in Europe remains low.
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