Genscape buys Locus Energy
With the addition of the PV monitoring and data analytics company, Genscape — part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc conglomerate — will expand its operations into the burgeoning solar sector.
Genscape buys Locus Energy
With the addition of the PV monitoring and data analytics company, Genscape — part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc conglomerate — will expand its operations into the burgeoning solar sector.
Suniva to ramp up cell capacity in 2016, supports monocrystalline trend
Suniva recently said it will ramp up U.S. solar manufacturing capacity to 400 MW. The company told pv magazine it intends to complete the expansion by next year. Up to 500 full time jobs will be created in Georgia. It also confirmed the growing trend towards monocrystalline products.
PowerFin, CPS Energy launch rooftop solar program in San Antonio
The program makes participation in solar energy more accessible, affordable and available to a much broader base of the Texas city’s residential and business setor, according to the companies.
Intersolar launches Middle East event
Intersolar has said it will hold its first Middle East event next year in conjunction with GulfSol. Like its international counterparts, Intersolar Middle East will feature a conference and exhibition.
California: EPRI, SunEdison partner on net-zero energy home pilot project
The program will be crucial in evaluating how net-zero energy homes that generate and store their own energy impact the local electricity grid. California is aiming to have all new homes net-zero starting in 2020, and all new commercial buildings by 2030.
US: S&C contracted for 7 MW energy storage facility
S&C Electric Company has been contracted by Half Moon Ventures (HMV) to supply and build a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage facility in Ohio. The system will be connected to a 4.2 MW solar PV plant thus making it the largest solar+storage system in the U.S., says S&C.
Court throws out SunPower lawsuit against SunEdison
SunPower Corps lawsuit against SunEdsion Inc. has been dismissed, with the Northern District of California court stating that SunPower failed to adequately plead a claim.
Solar Power International day 1: Optimism or denial?
Strong attendance at the largest solar trade show in the U.S. reflects record deployment and optimism based on falling costs and industry progress. But with ITC expiration around the corner, questions remain as to whether the industry is being realistic.
Jordan: Azraq refugee camp, 3 universities unveil solar plans
The Azraq refugee camp and three of Jordans universities are the latest additions to the country’s long list of solar subscribers, with plans to install 50 MW worth of PV. Jordan is increasingly turning to the renewable energy to combat its everyday energy dilemmas.
