Ciel et Terre starts building 2.5 MW of floating PV in Japan
Ciel et Terre has started installing a 2.55 MW floating solar array in central Japan.
Bondholder files lawsuit against Yingli’s subsidiary
The Chinese solar manufacturer has been trying to find an agreement with its bond holders for more than two years.
UK added 900 MW of solar in H1 2017, government data shows
The U.K. solar PV market has grown by 900 MW in the first half of the year to reach 12.7 GW, according to preliminary statistics published by the government.
International research team uses algorithm to reduce negative impact of inertia emulation of PV in micro-grids
The computer-based algorithm seeks to make the micro-grid work like a large power grid with inertia, thus improving its stability and reliability.
GGGI issues call for PV projects proposals in Indonesia
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has started accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from prospective renewables developers for at least two solar, biomass or energy-efficiency projects in Indonesia.
Australian states outpacing feds with solar, wind plans — report
Australia’s states and territories have taken the lead in the country’s push to deploy renewables such as solar, as well as storage, despite a lack of action at the federal level, according to a new report.
ABB to deliver 2 MW storage solution to UK installation, secures India railway contract
The Swiss developer of power electronics and storage solutions for the clean energy sector will install a 2 MW battery to support the 90 MW Burbo Bank offshore wind farm in the U.K., and has also secured a supply contract to install its solar inverters at 750 Indian railway stations.
Itochu to develop 507 kW array with storage in Indonesia
Japanese trading firm Itochu has revealed plans to install 507 kW solar on the roof of a new mall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
US scientists use nanoscale structures to lower reflectivity in solar cells
The researchers used micro- and nanometer length structures to develop anti-reflective coatings to reduce reflectivity in optical devices such as solar cells, glasses and cameras.
Dohwa breaks ground on 49.5 MW in Vietnam
South Korea’s Dohwa Engineering has begun the construction of a 49.5 MW solar array in central Vietnam.
