Solar power saves the day during Australia's record heatwave
As 40C-plus heat pours strain on traditional power plants, solar panel systems throughout Australia have taken up the slack.
Political unrest hinders Thai rooftop solar
The dissolution of the Thai government last month has halted residential rooftop solar installation. Installers are waiting on legislation needed to sell energy to the grid and the issuance of residential rooftop permits.
Contractor sought to build 40 MW UK solar park
Planning permission has been secured for a 37-40 MW solar park in Hampshire, England. Developers Welborne Solar wants the $65m scheme built this summer.
SolarCity shares rise on Deutsche Bank recommendation
Deutsche Bank sets a $90/share target price for SolarCity. Analysts predict grid parity in the U.S. in 2016 to drive the company’s customer numbers and stock price.
LDK negotiates 15-day forbearance on notes payment
Embattled Chinese manufacturer LDK has until Thursday to negotiate a deal with holders of its U.S. dollar denominated notes. An interest payment on the notes has been due since August 28.
Japan adds nearly 4 GW of PV capacity
The country’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached nearly 11.3 GW by October 31.
California greenlights 485 MW PV project
While considerably smaller than originally planned, the $1.13 billion project will spur California’s transition to renewable energy and help advance its climate change goals, say regulators.
Shunfeng to invest $4.1 billion in solar projects
The company will build most of its 3 GW of new installations this year in China’s northwestern regions, including Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
What is new in PV+TEST 2.0
After two years of practical experience with the PV+Test testing program, TU?V Rheinland and Solarpraxis have decided to intensify the test in several areas. On the one hand, this will help subject the numerous PV modules available on the market to even greater scrutiny, and make it easier to differentiate the modules from one another.
Hanwha SolarOne partners with HuiTianRan in China
Korean-Chinese PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has inked a strategic deal with Shanghai HuiTianRan Investment Holding Group to develop downstream opportunities in China, including 700 MW of PV power plant projects.
