Saudi Arabia announces new renewable energy target with few details of deployment
Deputy crown prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman announced the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 paper today, which targets 9.5 GW of renewable energy, but doesnt specify a timeframe or which renewables will be deployed.
Trina Solar sets new IBC cell efficiency record
The Chinese company achieved an impressive 23.5% efficiency for its large-area Interdigitated Back Contact mono-crystalline silicon solar cell, to go with the companys other efficiency records.
Second-generation Powervault energy storage systems launched in the UK
The new product range, with enhanced features, has been launched at the same time as a Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign offering the opportunity to invest in the company as the storage market is expected to grow exponential.
IKEA UK launches its home solar service
The much anticipated domestic solar PV initiative begins today, with the launch of Solar Shops across three of its U.K. stores and online, making the purchase of PV systems for U.K. homeowners easier than ever.
Solar Impulse pilot spoke with U.N. from cockpit during testing leg of journey
Bertrand Piccard, one of two Swiss pilots that are taking shifts to fly the Solar Impulse 2 around the world, spoke to Ban Ki-moon after the signing of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, while in mid-flight across the Pacific Ocean last week.
Planning permission granted for largest PV site in Northern Ireland
Permission has been granted to U.K. solar park developer Hadstone Energy for a 46 MW site, which will be the largest in Northern Ireland.
Canadian Solar links up 39.4 MWp of PV plants in the United Kingdom
The six solar plants were connected to the grid under the Renewable Obligations Certificate, which no longer accepts applications.
Solar Impulse 2 ready to resume its round-the-world mission
The solar-powered aircraft is back in mission mode after a 9-month hiatus, with more motivation within the team to demonstrate that modern clean technologies can achieve the impossible.
Largest PV plant hooked up in Ghana
Chinese firm Beijing Xiaocheng Company developed the 20 MW plant, which has been connected to the grid, and is helping Ghana overcome its power crisis.
Gantner Instruments making impressive strides in the PV monitoring market
The independent German based PV monitoring company installed its monitoring equipment to 367 MW of PV installations in the first quarter of 2016, compounding its position as one of the world leaders in the market.
