Japan: Sky Solar to begin construction of PV power stations
Shanghai-based Sky Solar has announced it will develop several large-scale solar power plants via its subsidiary Sky Solar Japan, in order to take advantage of the new feed-in tariffs in the country.
Grid-connected renewable energy storage project launched in Europe
A 39 megawatt-hour grid connected renewable energy storage project has been launched in Europe by a consortium of seven partners.
UCLA develops transparent solar cell
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a highly transparent solar cell for building integration.
Indonesia: Pertamina seeks to develop PV
Indonesian state oil and gas company, PT Pertamina will collaborate with P T LEN Industry to establish an integrated PV industry in the country.
Spain: Rajoy plans to raise cash from renewables
Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy has told his parliament that tax hikes for the renewable energy sectors would be part of the solution for the 65 billion deficit in the country. He made this statement at the address yesterday, where he called on Spaniards to back the measures that would aid Madrid in cutting its budget deficit through to 2015.
Pike Research joins Navigant
Navigant, a global expert services provider, has acquired Pike Research, expanding its energy research and market intelligence offerings.
IBC Solar passes the 2 GW mark
German photovoltaic company, IBC Solar has announced that by the end of June this year, it had implemented a total rated output of two GW worth of solar. Back in March, the company delivered its 10 millionth solar module.
Centrotherm: Proposal approved by district court
The district court in Ulm has approved the proposal handed in by centrotherm photovoltaics AG, which requested self-administrative insolvency.
Grid storage costs to decrease
Lux Research has released a forecast that expects lithium-ion and molten-salt battery costs to fall to US$500/kWh by 2022. This is predicted to bring down the high capital cost of emerging grid storage technologies. However, it is still double the target of US$250/kWh.
Japan: 1,180 MW nuclear reactor back online on Sunday
The Kansai Electric Power Co. restarted its third unit at the Ohi nuclear plant on Sunday, amidst public concern and protest. It is the first nuclear reactor to come back online after Fukushima.
