Enabling policies and better grid integration needed to boost renewables
This was the message coming out of the 23rd World Energy Congress being held in Istanbul, as renewable energy industry leaders lauded the achievements of the industry, but were quick to point out the hard work that was needed to continue the unprecedented growth of renewable energy.
ABB unveils renewable-ready plug-and-play microgrid
Containerized product comprising power converter, battery storage and control system compatible with all sorts of solar applications and suitable for mature and emerging regions, says company.
World now far less wasteful with energy, finds IEA report
The International Energy Agency says that energy efficiency drives are beginning to have a positive impact, saving $540bn last year, but more vigorous policies required in order to meet climate goals.
ESNA Names First Storage Winners for 2016
Energy Storage North America (ESNA) has awarded several winners in its Innovation Award series during the organizations annual conference this week in San Diego.
Boom time: the pv magazine USA week in review
Its a complicated time in the U.S. solar industry, with a booming market, especially for utility-scale solar and increasing public interest, but also collapsed PV module prices and shifts in production.
All Energy 2016: Five key takeaways
A utility scale segment bursting to life, battery storage providers of all sizes moving in amongst the backdrop of a fierce political debate about the role of renewables in a historic blackout: This week’s All Energy trade show and conference was anything but boring.
GCL increases shipments of E-KwBe batteries to Australian market
The Chinese solar and clean energy specialist is to ship a further 1,000 of its E-KwBe energy storage units Down Under in order to meet growing demand for scalable home storage in the country.
Sono Motors ready for prototype stage of solar car
The German company has managed to generate EUR 230,000 (USD 257,000) through crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, which has enabled it to initiate the prototype stage for its innovative Sion car that is fitted with integrated solar cells.
Clean Energy Live: UK energy minister gives no clues where UK energy is heading
The U.K.’s energy minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe disappointed yesterday when addressing the Clean Energy Live show that is taking place in Birmingham, England. Apart from the usual political jargon, her speech offered no clues of ways that the British government plans to help solar industry growth in the time of zero subsidies.
Energy storage on the rise: New videos from pv magazine LIVE
We bring you interviews with Sonnen, Enphase and Ideal Power from the SPI 2016 trade show
