Austria has strong potential for solar-plus-storage
Although the central European country has a solar market with a stable growth, the residential solar-plus-storage segment is still far behind its strong potential. In 2016, around 500 storage systems combined with PV installations were installed under the incentive scheme in the country.
pv magazine 5th Quality Roundtable: a holistic approach is needed to solve quality issues
At pv magazine’s 5th Quality Roundtable at Intersolar Europe 2017, experts from the solar industry looked into holistic approaches to quality management for the lifetime of projects looking at selection of components and legal and technical issues.
California market troubles bring down U.S. residential numbers during Q1
While utility-scale and C&I solar performed well, the U.S. residential market contracted 17% due to slowness in California and other key solar markets.
Ontario improves rules for net metering
Under the new rules, which will come into force on July 1, the size limit of 500 kW for power generators installed under the scheme will be removed.
Indian rooftop solar sector receives $100m ADB loan
Nationwide financing program to be guaranteed by the Indian government and delivered using funds from the Asian Development Bank and Punjab National Bank. First tranche represents one-fifth of $500m loan finance program.
Five takeaways from Intersolar Europe 2017
This year’s Intersolar Europe exhibition and conference attracted encouraging crowds, plenty of innovation and a growing sense of confidence in solar’s importance to the world. With a little help from storage, of course.
Poland to hold auction for solar and renewables on June 29
The contry’s second auction for renewable energies will be open to solar, wind and hydro power projects ranging in size from 40 kW to 1 MW. Solar is expected to have the largest share.
Syria: First solar-powered hospital begins operation
A PV installation combined with a diesel generator at a Syrian hospital is to ensure stable energy supply that can save lives. Syria´s location and climate offer optimal conditions for the use of PV, that could help to overcome power shortages in the war torn country.
Telstra underpins 70 MW Queensland solar farm
The Australian telco has signed a long-term contract to take all the output from a 70 MW solar farm near Emerald in a bid to rein in its energy costs, while the Queensland government has welcomed the company’s solar commitment set to create 200 jobs.
Intersolar Europe: Industry offering more home comforts for European solar consumers
Sleeker aesthetics, more user-friendly software, digitalization and full home energy management solutions strike the right notes on day one of Intersolar Europe, placing homeowners at the heart of the conversation.
