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
UK: Moixa launches affordable home solar+storage kit
The British battery company announces GBP 5,000 package comprising 2 kWh smart battery and 2 kW solar panel bundle for homeowners, landlords and housing associations in the U.K.
UK generated more electricity from solar than coal over last six months
Between April and September this year, the U.K. produced more electricity from solar than from coal, finds new report from climate change analysts Carbon Brief. STA report adds voice and math to solar’s affordability.
UK generated more electricity from solar than coal over last six months
Between April and September this year, the U.K. produced more electricity from solar than from coal, finds new report from climate change analysts Carbon Brief. STA report adds voice and math to solar’s affordability.
REA outlines energy storage deployment and potential in the UK
An updated report by the U.K.’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) assessed the extent of energy storage already in the U.K., pointing to an impressive 3.23 GW of storage projects already operational, while over 600 MW are planned or in development across the country.
