Installations

German-made PV modules make up the four top leading brands among German PV installers, according to the latest European PV InstallerMonitor. Direct procurement from manufacturers, however, is on the decline.

The investment allows Powerhive to expand its renewable microgrid development using its propriety technology and supply affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in emerging markets.

Huawei is partnering with two state-owned Chinese companies on an ambitious but scarcely detailed PV project in Europe that looks likely to employ the company’s FusionSolar smart PV solution.

As part of its largest contract to date in the United States, JinkoSolar will supply more than 3 million solar PV modules to sPower for use in various projects that are to be built before the end of 2016.

The special purpose vehicle, backed by French and United Arab Emirate investors, will begin construction of the project in May.

The Spanish company, which has so far focused on the Spanish and South American markets, is partnering on the project with U.S. firm Think Energy Partners.

The U.K.-based solar energy company will open seven offices throughout Central America.

The Orison home battery system can be connected to solar installations as well as the grid. Consumers can charge it when utility rates are low in order to provide power when rates are high.

As part of the 53 MWh project slated to fully deploy in 2016, Greensmith will supply its GEMS5 software technology while Leclanché will provide the entire battery storage systems for all the contracted facilities to be built near Toronto.

Former Phoenix Solar technology chief and Reniva managing director Manfred Baechler is joining E.ON along with 10 other Reniva solar experts.