World's biggest solar + storage projects planned for Australia
Australian infrastructure investor Lyon Group says it plans to build the world’s biggest solar plus storage project in South Australia in the next two years, and sees a huge future for combined solar and battery storage plants.
Nigeria government signs MoU with IPP consortium for 300 MW of solar power
Nigus Greenergy and Volt Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of 300 MW of solar PV plants in the African country to be developed and commissioned next year.
Sharp to jointly develop a 10 MW solar plant in Mongolia
The 10 MW site, to be developed by Sharp, Shigemitsu Shoji, and a local Mongolian partner, will be the countrys first large-scale solar plant and will be partially financed by the Japanese government.
Total control: billion-dollar buyout of Saft completed
The French giant has finalized the acquisition of the battery producer in a deal thought to be worth $1.1 billion, via the completion of a successful share tender.
Mercom: Battery storage, smart grid VC investments double in Q2 2016
While there has been a downturn in solar funding, battery and smart grid investments had a very strong quarter.
Kaco New Energy restructures Germany site, eyes global opportunities
The German inverter supplier to cut 80 jobs at its Neckarsulm HQ as part of restructuring process, some roles to be transferred to the firms U.S. and South Korean operations.
British fossil fuel energy veterans invest in storage startup Moixa Technology
Three former bosses of large U.K. energy firms confirmed as private backers of new London-based battery technology provider Moixa Technology.
Solar imports dramatically increase in India
Indian imports of solar PV cells and modules from outside manufacturers multiplied by more than three times from 2014-2015 to 2015-2016, as the solar industry in the country experiences a radical growth, there are even plans for the country’s railways to be powered by PV technology.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
The SolarWorld-Hemlock case dominated the news this week, but Intersolar North America, EU investigation into alleged Chinese malpractice and Indias soaring PV ambitions also turned heads.
California ISO hits new solar record
The Californian Independent Solar Operator Corporation unveils data showing the state hit a new record of 8,030 MW of solar generation this week.
