Two-thirds of US solar installers do not offer storage, study finds
A study by EuPD Research shows just 34% of PV installers in the U.S. offer storage solutions to customers, with those reluctant to do so citing cost concerns. However, 26% that currently do not offer storage hope to include it in their portfolios this year.
India's RenewSys confirms 100 MW equipment order with Meyer Burger, eyes second line
Indian solar company plans to increase its module production capacity in India to 280 MW by the end of the year, confirms order of Meyer Burger cell assembly and module lamination technologies.
ConEdison inaugurates 118 MW dual-axis tracker solar plant in Texas
The solar farm is the largest dual-axis tracker installation in the country, and is the result of a collaboration between ConEdison Development and CPS Energy.
Two innovative residential solar+storage projects in Western Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched two innovative solar+storage projects, aimed at the residential sector, in Western Australia today. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Alkimos Beach suburban central battery system, and a truly groundbreaking solar+storage project for an apartment development was launched.
Domestic bliss for Indian companies in latest 500 MW solar auction
Karnataka tender sets tariff of US 7.2 cents/kWh with domestic companies winning out. Just one non-Indian solar bidder won in an auction dominated by India’s power giants Adani, Tata, Acme Group and ReNew Power Ventures.
Investment in solar in India continues as two firms eye large PV projects
Finnish energy solutions provider Fortum announced plans to invest EUR 200-400 million in solar projects in India, while reports emerged that IDFC Alternatives is in talks to invest $90 million in ACME Solar projects in India.
Jordan: mosques and universities embrace solar
A staggering 2,000 Jordanian mosques and a long list of Jordanian universities agree to electrify using solar PV, adding to the march of the technology within the Middle Eastern country.
Despite a stuttering European PV market its EPC contractors still enjoy a large share of the industry
Data compiled by Wiki-Solar found that 16 of the top 30 utility-scale EPC contractors for solar in 2015 were European companies, making up the largest portion of solar PV capacity installed.
STA launches its Stunning Solar campaign just as distributed solar in the UK needs a helping hand
The UKs Solar Trade Associations Stunning Solar campaign aims to show consumers how aesthetically pleasing PV installations can be. The push couldnt come at a more pressing time for domestic PV in the country, as installations have dropped dramatically in the last two months.
Sungevity and REC Solar team up to share leads
Partnership between the two solar firms intended to reduce soft costs and eliminate upfront capital often required for U.S. businesses keen to adopt solar power.
