From the Mag: A selection of stories from the November issue
Trackers, inverters and storage solutions: solar’s worth is measured in more than modules and cells, and this month’s issue tackles the key themes and trends shaping those industries that support solar PV.
NEXTracker hits 100 MW weekly shipments for advanced solar trackers
The California-based solar tracker specialist confirms that its advanced solar trackers are now being shipped in volumes in excess of 100 MW a week globally.
Germany: Just 127.5 MW of PV registered in September
Just 127.5 MW of solar PV were registered in Germany in September. Of this, just 45.13 MW were actually grid connected, with the remaining 82.37 MW comprised delayed registrations.
UK: Installation rush expected as subsidy cuts loom
Figures from Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal 59% increase in FIT-based installations from August to September, with trend expected to accelerate through to end of year.
Yingli unveils 20 MW Turkish PV pipeline
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH and Motif Proje ve Insaat Ltd. Sti have joined forces to develop 20 MW worth of solar PV projects in Turkey. Half is expected to come online by the end of 2016.
REC puts online Hawaii's largest solar plant
The 12 MW-AC solar project will meet 20% of the island’s demand during daytime hours, and incorporates a 6 MW battery storage system.
India to push for solar-rich country alliance at Paris climate talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the UN climate talks timed to coincide with proposal by the PM of an alliance between India and hundreds of other sun-rich nations around the globe.
Kyocera aiming to double US solar footprint
The Japanese electrical firm eyes expansion outside of its domestic market, and sees solar+storage as a strong avenue into the growing U.S. residential solar market.
Jordan to upgrade its network; accommodate more renewables
The European Investment Bank and Frances government have recently approved loans to Jordan for the construction of two new electricity transmission lines and the upgrade of older ones. The project aims to reinforce the grid in order to accommodate a larger number of renewable energy projects.
Scatec Solar announces 53 MW Honduran PV project
Scatec Solar has acquired a 53 MW solar PV project in Honduras. Construction work is to begin immediately on the plant, while commercial operation is scheduled for Q3 2016.
