Analysis: Innovation is mounting
Cormac Gilligan from IHS examines pv magazine’s 50 array-changing technologies selection and finds that while innovation in mounting technologies remains slow-paced, the signs are positive that change is coming. In the area of power electronics, the usual suspects are leading the way for change.
Enphase expands Grid Alternatives partnership by 3 MW
Microinverter supplier Enphase has expanded its partnership with Grid Alternatives. The extended cooperation should see another 3 MW of solar added to low-income households and communities.
Younicos and Duke Energy combine on 36 MW Texas storage project
German battery specialist Younicos, together with Samsung SDI, to collaborate with U.S. utility Duke Energy on creation of 36 MW storage plant in Texas.
Emirates Insolaire completes first 3 colored solar panel projects, unveils future plans
Emirates Insolaire LLC has completed what it says is the worlds first installation of colored solar panels a 12 kWp building façade in Switzerland. To date, it has executed three projects, all in Europe. With commercial-scale operations starting this year, the BIPV company has big plans for the future, including capacity ramp ups and entry into new markets.
UK should offer more clean energy incentives, says Committee on Climate Change
First mandatory report from the Committee says that “urgent action” is required in the new Parliament if the U.K. is to keep its emissions reductions on track.
India poised to introduce dollar bidding for solar contracts in July
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to attract further foreign investment by inviting bids for India’s first dollar-linked solar power contracts next month.
Ingeteam supplies inverters for one of UK's largest solar plants
The Spanish inverter specialist supplied its Ingecon powerstation central inverter to a 40 MW solar PV plant located in the county of Lincolnshire, England.
SunEdison inaugurates 50 MW PV plant in India
SunEdison has inaugurated its 50 MW Dammakhedi solar PV plant in Madhya Pradesh, India. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule.
NEXTracker signs 1 GW supply agreement with Blattner Energy
The Californian tracker specialists will supply its single axis trackers to Blattner Energy, a diversified power generation contractor.
Solar-powered Formula E can overtake Formula 1, says Richard Branson
The Virgin tycoon believes all-electric and solar-powered racing cars will prove more attractive to sponsors and racing enthusiasts within the next four or five years.
