Gehrlicher completes Spanish self-consumption system
German-based EPC and photovoltaic developer Gehrlicher Solar has announced the completion of a 30 kW off grid system in Spain, to supply a small community. While relatively small, the installation is indicative of a growing trend of grid parity or self-consumption installations in the Spanish market and further afield.
Chile prepares to add 2.2 GW of solar power generation
Chile’s National Energy Commission (CNE) says it is feasible to connect up to 2.2 GW of solar plants to the national grid over the next 15 years, in a newly published plan for the expansion of the national transmission system.
Upgrading grids "our lifeline" TÜV Rheinland chief
The CEO of solar testing company TÜV Rheinland has called on politicians in Germany and the European Union to make a huge effort to upgrade grids because, he told an audience at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern, “our current network is our lifeline”.
Largest solar array in northeast Wisconsin is installed
The largest rooftop solar array in northeastern Wisconsin, in the U.S., has been installed in Green Bay by furniture and movable wall company KI.
Andhra Pradesh aiming for 1 GW of solar projects
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has invited applications from photovoltaic developers keen to enter the bidding process which it is hoped will see 1 GW of solar capacity installed.
Solar Cells Hellas reaches 20 MW of installed capacity
Solar Cells Hellas Group, the biggest PV producer in Greece, connected to the grid in January three new photovoltaic parks of a 3.19 MW total installed capacity.
Trina Solar supplies 61 MW of modules to Brandenburg scheme
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar is supplying 61 MW worth of modules for the Green Tower solar project in Brandenburg, Germany.
Greece reveals 724.162 MW of licensed “Fast Track” PV projects
Notis Mitarakis, the Greek Deputy Minister of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks has revealed a list of five photovoltaic projects that have been granted “fast track” status by the state. Once completed, these projects will have a total capacity of 724.162 MW.
Global fuel cells market to reach US$910.3 million in 2018
Transparency Market Research has released a new market report that states that global fuel cells demand is estimated to reach US$910.3 million in 2018. In 2011 the demand was worth US$355.3 million.
Chile: Pace of PV development quickens
A contract for the construction of a new 2 MW photovoltaic plant in northern Chile has been signed and a new 1.2 MW photovoltaic plant in central Chile has come online, all in the space of just five days, highlighting a heightened tempo of photovoltaic development in the country.
