Dead Sea PV plant brings affordable energy to Palestinian households
The opening of the 710 kW first phase of the planned 1.5 MW Dead Sea Photovoltaic Generating Plant has resulted in dramatic drops in electricity prices for Palestinian households that were formerly dependent on high Israeli utility rates.
Minnesota's PV market heats up
Compared to leading US solar markets such as California and Arizona, Minnesotas market has been about as chilly as its winters.
US: Solar better investment than stocks, study finds
A typical solar PV system represents a better investment than the stock market in 46 of America’s largest 50 cities, according to a report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
Etrion confident about planned 138 MW pipeline in Japan
In addition to the 34 MW already under construction, Etrion and Hitachi High-Tech are reviewing a large project pipeline in different stages of development; the four most advanced projects total 138 MW.
Adler Solar to move into Japan under new JV
German EPC, due diligence and O&M provider Adler Solar is set to form a joint venture (JV) with Yokohama Kankyo Design to enter the Japanese solar market. Adler Solar subsidiary BEC Solars services will also be bundled into the deal.
Imec reports 22% efficiency for large area PERT cell
The micro and nanoelectronics research center says the new developments, resulting in additional improvement in conversion efficiency, further confirm the potential of n-type PERT cells for next-generation highly efficient silicon solar cells.
US homebuyers willing to pay more for homes with solar panels, says report
Department of Energy-backed study finds Americans happy to pay average premium of around $15,000 for property with PV system installed.
India updates draft guidelines for 3 GW solar auction
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issues guidance on how the bidding process for Phase II, Batch II, Tranche I of the JNNSM will work.
Vikram Solar completes India's first floating PV plant
The 10 kWp R&D installation has been commissioned to assess the scalability of the technology as India explores ways to make solar energy available anywhere.
FLS Energy commences 42 MW North Carolina solar project
The project comprises seven utility-scale solar farms scattered across the state. Local utility Duke Energy has agreed PPAs.
