New platform for home appliances to interact
The Thread Group has launched an open platform that permits appliances to ‘talk’ and be controlled by a mobile device. Home heating and lighting systems will be a big part of the internet of things.
Solar Frontier to construct 13 MW project in historic Hiraizumi
Japanese thin film producer and system integrator Solar Frontier has signed an agreement to construct a 13 MW power plant in Japan’s Tohoku region. The site will be adjacent to a UNESCO world heritage site.
Saft wins Hawaiian battery supply deal
French battery maker Saft has secured a ‘multi million dollar’ battery supply deal in Hawaii. The energy storage system will be used as part of the 12 MW solar park being built at Anahola.
Yingli named a "best supplier" by Fuji Electric
Chinese solar giant Yingli has been named as one of Fuji Electric’s “best suppliers” at a recent supplier conference. Fuji says that Yingli’s modules have helped the firm increase sales from its Solar Energy Generation System business unit.
Developer planning 49 MW scheme on Anglesey
SBC wants to develop a $93m scheme on the Welsh island and is launching a four-week public consultation. UK developers have been emboldened by the recent High Court defeat for the government’s attempt to block solar farms.
Enel to take full control of 3Sun factory
The move follows Sharp’s withdrawal last week from a purchase agreemenet with the joint venture as well as its exit from Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy (ESSE).
Canadian Solar supplies modules for 100 MW Ontario PV plant
The solar developer will supply more than 450,000 modules for the project, as well as providing engineering, procurement and construction services.
WindStream Technologies installs world's largest wind-solar project in Jamaica
Employing the company’s hybrid SolarMills, the 80 kW installation will generate more than 106,000 kilowatt hours a year for leading Kingston law firm Myers, Fletcher & Gordon.
Five takeouts from Intersolar North America
A week ago today, the 7th annual Intersolar North America trade show and conference closed its doors. Around 17,000 people attended the three-day event with key trends towards storage technology, tracking and BoS innovations prominent.
China adds 52 companies to list of approved PV suppliers
The updated list of Chinese companies that meet the entrance requirements for the PV industry has now risen to 161 in total.
