Enphase unveils multi-faceted solar energy management and storage system
The company has launched an integrated energy management system and an AC storage solution at the Solar Power International trade show. These products will be available for residential and commercial PV systems in the second half of 2015.
First Solar begins construction of 141 MW PV plant in Chile
The Luz Del Norte, expected to be the largest PV plant in South America when completed, will make significant contribution to Chile’s national energy agenda. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and leading government officials attended the project’s inaugural ceremony.
SPI Solar unit signs 100 MW of EPC deals in China
Xinyu Xinwei New Energy will handle EPC services for 100 MW of solar PV projects in China’s Hebei province.
UK farmers with PV to lose subsidies under new guidelines
Environment secretary Liz Truss to deny farmers with solar panels installed on their land the right to farm subsidies under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Kyocera teams up with Healthy Planet Partners fund
The companies are providing developer and EPC partners with an end-to-end solution, from assistance with origination, technical and financial feasibility analysis to construction and long-term financing.
Orix to pursue 800 MW Japan PV projects despite grid constraints
The Tokyo-based finance and leasing company hopes to install 800 MW of megasolar projects by 2018, and is not cowed by recent reports of grid restrictions for new solar projects.
Neo Solar Power subsidiary reveals 14 MW UK rooftop solar program
The scheme will be carried out by General Energy Solutions and will be the largest project for a housing community in the U.K.
Austin utility tries to water down solar commitment
Texan power company wants a 65% renewables target, imposed on it by city council, reduced to 50%. Austin Energy calling for new gas-fired power plant rather than 600 MW of new solar.
The pv magazine weekly news roundup: Oct 10-17
As solar-powered phone booths promise to transform London streets, analysts reveal that PV has arrived at a point where a common technology roadmap is possible, with higher panel power ratings just around the corner.
SunEdison in talks over $2bn Chinese poly factory
US poly and wafer maker could treble its poly production capacity with Chinese fab. Company president says it is considering a similar investment in Saudi Arabia.
