SunPower to supply solar panels for 29 MW-DC Japanese PV plant
The American PV maker will supply its high-efficiency E20/327 modules to a Japanese conglomerate for a project in Southern Japan. SunPower has supplied around 400 MW of PV modules to the nation to date.
Renewable energy share reaches record high in Germany
New installations coupled with favorable climatic conditions helped boost the share of renewables to a record 28.5% in the first half of 2014.
India's Uttar Pradesh announces 300 MW solar bidding process
The Indian state issues a request for proposal, calling for interested bidders to submit their offers for a share of the 300 MW of PV capacity.
JinkoSolar secures $225 million investment for downstream business
China Development Bank, Macquarie and New Horizon will acquire a 45% stake in the Jinko Power division. JinkoSolar is revising its full-year 2014 project development guidance upwards as a result.
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).
