Eco Energy World connects 70 MW of PV in UK
The renewable energy developer brought five solar PV projects online across the south of England in quick succession, swelling its solar portfolio.
Thailand set for $1.4bn renewables boost
Bangkok-based clean power developer Energy Absolute Pcl plans to invest 46 billion baht in Thailands green energy sector over the next three years.
Jinko Power signs 100 MW solar agreement with southeastern Chinese province
The JinkoSolar subsidiary will engineer, procure and construct solar PV projects in China’s Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province.
Toyota switches on 3.8 MW solar array at UK engine plant
The car giant’s Deeside plant in North Wales has been fitted with 13,000 solar panels that will power 10% of the plants electricity needs each year.
Fire risk prompts North American recall of 1.5 million SolarWorld modules
The solar giant will recall 1.3 million U.S. and 210,000 Canadian systems due to the risk of electrocution, shock or fire caused by incorrectly fitted copper lugs.
pv magazine weekly news round-up: Aug 15-22
A quick look back at the biggest solar news stories that have grabbed our attention over these past seven days.
S4 Solar to build 100 MW module assembly plant in Brazil
S4 Solar do Brasil, which is making its debut at Intersolar South America this month, is constructing a 100 MW module plant in Brazil to focus on the domestic market.
REC, Sunrun sign US solar panel deal
The U.S. market is becoming increasingly important for the Norwegian solar group as it continues to broaden distribution of its products worldwide.
Bill to streamline solar permitting passes the California legislature
Legislation to standardize and improve the byzantine permitting and inspection procedures in various cities and counties in California has passed both houses of the state’s legislature. CALSEIA says that this will both reduce installation time and help bring down the cost of solar.
Lithium batteries leading electrochemical energy storage technologies
A new study by the Technical University of Munich indicates Asian developers are leading the way when it comes to energy storage systems and far outpacing U.S. and European rivals.
