Japan and China hold fate of PV in their hands
Consultant predicts more than 45% of the world’s demand for solar power will come from the twin Asian markets in the rest of 2013. A record 35.1 GW of demand is predicted for the full year figure.
MidAmerican completes $1 billion bond offering for 579 MW California projects
Warren Buffetts MidAmerican Energy will finance the construction of its 579 MW photovoltaic projects in Southern California with a newly completed $1 billion bond offering.
SMA to start South African inverter production by Q1 2014
German company is expanding South African presence with manufacturing facility and will supply 125 of its Sunny Central inverters to two new PV schemes announced today.
Sunrun secures $630m for residential rooftops
JPMorgan subsidiary is among the investors as San Francisco based third party ownership company builds on recent expansion into 11th state. CEO claims company is installing $2m of systems daily.
Cyprus inaugurates 10 new PV parks
Cyprus electrifies 10 new solar PV parks totalling 1 MW. Installed PV capacity on the island has reached 25 MW with up to 100 MW more due in the next two years.
60 MW submitted for approval in Chile
One day after the Chilean environmental authorities published a 196 MW project by Avenir Solar Chile, a new project has been published. Valleland Solar seeks to build 60 MW also in Atacama.
PV users help shine light on UK's future energy needs
The Customer-Led Network Revolution (CLNR), the U.K.’s largest smart grid project, is conducting innovative smart grid trials with more than 400 PV customers, who are taking part in an effort organizers hope will help pave the way towards a low carbon Britain.
K Road Power axes Calico solar project in California
Renewable energy project developer K Road Power has decided to withdraw its application to develop a large-scale solar project in California. K Road Power stated “changed market conditions” as a reason for canceling the Calico Solar Project.
BYD and Fenecon sign storage systems deal
BYD Europe and Fenecon have signed a contract for 1,000 DESS-series energy storage systems, which the German wholesaler will offer to PV installation companies.
Audi opens 6 MW power-to-gas facility
Audi has opened a new 6 MW power-to-gas facility in Germany, making it the first automaker to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers.
