REC sees boost in Japan but US business in danger due to trade dispute
While Japan is becoming increasingly important for REC’s solar panel division, the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China is endangering the group’s polysilicon business in Washington.
US: Georgia ups the ante on solar investment
Solar prospects in Georgia are sunnier then ever following the state’s decision to add 525 MW of solar generation to the grid.
Chile's Atacama region proves major attraction for developers
Chilean officials say the high interest for solar energy development confirms excellent solar radiation conditions in the region, which looks set to add seven major new projects totalling 658 MW.
Foxconn testing solar waters
The Taiwanese electronics group, which is reportedly eager to reduce its reliance on Apple, is expected to decide by year’s end whether to expand its solar operations.
Trina Solar to supply modules to Nevada solar project
Photovoltaic module producer Trina Solar has announced that it will be supplying 250 MW of modules to the Copper Mountain Solar 3 project in Boulder City, Nevada.
Japan selects projects to develop large-scale storage batteries
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has announced the companies that will introduce large-scale storage batteries into electricity grid substations.
Developing better batteries
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have been awarded an R&D 100 Award for their work in developing PEFM, an adhesive that can be used as part of a battery’s anode.
US: Greenwood Energy acquires Massachusetts projects
Renewable energy investment company Greenwood Energy is set to invest in Massachusetts after signing a deal to acquire two developments from Borrego Solar Systems.
Researchers boost CdTe cell efficiency from below 8% to 11.5%
Scientists at Switzerland’s Empa have increased efficiency levels of flexible cadmium telluride solar cells by successfully doping them with copper.
Gujarat lights up canal with 10 MW project
The Indian state of Gujarat is set to expand canal-top solar power generation with a new 10-kilometer long photovoltaic project.
