Global PV to exceed 35 GW in 2013
Global photovoltaic installations are forecast to exceed 35 GW in 2013, equivalent to a growth of 12%, according to an analysis published by research company IHS Solar. Last year, it says, global photovoltaic installations reached 31.4 GW.
PV predicted to produce 110 TWh in 2013
According to a new report issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA), already installed photovoltaic systems will produce “at least” 110 TWh, or 110 billion kWh in 2013, thus representing 0.5% of global electricity demand. This corresponds to the annual energy consumption of the Netherlands, it says.
Central Europe smart grid market worth $10.3 billion by 2023
The smart grid market in central and eastern Europe (CEE) will be worth a cumulative $10.3 billion by 2023, according to a report by market research group Northeast Group LLC.
Japan: 4 MW of new projects connected
With solar manufacturer Renewable Energy Corporation’s (REC) recently released annual figures highlighting the Norwegian company’s heavy reliance on a shrinking European market, the panel maker has taken a step in the right direction by supplying a 1.7 MW solar project in Japan.
Post-subsidy PV boom in Western Australia
New figures from local electricity retailer Synergy have shown that a second residential solar boom is taking place in the state of Western Australia (WA). With 2,500 customers each month installing photovoltaic arrays, the installation rate is many times higher than it was when now-defunct generous subsidies were in place.
Sunlabob to supply off-grid PV to Kiribati outer islands
Laos-based Sunlabob has secured its biggest Pacific contract to date with a deal to supply off grid solar systems to the outer islands of Kiribati.
US: SunPowers 100 MW PPA deal approved
The US utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has received authorization from regulators to buy electricity from a 100 MW photovoltaic plant of SunPower Corp.
SolarCity prepares for first utility-scale project
California solar installer and leasing company SolarCity will make its first foray into the utility market by building a 12 MW photovoltaic project for the KauaI Island Utility Co-operative (KIUC) in Hawaii.
Switzerland: 40% price drop for turnkey PV module systems
Prices for turnkey PV module systems have dropped around 41 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, according to a report released today by German consultants Photovoltaikzentrum.
Israel: Hydrogen-bromine flow battery goes online
EnStorage Inc. has developed the first ever grid-connected hydrogen-bromine (HBr) flow battery with its 50 kW battery connection at the company’s test site in southern Israel. The battery is said to provide up to 100 kWh of storage capacity.
