Photovoltaic storage still not competitive in Germany
From a cost perspective it does not really matter whether wind and photovoltaic systems are probably better erected where it is particularly inexpensive to generate electricity, or instead where the electricity is actually consumed. The overall costs for the change in energy policy in Germany can be reduced in particular through less development of offshore wind power.
In U.S., mid-size project momentum "puts solar where the sun doesn't shine"
Momentum for municipal/mid-size solar installations is growing in the United States, says NPD Solarbuzz. The research firm’s analysts announced on Wednesday that solar projects in the range from 100 kW to 2 MW account for over 60% of the current U.S. project pipelines.
Trina Solar's first quarter results: domestic sales down
Photovoltaic module manufacturer Trina Solar Limited has announced their first quarter results for 2013. Module shipments saw a sequential decrease and Europe continued to bring the largest revenue slice for Trina Solar. Domestic sales saw a fall.
Japan's solar installations surge in first quarter
Information and analytics provider IHS Inc. has released a new report that shows a total installed PV capacity of 1.5 GW in Japan in the first quarter of 2013. The strong growth is expected to carry on throughout 2013.
Storage: Finding the right partners
Boston-based Lux Research has released a new report “Finding the Perfect Partner in the Global Grid Storage Market” that pinpoints strategic valuable partnerships as the key to success for developers as the storage market continues to grow. The Americas are slated to lose grid storage market share while Europe will see an expansion.
[UPDATE] Greentech plans to invest in the U.S.
Greentech Energy Systems A/S plans to invest in the United States, as business in Europe remains low.
SMA to expand operations in South Africa
Germanys SMA Solar Technology AG is planning to set up new inverter production facilities in South Africa in an effort to not only meet increasing PV demand but also local content requirements in the fast growing market.
US senators introduce energy storage bill
U.S. Senators have introduced a Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act for 2013. This Act, also known as the STORAGE Act, will promote the deployment of energy storage technologies in the U.S. All storage technologies are supported by the bill.
U.S. Army in search of solar partner for 20 MW project
The U.S. Army is on the lookout for a PV company to build and maintain a 20 MW solar power plant at an Arizona military base as part of a 30-year energy supply deal.
New Jersey to vote on $447 million for solar projects
The U.S. state of New Jersey looks set to invest $447 million on PV projects, including a plan to transform unused landfills and abandoned industrial sites into 42 MW of solar farms.
