Canadian Solar to build 47 MW PV plant in Japan
Canadian Solar Inc. has signed an agreement with Mashiki Town and Kumamoto Prefecture to build a 47 MW solar PV plant. It is scheduled for completion in 2017.
SolarMax producing PV inverters again
The SolarMax Group has begun production of its solar PV inverters once again, having transferred operations from Switzerland to Germany. Expansion is on the cards.
Construction on 7 MW Ohio energy storage facility slated for mid-October
Construction on a 7 MW solar energy storage facility in Ohio is scheduled to begin this month, with completion expected next February. It will be tied to a PV plant, which will be online by the end of the year. The decision to add storage was made following the introduction of a bill, which saw negative changes to Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) requirements.
Neo Solar Power produces 21.1% efficient mono-PERC solar cell
NSP will show the new PERC cell at the PV Taiwan trade show this week, and the product will be ready for engineering sampling at the end of 2015.
Punjab aims for full sustainability
Leaders in the Indian state have reiterated their commitment to solar photovoltaic power as they inaugurate the region’s largest green energy project.
China increases solar installation target for 2015
The country’s National Energy Administration is requiring new projects to be completed by the end of 2015 and connected to the grid by the end of June next year, a move that has led to increased installations for the year.
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo sets sights on solar
The conference will seek to match renewable energy project developers with global investors and examine innovative solar financing programs and off-grid solutions.
Solar Decathlon kicks off amidst NREL layoffs
As international university teams compete on innovative solar home designs, the U.S. Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which has been instrumental in organizing the popular challenge, is facing increasing staff reductions after laying off 10% of its solar researchers this week.
GE creates $1 billion energy startup, 200 new jobs
With the aim of “transforming” the energy sector, GE has bundled its LED, solar, energy storage and electric vehicle businesses into an over US$1 billion new startup. Current will utilize GEs Predix platform to deliver “energy-as-a-service” to a range of customers.
Energy Storage Systems secures $3.2 million flow battery VC funding
Pangaea Ventures invests in the Oregon-based developer’s All-Iron Redox Flow Battery as part of a wider $4.5 million round of fundraising the company has secured to aid production ramp up.
