DuPont, GD Solar join forces to advance PV technology
The companies say they are collaborating in China “to improve the power output, quality and reliability of solar energy systems to meet the world’s growing energy needs.”
Efficient solar fuel device with simpler cell design
Researchers in Germany have made a breakthrough with the development of a cost-effective and efficient solar fuel device that can store nearly 5% of solar energy in the form of hydrogen.
Large storage project to stabilize UK power grid
Storage and energy production developers S&C Electric, Samsung SDI, UK Power Networks and Younicos have joined forces on a storage project that will see the deployment of a 10 MWh battery to help stabilize the U.K. grid
Greece gears up for net metering
Greece’s Environmnet Ministry will make net metering possible for households and businesses, but the local PV industry has taken issue with its controversial provisions.
Germany: Monthly FIT degression remains at 1.8%
Germany added some 300 MW of new photovoltaic capacity in June, according to the German Federal Network Agency. Hence, monthly FIT reductions of 1.8% will apply for the months of August, September and October.
First Solar, AGL team up down under on 155 MW utility-scale projects
Australia’s AGL has tapped Arizona-based thin film photovoltaic module manufacturer First Solar to oversee two major projects in New South Wales budgeted at $450 million.
Electric vehicle battery costs falling
Power systems will fall to $10,000 by 2015 against backdrop of rising EV sales in the U.S., says the Department of Energy.
Sainsbury’s installs 22 MW of rooftop systems across UK
The U.K. supermarket and retail giant has installed more than 200 rooftop PV systems on its stores across the country as part of an ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in the next seven years.
Outside EU, solar stocks still on a hot streak
Solar stocks have been riding high and the recent deal between the EU and China has further bolstered a recovering sector, but analysts warn that a bull market, spurred by speculation, can be a fragile thing.
Inverter market to shrink to $6.7 billion
The global inverter market will shrink 5% in 2013 as price pressures counter rising shipping volumes, but there will be a strong rebound next year, according to IMS Research.
