China coal tariffs could impact Australia solar industry
The solar industry has been worried that Australia may impose tariffs on cheap solar module imports from China. The surprise imposition of tariffs on Australian coal imports has raised the stakes dramatically.
Trina Solar expands UK downstream footprint with 10.6 MW deal
Sale of PV plant to Foresight Group LLP represents Trina Solar’s inaugural downstream play in U.K. market as the company targets further expansion of its pipeline.
The pv magazine weekly news roundup: Oct 3-10
Storage updates, political wranglings, grid parity promises and yet more headlines for SolarCity… it’s been another busy week on pv magazine.
Lightsource teaming up with local installers to expand rooftop business in UK
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the U.K.’s largest solar energy generator, is building a nationwide partnership with local solar PV installers as it expands its rooftop portfolio.
Russian solar expansion picks up speed
In Crimea, authorities are scrambling to bolster local renewable energy capacities in an effort to buffer a possible lack of conventional electricity, a result of Russia’s seizure of Crimea and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
CEO interview: Meyer Burger's Peter Pauli
Equipment suppliers to the PV industry continue face challenges. They have to invest and push forward new technologies while working with potential and existing customers to see new orders fill somewhat anemic order books. Meyer Burger CEO Peter Pauli spoke to pv magazine about the Swiss company’s approach.
Panasonic announces launch of lithium-ion battery unit at Tesla Gigafactory
Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga has said the corporation’s initial investment in the Gigafactory will amount to “tens of billions” of yen.
Conergy looking to buy Ontario solar projects
The solar company is shopping for individual projects and portfolios of between 100 kW and 15 MW in size, on roofs and open land, at all stages of development.
Grid restrictions could slow Japan's solar revolution
Speed of PV’s expansion placing strain on grid’s capacity to absorb solar-powered electricity, prompting five utilities to restrict grid access of new solar farms.
Scottish renewable energy in the post-referendum era
Following Scotland’s independence referendum last month and voters’ decision to remain in the U.K., increasing the country’s devolved powers has emerged as the center of a dynamic debate. Will energy policy also be devolved? And what does the future of Scottish renewable energy, including solar PV, look like?
