Wholesale grid parity for solar possible by 2020s, report finds
Report by energy consultants Pöyry suggest that the end could soon be in sight for solar and wind subsidies in Europe as grid parity nears.
Panasonic, Coronal complete nine solar projects for Southern California Edison
Coronal’s total joint project development with Panasonic is now more than 100 MW. The nine installations mark the first commercial projects to be finished under Panasonic and Coronal’s exclusive partnership.
CIGS in space: Ascent Solar chosen for space-based PV project
The thin film PV manufacturer has again been selected by Vanguard Space Technologies to provide modules for its space research program and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Tokyo Electric upgrading grid with 100-km-long transmission line
Tokyo Electric Power Co. is building a 100-kilometer-long electricity transmission line in central Japan as part of the country’s efforts to upgrade its grid infrastructure in view of surging renewable power.
Interview: Bryan Ekus, managing director of Solar United
Two weeks ago the PV industry organization IPVEA became Solar United. The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA) had represented the upstream solar business since 2008 and Managing Director Bryan Ekus says that the change in tack was at the behest of its members. Some industry observers are more skeptical of the move, saying that attempts to create a global PV association are bound to fail.
Westinghouse Solar secures $100 million financing for solar loan program
The subsidiary of CBD Energy Limited has struck a financing arrangement that it hopes will make solar installations more easily available to customers.
Ameren to add 45 MW of solar PV in Missouri
Announcement forms part of a 500 MW renewable energy drive outlined under local utility’s 20-year integrated resource plan.
Solar, wind grabbing more of nuclear energy share, study finds
Worldwatch Institute finds that energy generation capacity from solar and wind power is eating into nuclear power’s global energy share.
Phoenix Solar, Millennium Energy Industries team up in Jordan
The German PV company and the Jordan-based energy group will jointly apply for tenders and plan plan to work togther in realizing PV projects in the Middle Eastern country.
Greater energy efficiency target could deliver $100 billion boost to UK economy
Study by Cambridge Econometrics finds that a 40% reduction in the UK’s energy use by 2030 could create 40,000 new jobs and deliver lower PV costs.
