UK generated more electricity from solar than coal over last six months
Between April and September this year, the U.K. produced more electricity from solar than from coal, finds new report from climate change analysts Carbon Brief. STA report adds voice and math to solar’s affordability.
REA outlines energy storage deployment and potential in the UK
An updated report by the U.K.’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) assessed the extent of energy storage already in the U.K., pointing to an impressive 3.23 GW of storage projects already operational, while over 600 MW are planned or in development across the country.
Obama touts success of solar at SXSL event
The president also spoke about the need for energy storage at the event, which was inspired by the South-by-Southwest conference.
Obama touts success of solar at SXSL event
The president and Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe also spoke about the need for energy storage at the event, which was inspired by the South-by-Southwest conference.
W.A. plans Australia's biggest solar+storage micro-grid in Onslow
Western Australia’s regional utility Horizon Power has launched a project to deliver what it claims will be Australias largest solar and storage-based microgrid once complete in early 2018.
UK solar developer given green light for 140 MW plant in Australia
Permission has been granted to Eco Energy World’s Australia unit to develop the utility-scale PV plant in Queensland, Australia, with the company now planning to develop an ambitious 1 GW of solar PV in the country in the next two years.
California bills to dramatically expand distributed energy storage
Four bills signed by California governor Brown will mandate a distributed energy storage procurement, fund incentives for behind-the-meter storage, and more.
San Diego schools solar splurge
News on commercial scale deployments across two of San Diegos school districts shows a strong commitment to the industry. Two contracts alone expect to save $1.6 million over 10 years and $21 million over 25 years.
pv magazine LIVE video coverage of Solar Power International 2016
Our new videos from Americas largest solar trade show feature interviews with the CEOs of First Solar and SolarWorld Americas, as well as commentary from GTM Research and Sonnen.
25 GW of new solar in Europe can steer sustainable EV growth, finds EEA
Study by Germany’s Öko-Institut on behalf of European Environment Agency finds that just 25 GW of Europe-wide solar PV could support the goal of reaching 10% electric vehicle penetration by 2050.
