Solar plus ecosystem and offsite wholesale PV to takeoff
Integrated solutions such as distributed rooftop PV, plus storage, plus load management are set to reshape what we think of as the U.S. solar market today. This was one of the key takeaways in a compelling presentation delivered by GTM Research analyst Shayle Kann, as he kicked of Greentech Medias Solar Summit 2015, today in Phoenix.
Off-grid weekly digest
The pv magazine digest of the world’s off-grid news, put together by specialist editor Peter Carvill.
Texas microgrid to integrate nine DG sources with storage
Three U.S. companies have combined efforts to deliver a microgrid capable of integrating nine different distributed generation (DG) sources to optimize renewable generation and storage utilization and deliver reliable power. S&C Electric Company, Schneider Electric and transmission and distribution company Oncor have partnered to deliver the project.
China dispatch: Huawei continues smart PV solution rollout in China
ICT company unveils smart PV power station developed in conjunction with Huanghe Hydropower Development at press briefing in Qinghai Province, China.
Sharp supplies peak shaving batteries for Baker Electric facility
Japanese company’s SmartStorage behind-the-meter energy solution selected for utilization with commercial building owners in Southern California.
SunEdison buys 100 MWh of Imergy batteries for India microgrid project
Solar developer purchases 1,000 storage systems as it steps up efforts to bring electricity to villagers in parts of rural India.
Natcore Technology, Eurotron sign joint development deal
The U.S. company says the partnership is designed to hasten commercial integration of its technologies into solar modules.
Green Charge, Itochu sign global sales deal for smart storage solutions
Japan’s third largest trading house will distribute, supply and procure Green Charge Networks’ storage solutions internationally.
Kyocera expands storage offering in Germany
The leading Japanese battery provider is teaming up with domestic players Energetik and Solare Datensysteme to launch a new residential energy storage solution in Germany.
Chinese solar storage sector set for 14% growth annually to 2018
Study by RnRMarketResearch forecasts Chinese solar battery market to total 65 GW by 2018, with annual growth averaging 14% as solar and storage industries converge.
