Solar Show Africa 2016 opens with promise across wide range of PV markets
The Solar Show Africa 2016 opened with much interest in Johannesburg yesterday, with exhibitors and visitors engaging in a wide range of discussions on available solutions and measures to drive South Africa and other African markets forward in PV installations.
US solar system prices fell 17% in 2015, finds GTM
Joint year-in-review report conducted by SEIA and GTM Research finds residential system prices fell to $3.50 per watt last year, but largest price declines recorded in utility fixed-tilt sector, where costs hit a low of $1.33/W.
SunEdison delays release of 2015 annual financial report
The U.S. clean energy developer misses March 15 due date for its 2015 financial report, citing material weaknesses in its internal controls for financial reporting, namely “deficient IT controls” associated with the firm’s new systems.
Ukraine establishes domestic content rules
With the recent FIT reform and the new feed-in premium rules for domestic content, Ukraine is hoping to regain its place in the green energy market.
Panasonic joins Solliance project on perovskite solar research
Japanese tech corporation becomes industrial partner of the Solliance R&D project to aid further development of roll-to-roll production of flexible perovskite solar cells.
Solartron exploring polysilicon production possibilities in western Thailand
The solar cell producer is planning to build a high-grade silicon production facility in western Thailand. However, to break into the market it may require more investment and a turnaround in polysilicon market prices.
Solid growth throughout 2015 sees JA Solar plan manufacturing expansion
JA Solar took advantage of the rise in the global solar market in 2015, with growth in revenue, sales and operating margin, which has encouraged the company to expand its manufacturing capacity through 2016.
Recharge invests in YounicosÂ’ groundbreaking island renewable storage project
The green investor takes 50.1% of the 24 million EUR hybrid renewable energy storage project on the Portuguese island, which, once completed, will allow the island to be totally powered by renewable energy, except for prolonged periods of unfavorable weather.
Sunrun reports strong Q4 results
Sunrun continued its strong growth through the end of the year and is anticipating more of the same in 2016, despite its departure from Nevada. The company also launched a PV and battery product for Hawaii.
Sunrun reports strong Q4 results
Sunrun continued its strong growth through the end of the year and is anticipating more of the same in 2016, despite its departure from Nevada. The company also launched a PV and battery product for Hawaii.
