Interview: How Solar Impulse's round the world flight took batteries on a journey of discovery
July’s successful circumnavigation of the globe by Solar Impulse was a triumph for human endurance and ingenuity, and proved solar power’s efficacy as a reliable source of electricity. But the project would not have been possible without batteries… and the journey proved a voyage of discovery for storages technical possibilities.
BBOXX raises $20m funding to boost African off-grid solar presence
The London-based solar systems provider has secured investment from a consortium of backers, including Engie SA, to help support its expansion plans in Cameroon and the Ivory Coast.
India: Adani to commence 1.2 GW solar fab construction before year end
The Indian conglomerate says it expects to commission phase one of its Gujarat solar equipment facility before year end, with Phase 2 penciled in for April 2017. Tenders issued for 200 MW solar+storage in Karnataka.
NEXTracker acquires predictive modeling software firm BrightBox
U.S. tracker manufacturer NEXTracker has purchased software firm BrightBox Technologies in a move it says will augment its predictive modeling capabilities and expedite the commissioning process.
PG&E to open bidding process for 75 MW of shared renewables
The California utility is seeking 75 MW of solar and other renewable energy projects from 500 kW to 20 MW in capacity under a new shared renewable energy program.
Enerray to build 104 MWp PV plant in Brazil
It is the second contract that the Italian company has won from Enel Green Power for a large-scale solar plant in Brazil, after it began construction on the mega 254 MWp Ituverava PV plant late last year.
GCL-Poly agrees to buy $150 million of SunEdison's manufacturing business
The Chinese company will buy three of SunEdison’s manufacturing businesses involved in polysilicon and cell production, amid rumors that it is also planning to make a bid for SunEdisons controlling stake in TerraForm Power.
Australia readies for big solar boom as PV costs continue fall
Australia is poised to experience its biggest ever boom in large-scale solar construction over the next year as a range of international market factors and local policy incentives take hold.
TrinaBEST to expand into Japan
The new storage arm of Trina Solar, Trina Energy Storage Solutions, otherwise known as TrinaBEST, has announced the establishment of a Japanese subsidiary, TrinaBEST Japan to help grow its energy storage business in Japan.
RWE to acquire PV and storage specialist Belectric Solar & Battery
The German utility’s renewable energy arm, innogy SE, has signed the contract to acquire Belectric Solar & Battery, a solar developer who has built more than 1.5 GWp of PV projects worldwide, significantly enhancing the company’s solar and storage expertise.
