IBC Solar to expand in Japan with EPC license
The German company has now been granted the EPC license in the country, which it expects to receive in July, and will allow IBC Solar to build large-scale PV projects through its own corporation.
SunPower sets new solar efficiency record
US company SunPower achieved an efficiency of 24.1% for a module using silicon cells, which is just the latest in a number of efficiency records for solar technology, showing that the modules are moving in the right direction.
India's NHPC reveals 600 MW floating PV plan at hydro dam in Maharashtra
The state-run National Hydroelectric Power Corporation plans to install floating solar panels atop the Koyna dam a hydro power complex located in Maharashtra, India.
Solarcentury connects 5 MWp community solar farm in the UK
The plant was funded by investments from the local community, who will now benefit from the site in West Sussex, which is not only a source of clean energy for the community, but promotes biodiversity on the site.
Installation of PV modules begins on El Salvadors largest solar project
The Providencia solar project by French developer Neoen is divided into two blocks, a 76 MW plant which was awarded in an auction and a block of 25 MW which will provide electricity to distributors under the framework of private negotiations.
Canadian Solar and GCL joint venture in Jiangsu hit by tornado
China’s coastal province, Jiangsu, was hit by a heavy tornado and hail on Thursday, causing at least 98 deaths and 800 injuries, while also causing damage to Canadian Solar and GCL System Integration Technologys joint venture in the region.
What Brexit means for UK’s renewable energy development
The United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has voted in yesterdays referendum to end its membership in the European Union. What does this mean for the country’s renewable energy sector?
Solar Impulse completes historic flight across the Atlantic
Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the solar-powered plane in Seville on Thursday morning, achieving one of the most iconic stretches on the journey, and getting one step closer to completing the mission to fly around the world using nothing but solar energy.
Daqo gets approval for RMB500 million credit line
The Chinese manufacturer of high-grade polysilicon has been given approval for the RMB500 million (USD76 million) credit line from Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, and will use it to increase its manufacturing capacity.
Intersolar Europe: day two sees the crowds converge as Europe embraces maturation
Europe’s post-boom solar markets delivering next-level services and technologies that look set to drive solar 2.0.
