Turkish PV gathers pace, adds 150 MW in 2015
After a slow start, Turkeys solar PV market is finally gathered speed. The country added about 150 MW of new PV last year, while in the first six weeks of 2016 it has added a further 46 MW.
LichtBlick expands distributed energy optimization globally
LichtBlick’s international customers include utilities, grid operators and energy service companies. The company will next target private households, which will soon be able to market their energy via its IT platform.
Giga Solar lightweight PV modules pass Fraunhofer CSE tests
The manufacturer’s lightweight, glass-free modules enable innovative, low-cost rooftop and speedier mounting methods without the need for racking hardware or roof penetrations. The test results demonstrate that the solar PV modules can withstand the very tough conditions that modules experience on rooftops, Giga Solar says.
European Commission recognizes WINAICO as genuine solar producer
The Taiwanese company will not be affected by the European Commission’s extended anti-dumping duties on imports of solar products originating from China after being recognized as a genuine solar producer exporting Taiwanese-made modules to the European market.
Renewable energy investment accounts for 50% of all global power transactions
Global investors are focused on adding wind and solar assets to their portfolios to comply with regulations and reduce exposure to increasingly volatile commodities, according to a new report by auditing group EY.
SunPower reports strong Q4 results, plans company-wide expansion
Despite a heavy GAAP loss, SunPower reported strong progress in all business segments in Q4, and is planning a major expansion of manufacturing capacity including a novel module designs.
SunPower reports strong Q4 results, plans company-wide expansion
Despite a heavy GAAP loss, SunPower reported strong progress in all business segments in Q4, and is planning a major expansion of manufacturing capacity including a novel module design.
US retail centers have 62.3 GW of rooftop PV potential, study finds
Study by Environment America finds installing the nation’s 102,000 ‘Big Box’ retail stores, warehouses and shopping centers with solar panels would meet power needs of seven million households; 10 largest corporations alone could host 17 GW.
SunEdison could lose PPAs for 148 MW solar projects in Hawaii
Citing the company’s precarious financial situation, Hawaiian Electric Co. has decided to terminate SunEdison’s PPAs for three solar projects with a combined total of 148 MW.
Japan to hit solar peak of 14.3 GW this year, finds BNEF
Impending changes to the Japanese solar market will likely mean a peak for PV installations this year, finds report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
