ARENA: Solar and wind co-location can deliver significant cost savings
A total of at least 1GW of large-scale solar could be added to existing Australian wind farms, boosting renewable energy development, generation, and and smoothing its delivery to the grid, according to a new report from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Leclanché says industrial applications driver of storage growth
While residential battery deployment may be capturing headlines and heralding the march of prosumer, industrial applications deliver the demand required for manufacturing capacity growth. Leclanchés VP and head of corporate development Jacques Boppe argued this was the case at Energy Storage Europe last week in Germany.
Sungrow connects its first 1500V PV project to Chinese grid
As the transition to 1500-volt (V) inverters builds up steam, the Chinese PV-inverter manufacturer successfully connects its first 1500V PV project to the grid to improve its generating efficiency.
SunPower introduces a new kit system for residential PV
Equinox, SunPowers new fully integrated residential solar solution introduced today to the market, is said to deliver 70% more energy with 70% fewer visible parts.
Emirates Insolaire opens new markets for Kromatix colored solar glass
Emirates Insolaire will supply about 12,000 colored solar glass panels to the Copenhagen International School. The company is expecting sales of 50,000 square meters of solar panels and 10,000 pieces of colored PV modules during 2016.
UK government U-turn on proposed solar tax hike
After staring a party rebellion in the face, the U.K.s Conservative Party says that it wont oppose an amendment to the Budget, which exempts domestic solar panels from a VAT rise from 5% to 20%.
Sunnova raises $300 million from Energy Capital Partners
Energy Capital Managements investment in Sunnova brings the third-party solar provider to over $1 billion raised since 2014.
China aiming to reach 143 GW PV capacity by 2020
The countrys National Energy Administration (NEA) announces plans to triple capacity over the next five years, to cut Chinas carbon emissions and become the worlds leader in clean energy.
ReneSola sells two PV farms in Bulgaria as part of its strategic shift
ReneSola announced sale of 9.7 MW of solar farms in Bulgaria to Luxembourg-based Solar World Invest Fund SIF.
New Jersey Senate passes 80% renewable energy mandate
Difficulties may lie ahead with this ambitious proposal due to potential opposition by Governor Chris Christie
