India: new program to support small hybrid PV+wind installations
Indian MNRE is implementing a new program to promote installation of small solar and wind hybrid systems in remote areas.
GOLDBECK Solar installs a further 49.6 MWp of PV to the U.K. grid
GOLDBECK Solar completed the Sandridge Solar Park in Melksham, England, making it the largest PV project even constructed by the company.
SNEC continues to provide a platform for solar innovation and deal making on day two
Day two of the SNEC tradeshow in Shanghai, China, and the exhibition lived up to its billing as the world’s largest solar show, with many new innovative products on show, as well as the continued presence of the Solar Superheros who continued their mission.
Total, SunPower win contract for another 164 MW of solar PV in Chile
The contract follows closely on another which SunPower and Total won for a 100 MW project to power the Santiago metro.
JinkoSolar becomes first Chinese manufacturer to receive Q+ certification
The TÜV Rheinland’s new upgraded test certification is recommended by the California Energy Commission and may become a requirement in the state. Q+ certification uses more stringent criteria than IEC 61215, the current industry standard.
Renewable energy jobs: 8.1 million and rising
Solar PV is the largest renewable energy employer with 2.8 million jobs worldwide, an 11% increase from the last count, according to a new IRENA report. Employment grew in Japan and the U.S., stabilized in China and decreased in the EU.
Meteocontrol, Phoenix Solar partner in Jordan, Turkey
Among the projects Phoenix Solar is developing in the MENAT region is an 11 MW solar PV plant in Jordan, expected to be the largest private plant of its kind in the country, for the Marriott and Sheraton hotel chains in the country.
SolarCity: Rooftop solar generates net benefit for all Nevada utility customers
Rooftop solar generation can provide up to $14 million in annual benefits for the residents of the U.S. state of Nevada, according to a new study by SolarCity and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
BMW rolls out new solar carports in South Africa
The solar carport rollout is part of the German automaker’s global efforts to expand home and publicly accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
REC calls for more solar to close COP21 gap
A new study by solar PV group REC indicates that while solar energy can make a significant contribution to limiting the global temperature rise, the required capacity ramp-up could be up to nine times higher in 2025 than predicted by any other current forecast.
