ZSW sets European CIGS efficiency record of 22%
The German research center raises the conversion efficiency of thin-film CIGS solar cells to 22% in optimized laboratory conditions; Japan’s Solar Frontier remains frontrunner worldwide with 22.3% efficiency.
Australia: Origin signs 15-year PPA for 56 MW solar farm
Origin Energy, one of the biggest energy providers in Australia, signed its first PPA for 100% of electricity produced by a large-scale solar farm.
Rooftop solar could provide nearly half of US electricity demand
A major new study has significantly lifted the potential of rooftop solar PV in the United States, saying rooftop solar alone could provide 40% of all the electricity needs of the worlds biggest economy, and around half if module efficiencies continued to improve.
Solar drove an increase in the UKs renewable energy consumption in 2015
Solar PV enjoyed the biggest capacity and generation percentage increase of all renewables in the UK during 2015, which contributed to record renewable energy consumption in the country, according to new official figures.
Dominican Republic completes 33.4 MW PV plant in Monte Plata
A 33.4 MW solar plant was officially inaugurated in Monte Plata province of the Dominican Republic.
Germany will not reduce solar FITs in Q2 2016
The solar feed-in-tariffs in Germany will remain unchanged in the second quarter of 2016. In February, the total of new PV projects registered in the country hit the new low of 50.49 MW.
SMA delivers positivity across the board in 2015 financials
Sales growth of 24% year-on-year driven by strong performance in large-scale, residential and commercial sectors as company targets first dividend payout for four years following robust turnaround.
USAID and ADB sign $848m MOU for Indian solar PV development
The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Asian Development Bank sign memorandum of understanding to fund the development of Indian solar PV projects to the tune of $848 million.
Worlds first triple geo-PV-solar thermal power plant unveiled in Nevada
Stillwater power plant, the first triple hybrid facility in the world, combining geothermal, photovoltaic and solar thermal power generation, was inaugurated in Nevada.
UK: Solarcentury reaches 140 MW milestone under current ROC year
The British solar developer will see out the end of the current Renewable Obligation Certificate scheme having connected 140 MWp of new solar PV farms across the country over the past 12 months.
