Genscape buys Locus Energy
With the addition of the PV monitoring and data analytics company, Genscape — part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc conglomerate — will expand its operations into the burgeoning solar sector.
Genscape buys Locus Energy
With the addition of the PV monitoring and data analytics company, Genscape — part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc conglomerate — will expand its operations into the burgeoning solar sector.
PowerFin, CPS Energy launch rooftop solar program in San Antonio
The program makes participation in solar energy more accessible, affordable and available to a much broader base of the Texas city’s residential and business setor, according to the companies.
Intersolar launches Middle East event
Intersolar has said it will hold its first Middle East event next year in conjunction with GulfSol. Like its international counterparts, Intersolar Middle East will feature a conference and exhibition.
California: EPRI, SunEdison partner on net-zero energy home pilot project
The program will be crucial in evaluating how net-zero energy homes that generate and store their own energy impact the local electricity grid. California is aiming to have all new homes net-zero starting in 2020, and all new commercial buildings by 2030.
Solar Power International day 1: Optimism or denial?
Strong attendance at the largest solar trade show in the U.S. reflects record deployment and optimism based on falling costs and industry progress. But with ITC expiration around the corner, questions remain as to whether the industry is being realistic.
SolarWorld and Enphase to develop integrated AC modules
German solar panel developer teams with U.S. microinverter specialist Enphase Energy to produce SolarWorld Sunmodule panels integrated with microinverter technology.
EU PVSEC: Stagnating global PV installations till 2020 or 100 GW cumulative capacity?
On Monday, the 31st EU PVSEC in Hamburg, Germany opened its doors. Despite the current turbulence in the European solar industry, a high visitor turnout was seen at the opening conference. Future industry expectations are split: Either global installations will stagnate until 2020; or increase to 100 GW.
Fraunhofer debuts world record 25.1% efficient TOPCon solar cell
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has achieved an efficiency of 25.1% on a both sides-contacted silicon solar cell. In addition to increasing efficiencies, the TOPCon technology is said to simplify manufacturing processes.
US: ITC extension will support steady solar growth, finds BNEF, SEIA report
Independent analysis of the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on the U.S. solar industry, commissioned by the SEIA, finds 22 GW of additional solar capacity will be added if 30% ITC extended to 2022.
