Scatec Solar launches Egyptian activities towards building 250 MW of solar
The Norwegian solar developer has begun ground activities at two sites in Benban and Zafarana as the first steps along the way to the development of 250 MW of solar PV capacity in the country.
Self-consumption and net metering are increasingly significant PV market drivers
The latest report by the IEA-PVPS finds that feed-in tariffs still drive most of global demand, but that more PV system owners are consuming the electricity they generate directly.
SunEdison to use Solaria technology to manufacture 400 watt solar PV modules
SunEdison’s new ZERO WHITE SPACE modules will use a design that features split overlapping PV cells without standard busbars.
Dutch team Nuon claims victory in Australia's solar-powered race
Nuon wins by just 11 seconds ahead of fellow Dutch team Solar Team Twente at this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the worlds most famous solar-powered vehicle race.
UK signs off-grid solar agreements with Nigeria, Sierra Leone at launch of Energy Africa Campaign
U.K.’s Department for International Development strikes fast-track agreement for delivery of off-grid solar projects in the two nations as part of the wider Energy Africa Campaign.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Britain’s solar industry reacts to the fallout from the nuclear deal, Chile spices up its solar pipeline, Germany sets a new PV record and China continues to flex its solar muscle.
Tate's rooftop PV shines, U.K.'s solar outlook darkens
Iconic London gallery goes solar as it unveils its new rooftop PV system; presentations on uncertain future of U.K. solar industry held during ceremony.
Demand begins to exceed supply for multicrystalline silicon PV
An analysis by EnergyTrend confirms other reports which indicate rising prices and pending shortages in some products and parts of the solar PV value chain.
New York State quietly lifts the cap on net metering
Without publicity, New York regulators have suspended the existing cap on the state’s net metering program, until such time as a new valuation is concluded under the REV process.
Apple to add 200 MW of solar in China, announces 2 GW clean energy goals
U.S. tech firm completes 40 MW solar project in China and reveals plans for a further 200 MW of PV capacity in the country; will also green its suppliers by partnering with them on a 2 GW clean power push.
