European PV market remains interesting for manufacturers
Video interviews: At this years Intersolar Europe, pv magazines editor in chief, Jonathan Gifford spoke with a number of PV manufacturers about their view of the European solar market. Overall, a much more positive outlook is held than one would expect.
Yingli unveils new 1,500 V utility-scale solar panel
Introduced at Intersolar North America, the 1,500 V panel has been specifically designed for use in larger solar plants and to reduce balance-of-system costs for the developer.
Imec perovskite breakthrough yields 11.9% efficiency
Belgian nano-electronics researchers Imec achieve record active area efficiency on thin film perovskite PV cell, measured over an aperture area of 16cm2.
UK's Bluefield Solar seeks EUR 200m listing on LSE
The British solar investment fund plans to raise around $220 million to invest in solar projects and assets by listing on the London Stock Exchange.
SMA shifts 1 million Sunny Boy inverters, tops 4 GW installed output
German inverter manufacturer SMA confirms sale of one millionth Sunny Boy TL inverter globally, pushing cumulative installed capacity beyond 4 GW, company revises upwards sales forecast.
Solar Impulse grounded following 'irreversible' battery damage
The record-breaking Solar Impulse team has been grounded in Hawaii following “irreversible” damage to the planes batteries. The solar-powered aircraft has just completed the longest leg of its journey around the world.
Thai solar market on course to grow by around 1 GW in 2015
Thailand on course to outstrip all other Southeast Asian nations this year, with various reports suggesting the country’s solar market to add between 700 MW and 1.2 GW capacity this year.
India set to launch 2.8 GW tender
MD of state-run SECI announces imminent round for five states. Government plans to tender in dollars are missing the point, says consultancy.
Chinese government attempts to shore up United PV share price
State-owned investor pumps $710,000 into ailing Hong Kong developer. Shares stabilized at $0.13 this morning from year-high of $0.20 on June 2.
Market volatility hits clean energy investment
A strong dollar and Chinese share volatility hampered renewables investment last quarter. But plunge in VC funding indicates solar has gone mainstream, says BNEF.
