SunShare unveils community solar program for Minnesota
The residential community scheme aims to bring solar power to 5,000 homes by December, and is one of the largest such programs in the U.S.
PV exceeds 2020 EU renewable energy target
Solar PV technology has already exceeded its deployment goals under the European Commission’s renewable energy targets. Overall, the EU is on track to meet its 2020 targets, with renewables accounting for a projected 15.3% of overall European energy consumption in 2014.
The big 55 GW: Solar to run hot this year, says GTM Research
Analysts forecast global growth of 36% on last year, with Asia accounting for more than half of an expected 55 GW deployed, Europe to begin an upswing.
NexWafe plans 250 MWp kerfless wafer production
Fraunhofer spinoff, NexWafe GmbH plans to set up a 250 MWp production line for its kerfless wafer production. The first pilot line is expected to begin in 2017.
Energy storage investment opportunities, business models must be identified
The investment opportunities and business models in the energy storage industry need to be identified, writes Ernst & Young. In the energy industry in general, more focus needs to be placed on the customer, with utilities adapting their traditional supply and demand models. Energy security in the Mediterranean is also a top priority.
Fraunhofer launches company to transfer kerfless wafer technology into production
Germanys Fraunhofer has announced the launch of a spin-off company, NexWafe GmbH to transfer its kerfless wafer production technology into production. Fraunhofer Venture will supply seed funding.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Intersolar Europe opened its doors this week, prompting a flurry of bullish solar market reports outlining a glittering future for the renewable energy. That is, if the politicians and regulators play along. Energy storage was one of the most discussed topics (both at the show and in the wider industry), although inverters, India, Britain and the U.S. were also in the spotlight. Finally, two solar companies unveiled details of their upcoming IPOs.
Global market to approach 70 GW by 2020
A coalition of analyst bodies have delivered a positive prediction for the global industry at InterSolar 2015.
Intersolar Europe: German energy minister backs solar's role in energy transition
Sigmar Gabriel calls solar the backbone of Germany’s energy transition during a well-attended speech on the final day of the Intersolar Europe exhibition.
CSUN 2014 financials show 33% shipment increase
Positive impact of Turkish factory reflected in higher shipments and increased revenue, which reached $341 million for the year.
