Emerging markets 2015: Will Israel’s PV take off?
Despite the encouraging news coming lately from other Middle Eastern markets, Israel remains the region’s most hopeful case for solar PV development. But will Israel seriously decide to boost its photovoltaic sector in 2015? Or are we set for yet another year of generally positive installations but nothing close to what Israel could or should achieve?
US Commerce decision welcomed in China, American downstream market to benefit
Update: “In short, this is a setback for SolarWorld and a big win for the Chinese manufacturers,” says GTM Research Senior Vice President Shayle Kann.
Germany: Innotech Solar buys Energiebau
Saved from insolvency, the German solar wholesaler will now offer Innotech product while continuing to sell other PV modules. The company says it is nevertheless reducing its product portfolio in order to adapt to current market conditions.
Aquion Energy enters 1 MWh battery supply deal in Hawaii
U.S. aqueous hybrid ion battery developer and supplier Aquion Energy has entered into a supply deal with the residential community Bakken Hale, to supply a 1 MWh battery system. The battery installation will be coupled with a PV array to supply the community with 24/7 solar electricity.
California: Gov. Brown calls for 50% renewables, more PV in Golden State
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday called for the state’s electric utilities to boost their renewable energy procurements to 50% of retail electric sales and discussed future initiatives to support rooftop solar, battery storage, grid infrastructure and electric vehicles.
New development schemes boost solar across India
The Ministry of Defence, India Railways and the state government of Maharashtra have unveiled new policies and plans that will boost solar development throughout the country over the next five years.
Solar overwhelmingly popular in US, says Harvard scientist
Professor’s 12-year study finds attitudes towards solar and wind energy among Americans largely positive, with natural gas viewed as a ‘make-do’ fuel until renewables more mainstream.
South Africa considers net metering
Country’s energy regulator draws up plan designed to make solar power more attractive to businesses and homeowners and boost the nation’s stretched energy supply.
Sonnedix consortium closes deal for 86 MW PV plant in South Africa
Selected as part of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Procurement Program, the project is to be built in the coming months in the Northern Cape. Juwi Renewable Energies is handling EPC services and South African utitlity Eskom is on board with a PPA.
Hanwha SolarOne to supply 80 MW in Chile
The solar installations will be powered by Hanwha SolarOne’s new polycrystalline module generation, the HSL S Series. The news follows announced figures in Chile showing an impressive 50-fold increase in completed PV projects during 2014.
