Hanwha Q Cells completes 500 kW array at HQ for self-consumption
PV module producer Hanwha Q Cells has announced the completion of a 500 kW PV carport array, at its headquarters in Thalheim, Germany. The installation was completed in only 11 days, with all of the installation’s output to be consumed on site.
UK adds £10 million for community renewable energy schemes
The new funding will allow communities to play their part in generating renewable power at a local level, according to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey.
Imergy signs flow battery deal with Hawaii's Energy Research Systems
The combination of solar power systems and Imergy’s vanadium flow batteries are a cost effective solution for areas with high electricity prices or limited grid capabilities, says Herve Mazzocco, Imergy’s director of Business Development.
Solar panels carry Rosetta's lander to comet
Humanity yesterday celebrated an historic step towards unlocking the mysteries of the oldest building blocks of our Solar System: Comets. Solar cells carried the European Space Agency’s Rosetta probe, Philae, onto the first-ever landing on a comet.
Attacks on state net metering policies fall short
The latest edition of IREC and VoteSolar’s Freeing the Grid finds no significant rollbacks to state net metering policies over the last twelve months, despite multiple attempts by utilities.
Applied Materials results show little sign of recovery in the PV equipment market
Applied Materials has reported another slow quarter in its Energy & Environmental Services division, a sign that recovery in the PV equipment industry is still far off.
JinkoSolar US signs $20 million credit deal with Wells Fargo
The agreement strengthens the company’s financial position not only in the U.S. but globally as well, according to CFO Charlie Cao.
Yingli powers Bolivia's first solar power plant
The new solar power system incorporates both battery storage and diesel generation to ensure continuous access to electricity. It is expected to generate 7,500 megawatt hours of power annually, meeting approximately 50% of regional demand.
US, China vow to cut CO2 emissions, promote trade in green energy technologies
The countries intend to better promote trade in green goods and clean energy technologies, a goal that is sure to benefit from a planned U.S. trade mission to China in April led by U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.
ACME to develop 110 MW of solar in India
The leading Indian solar company is investing nearly $150 million in new projects in the states of Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
