Brighter skies leading to 5% PV yield increases
New research from Germanys Fraunhofer ISE has shown that brighter skies are leading to PV system output exceeding forecasts by 5%. Fraunhofer has adjusted its forecast models accordingly.
Massachusetts utility-scale PV sector in danger
The U.S. state of Massachusetts has proposed not setting aside any capacity in 2016 for traditional solar PV projects larger than 650 kW under the new SREC II program. The state’s solar industry warns that this will have major impacts.
India reveals draft of new program to support 20 GW of large PV projects by 2020
As outlined in an initial draft, the ambitious program will work with state governments to set up a series of solar parks and mega-solar projects. Mercom Capital says that the announcement is good sign for solar policy under the Modi Administration, but questions remain.
Xcel Energy opens tender for 200 MW of projects in Texas
Through its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), Xcel Energy has opened the tender for projects worth 200 MW of PV capacity in Texas. Projects are to be delivered by Dec 31, 2016.
Greek isles to be connected to grid
French, Swedish, Italian and Greek companies this week signed contracts to install underground and subsea cabling to connect the Cyclades to the mainland grid. The connections will boost solar project development in the isalnds.
Energy is at the heart of Florida election
Republican-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist says incumbent Republican governor Rick Scott oversaw bill rises to fund utility infrastructure including natural gas pipes and nuclear. The utilities have donated $3.55m to Republicans during the campaign and $500,000 to Democrats.
Build first, worry about quotas later, says China
In another push for DG, China’s National Energy Administration says small-scale generation pilot areas must be started by the end of the month to qualify for support. Manufacturer Renesola says a Q4 solar gold rush would drive up panel prices.
Printable solar cells close to commercialization
Australian research organization CSIRO says its solar cells, printable onto plastic, are nearing market. CSIRO says domestic solar dye cell manufacturer Dyesol is interested in commercializing the technology.
pv magazine's weekly news round-up
Here we are again, everything you could possibly need to know about this week in solar shoe-horned into one handy email. Those of you old enough can think of it as a sun-drenched That Was The Week That Was.
Spanish summer not bad for solar PV
Although the proportion of electricity generated from solar PV in Spain declined a little this summer, CSP’s share of the mix grew. The country’s PV sector is still dealing with the fallout from last year’s abolition of FIT payments.
