One size does not fit all for solar PV module reliability
GTM Research and PV Evolution Labs have released the results of new tests on PV module reliability performance, which paint a complex picture of reliability factors.
Welspun to start construction of 50 MW solar PV plant in Maharashtra, India
The deputy chief minister laid the foundation stones for the project, which is moving forward despite the overall slowness in the Indian market.
US solar duty violated trade rules, WTO finds
The World Trade Organization ruled on Monday that U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese solar panels broke international trade rules.
Rent-a-roof policy on cards for Delhi, India
Officials in the Indian city are considering adopting the successful rent-a-roof solar scheme launched by current PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat in 2011.
China inverter growth tops 100% as domestic dominance grows
As China’s solar inverter market expanded to nearly $800 million in 2013, demand has been driven by domestic suppliers, according to IHS.
Evonik partners with GCL on silicon compound plants in China
The German chemical giant is looking to establish plants with capacities of more than 20,000 metric tons planned. For GCL-Poly, the collaboration will help diversify its silicon products and boost competitiveness.
N-type mono is coming, but when?
A drive for higher efficiency solar PV technologies is expected to spur increased production of n-type mono wafers. However, analysts remain cautious about the exact timing of market adoption.
Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of solar
Paving the way for power purchase agreements between customers and private solar companies, the decision is expected to jumpstart solar installations across the state.
NREL Research, Crystal Solar win R&D 100 Award
The research facility and the California PV company were honored for their breakthrough in silicon solar cells. NREL has won a total of 57 “Oscars of Innovation” since 1982.
China paving way for electric vehicles
In the past week, the government has set a 30% share for state-purchased cars and exempted new energy cars from sales tax.
