Meyer Burger secures first order for SmartWire technology
This first order for a solar PV module line to be equipped with SmartWire technology may be the beginning of an increased popularity for wire mesh PV technologies.
UK: PV popular 'north of the border'
In the U.K.’s booming solar market, land scarcity is causing developers to look further north for PV power plant sites. This includes notoriously overcast Scotland, where a recent survey has shown that solar remains popular with the public.
Chinese group looking for partners to develop solar projects in Russia
After winning the biggest solar project bid in Russia, China’s Amur Sirius is seeking financial and tech companies to partner on its planned 220 MW of solar farms.
Capital Stage acquires 16 MW solar projects in France
The German company’s latest additions bring its solar portfolio in France to a total of 90 MW.
Yingli to leave 'solar legacy' in Brazil following World Cup
In addition to becoming the football tournament’s first carbon neutral sponsor, the Chinese solar company is planning a reference solar project it hopes will drive demand for similar systems across Brazil.
Renewable energy records set in California and Texas
Solar power in California sets new one-day record of 4.76 GW in June as Texas joins the ranks of the renewables big league, powered largely by wind.
Inteco, RE-Pro partner on 135 MW of renewable projects in Europe
Russian businesswoman Yelena Baturina’s Austrian company may invest more than $27 million in green energy projects, including solar farms in southern Europe.
SolarWorld calls for WTO action over hacking
Pro-tariff solar manufacturer SolarWorld says China should be the subject of a case at the WTO for violating international trade secret agreements. The U.S. subsidiary of the German manufacturer was allegedly hacked by members of the Chinese military in 2012.
Indian manufacturers dismiss threat to NSM
The country’s solar manufacturing association says domestic producers and non dumping exporters can more than meet the demand for solar in India. Power minister Piyush Goyal this week said the imposition of AD duties on imports from China would endanger national solar capacity targets.
Toshiba to supply battery for UKs first 2 MW Energy Storage System
The installation of the battery underlines and supports the company’s quest to push uptake of the systems
