Hanwha Q CELLS collaborates on 31 MW Mexican PV installations
The German-headquartered company will finance all 31 MW of PV across 120 locations of local retail giants, Tiendas Soriana.
Heliatek breaks efficiency record for 40% transparent organic cells
The organic solar film producers have achieved a new record in efficiency for 40% transparent solar cells, achieving 7.2% in recent lab tests.
Construction begins on 250 MW First Solar Nevada PV plant
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power agrees 25-year PPA for the project, which will be located north of Las Vegas.
Japan gives final approval for 11% FIT cut
The move, finally confirmed today, will reduce the solar feed-in tariff to $0.31 cents per kW for 20 years, beginning on April 1.
100 GW annual PV deployment by 2018, says NPD Solarbuzz
The global PV industry will add 100 GW of capacity a year by 2018 say the analysts, with c-Si technology set to dominate the landscape.
Intersolar China opens with call for more R&D
The conference began with a series of impassioned presentations on the bullish state of China’s PV market, but urged greater investment in domestic R&D and quality control.
Solar spending could reach $3.8bn in 2014, says IHS
The analysts expect global expenditure on solar PV to increase by 45% on last year, with Latin America leading the way on manufacturing growth.
Berlin startup launches plug & play storage system
The concept from Qinous, which delivers 100% renewable energy, is to be unveiled this week at the Energy Storage Conference in Düsseldorf.
Solar usage continues to soar in California
The state’s grid operator is preparing for a major boost in renewable energy in 2020, when utilities will have to obtain 33% of their electricity from renewable energy sources.
Eclareon examines PV competitiveness in seven countries
The company’s new report found that in Germany and Italy, low PV installation prices, a low discount rate and high electricity prices compensate for low irradiation levels to reach grid parity.
