Solar PV power output in Italy hits unprecedented high
Solar PV scored an unprecedented amount of electricity output, increasing its contribution to Italy’s energy mix to 7.3% of the total electricity demand in the first seven months of the year.
Positive signals from Trina, Yingli and Jinko Solar
Analysts from IHS see the second quarter of 2013 as a turning point. Leading Chinese PV manufacturers have posted very positive quarterly figures and markedly improved prospects. The recovery is not expected to be short lived.
Canadian Solar announces $50 million stock offering
Vertically integrated solar manufacturer Canadian Solar company plans to raise up to US$50 million through share sale.
Orkney hosts UK's first 2 MW energy storage trial
The Scottish islands are to host a 2 MW lithium-ion battery storage trial after a lengthy previous test in Nagasaki, Japan.
Chile's Atacama region proves major attraction for developers
Chilean officials say the high interest for solar energy development confirms excellent solar radiation conditions in the region, which looks set to add seven major new projects totalling 658 MW.
US Interior Department approves new solar zone in California
As part of the Obama administration’s clean energy goals, the U.S. Interior Department has established a new Renewable Energy Evaluation Area that could result in the development of more than 3.3 GW of solar capacity.
JinkoSolar returns to profitability in second quarter
The Chinese manufacturer posted a Q2 profit of $8 million following the expansion of operations in emerging markets such as Japan, the U.S. and India.
Market share for thin film projected to fall
The market share of thin film photovoltaic panels is expected to decline each year to 2017 according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report. First Solar and Solar Frontier will continue to hold the bulk share of thin film production.
Meyer Burger sees a positive turning point
Solar photovoltaic equipment manufacturer Meyer Burger Technology Ltd. has released a rather bleak 2013 first half report on its company sales. However expressing optimism, the company stated that it expects market dynamics to help restore the balance for cells and modules over the next 6-12 months.
BNRG set to begin construction on 20 MWp solar park in UK
BNRG will build the utility-scale project on approximately 120 acres (48.6 hectares) of land in South East England. The plant will be equipped with some 82,000 solar panels, making it one of the largest in the country.
