The figures for China’s booming PV industry will be seen with a tinge of regret
In what analysts worldwide are sure to look back on as the last golden period for global solar – at least for the immediate future – China saw more impressive figures for PV manufacturing in the first half of the year. Then the government stepped in.
Schletter delivers mounting systems to 200 MW Vietnam project
The Schletter Group will equip a 200 MW solar PV park in Vietnam with mounting systems. The project is expected to be completed by 2020.
UK green lights fracking days after targeting small-scale renewables
Decision comes just days after business and energy department prepares to end export payments for solar households, and with parliament in its summer recess. The permit has outraged green groups, the opposition Labour Party and nearby residents.
Monitoring consolidation: AlsoEnergy acquires skytron, Draker
The renewable energy software company will keep the skytron brand and platform, as well as providing services for Draker’s customers.
F&S Solar commissions Caribbean’s largest PV plant
With a capacity of 58 MW, the Caribbean’s largest PV plant has been commissioned in the Dominican Republic. The site was developed, planned and built by German EPC, F&S Solar. It now aims to ramp the project up to 119 MW by next year.
How can a home furnishing company succeed in solar? – Ikea interview
Having entered the solar space four years ago with residential rooftop kits, Ikea added storage to its product mix in 2017. pv magazine caught up with Signe Antvorskov Krag, Global Development Leader IKEA Home Solar Business to discuss business models, its role in the industry, and how it intends to execute the next stage of its plan: energy communities.
Japan: Large-scale battery, project plans; auction update
Primearth EV Energy (PEVE) announces large-scale lithium-ion battery plans, Germany’s saferay receives financing for a 50 MW PV project, and RTS Corporation provides an update on Japan’s solar auctions.
Battery storage companies attracting increasing investment
While total corporate funding was down in H1 2018, compared to a year earlier, due to lower investment in the Smart Gird and Efficiency categories, battery storage companies recorded an increase of 12%.
200 MW SWCT module line contract for Meyer Burger
The Switzerland-headquartered company has secured a contract for the delivery of its SmartWire solar module production line to an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia.
Imec hits 27.1% on perovskite/silicon tandem cell
Belgian research institute, Imec has announced the achievement of 27.1% efficiency on a perovskite/silicon tandem cell, providing further evidence of the technology’s potential to provide a low cost efficiency boost to existing PV technology.
