Advanced Energy confirms exit of solar inverter business
The U.S. precision power conversion company has taken the decision to shutter its solar inverter business after grappling with poor sales in the sector for the past few quarters.
Yingli announces project bonds for Chinese public; will create online financing portfolio
In an interesting move, Yingli Green Energy has announced the issuance of project bonds to the Chinese public. The China-based solar manufacturer intends to widen its portfolio of new online financing products going forward.
Solar plane makes second attempt at longest leg of journey
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has passed the point of no return after taking off from Japan on Sunday, journey expected to take five days and five nights should all go to plan.
NEXTracker signs 1 GW supply agreement with Blattner Energy
The Californian tracker specialists will supply its single axis trackers to Blattner Energy, a diversified power generation contractor.
Solar-powered Formula E can overtake Formula 1, says Richard Branson
The Virgin tycoon believes all-electric and solar-powered racing cars will prove more attractive to sponsors and racing enthusiasts within the next four or five years.
CEO interview: Innovations in solar technology; PERC the new PV benchmark
Goetz Fischbeck, CEO of Smart Solar Consulting, casts his eye across the solar PV cell and module technologies featured in pv magazine’s 50 Array Changing Technologies free download, available now. In addition to the importance of cell-level innovations, he discusses production equipment upgrade investments and how PERC is set to become the new benchmark solar technology.
Powervault raises $1.1m in crowdfunding for its storage platform
The U.K.-based tech startup hopes to take on Tesla in the British home storage market, and has raised 700,000 pounds on investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Andalay Solar introduces SolarEdge-compatible modules
Solar panel producer develops module frame that can receive SolarEdge’s power optimizer, companies also to collaborate on DC Instant Connect solution.
Egypt unveils 50 MW PV project and 50 MW module fab
Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inaugurates 50 MW solar panel production facility at weekend, Italy’s Building Energy signs MoU for 50 MW solar projects in north of country.
pv magazine launches 50 Array Changing Technologies free download
25-page download features 50 downstream technologies taking solar arrays to the next level, from mounting structures to modules, power electronics to battery storage.
