LONGi Solar hits 22.43% PERC cell conversion efficiency
Monocrystalline PV manufacturer LONGi Solar has reached record 22.43% conversion efficiency on a PERC cell based on mass production technology. The result is confirmed in a report from China’s National Center of Supervision and Inspection in Solar PV Product Quality (CPVT).
Wirsol set to begin construction of 110 MW solar farm in Victoria
German-owned Australian renewables outfit Wirsol Energy is set to begin construction of a fifth utility-scale solar farm in Australia, in this case the 110 MW Wemen Sun Farm in central Victoria. Wirral says it has acquired the solar farm – including signed grid-connection agreements with Powercor Australia – from Overland Sun Farming and U.K.-based group […]
Argentine Chamber of Deputies gives preliminary approval to draft bill for distributed generation
The bill, which will now have to be approved by the Senate, is intended to introduce a net metering scheme for residential and commercial PV.
Anesco secures ROC for storage component in UK solar first
Landmark decision by energy regulator Ofgem sees three Anesco solar+storage ground-mount plants retain their Renewable Obligation Certificates in move that could drastically transform country’s storage landscape.
Madagascar introduces fiscal breaks for PV
The new measure was announced by Madagascar’s President, Hery Rajaonarimampianina on the occasion of the inauguration of a commercial PV system installed at a shopping mall in Ankorondrano.
UK cities and communities in line for £3m government funding
Local communities and cities to receive government aid to fund and manage green projects in government-backed bid to drastically reduce carbon emissions, reports the Guardian.
A new vision for the US DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): An interview with Daniel Simmons
pv magazine is pleased to bring you an exclusive interview with the Acting Assistant Secretary in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Daniel Simmons, who was appointed by President Trump five months ago.
Sonnen reports record solar storage sales for August
The German provider sold 1,000 storage systems in August alone.
Netherlands’ first floating PV plant is under construction
The pilot floating PV system is being installed at De Slufter, the depot for contaminated dredging spoil on the western edge of Rotterdam’s port area.
Argentina grants fiscal incentives to two solar module factory projects
The two production facilities will be located in the northern province of Mendoza and will provide the modules for PV projects developed under the Renovar program.
