Moldova’s new renewable energy law comes into force, solar expected to see first growth
A new renewable energy law will come into force in the Eastern European country on April 1. Solar and wind are expected to see their first development in the country after several years of almost zero-growth.
Vietnam province taps Korean government for assistance on 500 MW solar project
Government of Vietnam’s Yen Bai province teams with South Korean renewable energy developer Solkiss to finalize plans to develop 500 MW solar project at Thac Ba Lake. Solkiss will request Korean government financial assistance for the project.
Lightsource brings 38 MW of solar capacity online in Northern Ireland
The British renewable energy developer commissions 32 MW solar energy project comprising five interconnected sites, and further 6 MW installation at Millar Farm in Antrim.
Redox flow batteries on the rise
Video interview: prices for redox flow batteries are sinking, while installed capacity increases steadily. Lorenzo Grande, technology analyst at IDTechEx, explains here the opportunities and limitations of flow technologies, and how the related market will likely develop.
QSTec begins manufacturing activities at polysilicon factory in Qatar
The Qatar-based polysilicon manufacturer has begun producing polysilicon at its factory in Doha. The facility has a current annual production capacity of 8,000 MT, but QSTec confirmed its plans to expand it to 50,000 MT.
Greece installs first virtual net-metering PV; awaits ministerial approval
Greece’s first virtual net-metering PV system is installed on the rooftop of a school in Thessaloniki, the country’s second biggest city. The system is funded by Greenpeace Greece but is not yet connected to the grid, as it is waiting for a ministerial decision facilitating virtual net metering.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Hanwha Q Cells, Enphase Energy, Solarwatt and EDF are among the big names grabbing the headlines in a week where new product launches and new GW-scale tender details were revealed.
Fraunhofer ISE and EVG set 31.3% efficiency for silicon multi-junction solar cell
The German research institute and the Austrian semiconductor specialist have achieved a 31.3% efficiency for a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell. The result improves the previous record of 30.2%, which was also set by EVG and Fraunhofer ISE.
Afghanistan approves plan to deploy 65 MW of solar
The Afghan government has approved a plan for the deployment of 100 MW of renewable energy capacity. The plan includes 65 MW of solar tendered by the government in 2016.
PLB Engineering unit to develop 20 MW in Malaysia
PLB Green Solar — a subsidiary of Penang-based construction group PLB Engineering — has secured approval to build the project from the Malaysian Energy Commission.
