California greenlights 485 MW PV project
While considerably smaller than originally planned, the $1.13 billion project will spur California’s transition to renewable energy and help advance its climate change goals, say regulators.
Bright new dawn for UK solar industry
As new figures suggest that half a million FIT-driven solar schemes are now installed in the U.K., encouraging news is emerging that suggests Britons’ solar appetite is stronger than ever.
Missouri finalizes plans for new 5.7 MW solar energy center
The investor-owned installation will be located in St. Louis, courtesy of local solar energy company, Ameren Missouri.
Shunfeng to invest $4.1 billion in solar projects
The company will build most of its 3 GW of new installations this year in China’s northwestern regions, including Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
What is new in PV+TEST 2.0
After two years of practical experience with the PV+Test testing program, TU?V Rheinland and Solarpraxis have decided to intensify the test in several areas. On the one hand, this will help subject the numerous PV modules available on the market to even greater scrutiny, and make it easier to differentiate the modules from one another.
PV+Test 2.0: Hanwha module evaluated as good
Hanwha SolarOne’s HSL 60 Poly module passed first hurdle in the latest round of testing by PV+Test with a grade of “good.”
Financial innovations spur renewable energy investment in global markets
Investment firms, financiers and energy companies around the globe are introducing innovative new funding vehicles aimed at renewable energy investment.
Hanwha SolarOne partners with HuiTianRan in China
Korean-Chinese PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has inked a strategic deal with Shanghai HuiTianRan Investment Holding Group to develop downstream opportunities in China, including 700 MW of PV power plant projects.
Barroso calls for end to binding EU renewables target
In what may lead to a confrontation between Germany and the EU, the European Commission president is seeking to end binding green energy targets — something Germany demands.
Grid-connected storage market set to explode
The grid-connected energy storage market will increase from 340 MW in 2013 to more than 6 GW in 2017, according to IHS. The U.S. is set to lead the sector.
