Solarcentury completes 40 MW PV project in Chile
With the now completed solar park in central Chile, the British solar developer has further established its presence in the Latin American solar market.
Obayashi installs li-ion system at 17.9 MW PV plant
Obayashi has deployed a lithium-ion battery storage system with 6.75 MWh of storage capacity at a 17.9 MW solar project operated by one of its subsidiaries in northern Japan.
UK distribution network operators: frantic energy storage activity
A conference on the next steps for renewable energy in the UK that took place last week in London showcased the frantic energy storage activity that has engulfed the country’s distribution grid operators. The emerging question is when and whether the proposed projects can be built.
HT-SAAE’s PV factory in Turkey bags 300 MW of orders
In a bid to meet growing local demand, and reach out to the U.S. and European markets, the Chinese vertically integrated solar PV company has established a new manufacturing base in Turkey.
Video: thin film’s rise in China
After several years of little activity, thin-film production is currently enjoying a resurgence. Several big equipment deals have been made in recent months, one of the most significant of these is the partnership between German suppliers Manz and Shenhua & Shanghai Electric.
Wanted: Investor for the entire SolarWorld Group
Solarworld claims that the business has been stabilized, and first customers have been supplied again. It was also announced that Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Georg Hansen, will resign in June.
BREAKING: Trump abandons Paris Agreement
Though the decision may not affect solar in the short term, it sends a message that President Trump doesn’t think Climate Change is a threat – and the rest of the world will have to go it alone.
Hindustan Salts seeks EPC for 100 MW project in Gujarat
The state-owned salt company is on a quest for an EPC contractor to work on a large-scale project in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Syria: First solar-powered hospital begins operation
A PV installation combined with a diesel generator at a Syrian hospital is to ensure stable energy supply that can save lives. Syria´s location and climate offer optimal conditions for the use of PV, that could help to overcome power shortages in the war torn country.
Intersolar & ees Awards: Technical innovations and outstanding projects
This year, among other things, there were awards for a new solar module, a mounting system for water surfaces, various efficient storage concepts and an innovative concept for cooling milk.
