RWE to acquire PV and storage specialist Belectric Solar & Battery
The German utility’s renewable energy arm, innogy SE, has signed the contract to acquire Belectric Solar & Battery, a solar developer who has built more than 1.5 GWp of PV projects worldwide, significantly enhancing the company’s solar and storage expertise.
Sharp mulls China solar cell market entry
Japanese electronics giant is preparing to expand into the Chinese solar market with an eye on supplying megasolar plants being planned across the country. Strategy could prove risky, experts say.
Sun Brilliance plans upsized 100 MW solar farm in Western Australia
Having originally announced details of a 25 MW project, the Perth-based solar power integrator has now secured a larger tract of land and promising funding to upsize the plant to 100 MW.
Dyesol secures $1m funding for Perovskite cell research
The grant from the U.K.’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will enable the Australian organic cell developer to better understand the impact of halide modified titania on Perovskite cell performance.
Germany's BayernLB funds purchase of eight UK solar farms
The German lender provides GBP 30 million in financing for the solar plants of up to 5 MW each and located across five sites in England and Wales.
Storage shows its worth in UK's first Enhanced Frequency Response auction
A total of 1.4 GW of projects were put forward under the 200 MW tender, with energy storage projects taking positive steps forward, says Renewable Energy Agency.
Renewables rise to 16.8% of U.S. electricity production in H1 2016
However, EIA data shows solar PV only making up 1.3% of total generation, a fraction of the portion in leading European nations.
ReneSola revenue and margin falls in Q2 on slow domestic demand
China’s second half slowdown drags module shipments down 19.5% sequentially, while lower wafer ASPs cause revenue contraction despite increased shipments.
France ushers in 3 GW solar tender across six rounds
Energy ministry confirms series of six tenders of 500 MW each to be launched between 2017 and 2020 as country gradually reignites efforts to boost its solar PV sector.
JinkoSolar steady on Q2 shipments and revenue, downstream activity surges
Vertically integrated Chinese solar firm increases sequential module shipments by 7.3% and revenue by 8.9%, while solar power projects generate 55.5% revenue increase over same period.
