SunPower sets new solar efficiency record
US company SunPower achieved an efficiency of 24.1% for a module using silicon cells, which is just the latest in a number of efficiency records for solar technology, showing that the modules are moving in the right direction.
India's NHPC reveals 600 MW floating PV plan at hydro dam in Maharashtra
The state-run National Hydroelectric Power Corporation plans to install floating solar panels atop the Koyna dam a hydro power complex located in Maharashtra, India.
Solarcentury connects 5 MWp community solar farm in the UK
The plant was funded by investments from the local community, who will now benefit from the site in West Sussex, which is not only a source of clean energy for the community, but promotes biodiversity on the site.
Energy storage moves front and center under Californias SGIP
The incentive program has been restructured to supply 75% of the budget to energy storage and to move to a block grant incentive system, among other changes.
Installation of PV modules begins on El Salvadors largest solar project
The Providencia solar project by French developer Neoen is divided into two blocks, a 76 MW plant which was awarded in an auction and a block of 25 MW which will provide electricity to distributors under the framework of private negotiations.
5 Intersolar Europe 2016 takeaways
An international show, sited alongside the EU PVSEC delivering exposure to key technologists, and a fast-growing storage market were three of the key takeaways the pv magazine team took away from the 25th Intersolar Europe last week in Munich. The three-day show closed its doors last Friday.
GameChange Solar secures orders for 158 MW of racking in North Carolina
The company expects order for 500 MW of projects in the state during 2016, which will bring its total to over 1 GW this year.
Canadian Solar and GCL joint venture in Jiangsu hit by tornado
China’s coastal province, Jiangsu, was hit by a heavy tornado and hail on Thursday, causing at least 98 deaths and 800 injuries, while also causing damage to Canadian Solar and GCL System Integration Technologys joint venture in the region.
What Brexit means for UK’s renewable energy development
The United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has voted in yesterdays referendum to end its membership in the European Union. What does this mean for the country’s renewable energy sector?
Solar Impulse completes historic flight across the Atlantic
Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the solar-powered plane in Seville on Thursday morning, achieving one of the most iconic stretches on the journey, and getting one step closer to completing the mission to fly around the world using nothing but solar energy.
