Interview: advantages of multiple imaging for PERC inspection
Last week ISRA Vision, which also trades as GP Solar, announced that it has inspected over 2.5 GW of PERC cells using its new CHROME+ inspection system. Eric Rüland, Managing Director of GP Solar, tells pv magazine that the new tool and technique can deliver better cell classification and reduce “overkill”.
Sungrow connects its first 1500V PV project to Chinese grid
As the transition to 1500-volt (V) inverters builds up steam, the Chinese PV-inverter manufacturer successfully connects its first 1500V PV project to the grid to improve its generating efficiency.
SunPower introduces a new kit system for residential PV
Equinox, SunPowers new fully integrated residential solar solution introduced today to the market, is said to deliver 70% more energy with 70% fewer visible parts.
GT Advanced Technologies emerges from bankruptcy
U.S. production equipment supplier GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) has attracted US$80 million in new investment, bringing the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. President and CEO David Keck says that it is a “new chapter for our company.”
Emirates Insolaire opens new markets for Kromatix colored solar glass
Emirates Insolaire will supply about 12,000 colored solar glass panels to the Copenhagen International School. The company is expecting sales of 50,000 square meters of solar panels and 10,000 pieces of colored PV modules during 2016.
UK government U-turn on proposed solar tax hike
After staring a party rebellion in the face, the U.K.s Conservative Party says that it wont oppose an amendment to the Budget, which exempts domestic solar panels from a VAT rise from 5% to 20%.
Sunnova raises $300 million from Energy Capital Partners
Energy Capital Managements investment in Sunnova brings the third-party solar provider to over $1 billion raised since 2014.
China aiming to reach 143 GW PV capacity by 2020
The countrys National Energy Administration (NEA) announces plans to triple capacity over the next five years, to cut Chinas carbon emissions and become the worlds leader in clean energy.
ReneSola sells two PV farms in Bulgaria as part of its strategic shift
ReneSola announced sale of 9.7 MW of solar farms in Bulgaria to Luxembourg-based Solar World Invest Fund SIF.
New Jersey Senate passes 80% renewable energy mandate
Difficulties may lie ahead with this ambitious proposal due to potential opposition by Governor Chris Christie
