imec and Crystal Solar achieve 22.5 percent efficient kerfless nPERT cell
PV cells produced through kerfless design processes continue to make strides. The latest comes from Belgium research body imec, which has partnered with Crystal Solar to achieve 22.5% efficient n-type PERT cells, using a gas-to-wafer kerfless production process.
CEFC looks to pump-prime Australia's flagging renewable energy economy
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is taking a leaf out of the books of central bankers by looking to further boost liquidity into Australia’s stalled renewable energy market, pumping $100 million into a new $1 billion funding pool.
Gantner Instruments making impressive strides in the PV monitoring market
The independent German based PV monitoring company installed its monitoring equipment to 367 MW of PV installations in the first quarter of 2016, compounding its position as one of the world leaders in the market.
SunEdison malaise result of Vivint wrongdoing and "overly optimistic" culture, finds audit
Findings of investigation by audit committee and independent directors attribute blame for failed Vivint Solar acquisition on ex-employee; critical of SunEdison’s optimistic financial reporting and uncontrolled cash forecasting process.
German juwi group to develop 18 unlicensed PV projects in Turkey
The plants, located in the cities of Konya and Nevsehir, will have a combined capacity of 18.6 MW and will help chip away at Turkeys target of 1 GW of installed PV by the end of 2016.
Yingli signs 200 MW solar module supply deal in Dominican Republic
Arrangement with European EPC partner will see 200 MW of Yingli modules shipped to the Caribbean nation over the course of the next three years.
Duke Energy inaugurates 5 MW Mickey Mouse-shaped solar farm at Disney
The finished installation lies on 22 acres of land near Epcot and will supply clean solar energy to Walt Disney World Resort and Randy Creek Improvement District in Florida.
Two-thirds of US solar installers do not offer storage, study finds
A study by EuPD Research shows just 34% of PV installers in the U.S. offer storage solutions to customers, with those reluctant to do so citing cost concerns. However, 26% that currently do not offer storage hope to include it in their portfolios this year.
India's RenewSys confirms 100 MW equipment order with Meyer Burger, eyes second line
Indian solar company plans to increase its module production capacity in India to 280 MW by the end of the year, confirms order of Meyer Burger cell assembly and module lamination technologies.
ConEdison inaugurates 118 MW dual-axis tracker solar plant in Texas
The solar farm is the largest dual-axis tracker installation in the country, and is the result of a collaboration between ConEdison Development and CPS Energy.
