JinkoSolar awarded 188 MW in Mexico solar auction
Chinese solar company secures rights to develop three solar PV projects in Mexico’s inaugural tender auction.
Massachusetts Governor signs net metering cap increase into law
The compromise legislation will raise the cap on net metered systems, but will also cut compensation for larger private PV systems by 40%.
First Solar unveils two new PV module series
The company will move to a larger format with its Series 6. modules. The Series 6 will be 120 x 180 cm, with an expected output of over 400 watts.
Investment in solar in India continues as two firms eye large PV projects
Finnish energy solutions provider Fortum announced plans to invest EUR 200-400 million in solar projects in India, while reports emerged that IDFC Alternatives is in talks to invest $90 million in ACME Solar projects in India.
Jordan: mosques and universities embrace solar
A staggering 2,000 Jordanian mosques and a long list of Jordanian universities agree to electrify using solar PV, adding to the march of the technology within the Middle Eastern country.
Lux tips perovskite PV commercialization by 2019-2020
PV cells deploying a perovskite semiconductor layer are likely to reach commercial deployment around 2019-2020, reports Lux Research in a recent report. Lux notes that there are new opportunities for partnerships with universities in commercializing the technology.
Despite a stuttering European PV market its EPC contractors still enjoy a large share of the industry
Data compiled by Wiki-Solar found that 16 of the top 30 utility-scale EPC contractors for solar in 2015 were European companies, making up the largest portion of solar PV capacity installed.
Hanwha Q Cells signs 700 MW supply deal with 1366 Technologies
Hanwha Q Cells will source 700 MW of kerfless wafers from 1366 Technologies, under a five-year supply contract. The supply deal, announced today, is the largest commercial deployment of kerfless wafer technology, which avoids feedstock waste by forming a silicon PV wafer from molten silicon, in 1366’s approach, or from gas.
STA launches its Stunning Solar campaign just as distributed solar in the UK needs a helping hand
The UKs Solar Trade Associations Stunning Solar campaign aims to show consumers how aesthetically pleasing PV installations can be. The push couldnt come at a more pressing time for domestic PV in the country, as installations have dropped dramatically in the last two months.
Ecosummit 2016: time for open innovation in renewable sector
More than 50 renewable energy startups will be showcasing their solutions at Ecosummit in Berlin on April 26 and 27. Is there still room for early stage companies to make an impact in the solar industry? pv magazine discusses new trends and opportunities in cleantech fundraising with Ecosummit founder and CEO Jan Michael Hess.
