ISRA Vision passes 2.5 GW milestone with PERC inspection tool
German cell inspection equipment provided ISRA Vision has completed the processing of over 2.5 GW of PERC cells with its specialized CRHOME+ tool that provides backside quality assurance. ISRA, which also trades under the GP Solar brand, employs multiple illuminations of the cell, using different wavelengths, to provide stable and sufficient contrast during the inspection of rear side laser openings.
Argentina: MOU signed for 700 MW of solar PV
Three projects are planned for different parts of the province of Rioja, in the northeast of Argentina.
GCL plans to set up $95m solar fund, enter Australian PV market
The GCL Group plans to buy a 51% stake in Australian solar power system supplier One Stop Warehouse; company sets up $95 million fund with Bank of Suzhou Co. to invest in the solar industry.
Solid growth throughout 2015 sees JA Solar plan manufacturing expansion
JA Solar took advantage of the rise in the global solar market in 2015, with growth in revenue, sales and operating margin, which has encouraged the company to expand its manufacturing capacity through 2016.
100 legislators call for the lifting of Massachusetts net metering caps
Following stalled legislation, members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives are turning up the heat on leadership to pass a bill.
Construction begins on the 191 MW-DC Springbok 2 Solar Farm in Southern California
The project holds a PPA with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for electricity delivery at US$59 per megawatt-hour.
Recharge invests in Younicos groundbreaking island renewable storage project
The green investor takes 50.1% of the 24 million EUR hybrid renewable energy storage project on the Portuguese island, which, once completed, will allow the island to be totally powered by renewable energy, except for prolonged periods of unfavorable weather.
Solar Impulse poised to resume round-the-world flight
Solar Impulse 2, the solar-powered aircraft, will continue its round-the-world journey in mid April, after being grounded at Kalaeloa airport in Hawaii for eight months.
Autarco launches made-in-Europe microinverter
The XSX microinverter is manufactured in Slovakia and is being launched to serve the European solar market; product adds to the Dutch company Autarco’s single-branded solar energy systems.
Solarcentury to build east Africas largest battery storage system for solar
The battery storage system will make up part of a PV project in Kenya, which, with $2.5 million invested, is the largest solar investment in Kenya to date.
