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The state of Western Australia is “weeks away” from delivering a regulatory solution to allow battery storage systems to be installed and, importantly, to feed electricity back into the grid. The move has been heralded by state Energy Minister and Treasurer Mike Nahan who noted that solar PV will likely account for the bulk of generating capacity added to the state’s grids in the future.

The Renewable Energy Association says government’s decision to slash solar FIT by as much as 87% is at odds with public opinion; London Mayor Boris Johnson calls for a halt to the planned cuts.

Water company United Utilities has begun the installation of the 3 MW, GBP 3.5 million floating solar plant on a reservoir near Manchester. Once complete it will be one of the world’s largest solar system of its type.

Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE) has completed one of its flagship integrated clean energy projects in Shanghai, at the Hong Qiao International School. Bringing together its “medley” of solar PV, heat pump and LED technologies, SFCE will provide 66% of the school’s energy needs, under a 25-year energy management contract.

The British solar developer is eyeing a 50 MW portfolio of solar PV projects in the country, and says its new HQ in Ankara will allow it to capture a number of opportunities in the region.

Upwards revision sees the Chinese-headquartered solar firm beat guidance for the third quarter of the year on the back of higher-than-expected demand. Company also settled LDK arbitration dispute.

The Norwegian solar developer has begun ground activities at two sites in Benban and Zafarana as the first steps along the way to the development of 250 MW of solar PV capacity in the country.

SunPower has introduced its Helix commercial rooftop PV kits onto the market. The U.S. company says that the system can deliver 72% more energy, over 25 years, when compared to a conventional array and can see reduced installation times due to clip-in racking and plug-and-play cabling.

The latest report by the IEA-PVPS finds that feed-in tariffs still drive most of global demand, but that more PV system owners are consuming the electricity they generate directly.

The future of the solar business of German production equipment supplier Manz looks clouded. The company today revised its 2015 earnings significantly downwards and will embark on a restructuring program. Ominously, it is evaluating “strategic options” for its solar business segment, with a look to reduce the burden the segment is placing on its costs.