Neo Solar Power produces 21.1% efficient mono-PERC solar cell
NSP will show the new PERC cell at the PV Taiwan trade show this week, and the product will be ready for engineering sampling at the end of 2015.
Punjab aims for full sustainability
Leaders in the Indian state have reiterated their commitment to solar photovoltaic power as they inaugurate the region’s largest green energy project.
China increases solar installation target for 2015
The country’s National Energy Administration is requiring new projects to be completed by the end of 2015 and connected to the grid by the end of June next year, a move that has led to increased installations for the year.
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo sets sights on solar
The conference will seek to match renewable energy project developers with global investors and examine innovative solar financing programs and off-grid solutions.
Solar Decathlon kicks off amidst NREL layoffs
As international university teams compete on innovative solar home designs, the U.S. Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which has been instrumental in organizing the popular challenge, is facing increasing staff reductions after laying off 10% of its solar researchers this week.
New York State plans for solar on 150,000 homes and businesses by 2020
NY Governor Cuomo has deepened the state’s solar commitment and made other pledges as part of an international MOU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Spain's government approves the sun tax
A new self-consumption decree states that installations up to 100 kW provide electricity to the grid as a gift. High taxes are spared only partially for systems up to 10 kW and plants on islands off the coast of Spain.
All Energy: Hunt leaves door open for storage subsidies
Australian Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt appears to be shaping towards initiating subsidies for the installation of battery storage. The Minister addressed attendees on the opening day of the All Energy trade show in Melbourne yesterday, indicating that new programs to support cleantech deployment may be forthcoming, declaring that energy storage is the new black.
GE creates $1 billion energy startup, 200 new jobs
With the aim of “transforming” the energy sector, GE has bundled its LED, solar, energy storage and electric vehicle businesses into an over US$1 billion new startup. Current will utilize GEs Predix platform to deliver “energy-as-a-service” to a range of customers.
Energy Storage Systems secures $3.2 million flow battery VC funding
Pangaea Ventures invests in the Oregon-based developer’s All-Iron Redox Flow Battery as part of a wider $4.5 million round of fundraising the company has secured to aid production ramp up.
