More than 2 GW-AC of solar PV under construction in Chile
Chile’s Center for Renewable Energy has put out its latest report, which documents the dramatic growth of solar PV in the nation. Chile is easily the leading Latin American solar market at present, but is set for a slow-down in coming years.
Germany: 14 MW solar park acquired by Capital Stage
Hamburg-based Capital Stage has acquired GP Joule’s 14 MW solar park in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany for 17 million (US$18.83 million). The park comprises two PV plants: one that has been feeding into the grid since 2012; and one which will go online this year.
India unveils annual solar goals towards 2022 target
India’s National Solar Mission has outlined the annual targets required between now and 2022 if the nation is to hit its goal of installing 100 GW of solar PV capacity by that date.
Laser systems developer, LPKF sees red
German thin film PV laser equipment developer, LPKF has slipped into the red, reporting a weak second quarter. A low order intake saw the company’s EBIT for 1H 2015 amount to -$3.55 million.
Hanergy expects first half loss
The suspended thin film solar company warns markets that it may post a record first half loss for the six months to June 30 following a 47% share plunge in May that wiped $19bn from its value.
India: 400 MW supply agreement between Nextracker and PES
Nextracker and PES Engineers have announced their partnership deal entailing a 400 MW multi-year supply agreement for the Indian market.
Germany: Power grid under summer stress
According to transmission system operator, 50Hertz, the electricity networks in Germany are currently operating at maximum capacity. The extraordinary summer heat has already cost consumers almost 25 million (US$27.73 million).
Germany: RWE launches power-to-gas plant
RWE has started the test-run of its power-to-gas energy storage system in Ibbenbüren, Germany. The German utility sees this solution as a key technology for future energy supply.
India: First solar-powered airport in Cochin
According to local media, Cochin International Airport in the state of Kerela is the first airport that will be exclusively powered by PV. The new 12 MW solar project will be officially inaugurated today by Kerela’s Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
16 US states consider changes to net metering
The latest report by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center saw the policy being examined across the United States during the second quarter. Many states are considering changes to way distributed solar generation is valued.
