US: S&C contracted for 7 MW energy storage facility
S&C Electric Company has been contracted by Half Moon Ventures (HMV) to supply and build a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage facility in Ohio. The system will be connected to a 4.2 MW solar PV plant thus making it the largest solar+storage system in the U.S., says S&C.
Court throws out SunPower lawsuit against SunEdison
SunPower Corps lawsuit against SunEdsion Inc. has been dismissed, with the Northern District of California court stating that SunPower failed to adequately plead a claim.
Solar Power International day 1: Optimism or denial?
Strong attendance at the largest solar trade show in the U.S. reflects record deployment and optimism based on falling costs and industry progress. But with ITC expiration around the corner, questions remain as to whether the industry is being realistic.
Jordan: Azraq refugee camp, 3 universities unveil solar plans
The Azraq refugee camp and three of Jordans universities are the latest additions to the country’s long list of solar subscribers, with plans to install 50 MW worth of PV. Jordan is increasingly turning to the renewable energy to combat its everyday energy dilemmas.
SolarWorld and Enphase to develop integrated AC modules
German solar panel developer teams with U.S. microinverter specialist Enphase Energy to produce SolarWorld Sunmodule panels integrated with microinverter technology.
EU PVSEC: Stagnating global PV installations till 2020 or 100 GW cumulative capacity?
On Monday, the 31st EU PVSEC in Hamburg, Germany opened its doors. Despite the current turbulence in the European solar industry, a high visitor turnout was seen at the opening conference. Future industry expectations are split: Either global installations will stagnate until 2020; or increase to 100 GW.
Fraunhofer debuts world record 25.1% efficient TOPCon solar cell
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has achieved an efficiency of 25.1% on a both sides-contacted silicon solar cell. In addition to increasing efficiencies, the TOPCon technology is said to simplify manufacturing processes.
German PV equipment manufacturers see orders triple
German solar PV equipment manufacturers are experiencing an uptick in demand, compared to the beginning of the year, with turnovers increasing 52%, says German Engineering Federation, VDMA. Asian competition is said to be intensifying, however.
US: ITC extension will support steady solar growth, finds BNEF, SEIA report
Independent analysis of the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on the U.S. solar industry, commissioned by the SEIA, finds 22 GW of additional solar capacity will be added if 30% ITC extended to 2022.
UK solar cuts will cost country in the long run, says REA
Savings made under the government’s proposed budget cap should the FIT be cut by the proposed rate will be less than monies lost in tax and national insurance revenue as 15,000 jobs are lost, finds REA.
