GE eyes 1 GW US capacity for new 1500V inverters
Transition to higher voltage inverters gathering pace following agreement with NextEra Energy to install 1500V inverters at large-scale projects across U.S.; Suntech also announces 1500V module.
Polish perovskites attracts Japanese investor
Perovskite startup Saule Technologies has attracted investment for Japans Hideo Sawada, one year after the company launched. Saule is attempting to commercialize perovskite semiconductor on flexible PET substrates, which was developed by scientist Olga Malinkiewicz.
TSK Group to build 50 MW solar plant in Kuwait
Deal worth $385 million will see Spanish EPC TSK Group develop the 50 MW solar plant in Kuwaits Shagaya desert region, with commercial operation scheduled for 2017.
GTM Research: BoS cost reductions drive falling PV system prices
GTM Research’s latest report estimates that global PV system prices will fall an average of 40% by 2020, driven by balance of systems cost reductions.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Emerging markets mature as India, Brazil and Mexico take great strides in their respective solar evolutions, new technology turns heads, and Greece receives some solar-backed good news.
US Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Solar Power International
Today the United States’ largest solar trade show has announced that VP Joe Biden will speak on Wednesday September 16.
Seraphim to begin module production in Mississippi this November
The first phase of the factory will have the capacity to produce 300 MW of modules annually when fully ramped. This is Seraphim’s first foray into U.S. manufacturing.
Big changes down south: An interview with Adam James of GTM Research
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, GTM Research Senior Solar Analyst Adam James discusses the implications of Mexico’s electricity market reform for the nation’s solar market.
Big changes down south: An interview with Adam James of GTM Research
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, GTM Research Senior Solar Analyst Adam James discusses the implications of Mexico’s electricity market reform for the nation’s solar market.
Peru to hold a major renewable energy auction
The rules for the nation’s fourth renewable energy auction call for contracting up to 415 GWh annually of solar power. Registration for developers will remain open until October 30.
