Imec perovskite breakthrough yields 11.9% efficiency
Belgian nano-electronics researchers Imec achieve record active area efficiency on thin film perovskite PV cell, measured over an aperture area of 16cm2.
Australian Government prohibits funding of rooftop solar by 'green bank'
The Australian government has written to Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) instructing it to stop providing finance for rooftop solar. The Australian Solar Council has said the move will hamper innovative solar financing models access to cheap capital.
Czech utility invests in Sonnenbatterie
Inven Capital, owned by Czech utility ?EZ, has invested “a few hundred million” Czech Koruna in Sonnenbatterie. It is looking to capitalize on the German energy storage companys projected future sales.
ReneSola acquires rights to 22.5 MW of Japanese PV projects
ReneSola has acquired project development rights for solar PV projects totaling 22.5 MW in Japan. The plants are expected to be grid connected between the end of the year and the start of next.
Construction underway on 45 MW Sandstone solar project in Arizona
Construction has begun on the 45 MW Sandstone solar PV project in Arizona, announces sPower. The generated energy will be sold under a 21 year PPA, upon project completion, scheduled for the end of this year.
UK's Bluefield Solar seeks EUR 200m listing on LSE
The British solar investment fund plans to raise around $220 million to invest in solar projects and assets by listing on the London Stock Exchange.
SMA shifts 1 million Sunny Boy inverters, tops 4 GW installed output
German inverter manufacturer SMA confirms sale of one millionth Sunny Boy TL inverter globally, pushing cumulative installed capacity beyond 4 GW, company revises upwards sales forecast.
Solar Impulse grounded following 'irreversible' battery damage
The record-breaking Solar Impulse team has been grounded in Hawaii following “irreversible” damage to the planes batteries. The solar-powered aircraft has just completed the longest leg of its journey around the world.
Thai solar market on course to grow by around 1 GW in 2015
Thailand on course to outstrip all other Southeast Asian nations this year, with various reports suggesting the country’s solar market to add between 700 MW and 1.2 GW capacity this year.
India set to launch 2.8 GW tender
MD of state-run SECI announces imminent round for five states. Government plans to tender in dollars are missing the point, says consultancy.
