Eminent UK scientists announce global clean energy "space-race" program
The Global Apollo program looks to emulate the successful moon missions of the ’60s by diverting similar levels of efforts and funding towards making clean energy cheaper than coal.
Yingli Solar JV connects 50 MW solar plant in China
Joint venture with Shuozhou Coal Power Co. sees 50 MW of solar PV capacity installed in Shanxi province using Yingli Solar panels.
PI Berlin to introduce new PV error analysis method at Intersolar Europe
The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin has developed a new automated process whereby up to 1,000 solar modules daily can be examined using electroluminescence measurements.
Canadian Solar in the hunt for no.1 2015 shipments
With most major PV module producers having reported Q1 results, Canadian Solar looks to be rivaling previous leaders Yingli and Trina leading module supplier title. Having shipped 1.23 GW in Q1 2015, Canadian has had a huge start to 2015.
UK solar PV capacity tops 6.5 GW despite April slowdown
Data from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) reveals a considerable slowdown in April to just 41 MW of new installations as ROC scheme ended.
Panasonic signs battery storage deal with 3 Australian utilities
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has struck agreements with three Australian energy utilities to trial its home-based battery storage options, saying it would help double the amount of self-consumption of Australian solar households and also challenge utilities to change their business models.
Belectric and Heraeus cozy up on OPV development
Two companies deepen collaboration on next-generation organic photovoltaics at the German Pavilion at the International EXPO in Milan, Italy.
Southern Company acquires 30 MW Pawpaw solar facility in Georgia, U.S.
Utility’s subsidiary Southern Power has purchased the solar plant from Longview Solar LLC, adding to its growing PV pipeline in the state.
juwi Shizen Energy commences 25 MW PV plant in Japan
The Hirono Plant to be built in collaboration between juwi group and Japan’s Shizen Energy, with project investment provided by Spains Gestamp Group and Deutsche Bank.
Penang government defends JinkoSolar factory approval
The government of the Malaysian state of Penang has defended its decision to approve the new JinkoSolar manufacturing plant in the region. The 500 MW cell and 450 MW module plant, inaugurated last week, has drawn fire over potential pollution concerns.
