Solar to thank for UK grid's lowest-ever peak demand forecast
National Grid estimates that peak demand will hit 37.5 GW this summer, a fall of 900 MW on last year that has been attributed to the increase in embedded solar PV generation capacity.
Is DEWA preparing an 800 MW Dubai tender?
Infrastructure group behind world record sub-6 cent LCOE is rumored to be seeking a financial advisor for an 800 MW project. An advisor is typically the first move in drawing up a tender.
LDK finally exits insolvency
Chinese manufacturer will exit proceedings on April 21. The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands this week unshackled the last restrictions on the reorganized solar giant.
Off-grid weekly digest
The pv magazine digest of the world’s off-grid news, put together by specialist editor Peter Carvill.
Indian state fires gun on 2 GW solar auction
Developers gathered in Hyderabad this morning to learn about Telangana state auction. Projects will range from 2 MW to 450 MW in size and, if taken up, will put state at the forefront of Indian solar.
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Carbon emissions hope for the world, generation hope for Gaza, hope for Europe’s ailing manufacturers and higher cell efficiencies are, erm, hoped for.
Midsummer receives large CIGS tool order
The Swedish equipment supplier for CIGS thin-film solar cells has received a multi-million dollar order for its compact DUO solar cell production equipment from an undisclosed client.
New York slates $160 million to further expand renewables
The U.S. state has is increasing its investment in clean energy
funding to build and expand solar and wind farms, hydropower plants and fuel cells.
SunEdison breaks ground on 22.6 MW PV project in Utah
Consisting of seven solar power plants, the project will generate enough electricity to power over 4,000 Utah homes.
Meyer Burger receives $12.3 million tool order from French research center CEA
Deal is part of strategic collaboration between the Swiss PV equipment supplier and France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission.
