Net metering rolled out in Delhi
A New Delhi-based company has approved net metering for solar rooftops in India’s capital. Six projects totaling 86 kW will benefit.
Global inverter market shrinks 4%, Asian suppliers gaining, says IHS
Intense price competition drove the inverter market down 4% to $6.6bn in 2014 as global demand continued its shift eastwards towards Asian markets.
Finavera makes solar debut with Solar Alliance acquisition
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Solar Alliance of America, Inc. The company is looking to capitalize on the residential solar market potential in the U.S.
Inside the First Solar and Von Ardenne partnership
Last week First Solar publically recognized Von Ardenne for its “valued project execution and collaborative innovation.” The move was particularly significant as it put on the public record the long-standing collaboration between the U.S. thin film leader and German manufacturing equipment supplier. Thomas Böcke, the director of sales within Von Ardenne’s solar division, spoke to pv magazine at the SNEC trade show last week about the historic move.
100 MW PV plant grid connected in Pakistan
The first 100 MWp phase of a 1 GWp solar PV park has been grid connected today in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
Fronius and Sunrun hop aboard Tesla juggernaut
U.S. inverter supplier Fronius announces partnership with Tesla’s Powerwall home storage system. Sunrun subsidiary AEE Solar set to offer battery with its solar system package.
Powerhive set to expand off-grid metering solutions
The First Solar-backed company, which has completed a pilot program in Kenya, offers customers the opportunity to pre-purchase electricity for commercial and residential use through mobile banking services.
Tesla's tech breakthrough only half the battle, says Lux Research
New home storage system requires collaboration with power electronic providers, greater cost reduction and attractive finance options to really achieve market penetration, say analysts.
Solar Impulse plane prepares for longest leg of round-the-world journey
The five-day, five-night flight between China and Hawaii is a time for nervous anticipation, says pilot tasked with the leg, Andre Borschberg. Takeoff scheduled for Thursday, May 8.
Australia: Stars aligning for RET compromise
It looks increasingly likely that Australia will see a compromise on its Renewable Energy Target, the mechanism that underpins large-scale renewable development in the country. Key industry groups are aligning behind a 33 TWh compromise position, with the opposition Labor party saying it would agree to such a figure.
