China dispatch: Huawei continues smart PV solution rollout in China
ICT company unveils smart PV power station developed in conjunction with Huanghe Hydropower Development at press briefing in Qinghai Province, China.
Sharp supplies peak shaving batteries for Baker Electric facility
Japanese company’s SmartStorage behind-the-meter energy solution selected for utilization with commercial building owners in Southern California.
US: Best practices guides aim to lower financing costs for solar energy systems
Backed by the U.S. Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, a solar industry group has published new best practices guidelines to reassure investors and ultimately reduce financing costs for solar development.
Trina sells 49.9 MW UK solar plant for $87.7 million
Sale of Norfolk solar plant to Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited part of Trina’s strategy to develop and offload power generation assets across leading PV markets.
Leading UK solar developers adjust to new market conditions
Removal of the Renewable Obligation Certificate for large-scale solar farms from today has prompted a change of tack among solar developers operating in the U.K. market.
Manz books order for lithium-ion laser welding pilot line
German PV and battery equipment supply Manz has booked an order to provide a pilot line to a U.S. lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery producer. The booking is for Manz’s laser welding process, which the company says can increase quality and performance of the batteries, while reducing production costs.
Gigawatt Global shines solar on Burundi
The solar and social development company has secured nearly $1 million in international grants to fund solar development in the southeastern African country, where only 4% of the population has access to electricity.
Potpourri of policy and pricing in Caribbean PV markets
A new White Paper released today, prepared by GTM Research and Meister Consultants Group, outlines the wide range of system costs and policies amongst the island nations of the region. Jamaica has the widest residential system price range in the region, with prices from between US$2.50/W to $8.00/W reported.
SEIA applauds New York tax exemption for distributed solar
New York Governor Cuomo signed into law a tax exemption on electricity generated and sold from customer-site solar systems today. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has applauded the move in making the state solar friendly.
World to add 57 GW of solar PV in 2015, says IHS
Global solar installations projected to grow 30% on last year, forecast the analysts, with growth expected to return to Europe and China poised to add more than 17 GW.
