Australia's first redeployable large-scale hybrid PV plant up and running in one week
Construction group Laing O’Rourke has erected the first large-scale solar-diesel hybrid power plant in regional Queensland. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency describes the plant as a “versatile alternative to diesel powered generators.”
France approves environmental law for commercial rooftops
New buildings in commercial zones across France will have to install either solar PV systems or plant vegetation. Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular around the wolrd.
SPI to develop 100 MW in Panama
The Chinese solar group is partnering with Greek company SDL Solar in the Central American country and expanding its footprint in Latin America with a deal to develop more than 100 MW of solar projects.
aleo solar, GreenIndusTree partner in Pakistan
“The current solar projects are just the beginning,” says aleo solar Managing Director Günter Schulze. “Together, we are aiming to provide many more people with environmentally friendly energy in the area.”
Natcore Technology, Eurotron sign joint development deal
The U.S. company says the partnership is designed to hasten commercial integration of its technologies into solar modules.
Green Charge, Itochu sign global sales deal for smart storage solutions
Japan’s third largest trading house will distribute, supply and procure Green Charge Networks’ storage solutions internationally.
UK: Primrose Solar and EDF Energy sign 104 MW PPA
The U.K. solar developer inks 15-year power purchase agreement with French utility for energy produced across 104 MW of solar farms.
Kyocera expands storage offering in Germany
The leading Japanese battery provider is teaming up with domestic players Energetik and Solare Datensysteme to launch a new residential energy storage solution in Germany.
IHS: Global single-axis tracker revenues to reach $2 billion in 2019
In 2015 single-axis tracker installations will exceed fixed-tilt installations in the Americas for the first time, according to the research group.
Clear Blue Technologies receives Canadian investment
Firm to use money to help develop its Smart Off-Grid technology.
