Canadian Solar JV to construct 500 MW India solar plant
Sarus Solar, comprised of three Canadian renewable energy companies, will develop a 500 MW solar PV plant in the Indian state of Maharashtra, JV will partner with local firm during construction.
Public solar market financing sees record Q2, despite overall corporate funding fall
Despite a record US$2.3 billion in public solar market financing in Q2 2015, overall corporate funding decreased around 8.5% Q/Q. Yieldcos were a “significant” driver, comprising nearly a third of all large-scale solar project acquisitions.
Oxis Energy to work with Anesco on UK lithium sulfur battery roll out
The Oxford-based battery developer will enlist the assistance of energy efficiency solutions company Anesco to introduce its lithium sulfur batteries to the residential and commercial U.K. market.
US: Utility-scale solar more cost effective than residential rooftop
U.S. utility-scale solar PV systems are “significantly” more cost-effective than those for residential rooftop, concludes a study by the Brattle Group. Under its scenarios, 50% of carbon emissions are also avoided with utility-scale installations.
ARENA to use ACT-style auctions for 200MW of large-scale solar
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is going to adopt the auction-process successfully pioneered by the ACT government to spend up to AU$100 million and target up to 200 MW of large-scale solar, as part of its new funding program.
European PV market remains interesting for manufacturers
Video interviews: At this years Intersolar Europe, pv magazines editor in chief, Jonathan Gifford spoke with a number of PV manufacturers about their view of the European solar market. Overall, a much more positive outlook is held than one would expect.
Yingli unveils new 1,500 V utility-scale solar panel
Introduced at Intersolar North America, the 1,500 V panel has been specifically designed for use in larger solar plants and to reduce balance-of-system costs for the developer.
Imec perovskite breakthrough yields 11.9% efficiency
Belgian nano-electronics researchers Imec achieve record active area efficiency on thin film perovskite PV cell, measured over an aperture area of 16cm2.
Australian Government prohibits funding of rooftop solar by 'green bank'
The Australian government has written to Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) instructing it to stop providing finance for rooftop solar. The Australian Solar Council has said the move will hamper innovative solar financing models access to cheap capital.
Czech utility invests in Sonnenbatterie
Inven Capital, owned by Czech utility ?EZ, has invested “a few hundred million” Czech Koruna in Sonnenbatterie. It is looking to capitalize on the German energy storage companys projected future sales.
