PV Expo: Trina CEO says Japan key to smart energy rollout
Japans largest solar trade show closed its doors today with intelligent energy solutions emerging as one of the major trends. Trina Solar Chairman and CEO Jifan Gao spoke to pv magazine about the companys position in the market and how Japan will be key to its roll out of smart energy and smart home solutions.
NRG tackles technology-driven disruption with home solar expansion
One of the largest operators of conventional fossil-fuel power plants in the United States, with a fleet of nearly 50 GW, NRG Energy is confronting what CEO David Crane on Friday called a technology-driven disruption of historic proportion.
Anti-solar bills defeated in West Virginia and Indiana
Net metering schemes in both states survive attacks, anti-solar bills vetoed as solar campaigners warn of further opposition.
Indian state utility NTPC given green light for 15 GW solar plan
Government approves utility’s proposal, which would see three separate tranches rolled out in 3 GW, 5 GW and 7 GW segments.
Solar left scrapping for crumbs in first UK CfD auction
Solar wins just five project contracts against wind’s 15 as industry fears of an uneven playing field come to bear. STA calculates just 32 MW of CfD-backed PV to come this year.
SunEdison pledges solar mini grids for 20m people
The U.S. solar company unveils plans to electrify rural villages in some of the world’s most underserved regions using solar electricity mini grid systems.
SMA announces further partnership with monitoring firm GreenPowerMonitor
Collaboration will see the German inverter supplier and Spanish monitoring systems provider deploy coordinated solar solutions, including the SCADA system.
Schmid announces Asian APCVD tool order
Sale of eight APCVD units to three Asian manufacturers is a clear sign of the stimulation of the PV industry, Schmid says.
Algeria targets 13.5 GW solar PV by 2030
The North African country updates details of its renewable energy plan, which puts solar PV at the heart of the nation’s power generation revolution.
Google invests $300m in SolarCity's $750m residential PV fund
The tech giant announces sizeable increase in solar energy commitment, dwarfing previous $280 million investment in SolarCity.
