Powervault raises $1.1m in crowdfunding for its storage platform
The U.K.-based tech startup hopes to take on Tesla in the British home storage market, and has raised 700,000 pounds on investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Andalay Solar introduces SolarEdge-compatible modules
Solar panel producer develops module frame that can receive SolarEdge’s power optimizer, companies also to collaborate on DC Instant Connect solution.
Egypt unveils 50 MW PV project and 50 MW module fab
Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inaugurates 50 MW solar panel production facility at weekend, Italy’s Building Energy signs MoU for 50 MW solar projects in north of country.
pv magazine launches 50 Array Changing Technologies free download
25-page download features 50 downstream technologies taking solar arrays to the next level, from mounting structures to modules, power electronics to battery storage.
Sunrun moves towards IPO
Solar lease provider Sunrun is moving towards IPO. The San Francisco based company has filed a S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday.
Solartech expands multi PERC to 240 MW
Taiwans Solartech Energy will expand its multicrystalline PERC production to 240 MW. The PERC expansion will add one PERC line per month July through September of this year, finishing up with four lines by the end of that month.
SunPower donates 1 MW to Grid Alternatives school program
U.S. based manufacturer and project developer SunPower will partner with Grid Alternatives to provide 1 MW of solar modules for the Solar Futures program. The program will see Grid Alternatives enter schools to provide hands on solar training.
pv magazine weekly digest
BNEF drops its annual outlook with solar the shining light, BYD continues to advocate for all silicon and batteries and select German companies make a stand against tariffs.
pv magazine weekly digest
BNEF drops its annual future energy outlook with solar the shining light, BYD advocates for ‘all silicon’ and batteries and key German solar players make a stand against the minimum price.
Calling out the black sheep! Part 1: Module quality
Many installation and EPC companies have had negative experiences concerning module quality – but nobody talks about them. In order that all can profit from them, pv magazine wants to change this.
