State Solar Job census celebrates solar's economic clout
Census reveals benefits the solar PV industry brings to the U.S. economy, earning praise from the SEIA for revealing encouraging trends.
Phono Solar completes Pakistan's first MW-scale PV plant
The 1.25 MW installation in the Punjab province connects to the grid and becomes the largest single utility-scale installation in the country.
SolarCity's Hawaiian study reveals grid regulation potential of inverters
Results of joint study with NREL and Hawaiian Electric will see Hawaiian utility more than double grid’s daytime minimum load to 250% thanks to role of inverters.
Guide for prospective solar homeowners released
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) has released a guide to assist homeowners when contemplating installing solar. CESA says the guide will help, “homeowners navigate the complex landscape of residential solar… financing.”
GTM Research: Inverter shipments rise as prices fall
Shipments of PV inverters will exceed 50 GW this year, jumping about 29% from 38.7 GW in 2014, according to a new report from GTM Research detailing technology, market and price trends in the segment.
BYD to bet on dual-glass modules
Chinese battery, e-mobility and solar manufacturer BYD is set to bet on the glass-glass module as it expands its panel-manufacturing operations. Tom Zhao, BYD Company’s General Manager of Global Solar Sales, says that the cost reduction potential of glass-glass modules will see the firm eventually move away from traditional module production.
Jordan’s rooftop PV sector thrivingÂ
Jordan leads Arab world in utility-scale solar PV installations with many large solar farms expected to go online in 2015. Residential and commercial rooftop sectors are also kick-starting the thriving solar sector.
SunEdison scales LA solar rooftop market with 22 MW deal
The US renewable energy company signs agreement with PermaCity to develop solar systems atop leased rooftops, scheme designed to create income for property owners.
Enphase acquires O&M provider Next Phase Solar
Deal sees the microinverter manufacturer add 400 MW of O&M assets, taking its own portfolio beyond 450 MW.
First Solar and Apple sign $848 million 130 MW deal
First Solar has signed a 25-year PPA with Apple for 130 MW of a 150 MW plant. Under the deal Apple will pay $848 million for electricity from the plant, which First Solar will begin construction on in mid-2015.
