Philae's battery is running down fast
Bumpy landing has left comet lander on its side in shadow. Battery life could be exhausted by Friday night.
pv magazine weekly news roundup: Nov 7-14
Solar shows its worth in space, in Africa, and in the home, while the world’s two biggest carbon emitters sign a landmark agreement to boost renewable energy deployment.
Russia ramps up solar capacity in Far East amidst increasing Chinese competition
Major Russian solar developers are establishing solar plants in the Far East region, but they may soon see increased competition from Chinese giant Amur Sirius, which is expected to channel nearly $1 billion into the Russian solar market during 2015-2018.
Greensmith riding energy storage wave atop software platform
Interview: Greensmith, a leading provider of energy storage management software, has seen dramatic growth in the grid-scale energy storage market, putting the company ahead of its 2014 targets. CEO John Jung spoke with pv magazine about the company’s booming business and its unique technology and integration services.
Solar industry on both sides of pond cheer US-Chinese CO2 emissions deal
“The news is good for the solar industry, as solar is an obvious solution to fight climate change and stimulate local economies while bringing green, sustainable and affordable energy to the world,” says James Watson, CEO of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
Hanwha Q Cells completes 500 kW array at HQ for self-consumption
PV module producer Hanwha Q Cells has announced the completion of a 500 kW PV carport array, at its headquarters in Thalheim, Germany. The installation was completed in only 11 days, with all of the installation’s output to be consumed on site.
UK adds £10 million for community renewable energy schemes
The new funding will allow communities to play their part in generating renewable power at a local level, according to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey.
Imergy signs flow battery deal with Hawaii's Energy Research Systems
The combination of solar power systems and Imergy’s vanadium flow batteries are a cost effective solution for areas with high electricity prices or limited grid capabilities, says Herve Mazzocco, Imergy’s director of Business Development.
Manz grows revenue despite weak solar equipment orders
German PV, battery and display production equipment supplier Manz has continued to post strong revenue growth, despite its figures being weighed down by a weak PV equipment market. The tool supplier posted revenues of 87.3 million (US$108.9 million) for Q3 2014, representing YoY growth of 16%.
Solar panels carry Rosetta's lander to comet
Humanity yesterday celebrated an historic step towards unlocking the mysteries of the oldest building blocks of our Solar System: Comets. Solar cells carried the European Space Agency’s Rosetta probe, Philae, onto the first-ever landing on a comet.
