Enphase, Domos Industries launch energy management system in France
U.S. microinverter supplier Enphase has teamed up with Frances Domos Industries to develop and release a PV system and energy management tool to the French market. The package is known as Freewatt and the companys report it has been optimized for self consumption.
Analysis: Frances island solar+storage program presents EUR100 million opportunity
Frances tender for 25 -50 MW of solar+storage projects on Frances islands and island territories will result in a market of around 100 million (US$112 million). Consultants THEnergy delivered its analysis today, concluding that it is likely more than 50 MWh of storage projects will be developed under the program.
Honduras, Central America delivering demand to Yingli
Chinas Yingli will supply developer Sybac Solar with 40 MW of solar modules for two PV power plant projects in Honduras. This latest supply deal is the latest of a number that Yingli is delivering in the region, totaling around 100 MW.
SunEdison teams with Green Charge Networks on commercial solar+storage
PPA pioneer SunEdison has teamed up with lithium ion commercial storage provider Green Charge Networks on a commercial solar+storage offering. The two companies in particular target commercial customers where demand charges can be significantly reduced through the installation of solar+storage.
Solar Frontier sees first install of its flexible modules
Leading CIGS producer Solar Frontier has announced the first installation using its flexible modules. The modules have been install at Singapores newest port terminal, operated by PSA Singapore Terminals.
Sungrow strengthens Thai solar market presence
Sungrow has secured an order worth 75 MW for its inverters in Thailand. On the back of strong demand in the region, the manufacturer will open an office in the kingdom in July.
First Solar selected for 200 MW PV project in Dubai
First Solar Inc. has been selected to supply 200 MW of its thin film solar PV panels to the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. Plant construction is scheduled for completion in 2017.
Scotland considers waiving commercial solar rooftop planning permission
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation, which aims to remove planning permission for commercial solar rooftop projects. Unlike in England, no cap is expected to be placed on installation size. The move could prompt the English government to re-analyze its decision.
Trina confirms 2 GW Indian fab plans
Trina Solar has confirmed to pv magazine that it has signed a framework agreement with a partner in Indian to develop a 2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in the country. Details for the plan are yet to be thrashed out.
US community solar to grow to 500 MW in 2020
A new report from GTM Research has concluded that the fast-growing community solar sector will reach 500 MW in five years time. On a cumulative basis, GTM sees the sector growing from 66 MW in 2014, up to 1.8 GW by decades end.
