UK solar PV capacity tops 6.5 GW despite April slowdown
Data from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) reveals a considerable slowdown in April to just 41 MW of new installations as ROC scheme ended.
Panasonic signs battery storage deal with 3 Australian utilities
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has struck agreements with three Australian energy utilities to trial its home-based battery storage options, saying it would help double the amount of self-consumption of Australian solar households and also challenge utilities to change their business models.
Belectric and Heraeus cozy up on OPV development
Two companies deepen collaboration on next-generation organic photovoltaics at the German Pavilion at the International EXPO in Milan, Italy.
Southern Company acquires 30 MW Pawpaw solar facility in Georgia, U.S.
Utility’s subsidiary Southern Power has purchased the solar plant from Longview Solar LLC, adding to its growing PV pipeline in the state.
juwi Shizen Energy commences 25 MW PV plant in Japan
The Hirono Plant to be built in collaboration between juwi group and Japan’s Shizen Energy, with project investment provided by Spains Gestamp Group and Deutsche Bank.
Penang government defends JinkoSolar factory approval
The government of the Malaysian state of Penang has defended its decision to approve the new JinkoSolar manufacturing plant in the region. The 500 MW cell and 450 MW module plant, inaugurated last week, has drawn fire over potential pollution concerns.
Singer Akon launches solar academy in Mali
The Senegalese-American popstar will open a solar training institution in the summer aimed at equipping African engineers and entrepreneurs with skills in the solar industry.
Hanergy delays release of info, SGM date
China’s Hanergy Thin Film Power has delayed the release of company information including details as to its Master Suppy Agreement and a notice as to the date of a special/extraordinary general meeting (SGM). Hanergy TF had previously committed to releasing the information by June 1.
ReneSola Q1 financials reveal $18.5 million net loss
Chinese solar company continues transition toward downstream activity as Q1 net revenue shrinks by 15.9% year-over-year.
Update: Solar flight forced into unscheduled stopover in Japan
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, which set off from Nanjing over the weekend to embark on the longest leg of the round the world attempt, may be forced to turn back if conditions worsens.
