Solar Energy UK examines adequacy of British grid
Solar Energy UK continued on its third day with the mood at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre upbeat — not surprising given that the U.K. is on track to become Europe’s first and the world’s fourth largest market by the end of the year.
Nine out of 10 Australian households consider switch to solar
Financial considerations are driving solar installations in Australia, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young, which found that 70% of people who had already installed PV systems did so for financial reasons.
Canadian Solar signs 146.4 MW module deal in Honduras
The Ontario-based module manufacturer continues to expand its operations in Latin America with two projects in the Central American nation of Honduras.
SPI: 600 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected
Solar Power International (SPI) organizers SEPA and SEIA have released some key info about the forthcoming trade show. With the show set to cover some 200,000 square feet (61,000 square meters) a key piece of advice from the organizers is to wear sensible shoes.
Blue chip companies in US increase PV deployment by 28%
The leading 25 companies with solar installed have deployed 569 MW of PV capacity across the U.S., according to a recent SEIA report.
Clean energy investment set to grow following robust third quarter
The solar sector accounted for 25% of total clean energy venture capital and private equity investment in the third quarter. Notable solar deals included the $110 million secured by Sunnova and GlassPoint Solar, which received $53 million from Oman’s State General Reserve Fund, Royal Dutch Shell and existing investors.
Xinyu Xinwei New Energy announces 50 MW solar projects in Inner Mongolia
The subsidiary of SPI Solar will augment its presence in China, breaking ground for the first time in the Inner Mongolia region with a 20 MW plant. A 30 MW plant is penciled in to follow.
BYD unveils two electric buses with vast battery capacity
Storage experts BYD unveil two electric buses at the American Public Transportation Association Expo in Houston, Texas, this week.
US residential demand approaching 1 GW a year
Residential demand in the United States is increasing as PV systems become increasingly attractive across more states and falling prices drive denmand growth, NPD Solarbuzz reports.
Solarcentury's new 48 MW solar farm pledges higher environmental standards
Southwick solar farm in southern England will pioneer a carbon-friendly construction process, right down to recycling food waste in the installers’ onsite canteen.
