Solar Frontier to construct 13 MW project in historic Hiraizumi
Japanese thin film producer and system integrator Solar Frontier has signed an agreement to construct a 13 MW power plant in Japan’s Tohoku region. The site will be adjacent to a UNESCO world heritage site.
Saft wins Hawaiian battery supply deal
French battery maker Saft has secured a ‘multi million dollar’ battery supply deal in Hawaii. The energy storage system will be used as part of the 12 MW solar park being built at Anahola.
Yingli named a "best supplier" by Fuji Electric
Chinese solar giant Yingli has been named as one of Fuji Electric’s “best suppliers” at a recent supplier conference. Fuji says that Yingli’s modules have helped the firm increase sales from its Solar Energy Generation System business unit.
Developer planning 49 MW scheme on Anglesey
SBC wants to develop a $93m scheme on the Welsh island and is launching a four-week public consultation. UK developers have been emboldened by the recent High Court defeat for the government’s attempt to block solar farms.
EU debates energy security strategy
The European Parliament debated a strategy which calls for more renewable generation alongside more fossil fuels and nuclear. Ukraine conflict is bringing energy security sharply into focus.
Solar trade war: US imposes preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on solar PV from China, Taiwan
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on imports of crystalline silicon solar PV cells and modules from China and Taiwan.
U.S. Department of Commerce imposes preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165%
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on imports of crystalline silicon solar PV cells and modules from China and Taiwan.
Report: solar revenues set to double by 2020
New analysis predicts that total solar industry revenues are set to reach $137.02 billion by 2020, doubling 2013 revenues of $59.84. Greenhouse gas reduction, energy self-sufficiency and security are drivers of the industry’s growth, the report finds.
Enel to take full control of 3Sun factory
The move follows Sharp’s withdrawal last week from a purchase agreemenet with the joint venture as well as its exit from Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy (ESSE).
Organic polymer tandem cell reaches record 11.5% efficiency
UCLA researchers have improved upon the performance ratio of a polymer organic cell, employing a triple-junction approach to create a new efficiency record.
