Southern Research Institute completes solar research center
The new facility, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is intended to provide key insights into the optimal design of solar PV systems.
Kyocera plans 430 MW Japan PV plant as country's solar shipments soar
While Kyocera explores the possibility of constructing a mega solar plant on the island of Ukujima, the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association reveals 100% rise in solar shipments.
Czech PV industry denounces retroactive measures on renewable energy
The Czech Photovoltaic Industry Association and the Alliance for Energy Self-Sufficiency writes to the European Commission expressing its fears for the country’s renewable energy sector.
SolarMax signs distribution partnership with Krannich Solar
The Swiss inverter manufacturer teams with Germany’s Krannich Solar to distribute its entire string inverter range across Europe.
Mosaic introduces solar loans
Solar crowdfunding pioneer Mosaic has introduced a solar loan product, for up to 20 years, for U.S. residential PV customers. Mosaic believes the product will meet growing demand not met by solar lease providers.
US: Stion to ramp production ahead of tariffs on Chinese modules
American CIGS manufacturer Stion Corporation has announced plans to ramp its production ahead of expected tariffs on Chinese solar modules imported into the U.S.
Cyprus to expand PV via net metering
The Mediterranean country is launching a second net metering program after a strong response to a similiar initiative last year. Despite broad support for renewable energy, the nation’s limited grid remains a problem for future expansion of renewables.
UK surpasses 3 GW mark in April
Fueled by the rapid growth in ground-mounted solar PV farms, Europe’s most dynamic solar market is poised to add the most solar capacity in Europe this year.
Chinese manufacturers likely to set up shop in Mexico
Looking at the possible impact of new U.S. import tariffs on PV modules from China, market research group TrendForce says Mexico could offer Chinese manufacturers a North American pipeline hub.
India's anticipated import tariffs could dampen Modi's ambitious solar plans
Anti-dumping tariffs would range from $0.11 to $0.81 per watt on PV imports and double the price of solar energy to $0.20 a kilowatt hour, according to the Solar Power Developers’ Association.
