Italian energy storage market set to explode
Energy storage could be a very attractive prospect for users of photovoltaic energy, particularly in markets where electricity retail costs are high.
Hanwha Q CELLS, AGR break ground on large-scale PV plant in UK
UK renewable energy developer AGRenewables (AGR) has teamed up with Hanwha Q CELLS in Germany on a 24.3 MW solar installation in Stowbridge, England.
Strata, ET Solar partner on multi-megawatt project in North Carolina
U.S. company Strata Solar is set to complete 300 MW in 2014 and has pipeline of more than one gigawatt across seven states.
EU smart cities project launched
The first meeting of the EC-funded CLINES project has been held in Aalborg. The 2m scheme will aim to foster smart energy efficiency technology innovation in the EU.
German consortium signs 5 MW deal in India
Solea AG and Pinpoint Ventures are planning to develop solar projects in India with a total capacity of 200 MW in the next three years.
US government slates $30 million for new hybrid solar solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced 12 projects that will share $30 million to develop solar hybrid solutions that generate and store solar power when the sun is not shining.
Indian state of Tamil Nadu lowers solar roadmap target
Local energy experts have welcomed the tweak, which relieves the burden on high energy consumers and instead puts the onus to meet solar targets on the state utility.
Tokyo elects pro-nuclear governor
It is unclear what the election signifies for the Japanese solar industry. A pro-nuclear stance could mean a regression of generous solar FITs but it could also be an endorsement of the regime that introduced them.
Suntech steps up debt collection effort
The liquidated remnant of Suntech is owed $264m by the Singapore subsidiary it relinquished to Shunfeng Photovoltaic. Suntech’s liquidators are now poring over details of the Shunfeng acquisition.
Polysilicon demand to rise 25% in 2014
Module shipping expectations of 49 GW this year is driving demand, according to NPD Solarbuzz, which predicts the reduction in the amount of polysilicon needed per watt will continue but at a reduced rate.
