In the US, solar stocks take a turn for the better
A decline in wind projects, easing of international trade tensions and a number of acquisitions and partnerships that continue to enhance the popularity of solar have all factored in a boost for solar company shares.
India weighing 750 MW solar auction
Cabinet expected to approve Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s plans to invite bids for 750 MW of solar PV capacity within the next ten days.
Fraunhofer ISE: Minimal deviation in module quality measurements globally
The Fraunhofer ISE CalLab PV Modules has compared the results of their PV modules measurements with three other top international measurement labs for PV modules. The round robin tests show that all measurements have a minimal deviation of ±1% from the mean, and thereby fall well within the measurement precision of 1.8%.
BayWa r.e.'s 19.5 MW solar farm in Great Glemham, England, nearing completion
The fixed tilt PV plant been built on a disused airfield in east England is expected to be completed in October.
Global solar installations to hit three-year high in 2014, say IHS
The analysts estimate that 41 GW of solar power will be installed next year, generating global revenues in excess of $86 billion.
Solar continues to rise in California
California has passed new groundbreaking legislation that expands renewable energy in the state for residents who until now had little opportunity to obtain clean power.
Citizen-financed PV park receives 8.2 MW of solar power from Hanwha SolarOne
The Korean PV manufacturer supplied 8.2 MWp to Lerchenhaid II PV park in Bavaria, which has been financed by the citizens of local city Straubing.
JinkoSolar to supply 20 MW to State Grid Corporation of China
JinkoSolar will supply 20 MW of solar modules to the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) for the second phase of the country’s National Wind/PV/Energy Storage and Transmission Joint Demonstration Project.
SMA receives Japanese certification for three-phase inverter
German solar energy equipment supplier SMA Solar Technology has become the first non-Japanese manufacturer to sell a three-phase inverter certified for the Japanese market.
Solar Universe expands reach with new East Coast franchises
In the wake of Solar Universe’s recent acquisition of distributed electricity company Gen110, the California group is expanding eastward with two new franchises in New York and New Jersey.
