K Road Power axes Calico solar project in California
Renewable energy project developer K Road Power has decided to withdraw its application to develop a large-scale solar project in California. K Road Power stated “changed market conditions” as a reason for canceling the Calico Solar Project.
BYD and Fenecon sign storage systems deal
BYD Europe and Fenecon have signed a contract for 1,000 DESS-series energy storage systems, which the German wholesaler will offer to PV installation companies.
Audi opens 6 MW power-to-gas facility
Audi has opened a new 6 MW power-to-gas facility in Germany, making it the first automaker to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers.
NRG Energy completes 250 MW California Valley Solar Ranch
The newly completed 250 MW California Valley Solar Ranch is set to fully go online in October.
Schmid sells three module lines to Turkey
German photovoltaic equipment manufacturer the Schmid Group has sold three module lines to Turkey. The module lines totaling 150 MWp will be delivered in the second half of this year.
Solar industry, steel workers applaud Obama's climate change initiatives
The U.S.’ Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the United Steelworkers (USW) union have welcomed White House’s plans to combat climate change and new energy directives that will create 13 GW of renewable energy projects on federal land by 2025.
Goldpoly, Clenergy, CGN expand domestic activity in China
Goldpoly New Energy Holding Ltd. has joined the 100 MW club by bringing online two PV projects totaling 110 MW this month in Gansu and Fujian, while Clenergy and CGN are partnering on 118 MW projects in Yunnan.
Singapore awards S$12 million in solar research grants
The Singapore Energy Innovation Programme Office (EIPO) has awarded research grants totaling S$12 million (US$9.44 million) to five research teams under the first grant call of the Energy Innovation Research Programme (EIRP).
Solar scores goal at Confederations Cup semifinal
Regardless of who wins tonight’s Confederations Cup semifinal between Brazil and Uruguay, it will be solar energy scoring the main goal.
NREL develops 31.1% efficient cell
The U.S. Energy Department gets closer to goal of a 48% efficient concentrator cell two months after the most recent world record.
