QBotix receives US$1 million under SunShot Initiative
Robotics company QBotix has received a US$1 million development award under US Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative.
Dutch company DNV KEMA expands lab to facilitate super grids
The energy consulting, testing and certification company DNV KEMA is expanding its high-power laboratory in Arnhem, the Netherlands. This lab is used for extreme testing of super grids; bulk energy transport at 800kV+ levels.
Emerging markets to grow to 12 GW p.a. by 2017
IHS has plotted the shift away from established markets towards emerging markets in its latest photovoltaic market report. It has forecast cumulative demand of around 30 GW to be delivered by the emerging markets over the next four years.
AEG and ITM cooperate on energy storage
AEG Power Solutions has signed an agreement with energy storage and clean fuel company, ITM Power. The companies will cooperate on integrating ITM Power’s electrolyser with AEG PS’s power control electronics.
Q3 "turning point" for China Sunergy
China Sunergy CEO Stephen Cai has suggested that the companys Q3 financial results, released today, indicate a “turning point” for the company. The cell and module manufacturer posted a net loss of US$23.2 million for the quarter, an improvement on a net loss of $30.3 million in Q2.
Ontario: Government committed to strengthening FIT program
The Ontario Minister of Energy Chris Bentley has issued a Directive to the Ontario Power Authority to finalise the FIT program.
AEG to provide equipment for Ukraine solar farms
Luxembourgs AEG Power Solutions has won the contract to provide power equipment for Martifer Solars photovoltaic farms in southern Ukraine.
13th Forum Solarpraxis ends on a positive note
The solar branch will have to tide through challenges, but it can also look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Australian report pushes 100% renewable energy future
A new report, released today by Australias Climate Commission, has made the case for a vastly expanded role for renewable energy in the country. The report argues that Australia is currently in “critical decade” in which a transition towards renewable energy, including photovoltaics, is made.
Every fifth German is willing to invest in solar
According to a study undertaken by TNS Emnid, a German media and social research institute, every 5th German is ready to invest in solar power. The study was done under commission of LG Electronics.
