Enphase to debut AC battery Down Under
U.S. microinverter supplier Enphase has selected Australia to launch its new AC Battery product. The Australian PV market has presumably been selected because of its high levels of residential PV penetration, falling feed in rates for solar electricity, feed in limitations in some states, and an expected wave of consumers looking for more value from their PV array as highly subsidized historic FITs expire.
Luminant to purchase 116 MW of solar power from SunEdison
Subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings announces power purchase agreement with U.S. solar company for 116 MW of solar power generated by large-scale solar plant in Upton County, Texas.
Low carbon smart cities could save world $22tn, finds study
Global Commission on Climate and Economy urges national governments to back efforts to transform cities into climate-smart hubs to save money, lower emissions and improve living standards.
Australias 102 MW Nyngan produces 60,000MWh in first three months
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) reports that the first three months of operation of the Nyngan Solar Plant as representing a milestone for large scale PV in the country. The solar park has delivered 60,000MWh to Australias National Electricity Market (NEM) in its first three months of operation.
Little Sun crowd-funding goal up 300% after six days
Crowd funding for the Berlin-based start-up and social business’ latest product continues to skyrocket. CEO Felix Hallwachs speaks with pv magazine about the company’s plans for its new solar powered cell phone charger and the spectacular success of its funding campaign.
IEA-NEA report examines plunge in costs of generating electricity from renewables
“While more significant regional variations remain than for baseload technologies, variable renewable technology costs continue to converge towards international benchmarks at the lower end of their cost range,” the report finds.
Exosun to supply 146 MW EDF Energies Nouvelles project in Chile
The French tracker specialist will equip one of the largest Chilean solar plants in development after signing its biggest contract to date.
SunEdison, Dominion team up on 265 MW Utah project
The expanded partnership between the companies now comprises a total of 685 MW of solar in Utah. SunEdison is also partnering with J.P. Morgan Asset Management to acquire a major stake in a 425 MW AC solar asset portfolio owned by Dominion.
ABB inverters handle half of India's 4 GW solar capacity
Swiss power company has doubled its installed base in the country in just five months, surpassing 2 GW of installed solar inverters and thus supporting half of India’s 4.1 GW of total installed capacity.
ARENA seeking large scale solar projects under $135/MWh
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says it is seeking large scale solar projects that can produce energy at a cost of $135/MWh as it calls for tenders for its first AUD$100 million funding round for the technology.
