ZSW sets European CIGS efficiency record of 22%
The German research center raises the conversion efficiency of thin-film CIGS solar cells to 22% in optimized laboratory conditions; Japan’s Solar Frontier remains frontrunner worldwide with 22.3% efficiency.
Australia: Origin signs 15-year PPA for 56 MW solar farm
Origin Energy, one of the biggest energy providers in Australia, signed its first PPA for 100% of electricity produced by a large-scale solar farm.
Rooftop solar could provide nearly half of US electricity demand
A major new study has significantly lifted the potential of rooftop solar PV in the United States, saying rooftop solar alone could provide 40% of all the electricity needs of the worlds biggest economy, and around half if module efficiencies continued to improve.
Ikea unveils ambition to be number-one global residential solar retailer
The Swedish homefurnishing giant is rolling out its residential solar program in three European countries in the coming months before expanding its solar sales points in stores globally. It aims to be the largest residential solar retailer globally.
Dominican Republic completes 33.4 MW PV plant in Monte Plata
A 33.4 MW solar plant was officially inaugurated in Monte Plata province of the Dominican Republic.
TU Graz working on new solar cell and battery hybrid
The SolaBat project, supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), is breaking new scientific ground.
Germany will not reduce solar FITs in Q2 2016
The solar feed-in-tariffs in Germany will remain unchanged in the second quarter of 2016. In February, the total of new PV projects registered in the country hit the new low of 50.49 MW.
SMA delivers positivity across the board in 2015 financials
Sales growth of 24% year-on-year driven by strong performance in large-scale, residential and commercial sectors as company targets first dividend payout for four years following robust turnaround.
Worlds first triple geo-PV-solar thermal power plant unveiled in Nevada
Stillwater power plant, the first triple hybrid facility in the world, combining geothermal, photovoltaic and solar thermal power generation, was inaugurated in Nevada.
Huawei edges out SMA as leading global inverter by shipments, finds GTM Research study
The Chinese giant shipped the most inverters in 2015 in terms of MWac, pushing SMA into third place behind Sungrow; positions switched in terms of revenue, with SMA holding on to top spot despite pressure from Huawei and Sungrow.
