Nuclear fallout: Vattenfall sues Germany
Swedish energy group Vattenfall is suing the German government for 4.7 billion euros in compensation in connection with the country’s phase-out of nuclear energy.
SoLayTec finds buyers for ALD systems
The Durch firm has booked 22 ALD system orders since its inception in 2010.
Jinko agrees to sell downstream business in China
A couple of interesting announcements came out of Chinese solar company JinkoSolar today, as first it revealed a 300 MW module supply deal with PV developer Senyuan Electric, then it announced that it has agreed to sell the Jinko Power downstream business in China for USD 250 million in cash.
Canada's Solar Ship to take flight in Africa
The Toronto-based company is launching a joint venture with Manaf Freighters that will use its unique airships to provide critical cargo, such as food, clothing, medical supplies and basic necessities, to remote areas.
BNEF Summit London: African renewable energy development
Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Autumn 2016 Summit kicked off in London yesterday with African renewable energy development on the agenda. What are the opportunities and obstacles to developing clean power in Africa?
The final solar project goes online under 400 MW CPS/OCI deal
ConEdison owns the 106 MW-AC Texas Solar 7 project, the final chapter in the deal that jump-started large-scale solar in Texas.
Perovskite breakthrough may fast-track new solar PV technology
Just over a year after Australian cleantech company Dyesol claimed to have achieved efficiency levels of 10 per cent in its perovskite solar cells, US researchers claim to have topped that, with a breakthrough that could also work to fast-track commercialisation of the technology.
First solar connects 52.5 MW solar PV plant in Jordan
The Shams Ma’an Plant now meets 1% of Jordan’s total power generation capacity, and bolsters the nation’s embrace of solar power.
ABB unveils renewable-ready plug-and-play microgrid
Containerized product comprising power converter, battery storage and control system compatible with all sorts of solar applications and suitable for mature and emerging regions, says company.
Solar-powered buses headed to Brighton in the UK
Innovative local coach company The Big Lemon is partnering up with Brighton Energy Coop for the community-owned project, which will see a solar array installed with an energy storage unit at a depot where the buses can charge 100% emission-free.
