PowerFin, CPS Energy launch rooftop solar program in San Antonio
The program makes participation in solar energy more accessible, affordable and available to a much broader base of the Texas city’s residential and business setor, according to the companies.
Intersolar launches Middle East event
Intersolar has said it will hold its first Middle East event next year in conjunction with GulfSol. Like its international counterparts, Intersolar Middle East will feature a conference and exhibition.
California: EPRI, SunEdison partner on net-zero energy home pilot project
The program will be crucial in evaluating how net-zero energy homes that generate and store their own energy impact the local electricity grid. California is aiming to have all new homes net-zero starting in 2020, and all new commercial buildings by 2030.
US: S&C contracted for 7 MW energy storage facility
S&C Electric Company has been contracted by Half Moon Ventures (HMV) to supply and build a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage facility in Ohio. The system will be connected to a 4.2 MW solar PV plant thus making it the largest solar+storage system in the U.S., says S&C.
Court throws out SunPower lawsuit against SunEdison
SunPower Corps lawsuit against SunEdsion Inc. has been dismissed, with the Northern District of California court stating that SunPower failed to adequately plead a claim.
Jordan: Azraq refugee camp, 3 universities unveil solar plans
The Azraq refugee camp and three of Jordans universities are the latest additions to the country’s long list of solar subscribers, with plans to install 50 MW worth of PV. Jordan is increasingly turning to the renewable energy to combat its everyday energy dilemmas.
SolarWorld and Enphase to develop integrated AC modules
German solar panel developer teams with U.S. microinverter specialist Enphase Energy to produce SolarWorld Sunmodule panels integrated with microinverter technology.
EU PVSEC: Stagnating global PV installations till 2020 or 100 GW cumulative capacity?
On Monday, the 31st EU PVSEC in Hamburg, Germany opened its doors. Despite the current turbulence in the European solar industry, a high visitor turnout was seen at the opening conference. Future industry expectations are split: Either global installations will stagnate until 2020; or increase to 100 GW.
German PV equipment manufacturers see orders triple
German solar PV equipment manufacturers are experiencing an uptick in demand, compared to the beginning of the year, with turnovers increasing 52%, says German Engineering Federation, VDMA. Asian competition is said to be intensifying, however.
US: ITC extension will support steady solar growth, finds BNEF, SEIA report
Independent analysis of the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on the U.S. solar industry, commissioned by the SEIA, finds 22 GW of additional solar capacity will be added if 30% ITC extended to 2022.
