SunPower donates 1 MW to Grid Alternatives school program
U.S. based manufacturer and project developer SunPower will partner with Grid Alternatives to provide 1 MW of solar modules for the Solar Futures program. The program will see Grid Alternatives enter schools to provide hands on solar training.
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BNEF drops its annual future energy outlook with solar the shining light, BYD advocates for ‘all silicon’ and batteries and key German solar players make a stand against the minimum price.
Calling out the black sheep! Part 1: Module quality
Many installation and EPC companies have had negative experiences concerning module quality – but nobody talks about them. In order that all can profit from them, pv magazine wants to change this.
Electrolux re-enters solar under licensing deal
The AEG solar brand has been relaunched, in a licensing deal between Solar Solutions GmbH and Electolux. Under the deal, AEG modules will be reintroduced to the market for B2B sales.
Smart Home Energy to grow to USD4 billion market by 2025
Embodied by devices like Nest, the Smart Home Energy market is set to exhibit impressive growth in the coming years. IHS Technology made the prediction today that the global market for Smart Home Energy devices and services will reach US$4 billion by 2025.
SMA to capitalize on GW scale PV hybrid opportunities
SMA Solar Technology AG has set up a test center at its German headquarters to optimize PV diesel hybrid energy systems. Such applications are growing in importance, says the company, which estimates an annual global growth in the single digit GW range.
REC to enter African solar market amid 100 GW predictions
REC will enter solar markets in East and South Africa this year on the back of its expectations that 100 GW of solar PV will be installed there by 2030. As an initial step, three offices will be opened, most likely in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.
Soitec hits 38.9% with four-junction CPV cell
Frances Soitec has achieved 38.9% conversion efficiency with a four-junction cell, assembled into a CPV module. The cell set an efficiency world record in December last year, and has now been incorporated into a CPV application.
Enphase, Domos Industries launch energy management system in France
U.S. microinverter supplier Enphase has teamed up with Frances Domos Industries to develop and release a PV system and energy management tool to the French market. The package is known as Freewatt and the companys report it has been optimized for self consumption.
Honduras, Central America delivering demand to Yingli
Chinas Yingli will supply developer Sybac Solar with 40 MW of solar modules for two PV power plant projects in Honduras. This latest supply deal is the latest of a number that Yingli is delivering in the region, totaling around 100 MW.
