Vivint Solar unveils $150 million plans for commercial, industrial solar sector
As part of its expansion plans, Vivint Solar has announced it will enter the commercial and industrial solar sectors via a US$150 million investment fund. It has also partnered with a number of EPC companies.
Daimler enters energy storage market with Mercedes-Benz branded batteries
Daimler AG has announced its entry into the stationary energy storage market. With its Mercedes-Benz branded lithium-ion batteries, it will target both industrial customers and residential applications.
NEXTracker finalizes 82 MW tracker commission for SunEdison in Honduras
The California-based tracker specialist has installed its single axis trackers at the Pacifico and Choluteca solar plants in Honduras, marking the company’s first foray into Central America.
JinkoSolar strikes 80 MW DG module supply deal in China
Chinese PV manufacturer to supply China Southern Power Grid Synthesis Energy with modules to be deployed in distributed rooftop PV projects in Chinas Guangdong and Hainan provinces.
Ambitious interconnection plans could transform Europe
Europe recently approves studies for energy infrastructure plans that could transform its energy market and boost renewable investments. Electricity interconnection plans specifically between U.K. and France, and Greece, Cyprus and Israel stand out.
Yingli Solar JV connects 50 MW solar plant in China
Joint venture with Shuozhou Coal Power Co. sees 50 MW of solar PV capacity installed in Shanxi province using Yingli Solar panels.
PI Berlin to introduce new PV error analysis method at Intersolar Europe
The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin has developed a new automated process whereby up to 1,000 solar modules daily can be examined using electroluminescence measurements.
Canadian Solar in the hunt for no.1 2015 shipments
With most major PV module producers having reported Q1 results, Canadian Solar looks to be rivaling previous leaders Yingli and Trina leading module supplier title. Having shipped 1.23 GW in Q1 2015, Canadian has had a huge start to 2015.
Panasonic signs battery storage deal with 3 Australian utilities
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has struck agreements with three Australian energy utilities to trial its home-based battery storage options, saying it would help double the amount of self-consumption of Australian solar households and also challenge utilities to change their business models.
Southern Company acquires 30 MW Pawpaw solar facility in Georgia, U.S.
Utility’s subsidiary Southern Power has purchased the solar plant from Longview Solar LLC, adding to its growing PV pipeline in the state.
