SEIA: TPP will offer advantages for solar
The U.S. solar industry organization says that if passed, the trade deal will generally be positive for solar. SEIA’s position is at odds with that of many environmental groups.
REC reports record quarterly sales, close to full utilization
REC Solar has reported module shipments of 362 MW in Q3 2015, with the company on track to realize full-year modules sales of 1.2 GW. With a total capacity of 1.3 GW, the privately owned manufacturer looks set to increase shipments in 2016 through utilizing OEM production in Southeast Asia.
SolarEdge reports record revenues, healthy profit in Q1 FY 2016 results
The power electronics firm notes that cost reductions have out-paced the fall in selling prices. During the most recent quarter SolarEdge rolled out its HD Wave, which features a novel inverter architecture.
EBRD to provide up to $250 million in renewable energy financing in four MENA nations
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says the program will support power contracts between developers and private off-takers in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia.
REC puts online Hawaii's largest solar plant
The 12 MW-AC solar project will meet 20% of the island’s demand during daytime hours, and incorporates a 6 MW battery storage system.
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Storage gets the thumbs-up in Germany, some of the largest solar firms in the U.S. launch their latest technology, and an IEA report on self-consumption and net metering sets tongues wagging.
San Diego utility expects to hit net metering caps in mid-2016
SDG&E’s numbers show that existing installations and pending applications take up 74% of available capacity in the program, as utilities and solar advocates fight over the details of net metering 2.0.
San Diego utility expects to hit net metering caps in mid-2016
SDG&E’s numbers show that existing installations and pending applications take up 74% of available capacity in the program, as utilities and solar advocates fight over the details of net metering 2.0.
SolarCity to slow growth and focus on cost reduction
The leading residential solar installer in the United States has announced a shift in strategy in its Q3 results, in preparation for a drop-down in the U.S. investment tax credit at the beginning of 2017.
Western Australia to clear the way for battery rollout
The state of Western Australia is “weeks away” from delivering a regulatory solution to allow battery storage systems to be installed and, importantly, to feed electricity back into the grid. The move has been heralded by state Energy Minister and Treasurer Mike Nahan who noted that solar PV will likely account for the bulk of generating capacity added to the states grids in the future.
