Video interviews with the U.S. Energy Department, ABB & Enphase via pv magazine LIVE
This weekend we bring you more videos from the Solar Power International trade show in California, featuring voices from the U.S. government and top companies.
Brazil lifts the price cap for its November solar auction
The price cap of 381 Reales is higher than that in August’s solar auction. More than 20 GW of projects have pre-registered for bidding.
Hawaii shuts down net metering to new customers
While immediately closing net metering, Hawaiian regulators also published new rules for self-consumption and an order for HECO to create time-of-use rates.
Bosch exits PV with thin film closure
Marking its exit from the PV industry, Bosch has announced it will close thin film PV development site, Bosch Solar CISTech GmbH, having failed to find a suitable investor. An exact date for the closure has not been given. 180 employees will be affected.
Neo Solar Power produces 21.1% efficient mono-PERC solar cell
NSP will show the new PERC cell at the PV Taiwan trade show this week, and the product will be ready for engineering sampling at the end of 2015.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
The race for solar panel efficiency heats up, SunEdison goes for a more streamlined model, Europe wants to nip the MIP in the bud, and Germany lends a helping hand to India.
1366 chooses New York to build its first commercial-scale wafer facility
After years of delays, 1366 Technologies has announced plans to break ground on the factory to produce its proprietary Direct Wafers no later than the second quarter of 2016.
Update: SunEdison to cut 15% of global workforce
Following rumors, SunEdison Inc. has confirmed it will be cutting a significant portion of its global workforce. Around 15% of its 7,300 workers will go. Charges of up to US$40 million will be incurred in Q3 2015 and Q1 2016.
All Energy 2015: Evolving diesel gensets clear path for PV mining applications
Low loads diesel gensets could open the way for higher levels of solar PV deployment at mine sites. A new study has revealed how the modified gensets can buffer solar arrays in the resource sector, saving energy costs for mine operators.
SunEdison to streamline business operations, rumors of job cuts
Global renewable energy giant SunEdison has said it will streamline its business operations. A presentation has been scheduled for Wednesday, where the CEO is expected to discuss the new plans. Media reports have indicated the company is set to cut up to 10% of its workforce.
