Sumitomo taps RES, Toshiba for major US energy storage project
The Japanese conglomerate is investing in renewable energy infrastructure to help balance the electricity grid serving the northeastern United States. Sumitomo has commissioned RES to build the first independent large-scale battery power storage system for the frequency regulation market operated by
regional grid operator PJM.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
A solar spending spree, president Obama takes a personal interest in Caribbean solar and good news from the Azores. Plus the ever-fearless pv mag pokes a stick at the Russian bear and Big Brother Google.
Apple, SunPower partner to provide solar power to China's Aba region
The companies will provide dual-use renewable energy projects that protect the land while providing up to 80 million kilowatt-hours of energy annually.
Solar streetlights combating crime in Zimbabwean city
The city council in Harare, the country’s capital, plans to install 4,000 solar-powered streetlights across the city in a bid to tackle a recent surge in street robberies.
US launches $20 million incentive for Caribbean, Central America
The financing facility is one of a slew of initiatives initiated by the Obama administration to increase cooperation and advance clean energy development in the region.
Record quarter for residential and commercial solar
Mercom solar financing report says expiry of US federal tax credit has driven segment to new high. UK and African off-grid projects also feature prominently in Q1 figures.
Russian banks set to seize Crimean solar power plants
Update: Saddled with massive debts estimated at $870 million following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and a dramatic cut in feed-in tariffs, solar plants in the region have been unable to pay back outstanding loans and now face foreclosure.
Scatec announces South Africa projects
Norwegian developer has announced three contract wins under much-delayed round of national power auction. No details emerged as to how state utility Eskom has overcome publicized grid constraints.
Shunfeng JV with state-owned aerospace company
Cheng Kin Ming’s ambitious eco-city plans will be aided by state-owned group of more than 200 member companies across a range of sectors.
SolarCity teams up with Nest
Smart heating and solar are coming together in a new collaboration between SolarCity and Nest Labs announced today. Under the partnership, 10,000 new Californian SolarCity customers will receive a free Nest Thermostat when they sign up for a solar lease.
