Palestine to launch 30 MW solar PV projects
Ahead of this week’s Solar Middle East conference, the Palestinian government has unveiled plans to increase solar PV development in the state. The Middle East as a whole is expected to tender as much as 4 GW of solar energy projects this year.
Italy's Solarexpo 2016 cancelled due to market decline
The 17th edition of Italy’s Solarexpo-The Innovation Cloud exhibition and conference event, originally scheduled for May 3-5, has been postponed to an unspecified date.
Heraeus Photovoltaics establishes new lab in Japan
The regional product modification center will strengthen the company’s R&D presence in the Asia Pacific region and accelerate innovation for customers, Heraeus said.
UK planning for 1 GW of storage by 2020
Large-scale storage systems in the U.K. are already competitive under certain circumstances, while small-scale decentralized energy installations with storage on site can be competitive around 2017, according to a new KPMG report. British energy storage stakeholders are changing the frame of their policy arguments, demanding from the government fair regulations.
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The 16th Forum Solarpraxis kicked off in the German capital this week showcasing international developments in technology and policy and offering market assessments from industry reps. Developments in Germany and the U.K. could have far-reaching impacts for the European solar industry.
PV Taiwan draws leading domestic manufacturers, international players
Taiwan’s annual expo showcasing the world’s second largest solar PV manufacturing industry, kicked off October 14 in the capital city of Taipei and runs through Friday. While well attended, the event saw a decline in exhibiting companies compared to last year.
Heraeus, Sunrise collaborate on paste research for PERC cells
Announced at PV Taiwan, the new partnership is aimed at increasing the output and performance of Sunrise’s PERC cells. Heraeus has also opened a new front-side metallization paste fab in the country.
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Growing opportunities around the world are attracting new and established O&M operators as global PV forecasts rise. In Tawian, the world’s second largest solar PV manufacturing industry takes center stage.
Cornwall experiments with ‘sunshine tariff’ as possible alternative for UK solar
A grassroots project in Cornwall, England, is examining ways to implement a special, so-called “sunshine tariff.” The project, although small in scale, could provide the template for the solar business models of the new era of zero subsidies.
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.
