PV’s popularity higher than ever as UK celebrates 4th Solar Independence Day
The event organized by the Solar Trade Association offers reminder that solar PV has been a transformative energy source in the past few years, and is backed by 86% of the population.
Vattenfall creates solar+storage business unit
The Swedish power utility has ramped up its renewable energy activity in recent weeks, spinning out a new Photovoltaics & Battery Business Unit from its Business Area Wind.
Singulus’ CIGS order from China cut to just €10m
The German tooling specialist confirms that an order received by an unnamed Chinese solar frim earlier this year has been reduced by half, down from €20 million worth of equipment to just €10 million.
UK: ministers admit country ‘has work to do’ to meet 2020 goal of 15% renewable energy
Figures released by U.K. government ahead of the G20 Summit show U.K. was at 8.9% renewable energy penetration at the end of 2016. EU target for 2020 is 15%, and Conservative ministers admit there is still work to do.
Hanwha Q Cells unveils flat roof and storage solution for Europe’s C&I and home markets
South Korean-headquartered solar firm launches European market charm offensive with launch of new PV modules and battery systems designed specifically to meet demands of the continent.
Innovative aesthetics: Illustrated solar panels
The Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology has developed KALEO, a special technology to integrate high-definition images into solar panels.
Younicos acquired by Aggreko in £40m deal
German-U.S. storage specialist Younicos snapped up by British power generation firm Aggreko in £40m deal.
PowerGen Europe show presses its renewable credentials, but attendees still out of step
Between June 27-29, some 9,000 participants were expected to turn out for this year’s PowerGen Europe conference and exhibition in Cologne, which marked the 25th anniversary of this industry event in Europe.
Germany added 212 MW of solar in May
6,589 small-sized PV systems with a combined capacity of 136 MW were connected to the grid in May. Furthermore, the first large-scale solar plants selected in the first auction held in April 2015 are now coming online.
German Parliament approves incentives for tenants’ solar power supply
The new provisions will come into force in the fall. Renewable energy associations and organizations ask for improvements in order to make the scheme really attractive.
