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New York solar grows 795% in five years The Empire State’s solar industry has attracted nearly $1.5 billion in private investment, putting its goal of producing 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 in reach.
Frank Andorka
Feb 22, 2017
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Queensland regulators want battery storage out of homes, garages Two Queensland workplace regulators are recommending that all battery storage units not be placed in either the home or the garage, and should instead be installed in a free standing, weatherproof enclosures.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 21, 2017
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UK urged to adopt flexible electricity system to support renewables, finds new UKERC report The U.K. Energy Research Centre has called on the British government to invest in greater grid flexibility if it is to make renewable energy sources cost-effective. Solar Trade Association calls the report “timely”.
Ian Clover
Feb 21, 2017
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Japan’s solar shipments fall 5% in fiscal Q4 — JPEA Deliveries of PV cells and modules hit 1.7 GW in the three months to the end of December, down from 1.8 GW in the July-September period, according to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA).
Brian Publicover
Feb 20, 2017
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GCL-SI signs Mexican distribution deal with DMSolar GCL System Integration (GCL-SI) did not disclose the financial terms of the master distribution agreement, under which Guadalajara-based DMSolar will offer the Chinese PV maker’s components, as well as its GCL-P6/60 and GCL-P6/72 panels.
Brian Publicover
Feb 16, 2017
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The U.S. solar market nearly doubled in 2016 to 14.6 GW The latest figures from GTM Research and SEIA show that for the first time, solar was the largest source of new generation by capacity.
Christian Roselund
Feb 15, 2017
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SolarEdge Q2 2017 financials show record 35% gross margin Israeli module level power electronics firm posts highest gross margin to date despite slowdown in U.S. residential market, which remains the firm’s chief revenue stream.
Ian Clover
Feb 15, 2017
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ABB to transfer solar inverter business to new division The Swiss power electronics company’s 2016 financial report reveals reclassification of its solar inverters as Electrification product – a move intended to aid profitability.
Ian Clover
Feb 10, 2017
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UK energy storage: business models that wait for the policies The Renewable Energy Association’s energy storage conference that took place in London this week affirmed the U.K.’s immense energy storage potential. To unlock this potential, however, the sector is waiting for policymakers to unveil new policies that will make country’s energy much more storage-friendly.
Ilias Tsagas
Feb 09, 2017