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Sonnen, E3 / DC, Senec and LG Chem dominate German residential PV storage market Nearly two-thirds of all solar storage systems sold in Germany come from these four suppliers. According to EuPD Research, about 16,800 photovoltaic storage systems were sold in the country in the first half of the year. Falling prices and an attractive rooftop market are driving demand upwards.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 07, 2017
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European Commission releases dataset of solar generation time series In order to help policymakers come up with an energy framework that would better reflect the solar power generation potential across Europe, the European Commission’s science and knowledge service Joint Research Center (JRC) has produced a dataset of solar energy production at national, regional and local level, by the hour for the last 30 years, based on the existing PV fleet at the end of 2015.
Marija Maisch
Sep 05, 2017
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UK solar energy market expands further after investment by Dutch firm Dutch company Maas Capital to invest £160 Million into U.K. social solar scheme that aims to to help low income areas.
pv magazine
Sep 04, 2017
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UK added 900 MW of solar in H1 2017, government data shows The U.K. solar PV market has grown by 900 MW in the first half of the year to reach 12.7 GW, according to preliminary statistics published by the government.
Ian Clover
Sep 01, 2017
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Ireland needs rooftop PV incentive scheme, report shows As Ireland’s Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is considering a new renewable electricity support scheme to replace the existing REFIT regime, Friends of the Earth voices concerns that the new scheme may fail to consider rooftop installations. The environmental NGO argues that introduction of a subsidy for rooftop solar PV is vital for putting the country on a decarbonization course.
Marija Maisch
Sep 01, 2017
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Ontario launches green fund with initial $298 million investment The authorities in the Canadian province of Ontario have announced the launch of the Green Ontario Fund, with the nation’s leading PV industry body hailing the new scheme as a potential boon for future solar deployment. 
Brian Publicover
Aug 31, 2017
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Denmark’s Better Energy signs solar partnerships with Tata Power Solar and Huawei The Danish renewable energy developer partners with the Indian solar energy company for the supply of solar modules, as well as China’s Huawei for the its inverter solutions.
Ian Clover
Aug 30, 2017
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Comtec signals H1 turnaround, moves on downstream deals Comtec Solar Systems will likely record a net profit of roughly CNY 8.8 million ($1.3 million) in the first half of this year, marking a sharp turnaround from the CNY 6.4 million net loss it posted in the first six months of 2016.
Brian Publicover
Aug 29, 2017
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Quality is an issue in the fast-growing Indian market Opinion: One of the main challenges for investors in India is to meet competitive pricing while achieving acceptable quality. Prakash Vora, senior director – Operations at Terraform Global India, explains how to ensure quality in India.
pv magazine
Aug 29, 2017