Arkolia pairs biogas with self-consumption PV plant
Arkolia has coupled a biogas purification plant in France with a 100 kW rooftop solar array.
On-site and off-site community solar options: What’s right for you?
In the second part of a pv magazine series on commercial-scale solar, we look at community solar options as a viable alternative for tenants and owners alike.
Average PV system sizes rising in Australia
The Australian Energy Council’s quarterly solar report points to something getting bigger in the solar industry that isn’t just about large-format modules – average PV system sizes are getting bigger in Australia.
New SunPower chief fronts tough set of quarterly figures
Peter Faricy was not at the helm during the opening quarter of 2021 but his first earnings call saw him explaining a quarter-on-quarter reverse from a $413 million profit to a near $50 million loss.
Delta launches 50 kW inverter for commercial arrays
The 98.7%-efficient device features six MPPT trackers and an overall input voltage range that is from 200 V to 1000 V.
French solar installers ramp up storage offerings
The “Global PV Installer Monitor 2020/2021” reports shows that nearly two-thirds of French PV installers now integrate storage solutions into their product portfolios. EUPD Research said this is a clear sign that rising electricity prices and demand for electric vehicles are creating new business models.
Big solar for Western Balkans disused coal mine
Land scarcity and renewables prices have been long considered significant hurdles for renewable developments in the hilly Balkans. Still, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) sees solid opportunities in floating PV on public dams, PV modules on rooftops, and renewables projects in landfills and disused coal mines.
Australian sport’s 20,000 MWh goal
The Australian Conservation Foundation has launched a new campaign to inspire sporting venues and clubs to go solar.
New battery for residential and commercial storage from Germany
Manufactured by Germany’s Fenecon, the modular battery has a storage capacity ranging from 8 kWh to 22 kWh. The product is claimed to allow predictive, grid-friendly charging and discharging.
South Korea kicks off 2 GW PV tender
The Korean Energy Agency has included PV projects exceeding 20 MW in size for the first time in its solar energy procurement scheme. Selected projects will be awarded a fixed rate under a 20-year contract under the country’s renewable energy certificate (REC) scheme and will sell electricity to local power distributors.
