Enel to expand its Mexican mega-projects by 96 MW
Enel Green Power Mexico has reached an agreement with the Federal Electricity Commission for a 10% expansion of its Villanueva and Don José solar plants, along with another wind power facility. Overall, around $97 million will be invested in the expansion.
Japanese scientists develop wireless optical neural stimulator based on PV
A very small implantable device that can be used to control brain patterns has been developed by Japanese researchers using photovoltaic technology. The device is both the smallest and the lightest wireless optical biodevice to have ever been developed.
French administration considers building solar plants on its own premises
In the recent work group organized by the French government along with all stakeholders of France’s solar industry, delivering more volumes to the market was highlighted as a number one priority.
Blue Sky Energy offers saltwater-based residential solar storage
Interview: Saltwater technology is similar to that of lead battery storage, but only natural materials are used. Helmut Mayer, Managing Director of Blue Sky Energy, explains how this compares to lithium-ion, which currently dominates the residential PV sector.
Global Grid launches blockchain technology for solar in Mexico
The digital platform is intended to help developers of large photovoltaic plants to raise capital without having to resort to banks or traditional investors.
Vivint Solar grows revenue on lower volume
The US residential solar power company continues its focus on higher profits, hinting at strong growth potential in coming quarters as sales teams settle into their new pipelines.
Turkey’s solar could pass 20 GW by 2026
In the most bullish scenario provided in a report published by Turkey’s Shura Energy Transition Center, solar is predicted to reach 30 GW of installed capacity by the halfway point of the next decade. The report’s most conservative scenario envisages around 6 GW.
Netherlands awards 1.9 GW of PV in SDE+ 2017 autumn round
Solar was once again the source with the largest share in the latest round of the SDE+ program for large-scale renewable energy projects. Around 1.3 GW of pre-qualified solar projects, however, has been rejected. Among the selected projects is a 109 MW solar park planned for the province of Groningen.
SMA confirms guidance for 2018
In the first quarter, SMA saw its sales increase slightly, while EBITDA improved compared to the same period of the previous year. Net profit, however, was significantly below the level of the first quarter of 2017.
Spain’s Unieléctrica enters solar business with 50 MW project
The Spanish power trader is planning to build its first large-scale solar power plant in the region of Murcia. The facility is intended for self-consumption and to be financed with own funds.
