Four-junction tandem thin film cells have strong potential for residential applications, MIT scientists say
Four different thin film solar PV technologies were tested by the MIT experts across three types of environment in the U.S.: Arid (Arizona); temperate (South Dakota); and humid (Florida).
Portugal’s EDP secures contract for 200 MW US PV project
At 200 MW the project is not only by far the largest in the state, but would increase Indiana’s current cumulative solar capacity by more than 70%.
Credit Suisse to launch €500 million green bond issue to back US solar projects
The Swiss bank will utilize the proceeds to refinance construction and operation of U.S. solar projects, and this could be the first of several issuances.
Batteries, inverters, solar cells safe from US Section 301 tariffs
The list of Chinese products that the Trump Administration is considering for duties under Section 301 spares inverters, solar cells and modules, and the lithium-ion batteries used in EVs and battery storage to accompany PV.
US FERC counts 48 GW-AC of large solar projects planned by 2021
Proposed utility-scale projects have begun piling up at the U.S. federal agency, as the end of the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) draws closer.
SolarWorld Americas gets $5 million loan from creditors
Creditors will allow SolarWorld Americas to borrow more than US$5 million. This should bring operations up to full capacity in the coming months.
Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs to increase solar costs
The U.S. President has announced a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on aluminum. While the details remain unclear, this will inevitably raise prices for solar PV installations.
US: 43.5 GW of utility-scale solar proposed through 2020
While the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) continues to struggle with reporting accurate data on existing solar, it has recorded a large volume of proposed projects over the next three years.
NREL: U.S. fixed-tilt solar plant costs fall to $1.03/watt-DC (with charts)
The U.S. government’s premier renewable energy lab has found a 30% fall in utility-scale solar costs year-over-year, leading to levelized costs of electricity competitive with combined cycle gas generation.
A new vision for the US DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): An interview with Daniel Simmons
pv magazine is pleased to bring you an exclusive interview with the Acting Assistant Secretary in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Daniel Simmons, who was appointed by President Trump five months ago.
