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Tritec activates 5.21 MW rooftop plant

The Swiss solar energy company Tritec has connected to the grid a 5.21 MW roof solar plant. Tritec says this is the largest solar power plant in Switzerland.

Mitsubishi goes PV shopping in France

The Japanese corporation is increasing its solar holdings in France with stakes in two utility-sized solar farms, again partnering with Paris-based renewable energy group EDF Energies Nouvelles.

Solar PV power output in Italy hits unprecedented high

Solar PV scored an unprecedented amount of electricity output, increasing its contribution to Italy’s energy mix to 7.3% of the total electricity demand in the first seven months of the year.

Japan selects projects to develop large-scale storage batteries

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has announced the companies that will introduce large-scale storage batteries into electricity grid substations.

Solar debate lights up Edinburgh fest, reveals UK’s lack of vision

At this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival, a popular debate series showcased the benefits and drawbacks of solar and nuclear power and highlighted Britain’s yearning for quick fixes.

Las Vegas thin film company offered Brazilian incentives

PacWest says the Brazilian government is offering it incentives to set up a CIGS production line in the country.

Report signals PV boom in the Middle East and North Africa

A new report examining renewable energy in the MENA region finds that “PV is experiencing rapid growth due to its tremendous potential and continuously decreasing technology costs,” with a current pipeline of 2.3 GW.

Sharp and Panasonic ride the solar wave

Japanese giants see their balance sheets boosted by the domestic solar boom. In response, Sharp announces plan to widen its solar product range and expand its development business.

Greece gears up for net metering

Greece’s Environmnet Ministry will make net metering possible for households and businesses, but the local PV industry has taken issue with its controversial provisions.

Sainsbury’s installs 22 MW of rooftop systems across UK

The U.K. supermarket and retail giant has installed more than 200 rooftop PV systems on its stores across the country as part of an ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in the next seven years.

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