Mark Hutchins
INDEOtec receives PECVD equipment order from Saudi university
The Swiss equipment company will provide its OCTOPUS II PECVD/PVD platform to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
SolarEdge to launch residential PV solution in Europe
Israeli headquartered power electronics specialist SolarEdge has announced that it is rolling out a complete solution for residential PV, consisting of inverter, storage and home automation system.
NEC Energy Solutions to build and operate 50 MW storage facilities in the UK
U.S. battery manufacturer NEC Energy Solutions has signed a contract to supply and operate 50 MW of grid level storage split over two projects in the UK.
Saudi Arabia begins tender process for 300 MW PV plant
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources today announced its first request for qualifications under the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), as the Kingdom looks set to make concrete progress in renewables deployment after several years of stops and starts.
Better Energy completes 23.6 MW of projects in Germany
Danish solar developers Better Energy today announced the addition of four sites with total capacity of 23.6 MW to its portfolio in Germany.
The pv magazine weekly digest
Solar stats from around the world have been rolling into the pv magazine office this week, as analysts continue to predict big things for solar in 2017. Amid these expectations the industry continues to innovate and grow as a major part of the world’s energy supply.
SunPower & First Solar to supply projects in France
SunPower has announced that it will supply 64.4 MW of its high efficiency E-Series solar panels to seven PV power plants in France. Meanwhile, First Solar has announced that it will supply 106.5 MW of its thin film modules to power 14 power plants under the third round of procurement initiated by France’s Energy Regulatory Commission.
Foresight Solar Fund annual results show impressive growth
The investment company, which focuses on operating ground-mount solar assets in the UK achieved total revenue of GBP 34.2 million (US$ 42.7 million).
DSM acquires Chinese backsheet manufacturer Sunshine
The Dutch science-based company has announced plans to expand its product portfolio for solar, with the acquisition of China based Suzhou SunShine New Materials Technology (Sunshine), a manufacturer of PV backsheets.
UK local authorities cite lack of Government support as main barrier to solar
A Freedom of Information request made by Korean giant LG Electronics has revealed that 47% of local authorities in the UK see the lack of Government incentives as a barrier to solar investment.
