Chinese rooftop PV expected to reach only 1 GW in 2014 rather than 8 GW target
PV players attending the SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai say a lack of regulations covering subsidies for distributed solar will keep installations from meeting the ambitious goal this year.
China installs just 188 MW of distributed PV power in first quarter
China has set ambitious goals for the further deployment of PV, but lags behind in installed distributed power. Only 188 MW of distributed PV were installed in first quarter 2014.
ASD unveils new hybrid battery
Combining the strengths of existing technologies, the storage system offers the advantages of stand-alone and grid-tie use.
Solarex: Turkish solar sector sees increased activity
The Solarex confab in Istanbul came to a close on Saturday with an optimistic outlook for the Turkish PV market. Numerous companies reported increased activity and qualified interest.
CSUN, PV-Systems sign 15 MW deal in Turkey
The Chinese company is expanding its activities in Turkey, which it sees as a “major hub for the booming Turkish, developing Middle East and established European markets.”
Solarex: Waiting for Turkey's real market push
The Solarex confab in Istanbul, which runs through Saturday, is enjoying bustling attendance, with a slew of international companies showcasing products and services. German equipment manufacturers in particular have reported good business in Turkey.
Turkish PV market expanding despite growing pains
Local developers expect at least 500 MW a year of new installed PV capacity in Turkey starting in 2016 despite the difficulties facing the sector.
German conference to showcase latest in energy storage, electromobility
The 14th UECT international conference in Ulm will also highlight the boom in electric vehicles. A new report shows the number of electric cars has risen to 400,00 worldwide.
California calls for large-scale energy storage
The Energy Storage trade fair in Düsseldorf begins with a rousing call from California for more energy storage solutions.
Intersolar China opens with call for more R&D
The conference began with a series of impassioned presentations on the bullish state of China’s PV market, but urged greater investment in domestic R&D and quality control.
