India invites bids for 300 MW of solar+storage projects
Two Indian states, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, are poised to offer solar+storage development contracts to the Solar Energy Corp. of India worth a combined 300 MW, reports say.
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Talking ’bout a resolution: SolarWorld comes under pressure to reach an agreement on the Hemlock case, Turkey’s political troubles shake the sector, and NASA goes all 3D in its quest for higher solar efficiencies.
Wave of FIT reductions to hit over 275,000 Australian solar households
275,902 Australian solar households could be in for a shock in 2017, as scheduled feed in tariffs (FIT) reductions in three states come into effect. Research published this month has revealed the extent of the impact on households under these PV tariff schemes and has recommended affected households undertake a number of measures to minimize the FIT-drop impact, however, interestingly it notes deploying residential battery storage would not be an economically feasible measure.
Musk's master plan promises solar for all
Tesla CEO writes second installment of decade-old master plan, promising solar panels on every house and a battery in every garage.
Lack of small-scale 'bankability' harming clean energy progress, finds IIED white paper
Profitability of large-scale renewable energy projects deterring investment in small, off-grid schemes, finds report, but more innovative funding options at small scale have multiple positive impacts.
Harvard adds organic electrolyte to redox-flow batteries
The research team from Harvard has taken a leaf out of natures book and has added an organic electrolyte, which was inspired by vitamin B2, to redox-flow batteries in an attempt to increase its energy storage capacity, as research into this style of battery continues to build up pace.
World's biggest solar + storage projects planned for Australia
Australian infrastructure investor Lyon Group says it plans to build the world’s biggest solar plus storage project in South Australia in the next two years, and sees a huge future for combined solar and battery storage plants.
Total control: billion-dollar buyout of Saft completed
The French giant has finalized the acquisition of the battery producer in a deal thought to be worth $1.1 billion, via the completion of a successful share tender.
Mercom: Battery storage, smart grid VC investments double in Q2 2016
While there has been a downturn in solar funding, battery and smart grid investments had a very strong quarter.
British fossil fuel energy veterans invest in storage startup Moixa Technology
Three former bosses of large U.K. energy firms confirmed as private backers of new London-based battery technology provider Moixa Technology.
