Hawaiian Electric partners with Varentec to test island PV integration technology
The Hawaiian utility embarks on pilot project using Varentec’s grid optimizers and management systems to test ways to minimize voltage fluctuations on island grids with high solar penetration.
UK: supporting renewables over controversial Hinkley nuclear plant could save billions, finds report
Study by thinktank the Intergenerational Foundation projects savings of GBP 40 billion over the next 35 years if money earmarked for Hinkley Point nuclear station was instead steered towards solar power.
Tesla Motors Elon Musk just killed the petrol car
Tesla received orders for more than 276,000 of its Model 3 vehicles by Saturday night, which equates to around USD10bn of electric vehicles.
Tesla Motors Elon Musk just killed the petrol car
Tesla received orders for more than 276,000 of its Model 3 vehicles by Saturday night, which equates to around USD10bn of electric vehicles.
SolarPower Europe calls for policy changes to unleash solar+storage potential
SolarPower Europe, EHPA and EUROBAT propose regulatory adjustments needed to unlock huge potential of solar and storage solutions.
Portable solar-powered tanning panel finds niche audience
Newly developed towel-based panel can, under optimum conditions, deliver an even bronzing across exposed skin, researchers claim.
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Woes deepen for SunEdison, Mexico’s energy reform invites 1.7 GW of solar, and Huawei shuffles to the top of the global inverter pack as another busy week in solar comes to a close.
SDG&E signs 20 MW storage contract
The San Diego utility signs deal for 20 MW lithium-ion battery facility with Hecate Energy Bancroft; also inks contract for 18.5 MW energy efficiency projects with Willdan Energy Solutions.
Ireland emerges as Europe’s storage lab
A recent presentation at the European Union-funded Grid and Storage workshop in London showcased why Ireland has emerged as Europe’s energy storage lab, and might soon comprise an active storage market.
Batter up: Sonnen pitching for Australian market
German storage system to enter the potentially lucrative Australian market via sales partnership with rooftop solar provider True Value Solar following roll-out into U.S. market.
