Fronius and Sunrun hop aboard Tesla juggernaut
U.S. inverter supplier Fronius announces partnership with Tesla’s Powerwall home storage system. Sunrun subsidiary AEE Solar set to offer battery with its solar system package.
Powerhive set to expand off-grid metering solutions
The First Solar-backed company, which has completed a pilot program in Kenya, offers customers the opportunity to pre-purchase electricity for commercial and residential use through mobile banking services.
Tesla's tech breakthrough only half the battle, says Lux Research
New home storage system requires collaboration with power electronic providers, greater cost reduction and attractive finance options to really achieve market penetration, say analysts.
Australia: Stars aligning for RET compromise
It looks increasingly likely that Australia will see a compromise on its Renewable Energy Target, the mechanism that underpins large-scale renewable development in the country. Key industry groups are aligning behind a 33 TWh compromise position, with the opposition Labor party saying it would agree to such a figure.
NEXTracker on board 70 MW Moree solar plant in Australia
The tracking specialist will supply its state-of-the-art trackers to the 70 MW Moree Plains solar project in New South Wales, project is largest tracking solar installation in Australia.
Solar could meet all of Scotland's power needs, says WWF Scotland
Solar energy generated enough power in the month of April to meet the electricity and hot water needs of homes fitted with solar panels, prompting reports that it could soon be possible to completely power the country with PV.
Tesla unveils sleek, low-cost battery solution for home and commercial
Powerwall home battery and Powerpack commercial battery unveiled by Elon Musk last night could prove game changing for domestic and business storage.
Citigroup opens up $200m solar credit line for Kilowatt Financial
Solar loan enables Minneapolis-based clean energy group to offer no-money-down rooftop PV packages to homeowners in the U.S.
China's solar growth facing funding shortfall, reports Reuters
Despite global dominance, many Chinese suppliers could struggle to raise finance necessary to meet governments ambitious solar targets.
Sungevity and Sonnenbatterie strike storage partnership deal
Companies pair up to offer home energy storage to customers in the U.S. and Europe, roll out set to begin in second half of 2015.
