Trina sets new efficiency record for multi-crystalline silicon modules
The latest achievement marks the first time that a multi-crystalline Silicon PV module has reached an efficiency higher than 19%. Trina’s multi-crystalline Honey Plus solar cells, the brand name for the company’s PERC solar cells, are now in mass production.
German official: Bids for ground-mounted installations at 9-10 eurocents
Speaking at an event hosted by the German Engineering Association, Rainer Baake , state secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, confirmed for the first time the prices for the new pilot tenders for ground-mounted systems. Describing the transition to a tender system as a success, Baake said the time era of the feed-in tariff was over.
Utilities in New Jersey pursue 80 MW of solar approvals
Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power & Light and Rockland Electric Company seeking proposals for solar PV projects in order to secure Solar Renewable Energy Certificates.
150 MW solar plant announced for Mexico's Baja California
The $279 million installation will be developed by Energy Partners Latin America and will be located in the sun-rich northwestern corner of the peninsular state.
Tesla to announce home and utility-scale battery next week
Company sets April 30 date for unveiling, widely believed to be a new home battery and one for utility scale, to be produced at companys new gigafactory.
Pakistan's Parliament House goes solar
The 1 MW system employing Yingli solar modules was fully financed by China. Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Islamabad this week for the PV array’s innauguration. News of the new installation comes amidst reports that the Pakistani government is putting the brakes on further solar and wind development.
GE to invest in 42 MW Japanese solar farm
Industrial giant agrees to back the solar plant in Futtsu City, Japan, as the conglomerate builds on its commitment to invest in $1bn in renewable energy projects annually.
China could hit 20 GW of new solar this year, says Deutsche Bank
Analysts believe the country has the potential to exceed 20 GW of solar installations this year following a better-than-expected first quarter and improved policy outlook.
NEXTracker agrees 105 MW supply deal with groSolar
Tracking specialist signs three-year deal to deliver its single axis trackers to groSolar’s distributed generation solar projects across the U.S.
sPower secures $168m debt finance for 144 MW US solar projects
The sustainable energy producer announces placement of $168.5 million in loans, approved by three investment banks, to back leverage investment for 25 solar assets.
