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North America: Commercial applications to lead storage rollout

IHS has concluded that 700 MW of solar systems installed in North America will be coupled with storage in 2018. Representing nine percent of all installs, this is up from 30 MW in 2014.

Scatec Solar to invest $300 million in Egypt for up to 200 MW of solar

The Norwegian solar power producer is currently developing a 50 MW PV project in the country, where the government is looking to install 2.3 GW of solar power in the next two years.

SolarCity launches global microgrid service

U.S.-based third-party owned solar provider SolarCity has launched its GridLogic microgrid service, which will integrate distributed solar with battery storage and load management for discrete areas of electricity consumers. In keeping with SolarCity’s business model the service can be provided “with little to no upfront cost.”

Jordan launches plan to install solar on 6,000 mosques

The Jordanian government introduced net-metering regulations in 2012 that allow PV owners to sell solar power at a rate of nearly $0.18 per kilowatt hour. The country’s mosques are expected to see huge savings and even solar revenues from the project.

Lark Energy given belated go-ahead for 24 MW UK solar farm

Two years after the application was first submitted, planning permission now granted for solar farm following minister’s change of heart.

Solar and storage top US utilities' wish-list, says BNEF

Organizations and utilities keen on developing a renewable energy footprint overwhelmingly opt for solar PV and smart storage facilities, finds Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

UK: Council to install 2,000 residential rooftops

British-made modules to be included in Kirklees solar scheme. Commitment could see other councils turn to solar despite fiscal squeeze from central government.

Russian developers call for state aid

Projects are under threat because of plunging value of rouble against the dollar, say developers. Call for state to renegotiate terms of tenders.

pv magazine weekly news digest

Europe grabs the PV headlines this week as the EC finds three Chinese module suppliers in breach of minimum import pricing, Dutch authorities investigate possible import violations and two Swiss pilots capture our soaring solar imaginations.

Virginia lawmakers embrace solar

Moves to stymie Clean Air Act defeated as Virginia legislators pass pro-solar measures. Non-residential net metering will double to 1 MW.

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