Southern Research Institute completes solar research center
The new facility, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is intended to provide key insights into the optimal design of solar PV systems.
Kyocera plans 430 MW Japan PV plant as country's solar shipments soar
While Kyocera explores the possibility of constructing a mega solar plant on the island of Ukujima, the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association reveals 100% rise in solar shipments.
SolarMax signs distribution partnership with Krannich Solar
The Swiss inverter manufacturer teams with Germany’s Krannich Solar to distribute its entire string inverter range across Europe.
Qatar Solar Energy opens 300 MW PV factory in Qatar
The vertically integrated module production plant, located in Doha’s industrial zone, will become one of the largest PV factories in the MENA region.
OCI Solar Power signs $40 million loan agreement for 39.6 MW Texan PV project
The U.S. solar company has agreed the loan with the North American Development Bank (NADB) for the construction of the Alamo 4 Solar Park in Texas.
IRENA conference highlights PV solutions for island tourism
Hot topics at the event included the pressing need for adequate energy storage on islands as well as the compelling case for photovoltaics.
Chile inaugurates Latin America's largest PV plant
SunEdison developed, built and interconnected the 100 MW Amanecer Solar CAP under an energy purchase agreement with CAP Group. The installation is located in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Intersolar Europe: Solar Frontier looks to post-FIT markets
The Intersolar Europe trade show continues on Thursday in Munich with some exhibitors reporting reduced traffic on last year. However, a significant level of optimism remains.
Martifer Solar unveils 100 MW of PV in development in UK
The new projects are expected to be fully-developed and completed by early 2015 and are slated for sale to third party investors.
Intersolar Europe: German companies sweep Intersolar Awards
In addition to domestic players SMA, Steca, IBC, LTi REEnergy and Goldbeck, winners also included Japan’s TMEIC, Ideal Power and ViZn from the U.S. and Bulgaria’s International Power Supply.
