Etrion confident about planned 138 MW pipeline in Japan
In addition to the 34 MW already under construction, Etrion and Hitachi High-Tech are reviewing a large project pipeline in different stages of development; the four most advanced projects total 138 MW.
Adler Solar to move into Japan under new JV
German EPC, due diligence and O&M provider Adler Solar is set to form a joint venture (JV) with Yokohama Kankyo Design to enter the Japanese solar market. Adler Solar subsidiary BEC Solars services will also be bundled into the deal.
Imec reports 22% efficiency for large area PERT cell
The micro and nanoelectronics research center says the new developments, resulting in additional improvement in conversion efficiency, further confirm the potential of n-type PERT cells for next-generation highly efficient silicon solar cells.
US homebuyers willing to pay more for homes with solar panels, says report
Department of Energy-backed study finds Americans happy to pay average premium of around $15,000 for property with PV system installed.
India updates draft guidelines for 3 GW solar auction
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issues guidance on how the bidding process for Phase II, Batch II, Tranche I of the JNNSM will work.
Vikram Solar completes India's first floating PV plant
The 10 kWp R&D installation has been commissioned to assess the scalability of the technology as India explores ways to make solar energy available anywhere.
FLS Energy commences 42 MW North Carolina solar project
The project comprises seven utility-scale solar farms scattered across the state. Local utility Duke Energy has agreed PPAs.
SunEdison strikes 5 GW solar and wind deal in Karnataka, India
The U.S. solar manufacturer will develop subsidy-free renewable electricity in the Indian state of Karnataka over the next five years.
Analyst interview: The rise of distributed solar
pv magazine editor in chief Jonathan Gifford chats with Jenny Chase of BNEF about the growing prominence of distributed generation in leading solar markets.
$500 million investment vehicle for African RE
Access Power MEA and EREN have announced the launch of Access Infra Africa, a US$500 million investment vehicle to fund renewable energy projects across the continent. Access Infra Africa will have a strong focus on solar.
