SkyPower FAS Energy signs deal for 3 GW PV project in Nigeria
The historic agreement with the Federal Republic of Nigeria Government will bring masses of utility-scale solar capacity to the West African nation.
Arizona to impose new tax on solar lease customers
The State Department of Revenue has reinterpreted its tax policy, reassessing leased solar panels as “merchant power plants” that must be taxed.
Japan reaches for stars to develop orbital solar
“It would be difficult and expensive, but the payoff would be immense, and not just in economic terms,” says Susumu Sasaki, professor emeritus at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Heraeus achieves 21.2% record efficiency with metallization pastes
It is the highest efficiency ever achieved on an industrial screen-printed PERC silicon solar cell, according to the German company.
TÜV Rheinland partners with TRaC Global on new desert climate tests
With an eye on the burgeoning PV market in the MENA region, the testing and certification organizations are bolstering test offerings for PV systems in desert conditions with simulated sandstorms.
Hanwha Q Cells modules in 15 MW UK project
The German solar manufacturer supplied more than 58,000 modules to the Ellough project. The Suffolk project was developed by Lark Energy in March.
Solar Universe lauds HERO program
The property assessed clean energy financing option being adopted across Southern California could see 90 MW of new solar added this year. Renovate America says the program could drive 400 MW of installations by the end of 2016.
Researchers develop 'unleaded' solar cell
Employing tin instead of lead, the new cell may well lead to an environmentally friendly breakthrough in photovoltaics.
Yingli Solar signs contract for 30 MW PV projects in Turkey
The Chinese solar company has partnered with local firm Tekno Ray Solar to develop 30 MW of PV projects throughout the country.
JinkoSolar to supply 37.2 MW of modules for Californian solar park
Two solar projects in San Bernadino, Lone Valley Solar Parks I and II, will receive the Chinese manufacturer’s high efficiency panels.
