Plans for 120 MW plant in the UAE
The 40 MW project planned by Utico could triple in size if it can be connected to the UAE grid, says developer. The project will also power a desalination plant in the emirate of Ras al Khaimah.
TÜV SÜD to offer new certifications for smart PV modules
The certification body has leveraged two existing certifications to create a standard assessment program for both DC and AC smart PV modules.
OCI Solar Power breaks ground on its third Texan PV plant
The 39 MW Alamo 4 solar plant will be located in Brackettville, near to Greater San Antonio.
Republicans attempt to repeal GHG legislation
The House of Representatives is set to cnsider legislation that would loosen GHG restrictions for fossil fuel power plants. The House says EPA rules effectively ban any new fossil fuel power plants.
Political unrest hinders Thai rooftop solar
The dissolution of the Thai government last month has halted residential rooftop solar installation. Installers are waiting on legislation needed to sell energy to the grid and the issuance of residential rooftop permits.
Contractor sought to build 40 MW UK solar park
Planning permission has been secured for a 37-40 MW solar park in Hampshire, England. Developers Welborne Solar wants the $65m scheme built this summer.
SolarCity shares rise on Deutsche Bank recommendation
Deutsche Bank sets a $90/share target price for SolarCity. Analysts predict grid parity in the U.S. in 2016 to drive the company’s customer numbers and stock price.
PV+Test 2.0: Hanwha module evaluated as good
Hanwha SolarOne’s HSL 60 Poly module passed first hurdle in the latest round of testing by PV+Test with a grade of “good.”
Grid-connected storage market set to explode
The grid-connected energy storage market will increase from 340 MW in 2013 to more than 6 GW in 2017, according to IHS. The U.S. is set to lead the sector.
WFES 2014 to highlight smart metering
The upcoming World Future Energy Summit will examine the policies and technologies needed to reduce energy consumption, with smart metering among this year’s main showcases.
