ReneSola closes $70 million share offering in preparation for polysilicon optimization
Chinese PV manufacturer ReneSola successfully closes $70 million securities offering on the NYSE, announcing that proceeds received are to be used for polysilicon production optimization.
Scottish solar pyramid nominated for Solar Power Portal Award
Innovative solar system installed on a pyramid-shaped office building by the U.K.’s Sustainable Renewable Technologies (SRT) earns nomination for “Most Innovative System Design” in the Solar Power Portal Award.
Scatec Solar connects South Africa's first renewable independent power project to the grid
European PV specialists Scatec Solar connect their 75 MW solar plant to South Africa’s grid three months ahead of schedule, making it the first renewable energy independent power producer procurement program (REIPPPP) in the country.
North Carolina researchers improve stacked solar cell connections
The breakthrough will allow solar cell manufacturers to create stacked solar cells that can handle high-intensity solar energies without losing voltage at the connecting junctions, potentially improving conversion efficiency.
Micro generation projects driving Portugal’s new solar PV installations
Portugal added 16.8 MW of solar PV in May and June, but latest figures show that micro generation is still the country’s dominant sector.
First Solar and China Sunergy urge Indian government to drop dumping investigation
U.S. and Chinese manufacturers claim that Indias government is acting beyond the scope of its powers in a dumping probe they describe as “flawed.”
SolarWorld to bring 500 kW of carport solar power to four Californian parks
SolarWorld Americas has begun work on constructing solar carports totaling more than 500 kW of power across four public parks in California, US.
Solar PV demand in the UK falls 46% in second quarter
Solar market analyst NPD Solarbuzz reports that U.K. demand for solar PV decreased in the second quarter despite the country attaining GW-status in its end-market territory.
Western US renewables could become cost competitive by 2025
The NREL — the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary laboratory for renewable energy research — predicts that solar power generation in western U.S. will be cost-competitive by 2025.
Developing better batteries
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have been awarded an R&D 100 Award for their work in developing PEFM, an adhesive that can be used as part of a battery’s anode.
