NEC snaps up grid-scale battery business
The Japanese company has purchased A123 Energy Solutions from China’s Wanxiang Group for a reported $100 million.
California calls for large-scale energy storage
The Energy Storage trade fair in Düsseldorf begins with a rousing call from California for more energy storage solutions.
India considers new PV support scheme for state-owned companies
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy may introduce a separate scheme for Public Sector Undertakings.
Module reliability more important than cost, say solar customers
Survey by IHS reveals 99% of respondents believe reliability to be the most important module feature, beating out high quality and low price.
German economics minister seeks PV self-consumption readjustment
Sigmar Gabriel responds to criticism from within the ranks three states demand the industry remains exempt from EEG reallocation charge.
EU to cut minimum China module price to 0.53/W
pv magazine understands that the new minimum price set by the EU is set to fall from 0.56/W to 0.53/W by April 1.
Israel’s Parliament installs rooftop PV, applies net-metering innovation
The Parliament building has announced a tender for a 400 kW rooftop installation that will make it the greenest government HQ in the world.
Hanwha Q CELLS collaborates on 31 MW Mexican PV installations
The German-headquartered company will finance all 31 MW of PV across 120 locations of local retail giants, Tiendas Soriana.
Heliatek breaks efficiency record for 40% transparent organic cells
The organic solar film producers have achieved a new record in efficiency for 40% transparent solar cells, achieving 7.2% in recent lab tests.
Construction begins on 250 MW First Solar Nevada PV plant
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power agrees 25-year PPA for the project, which will be located north of Las Vegas.
