As private sector power companies in India continue their struggle to implement new thermal power projects, some are now looking to take advantage of the government’s thrust towards solar power projects. RattanIndia Power is reportedly planning to use 324 hectares of land in the northern state of Punhjab originally earmarked … [continued]
Another state in India has approved construction of an ultra mega solar power project, boosting the Indian Government’s plan to set up 20 GW of large-scale solar power parks. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved a 500 MW solar power project in the northern state of … [continued]
Four elementary schools serving low-income communities in northern Nevada will blossom with greener classrooms. Classrooms with purer air and more direct exposure to solar panels and solar careers in the 21st-century studies. A recent press release shares that Nevada-based Black Rock Solar, a non-profit organization, is working with Open Energy, a commercial … [continued]
The Australian energy storage market is on the rise, as households turn to batteries to avoid ever increasing electricity tariffs. This is the major takeaway from a new report published by IHS, Energy Storage Intelligence Service, which has tracked the Australian energy storage market and found it has grown from less … [continued]
The second-largest US solar equipment manufacturer, SunPower, has monstered its 4th quarter and full-year financials, with increases across the board. SunPower released its 4th quarter and fiscal year 2015 results on Wednesday, and it was good news — reflected in the company’s share prices, which jumped an impressive 12% on the … [continued]
One of the world’s largest solar power companies, Canadian Solar, announced earlier this week that it was raising its Q4’15 and full-year 2015 guidance in advance of its announced financial results. In an announcement made on Tuesday, Canadian Solar revealed that it was set to exceed its prior guidance for … [continued]
Preliminary estimates from SolarPower Europe place new solar photovoltaic installation capacity in the UK for 2015 at around 3.5 gigawatts, according to recent reports. Finalized figures are currently expected to be revealed sometime next month. The preliminary figures for the European market as a whole are 8 gigawatts (GW) of … [continued]
Operations at one of Panasonic Corporation’s solar photovoltaic cell production facilities will be suspended for roughly half of 2016 owing to slowing demand, according to recent reports. The production suspension at the solar cell plant will reportedly last from the end of February until the end of October, according to … [continued]
IKEA is no longer selling solar photovoltaic panels and systems in its UK stores following on the somewhat recent slashing of solar subsidies there, according to recent reports. Previous to the decision, IKEA stores in the UK had offered solar panels produced by the Chinese company Hanergy — the company’s … [continued]
Future of the Australia electricity market is changing According to RenewEconomy, Telstra Corporation, a large telecommunications concern in Australia, has plans to accelerate rolling out solar and battery storage options to customers. The plans to offer home energy services indicates the company will compete with Australian electricity utilities, growing an international trend. … [continued]
