Solar electricity News for June 2014

Solar electricity News Archive

First Solar set to build 141 MW PV power plant in Chile

141MW Luz del Norte project said to be the largest in Latin America.

IREC supports launch of National Energy Efficiency Standardization Roadmap

Initiative aims to establish a national framework for action on renewables.

Ethos Distributed Energy acquires Rev1 Renewables

Merged companies to leverage expertise in the installation, operations and maintenance of distributed renewable energy systems.

Conergy to build solar power plant in the Philippines

8MW power plant will be Conergy's second major contract in the Pacific archipelago.

Astonfield, Solesa team up to deliver industrial solar power solutions

Solar companies launch operations in India and East Africa for industrial energy cost reduction.

European Photovoltaic Industry Association appoints new CEO

James Watson brings 16 years of experience in policy making and political communications to EPIA.

First Wind, Rocky Mountain Power collaborate on clean energy deal

320 MW of new solar projects in Southern Utah expected to create 500 construction jobs, $66 million in local tax revenue and generate locally produced renewable energy.

Last week's top three stories on renewableenergyfocus.com: Denmark power-to-gas demo; Alstom and Saft collaborate; Commerce Department rules on anti-dumping case

The three most popular stories on renewableenergyfocus.com last week were as follows...

52 MW solar project planned for three notable Washington, D.C. institutions

The George Washington University, American University and the George Washington University Hospital sign up for solar power.

Trina Solar donates solar modules for school in Tanzania

Photovoltaic supports development in areas with weak infrastructure.

DuPont Cernay marks completion of its largest solar installation to date DuPont Cernay marks completion of its largest solar installation to date

4.5 MW solar array features 18,400 crystalline silicon solar panels manufactured by Jinko Solar.

Standard Solar completes innovative solar array on National Historic Landmark Building in the US Standard Solar completes innovative solar array on National Historic Landmark Building in the US

DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC’s largest concert venue, to get peak energy performance from the sun.

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Tenaska taps First Solar to build solar facility in Southern California

150MW facility expected to generate up to 800 construction jobs in the Imperial Valley.

1.6 MW photovoltaic power plant launches in Jamaica 1.6 MW photovoltaic power plant launches in Jamaica

Grand Palladium Resort and Spa expected to save US $730,000 in energy costs per year.

SolarMax launches HT series inverters for commercial PV power plants

Aim of new inverters is to help operators of commercial and industrial PV power plants optimise the yields of each partial generator.

Solar farm demonstrations planned for UK's 'Solar Independence Day'

STA members to invite schools and communities into their plants to see how solar farms are improving Great Britain's environment and its overall economy.

Commercial-scale power-to-gas 'demonstration' project launches in Denmark

1MW facility will use excess wind energy to produce pipeline-grade renewable gas for storage in the Danish natural gas grid.

Last week's Top 3 stories on Renewable Energy Focus.com: Indonesia geothermal plant; green hydrogen storage facility; First Solar, Skytron deal

The following stories were the most popular on our website last week...

NEC commissions 5.7MWh of grid energy storage installations in the UK

Six new GSS sites to help integrate more solar and wind energy into the UK’s electricity grid.

SMA Solar Technology AG earns fourth Intersolar Award SMA Solar Technology AG earns fourth Intersolar Award

SMA fuel save controller wins in the "photovoltaics" category at Intersolar Europe 2014 in Munich.

Amanecer Solar CAP plant inaugurated in Copiapó in Santiago, Chile Amanecer Solar CAP plant inaugurated in Copiapó in Santiago, Chile

100 MW photovoltaic solar power plant dubbed as the largest in Latin America.

Locus Energy fares well in solar industry research report

Company recognized as the largest independent solar monitoring provider in the US residential market for the second consecutive year.

SunPower lands military renewable energy project

NV Energy taps SunPower Corporation to build a 19 MW DC solar PV power system at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

Sungevity, E.ON establish first partnership in Europe

Deal facilitates Sungevity's global growth strategy while expanding E.ON its solar energy footprint.

MAECI, GE and Princeton Power Systems collaborate on large African microgrid project

5W solar installation to supply electricity for 100 per cent of Annobon Province’s current demand.

First Solar to acquire skytron-energy from AEG Power Solutions

Move will broaden First Solar's reach in Europe.

Martifer Solar completes 11 MW utility-scale PV plant in Ginasservis, France

PV plant will produce sufficient clean energy to power more than 7,400 residents.