Photovoltaics (PV) News for May 2014

Photovoltaics (PV) News Archive

Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle

The first fuel cell electric vehicle has been refueled at the ‘Green Hydrogen Hub’ (H2BER) of the Total multi-energy fueling station at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) under construction in Germany, using hydrogen produced onsite via electrolysis using wind and solar energy.

First Wind marks start of commercial operations for premiere solar project

Massachusetts-based Millbury Solar project will produce cost-competitive clean energy for UMass and surrounding communities.

Xcel Energy and SunPower to build 50 MW solar power plant in Colorado

When complete, the new plant will generate enough electricity to serve approximately 13,500 homes in the state.

DoE initiative aims to advance solar industry

$10 million allocated for six new research and development projects that will push innovative concentrating solar power technologies.

ABB's Intersolar Germany preview

Leading power and automation technology group to present one of the industry’s broadest solar inverter portfolios at Intersolar Europe in Munich next month.

WEG launches Brazil solar project WEG launches Brazil solar project

Fernando de Noronha island gets 400 kWp solar photovoltaic plant.

Solarcentury completes East African solar project Solarcentury completes East African solar project

1MWp solar PV project brings clean energy to Kenyan tea farm.

IBC Solar signs exclusive deal with maxx I solar energy in South Africa IBC Solar signs exclusive deal with maxx I solar energy in South Africa

From April 2014, maxx | solar energy (Pty) Ltd. will have complete exclusivity as the IBC Solar 'Premium Partner' for the entire South African market for the next three years.

Globeleq inaugurates 100MW South African Solar projects

Official opening ceremonies for the 50 MW PV De Aar Solar Power and 50 MW PV Droogfontein Solar Power facilities, each located in the Northern Cape.

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: Off-grid solar; First Solar projects; End-of-life PV

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

Conergy connects Philippines’ first utility-scale solar park

22 MW solar plant will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 13,000 local homes per year.

Yingli Green Energy forms solar PV consortium

Four-member group to provide EPC services for 5 MW solar power plant in Thailand.

EDF Renewable Energy taps First Solar for pair of California projects

Combined commerical installations entail 42.76 MW of solar power.

PermaCity Solar to install rooftop system for Forever 21 Los Angeles headquarters. PermaCity Solar to install rooftop system for Forever 21 Los Angeles headquarters.

5.1MW DC SunPower System is first to utilize LADWP's net-metered solar incentive program and solar feed-in tariff program on one site.

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: GE in India; End of Life PV; WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

NPD Solarbuzz signs data-sharing deal with UK's Solar Trade Association

Information on the size of the solar PV market in the UK to be included in future communications to STA's membership.

NREL establishes industry group to explore solar lending potential

Goal is to reduce barriers to entry for banks that wish to diversify their asset base and invest in the lucrative solar market.

SkyPower FAS Energy lands Nigerian solar project development deal

$5 billion agreement with both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Delta State Government entails the creation, construction and operation of 3,000 MW of solar PV projects.

PVA 2014 announces keynote session speakers

Presenters at upcoming solar industry event in Boston to feature Massachusetts Governor as well as several renewable industry visionaries and business leaders.

Innotech Solar supplies 2 MW of modules to Italian textile group Innotech Solar supplies 2 MW of modules to Italian textile group

On-site power consumption at Limonta spa leads to a considerable reduction in energy costs.