Fraunhofer ISE reclaims multicrystalline PV cell efficiency record with 21.9%
German solar research institute Fraunhofer ISE has reclaimed the multicrystalline PV cell efficiency record, achieving 21.9%. Fraunhofer researchers deployed n-type high-performance multicrystalline technology to produce the record-setting PV cell.
South Carolina considers solar property-tax abatement
S. 44, a bill which would exempt residential renewable-energy installations from property tax assessments, passed the South Carolina Senate last week.
EnSync provides PPA to Oceanic Time Warner in Hawaii
The solar+storage project utilizes EnSync’s Matrix Energy Management and SuperModule Energy Storage Platform on a 400 kW PV system.
Guest column: Third-party energy resources are the future of the electric grid
The nature of electricity generation, distribution and consumption are changing rapidly to prevent power disruptions that occur from storms, flooding, cyber-attacks, and other threats. As a result, utilities are facing a new market landscape where distributed energy resources will play an increasing role.
Ciel & Terre and D3 Energy install 31.5 kWp floating array in Florida
The project is the first in partnership with the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) and the largest floating solar photovoltaic system in Florida to date.
240,000 more California homeowners now eligible for PACE
The HERO program, through which homeowners can finance PV systems and energy and water improvements, expanded to 28 more California communities this week.
Iowa not heaven for solar net metering
Under a new rule proposed by Interstate Power and Light and accepted by the Iowa Utilities Board, the amount of energy eligible for net metering will be capped at a percentage of the customer’s previous-year’s energy use.
Entries now open for pv magazine Technology Highlights & Award
Since 2015, our Technology Highlights feature has sought out the latest and greatest technological developments in PV. Now we’re ready to receive entries from across the industry for the 2017 feature, which will be a major highlight of our April edition, and enjoy a large media presence at the SNEC show in Shanghai.
Maryland greenlights 192.1 MW in community solar projects
The three-year pilot program is expected to jumpstart community solar in the state, proving the viability of this fast-growing industry segment.
NRG to lay off more residential solar employees
The company will retain its presence in C&I and utility-scale solar, but is further moving its residential activities to origination and sales for other companies.
