Wärtsilä takes over U.S. storage specialist Greensmith
Greensmith’s software will be used in Wärtsilä’s new hybrid power plants, as the Helsinki-based company further strengthens its position as a global energy systems integrator.
Enphase sees losses increase during Q1
The U.S. microinverter manufacturer reported a lower than expected revenue in the latest quarter, with shipments decreasing slightly year-on-year. The company, however, was able to strenghten its cash position after implementing a restructuring plan in the previous quarters.
Pro-solar momentum swells in Virginia
After languishing for years as a state that refused to take full advantage of its solar potential, the Cavalier State is rushing headlong into a future powered by the sun.
Natcore achieves 20.7% efficiency on silver-free back contact cell
The latest efficiency milestone for Natcore’s Foil Cell is verified by the NanoPower Research Lab at Rochester Institute for Technology. The result was achieved on the Natcore Foil Cell, which utilizes a lasering process and novel metallization strategy, eliminating the need for costly silver.
New data helps developers see accurate insolation data
Vaisala recently completed the world’s largest solar dataset validation study, which compares observational data from nearly 200 ground stations across six continents with satellite derived irradiance records.
SolarWorld wants issue of China trade practices raised during Trump-Xi talks
One of the pillars of Donald Trump’s election campaign was his pledge to protect the U.S. manufacturers from unfair competition. While it is still unclear whether he will follow through with his threats to increase import taxes on Chinese goods, SolarWorld took the opportunity of the historic meeting between President Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to harangue China’s solar manufacturers and called for the issue of solar dumping to be raised.
Oregon solar industry calls for 10% power from solar in 10 years (With charts and graphs)
In a joint plan released by OSEIA and the Lewis and Clark School’s Green Energy Institute, the state could produce 10% of its power by 2027, as well as double its solar workforce.
Blattner, Black & Veatch to build 596 MW of Florida solar
Utility Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has chosen construction contractors Blattner and Black & Veatch to build its eight new utility-scale solar projects. This announcement comes as Florida’s solar market is experiencing rapid growth.
Rural America bets heavy on solar power (with a chart)
According to a new report by National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), cooperatives serving rural areas in the United States are planning on increasing their solar capacity to five times what it was only two years ago.
Solar disappears down the memory hole on White House website
In a 337-word declaration called “An America First Energy Plan,” the new president praises shale oil, traditional oil and natural gas. Any mentions of renewable energy sources, however, have disappeared.
