Wide bandgap semiconductors based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) substrates are set to drive down the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) and boost margins on electricity sold, according to a new report from Lux Research.
One of the first and most highly respected financial research analysts covering the PV sector, Jesse Pichel, has joined ROTH Capital Partners as managing director, Cleantech Investment Banking.
Shanghai Aerospace Automobiles (HT-SAAE) is investing RMB1.3 billion RMB - approximately US$211.4 million - in three PV solar projects in north-west China.
Europe needs to intensify its support for the Desertec plan to import cheap solar and wind power from desert areas or face escalating energy prices, the body behind the initiative has warned.
PV inverter manufacturer KACO new energy has teamed with US-based Power Pro-Tech Services (PPT) to provide product support services in the US and Caribbean.
UK-based distributor and installer, Green Electrician Group, is buying PV modules from UK manufacturer Romag, avoiding the European Commission’s 11.8% duty applied to Chinese solar modules.
Enrich Energy has selected JinkoSolar modules for its 25.8MW solar park in Mandrup Village, Solapur District, Maharashtra State, claimed to be the first private solar park to be built in India.
