Americas

Array Technologies said its ‘DuraTrack HZ’ single-axis tracker system was employed at a newly connected 3MW PV power plant in Walterboro, South Carolina.

The national trade association for the energy storage industry in the US has changed its name to the Energy Storage Association as well as appointing a new executive director and launching a revamped website.

Chile’s pipeline of approved but unbuilt PV projects reached over 5.33GW at the end of December, according to the country’s renewable energy research centre CER.

Sharp Corporation is planning to stop PV module assembly production at its plant in Memphis, Tennessee by the end of March 2014, according to reports citing company officials.

First Solar said it had started construction of a 22MW PV power plant in Pecos County, Texas.

Major solar manufacturer, Canadian Solar, has received a 91% efficiency PV US test condition (PTC) rating for two of its modules.

In his final address before retiring due to cancer, a member of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a warning to his fellow commissioners to protect the state’s commitment to clean energy.

Next Friday, 24 January, US trade group the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) hosts an online social media campaign day, 'Shout Out For Solar'.

Equipment leasing and financing firm, First US Finance has launched a new vendor programme designed to provide increased opportunities for clients to provide financing to customers.

The fourth phase of Texas' largest solar project, Alamo, is now under construction near the city of San Antonio.