Scatec Solar

Scatec Solar realizes biggest solar park in Mali and a 100 MW PV plant in Nigeria

Scatec Solar, a Norwegian based integrated independent power producer is increasingly active Africa and the MENA region. The newest project is a 100 MW solar park in Nigeria. 

WIRCON

SMA takes over operational management of the largest PV farm in Scandinavia from WIRCON - further cooperation planned

SMA Solar Technology AG is taking over the complete technical operational management of the largest PV farm in Denmark on behalf of project developer and energy service provider WIRCON GmbH. 

Multi-Contact

TÜV Rheinland: Don`t use crossover PV connections if you want to prevent risks and secure your return of invest

Crossover PV connections from different manufacturers entail a heightened safety risk, TÜV and manufacturer Multi-Contact warn.

Deutsche Post DHL Group

Deutsche Post DHL Group pushes e-mobility – 2,000 electric vans until end of the year – carbon free parcel delivery now also in Bochum

With 1,000 electric vans Deutsche Post DHL already operates the biggest electric fleet in Germany. Now in Bochum carbon-free parcel delivery was started with 24 electric StreetScooters, that are manufactured by the logistic company itself.

SolarWorld

SolarWorld: Significant growth in international markets in Q2 2016 - ongoing legal dispute with Hemlock

According to its interim report for Q2 2016 SolarWorld AG increased its shipments in Q2 2016 by 39 percent to 342 (Q2 2015: 246) megawatts, compared with previous year’s quarter. Consolidated revenue rose by 30 percent to € 222 (Q2 2015: 171) million. 

50Hertz

How cross-border electricity trading can work better in Europe to increase the share of renewables

The rules on the electricity markets in the countries of Central Western Europe differ widely from each other. As a result, the flexibility of the electricity system cannot be optimally used. A study by Agora Energiewende points to the causes and paths to resolving the problem.

WikimediaCommons

Krannich Solar extends its activities in Mexico – interesting market for own-consumption

Krannich Solar sees good growth perspectives in Mexico and expands its regional presence. Current electricity prices make PV systems of up to 25 kW attractive for self-consumption.

SunPower

SunPower: focus on distributed generation due to increased price pressure in the utility-scale segment in the U.S. – restructuring of manufacturing

SunPower is shifting its solar business more to distributed generation. The U.S. module manufacturer, owned 60 percent by French based Total, will restructure its global manufacturing operations and shed 1,200 jobs.

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