Wind, solar surpass 10% of US electricity for first time
15 June, 2017
Wind and solar power produced more than 10% of the electricity generated in the US for the time in March, according to new analysis by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Rapid rooftop PV uptake in Southwest Australia is shifting demand profile
15 June, 2017
The rapid uptake of rooftop solar in southwest Australia is significantly shifting peak demand periods to later in the day as the sun sets, according to analysis from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Apple issues second US$1 billion green bond for solar, wind and energy storage
15 June, 2017
Technology conglomerate Apple Inc. has issued its second green bond valued at US$1 billion, in the wake of president Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement.
Sungrow hybrid solar-storage microgrid powers five islands in the Maldives
14 June, 2017
Major PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow has installed a hybrid solar-diesel-storage system for five islands in the Maldives, consisting of 2.7MWp of solar and 700kW/33kWh of energy storage.