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Canadian Solar Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

published: 2020-06-01 13:00

Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. ... more

Risen Energy Has Been Included in the "Top Ten Module Brands in China" List Again, Coming in 5th

published: 2020-06-01 10:00

The Fifth Century Photovoltaic Conference, co-organized by Century New Energy Network and Photovoltaic Brand Lab (PVBL), was recently held online. At the conference, the PVBL Annual Photovoltaic Brand Rankings List, which is generally recognized across the industry as the benchmark of the Chinese solar market, was announced. ... more

Startup Manufacturer of Graphene Products Nanotech Energy Secures Series C Funding

published: 2020-05-31 18:30

Owing to its impressive properties, graphene is now being considered as the first-choice material for the development of the next generation of batteries that will be powering consumer electronics and electric vehicles. The recent growth in the demand for graphene products has also led to the formation of startups that aim to be the major suppliers in this newly emerged market. ... more

Residential Solar Energy Storage Market 2020-2024: The Rising Energy Costs to Boost Growth

published: 2020-05-31 18:00

Technavio has been monitoring the residential solar energy storage market and it is poised to grow by $26.59 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 37% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... more

Georgia Power Customers to See Approximately $10 Reduction in Monthly Summer Bills

published: 2020-05-31 10:00

PSC approves Company's request to lower fuel rates by 17.2 percent over the next two years. Special interim reduction over summer months to provide customers additional relief during COVID-19. ... more

'Climate Change Is Real' - Dominica Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags, Builds 5,000 Hurricane-Proof Homes and Moves to 85% Renewable Energy, Funded by Citizenship by Investment

published: 2020-05-31 4:00

With the hurricane season on the doorstep, the Commonwealth of Dominica is a humble source of inspiration in terms of building climate resilience. In a popular webinar hosted on May 27th by UAE newspaper Khaleej Times, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, announced that the country will ban single-use plastic bags within the following two months. ... more

1Q20 Energy Consumption Falls by 4.3% While COVID-19 Impacts Taiwanese Manufacturing and Transportation

published: 2020-05-30 18:30

Taiwan’s energy consumption and capacity utilization fell short of maximum levels under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan’s energy consumption and supply underwent QoQ drops of 4.3% and 4.7%, respectively, in 1Q20. ... more

Geronimo Energy and Big Rivers Electric Corporation Announce Power Purchase Agreement for 160 MW MISO Kentucky Solar Project

published: 2020-05-30 13:00

Unbridled Solar is currently the largest solar project development in the state of Kentucky. Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, and Big Rivers Electric Corporation (Big Rivers) announced today the execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Unbridled Solar Project (Unbridled Solar) in Henderson and Webster Counties, Kentucky. Unbridled Solar is a 160 megawatt (MW) clean solar energy project located in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market. ... more

PV Evolution Labs Issues New PV Module Rankings Based on Independent Test Results

published: 2020-05-30 10:00

The 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard highlights major advancements in PV module technology while noting concerning safety and performance failures. The report reveals eight new Top Performers compared to the 2019 Scorecard. However, it also shows that some manufacturers overlooked minimum safety and quality controls in the rush to bring innovative PV cell and module technologies to market. ... more

Successful 1st Flight of the World's Largest All-Electric Aircraft

published: 2020-05-30 4:00

The inaugural flight of the all-electric Cessna 208B Grand Caravan marks another milestone ushering in the new era of electric aviation. magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, and AeroTEC, a leading independent company focused on aerospace testing, engineering and certification, today announced the successful flight of an all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B. ... more