Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy
09 January, 2017
The solar sector compelled people to stand up and take notice in 2016. Following the federal tax credit extension for rooftop solar, and falling costs in the supply chain, the resource became competitive with natural gas and coal generation.
Tesla/Panasonic begin battery cell production at Nevada Gigafactory
06 January, 2017
The factory is producing lithium-ion batteries both for Tesla’s energy storage products and electric vehicles
Australian zinc refinery to build 100MW solar plant
06 January, 2017
Australian zinc metals producer Sun Metals is to build a 100MW solar PV plant to supply its refinery located near Townsville, in northern Queensland, in a landmark development in the Australian renewable energy landscape.
Canadian Solar sells two solar plants to Shenzhen Energy for US$32.2 million
05 January, 2017
The wholly-owned subsidiary of ‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member Canadian Solar, CSI New Energy, has completed the sale of two Chinese solar plants to state-owned Shenzhen Energy for US$32.2 million.