Germany New production concept for building-integrated solar modules drastically reduces costs As part of the BIPV-Fab project, equipment manufacturer SCHMID and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have investigated the possibilities of manufacturing customised modules in series production. | DOE Offering $105.5 Million in Funding for Solar R&D The US Department of Energy is offering up to $105.5 million in funding for about 70 projects to advance both solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technologies, as well as facilitate the secure integration of those technologies into the nation’s electricity grid. Funding will also support efforts which help prepare the workforce for the solar industry’s future needs. | PV RGS Energy Engages Manufacturing Partners for Solar Shingle Launch Eco Energy World Opening New Office in Spain Duke Energy's Solar Rebate Program Approved British Solar Renewables partners with Mongoose Energy on 50 MW community solar portfolio Energy Leaders to Convene at Technical Symposium Sunseap and Hoppecke Partner on Solar System for Tennis Academy China Chinese Patent Office issues patent for Envision Solar EV ARC Energy saving WorleyParsons Awarded EPC Contract by Eugene Water & Electric Board Sterling Municipal Light Department and Origis Energy Dedicate Solar + Storage Project in Massachusetts Clean Energy Group Releases New Report on Energy Storage Lockheed Martin to Provide Lithium Energy Storage Systems to Peak Power Inc. Electric/Hybrid Alfen Supplies Energy Storage Solution for EV Charging Test Site OVO Unveils Vehicle-to-Grid Charger for Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 Tritium Brings its Fast Charger to Hanover Messe India Ola aims to put 10,000 electric vehicles on India’s roads in 12 months Biogas EIB’s Agriculture and Bioeconomy Program Loan Supports Private Investment Ocean Energy University of Limerick Launches Underwater Robot AWE secures MegaRoller EU research & innovation funding Geothermal Geothermal Startup Dandelion Raises $4.5 Million Panorama evolv1 Sets a New Benchmark for Green Building Innovation Eco Marine Power Expands Aquarius Eco Ship Project Czech Republic Modern Energy Union Established in Czech Republic Six-fold increase in renewable energy required to stay below 2ºC finds IRENA roadmap Wind Iberdrola Signs $400 Million Loan for Wind Farms Siemens Gamesa Takes Top Spot in Wind Equipment Manufacturing Market Alliant to Add More Wind Energy in Iowa Scottish marine survey and coastal consultancy launches new US subsidiary Flintstone Technology Sets Sights on Floating Wind Siemens Gamesa secures 77 MW wind project in the US Agenda Free Online Training for Solar-Log™ Hardware Solar Power Southeast Large-scale Solar Industry Forum 2018 Intersolar Europe |