2016-02-11 10:03
Troubled German solar and optical disk production equipment supplier Singulus has issued an outlook for 2016, in which it forecasts “slightly negative” earnings in 2016 and retur… Read More
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2016-02-10 20:46
Rules for the second solicitation for renewable energy power plants in El Salvador have been published. 100 MW will be set aside for solar PV projects. The projects awarded should enter into… Read More
2016-02-10 15:33
The release of state-level U.S. solar employment information shows rapid growth in a number of states but also the danger of layoffs due to policy changes Read More
2016-02-10 15:00
The company's latest report finds that under current policies residential solar will reach grid parity in 42 states by 2020, but expects policy changes to undermine these economics Read More
2016-02-10 14:48
Speaking at the India-Australia Energy Dialogue in Brisbane, Indian Power Minister Piyush Goyal said feed-in tariffs could be cut by a further 10%. At the same time, Goyal is exploring ways… Read More
2016-02-10 14:22
The German firm's Sunmodule Bisun glass-glass module, which uses bifacial cells based on PERC technology, to be presented at forthcoming exhibition in Frankfurt; modular SunPac LiOn battery… Read More
2016-02-10 13:58
With its lofty plans to build Australia's biggest coal project facing delays, the Indian mining group is turning to solar and is looking to partner with international companies in developing… Read More
2016-02-10 13:42
The Italian clean energy developer posts total revenue for 2015 of EUR 3bn, which mirrors 2014 performance; net installed capacity of clean energy reaches 10.5 GW, a 9% increase Read More
2016-02-10 13:10
Having installed over 913 MW of new solar in 2015, Australia now boasts some 5 GW of PV generating capacity. Local market analysts Sunwiz published the figure today, concluding that solar wa… Read More
2016-02-10 13:04
The California-based distributed energy storage developer has secured Series C funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and four other public and private investors Read More
2016-02-10 10:42
Japanese finance and leasing company, Orix has said it aims to invest around US$872 million in installing 550 MW of solar in Japan in the next two years. This would take its cumulative capac… Read More
2016-02-09 23:04
The largest U.S. residential solar company installed a record 272 MW during Q4, with a record low cost of US$2.71 per watt. With ITC extension, SolarCity has changed its strategy and will co… Read More
2016-02-09 15:38
A proposal put forward by President Obama would increase clean energy R&D from $6.4 billion to $12.8 billion by 2021, however the budget must be agreed with the opposition Republican Par… Read More
2016-02-09 14:31
France’s grid operator reports that the nation has reached 6.19 GW of solar PV, enough to meet 1.6% of electricity demand Read More
2016-02-09 13:55
The extension of the ITC in the U.S. has bolstered the country's PV sector, leading to the biggest growth in the global pipeline. Around the world, the trend towards increased system sizes i… Read More
2016-02-09 12:37
"This is one example of the greater role that solar energy has to play in our future, supporting an ever broader range of technologies in a wider range of industries," says Solar Frontier CE… Read More
2016-02-09 12:30
Israeli PV inverter and optimizer specialist shipped half of its 10 million power optimizers in 2015, reaching the 10 million milestone after just six years of commercial shipments Read More
2016-02-09 11:59
The Swedish furniture and home accessories giant has been an avid proponent of clean energy, but following drastic cuts in the U.K.’s solar subsidies, it has decided to stop selling so… Read More
2016-02-09 10:53
While demand for solar systems has declined or remained flat in most of European countries, the United Kingdom's muscular solar growth led to a dramatic increase in demand for Europe as a wh… Read More
2016-02-09 10:29
Panasonic Corp. is set to suspend operations at one of its PV cell plants for several months amid dwindling demand, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported Tuesday Read More
2016-02-09 09:54
Interest in solar auctions continue to wane in India in the face of reduced tariffs. In Maharashtra, a major tender failed to attract enough bids and it will now be held anew Read More
2016-02-05 21:17
Iran will authorize 1 GW of solar and wind contracts in March and plans to put 5 GW online over the next decade Read More
2016-02-05 18:23
Both SMA Solar Technology AG and SolarEdge have reported strong quarterly results in recent weeks, which IHS Technology credits with their position in the U.S. inverter market Read More
2016-02-05 14:15
Following the U.K. government's cuts for all forms of solar subsidy, the PV industry makes the case that rooftop PV, especially commercial, can still be a profitable investment Read More
2016-02-05 11:26
The Tier-1 Chinese solar developer has secured a loan of approximately CNY 2 billion from the Chinese National Development Bank to help the firm pay down its debts Read More
2016-02-05 10:36
Solar power is at the forefront of a smarter energy sector, but to enable a new wave of PV installations in Europe, solar needs new regulatory frameworks that value flexibility, says the Sma… Read More
2016-02-05 10:00
The Spanish renewables company is seeking to sell its 20% share in the CSP solar plant as it seeks to raise $335 million of liquidity to satisfy circling creditors Read More
2016-02-05 09:39
Statistics from National Energy Administration echo those published in January by state news agency Xinhua, confirming China is now the world's largest market for installed solar PV capacity… Read More
2016-02-05 09:06
The power optimizer specialists post record revenue of $124.8 million for the fiscal second quarter of 2016, shipping 416 MW of inverters to exceed market expectations Read More
2016-02-04 17:04
While the World Bank says that the Noor 1 plant will bring down the cost of concentrating solar power, the future of the technology does not look promising Read More
2016-02-04 14:57
Three GW of new solar PV projects have been announced for the Indian state of Karnataka. The government has approved a 2 GW plant by Karnataka Solar Power Development Corp. Ltd, while Adani… Read More
2016-02-04 13:58
According to a new study by BNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, cumulative solar capacity in the U.S. has reached 28 GW, of which 7.3 GW was installed in 2015. Overall, las… Read More
2016-02-04 12:20
United PV has today announced the withdrawal of a US$90 million lawsuit, after receiving $250 million from an investment fund under a deed of assignment, and reimbursement from Hareon for al… Read More
2016-02-04 11:48
Toshiba’s latest earnings results show catastrophic losses for the Japanese electronics conglomerate, which are forecast to hit US$6 billion for the FY 2015. Its recent accounting scan… Read More
2016-02-04 09:41
Sharp has surprised many by awarding preferred negotiating rights to Taiwan’s Foxconn for its US$5.9 billion takeover bid, rather than the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ… Read More
2016-02-03 19:20
The bill would require state regulators to account for the benefits of distributed solar before changing net metering valuations, and would prevent the sort of retroactive changes that Nevad… Read More
2016-02-03 16:49
Panasonic reports a slight decrease in sales and a sharper fall in profitability in its Eco Solutions business, which it blames on slowing domestic demand for its solar PV solutions and othe… Read More
2016-02-03 16:13
Real estate investor in California has finalized acquisition of 3,500 acres of land across the state and, in doing so, has added 238 MW of existing clean energy capacity to its portfolio Read More
2016-02-03 14:06
Ratings agency expects momentum from the Paris Agreement to motivate additional and repeat issuance of green bonds on a global scale, building on dramatic spike recorded in Q4 2015 Read More
2016-02-03 10:59
On February 1, Solarworld published its preliminary business figures for 2015 and provided an optimistic outlook for 2016. Industry expert and Smart Solar Consulting CEO Götz Fischbeck… Read More
2016-02-03 10:22
Solarcentury and Lark Energy take case against government's early closure of the Renewable Obligation scheme to court of appeal; government defends stance on claims its decision was grossly… Read More
2016-02-03 09:31
The French energy giant leverages its $150 million Total Energy Ventures fund to secure stakes of no more than 15% in the two off-grid and microgrid startups Read More
2016-02-03 09:01
The U.S. renewables developer agrees deal to sell its entire 198 MW solar PV portfolio in Japan for around $80 million while, closer to home, the company evaluates options that will see the… Read More
2016-02-02 21:11
The latest data from the U.S. Energy Department projects that utility-scale wind and solar will supply 5.2% and 0.8% of U.S. electricity in 2016, which will support an overall 9.5% growth in… Read More
2016-02-02 20:16
The Nevada utility’s press statements had proposed allowing existing net metering customers to stay under the original “up to 20 years”, but the devil is in the details Read More
2016-02-02 15:51
The firm forecasts a 60% year-over-year growth in the U.S. solar market in 2016, but contraction next year Read More
2016-02-02 14:35
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla will bring out a new version of its Powerwall home energy storage battery system this summer. While "step changes" can be expected, he declined to elaborate on… Read More
2016-02-02 14:00
Renewable energy advocates in Georgia say the company’s plans are inadequate Read More
2016-02-02 13:10
E.ON today announced its net investments in renewable energy have surpassed EUR1 billion. The lion’s share has been directed into wind, while solar has received around EUR20 million. A… Read More
2016-02-02 12:33
Plunging prices in polysilicon trigger Q4 year-over-year sales drop of 8% despite overall increase in sales for 2015; German firm ramps up production at new U.S. polysilicon plant Read More
2016-02-02 11:16
Rumors have been furiously swirling around the possibility of a bailout of Sharp Corp. Both Taiwan’s Foxconn and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan have recently presented res… Read More
2016-02-02 11:08
Oil-rich nation aiming for 10% renewables by 2030 is mulling a plan to peg the subsidies it provides for clean energy to the U.S. dollar in an effort to tempt foreign investors Read More
2016-02-02 08:59
On January 29, SMA published its outlook for 2016, both in terms of financial goals and upcoming product innovations. Industry expert and Smart Solar Consulting CEO, Götz Fischbeck has… Read More
2016-02-01 14:46
The Indian Government has proposed a compromise to end the dispute with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over its domestic content requirement (DCR) for solar modules. A final ruling from… Read More
2016-02-01 12:52
2015 saw declining solar PV activity in Germany once again, with under 1.5 GW installed throughout the year. In December, the Federal Network Agency registered just under 145 MW of new capac… Read More
2016-02-01 11:08
Hareon Solar has entered into a tripartite agreement with United PV and a Hong Kong investment fund, under which United PV’s around US$90 million claim against Hareon will be transferr… Read More
2016-02-01 10:13
The European Commission has officially confirmed Trina Solar’s exit from the Minimum Import Price (MIP), announced in December. This now brings to seven, the total number of Chinese co… Read More
2016-02-01 09:15
On the back of a successful 2015, which saw revenues and shipments exceeding forecasts by 33%, SolarWorld says it expects to see another increase of more than 20% in both areas in 2016. Alth… Read More
2016-01-30 00:56
Concurrent with the opening of the company’s new U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles, battery storage integrator Sonnen has partnered with PetersenDean, SolarWorld and Spruce Finance Read More
2016-01-29 20:35
While nuclear power will not be counted towards CES targets, the state’s new Clean Energy Standard will include subsidies to keep some of the world’s oldest nuclear reactors oper… Read More
2016-01-29 16:37
Company will use diamond wire cutting technology at the new fab Read More
2016-01-29 16:20
The Chinese solar company has received a financing package of $70 million to support its expansion plans in Vietnam, the company has confirmed Read More
2016-01-29 10:16
The PV manufacturer has seen a sharp increase in sales of its self-branded solar cells and modules. The company's business in China accounted for 52% of its total revenue Read More
2016-01-29 09:16
The German inverter maker is banking on booming business from the digitization of the energy sector and predicts up to a fourfold increase in operating profit in 2016. The company is present… Read More
2016-01-28 19:33
The California Public Utilities Commission has narrowly ruled in favor of a successor program to net metering in the state, which looks generally similar to the original program Read More
2016-01-28 19:33
The California Public Utilities Commission has narrowly ruled in favor of a successor program to net metering in the state, which looks generally similar to the original program Read More
2016-01-28 15:20
Equipment manufacturer says leading Asian manufacturer of monocrystalline solar wafers places order for diamond wire cutting technology; second order for Meyer Burger's PERC technology recei… Read More
2016-01-28 14:09
The Chinese module manufacturer has supplied Toyo Engineering Corporation with 57.1 MW of modules for installation at the new Furukawa Mega Solar Project in Osaki City Read More
2016-01-28 13:46
Addition of storage to the solar landscape seen as key to overcoming intermittency limitations and supporting continued price reductions of PV, report finds. DG market could reach 25 GW by 2… Read More
2016-01-28 10:33
The company's PV modules are slated for use in the solar joint venture established China by Zhonghuan, Apple and SunPower Read More
2016-01-28 09:15
The Indian conglomerate and European research organization have teamed up to examine opportunities for solar energy in the country's airports, which have an estimated solar potential of more… Read More
2016-01-28 04:08
On the eve before the vote on the successor program to net metering, CPUC produced a new Proposed Decision with minor changes but kept retail-rate net metering mostly intact Read More
2016-01-27 23:02
The joint First Solar/SunPower yieldco achieved $16.3 million in cash available for distribution, above its guidance, with 131 MW-AC of projects reaching commercial completion during the qua… Read More
2016-01-27 17:13
The companies who brought the suit must also pay around €1.2 million in legal costs and administrative expenses to the Spanish state Read More
2016-01-27 14:49
The PV module technologies provider will participate in the U.S. government program, which evaluates innovative sustainable building technologies Read More
2016-01-27 13:08
The leading U.K. solar company partnered with local firm Sybac Solar on the project, made possible by Germany's new auction tariff for ground-mounted installations. The company said its stro… Read More
2016-01-27 11:57
The factory rooftop project used the California company's CIGS thin-film solar technology in the installation, which required no power tools, racking or special handling. The ultra-light wei… Read More
2016-01-27 11:22
The state-owned asset management company could help Yingli sell off assets Read More
2016-01-27 10:22
The German company's Dubai-based subsidiary is building a major solar project in Jordan and working on a wind-solar plant in Bahrain and recently appointed new execs to helm the division, wh… Read More
2016-01-27 09:09
The U.K. government has awarded £40 million to four British cities to support the spread of electrical and low-emission vehicles. Supported projects include car-charging street lightin… Read More
2016-01-26 19:10
The Dutch start-up has acquired the solar simulator business of Spire Corporation, which it says will support its growth plans in Asia Read More
2016-01-26 18:11
Provisional results from the world’s largest inverter maker show revenue growth and a return to profitability in the second half of 2015, after two and a half difficult years Read More
2016-01-26 14:50
Government officials, public sector stakeholders and regulators will gather next month in Cairo for a special summit aimed at engaging investors and developers for a slew of major energy and… Read More
2016-01-26 13:03
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency may make another $100 million of grants available in a new round of funding for large scale solar projects in Australia following the overwhelming resp… Read More
2016-01-26 12:18
Huawei is partnering with two state-owned Chinese companies on an ambitious but scarcely detailed PV project in Europe that looks likely to employ the company's FusionSolar smart PV solution… Read More
2016-01-26 11:09
The investment allows Powerhive to expand its renewable microgrid development using its propriety technology and supply affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities in emergin… Read More
2016-01-26 10:14
German-made PV modules make up the four top leading brands among German PV installers, according to the latest European PV InstallerMonitor. Direct procurement from manufacturers, however, i… Read More
2016-01-26 09:17
The investment is set to bolster the leading U.S. O&M services group and provides Oaktree with a foothold in "a nascent industry with enormous growth potential." Solarrus has also appoin… Read More
NV Energy Proposes "grandfathering" Existing Net Metering Installations As Pressure Mounts
2016-01-25 21:13
The utility's proposal to keep existing solar customers under the previous rules may be the result of political pressure, as a ballot initiative is launched to repeal Nevada's changes to net… Read More
2016-01-25 16:15
Xinhua's estimate of 43 GW is at or below that of analytical firms, and the nation has surpassed Germany's 40 GW Read More
2016-01-25 14:02
Former Phoenix Solar technology chief and Reniva managing director Manfred Baechler is joining E.ON along with 10 other Reniva solar experts Read More
2016-01-25 11:55
The Orison home battery system can be connected to solar installations as well as the grid. Consumers can charge it when utility rates are low in order to provide power when rates are high Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Nevada regulators will hear an appeal from the state’s consumer advocate asking to “grandfather” existing customers under the old net metering program, as the battle betwee… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A new report released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at WFES forecasts a strong year for Egypt and Jordan in particular for the MENA region Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Djibouti Government has announced work is underway on a 300 MW solar PV plant. Around EUR 360 million will be invested in the project, which is being undertaken by Switzerland’s Gr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Austin Energy has emerged as the biggest winner under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) latest funding round, which has seen US$18 million awarded to six energy storage+sol… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The La Jacinta project is located in the Salto Department and is by far the largest PV plant built in Uruguay to date Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Despite substantial public outcry and national scrutiny, state regulators have rejected a motion to delay implementation of changes to net metering until appeals can be heard Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As U.K. homeowners brace for the introduction of the new and reduced feed-in tariff, the Solar Trade Association says that solar remains a good investment for the average household Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Advocates say that regulators may be considering an alternative proposal for the successor program to net metering, coordinated with the action of a front group backed by a SDG&E’s… Read More
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