North Carolina reaches over 1 GW of installed solar
North Carolina is the fourth U.S. state to reach this mark, following California, Arizona and New Jersey. However, the sunset of a key tax incentive threatens the market’s future.
Walmart, Fortune 500 companies take 100% renewable energy pledge
Timing of these goals varies, and this brings the total to 36 companies that have taken the RE100 pledge.
Rebound in global PV equipment industry shows in Q2 numbers
The latest figures by SEMI verify the rebound in orders reported by German equipment makers, as the book-to-bill ratio rockets to 1.58.
Hillary Clinton calls for integrated North American approach to clean energy
Hillary Clinton has released more of her vision on energy and climate issues, but with few concrete details on renewable energy and grids.
Sunrun asks Arizona regulators to recuse themselves over conflict of interest, bias
Sunrun, the former mayor of Tempe and two former commissioners are asking three members of the Arizona Corporation Commission to bow out of a decision on solar fees.
Spire considers sale of the company, assets
Despite a rebound in capital spending across the solar industry, the Massachusetts-based PV equipment maker has retained investment bank Mirus Capital Advisors to assess strategic alternatives.
NRG spins off its renewable energy business
NRG cites the need for its clean energy business to be nimble, lower cost, and cash sensitive, and will limit it to US$125 million in funding. NRG’s GreenCo will be a separate business by the beginning of 2016.
Mercom Capital maintains its 2015 global solar forecast of 57.4 GW
Mercom Capital says that despite macroeconomic concerns in China, it expects a strong finish to 2015, with demand also remaining robust in Japan and the United States.
Silicor raises US$105 million to support UMG polysilicon in Iceland
Silicor is planning to build the world’s largest upgraded metallurgical-grade (UMG) polysilicon plant in Iceland, but still must raise more funding before starting construction.
Solar Power International day 1: Optimism or denial?
Strong attendance at the largest solar trade show in the U.S. reflects record deployment and optimism based on falling costs and industry progress. But with ITC expiration around the corner, questions remain as to whether the industry is being realistic.
