Global clean energy investment up 10% in first quarter
Massive rise in small-scale solar in Japan and the U.S. helps push renewable energy investment towards strong first quarter.
SunEdison appoints new president for Europe, Africa and Latin America
The solar company names Jose Perez as the man to lead operations in Europe, Africa and Latin America, replacing Pancho Perez.
Obama to lay down solar challenge to US companies
A forthcoming Solar Summit hosted by the White House will outline government support for solar initiatives, including a $15 million PV pathway fund.
Solar cheaper option than nuclear, new study finds
Report commissioned by Germany’s Agora Energiewende reveals that new solar and wind plants are able to generate cheaper low-carbon power than the most modern nuclear reactors.
GreenGo Energy greenlights largest PV project in the Nordics
The energy company will collaborate with Danica Pension to deliver 6 MW of rooftop PV capacity in Denmark.
BayWa r.e. commissions 18 MW solar farm in UK
The fourth solar farm from the German renewable energy developer is located in the Welsh village of Whitland.
Green economy could add $45 billion to Kenya GDP, says UN
Greater food security, a cleaner environment and higher productivity of natural resources among the benefits of switch to greener economy, says report.
JinkoSolar connects 39 MW to China grid
The Chinese solar company has completed two PV projects in the province of Jiangsu, China.
Yingli forms $160 million downstream PV development fund
Cooperation agreement signed with Shanghai’s Sailing Capital to jointly form a CNY 1 billion Renewable Energy Fund for the pursuance of downstream solar projects in China.
Aleo Solar to be sold, dissolved and renamed
The troubled German solar company announced today the results of yesterday’s extraordinary AGM meeting, revealing it will trade as AS Abwicklung und Solar-Service AG from April 30.
