Google buys solar-powered drone company
The tech giant snaps up New Mexico-based Titan Aerospace, a startup that is developing unmanned, solar-powered jets designed to fly nonstop for years at a time.
Australian community imagines inclusive solar project
Members of the public in the New South Wales town of Tathra have been invited to purchase solar panels on a 50 kW array, which will be arranged to spell out the word “Imagine.”
Global roll-out of renewable energy can avert climate catastrophe, says IPCC report
UN analysis finds total shift away from fossil fuels will have minimal impact on economic growth while averting feared 2C temperature increase by 2050.
EU likely to continue Chinese solar glass duties
The European Union has reportedly approved provisional duties, introduced in November last year, ranging from 17.1% to 42.1% on Chinese imports of solar glass for the next five years.
Capital Stage AG hit 53.6% profit in 2013
Positive financial year underlined by expansion into French market and revenue increase of Eur 57 million ($78.5 million).
Silevo and Krannich Solar create distribution partnership
The two solar specialists to partner on the distribution of Silevo’s 18.5% efficient c-Si solar modules.
LDK Solar delisted from New York Stock Exchange
Having warned last week that the Chinese solar company’s status was under review, the NYSE yesterday determined that LDK was no longer suitable for listing.
Iowa votes to triple solar incentive
The Senate of the U.S. state voted unanimously 46-0 to boost state tax credits for solar PV installations.
Microinverter, DC optimizer market surpasses 2 GW capacity
Figures from GTM Research suggest the market is evolving from niche sector to successful, growing segment of the solar industry.
Centrotherm revenues grow 70% in second half of 2013
Strong start to 2014 follows encouraging 2013 in which the company significantly reduced its consolidated net loss from the previous year.
