Santander launches $2bn renewable energy fund
Spanish lender partners with two of Canada’s largest pension funds to launch London-headquartered Cubico Sustainable Investment, a joint fund for renewable energy projects.
JinkoSolar Q1 revenue increases 36.5% Y-O-Y
The Chinese vertically integrated solar developer enjoys huge rise in downstream revenue, shipments up 35.8% year-over-year although gross margin contracts slightly.
Kyocera and partners to build 92 MW Japan solar plant
Investment in large-scale PV project to total $284 million, site identified in southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
US: DoE announces $32m extra solar funding
Money to be steered towards training of U.S. solar support workers, driving down cost of solar and increasing access to solar data.
Amazon launches solar power store in India
Online marketplace dedicated to enabling India customers to purchase a range of solar PV-related products, including solar panels and lights.
Solar fastest-growing U.S. power source since shale boom
Figures from the EIA reveal that solar will grow by more than 30% over the next year, posting growth patterns not seen in U.S. since the shale boom.
Edinburgh unveils ambitious community solar plans
Council of the Scottish capital outlines aim to create the U.K.’s largest community-owned urban renewable energy project, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 855 tonnes a year.
Australia: solar subsidy report draws industry's ire
Report by Australian think-tank the Grattan Institute attacking the country’s “expensive” solar subsidies dismissed as blinkered by pro-solar advocates.
Hevel Solar plans $450m PV expansion in Russia
Venture between Renova and OAO Rusnano to develop Russia’s solar footprint being driven by oil billionaire Viktor Vekselberg.
PV plans abound, but Jordan can’t rest on its laurels
News of solar PV plans in Jordan is coming in fast and thick on the back of announcements last week that projects totaling 200 MW had been tendered at record low prices. The country appears to be gearing up for its day in the sun, but it can’t afford to rest on its laurels, with the fossil fuel industries still lobbying heavily.
