China: 2014 shortfall does not diminish 2015 ambitions
While figures released last month by Chinas National Energy Administration (NEA) confirm that the country fell well short of its 14 GW installed PV goal for 2014, it has not stop the administration from setting an ambitious target for 2015. Signs are that the country is more likely to reach its 2015 goal.
Australia: Commercial sector grows as ET Solar joins PPA segment
Figures released today by Green Energy Markets reveal that the Australian commercial rooftop segment is continuing to grow. The positive signs for the sector come as ET Solar announces a deal with Australias Clean Energy Finance Corporation to roll out a AUD$33 million (US$25.5 million) commercial rooftop PPA program.
Tesla gears up for charge into home battery storage market
Tesla Motors, the electric vehicle company throwing down a major challenge to the global motor industry, says it is now looking to become a front-runner in energy storage in a major new challenge to the traditional electric utility business model.
3 billion euros to be invested in Ukranian solar power industry by 2020
Up to 3 billion (US$3.4 billion) will be invested in the development of the Ukranian solar power industry by 2020, according to a recent statement of an official spokesman of the press-service of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers.
Report: solar investment to remain strong in the face of falling oil prices
Analysts at Frost & Sullivan have added their voices to the chorus confirming that falling oil prices will have little impact on solar investment. In its Annual Global Power and Energy Outlook, Frost & Sullivan forecasts installed PV capacity to grow to almost 450 GW by 2020.
NREL study finds US solar interconnection delays a common problem
Purpose of market overview is to help streamline the PV interconnection process in order to ultimately benefit utilities and solar consumers across the country.
Trina to partner with PingAn Trust and Jiuzhou Investment to develop 500 MW to 1 GW of China projects
Trina Solar has announced a framework agreement to develop 500 GW to 1 GW of PV power plant projects in China over three years. The agreement is with PingAn Trust and Jiangsu Juizhou Investment Group.
State Solar Job census celebrates solar's economic clout
Census reveals benefits the solar PV industry brings to the U.S. economy, earning praise from the SEIA for revealing encouraging trends.
Phono Solar completes Pakistan's first MW-scale PV plant
The 1.25 MW installation in the Punjab province connects to the grid and becomes the largest single utility-scale installation in the country.
SolarCity's Hawaiian study reveals grid regulation potential of inverters
Results of joint study with NREL and Hawaiian Electric will see Hawaiian utility more than double grid’s daytime minimum load to 250% thanks to role of inverters.
