Jordan’s rooftop PV sector thriving
Jordan leads Arab world in utility-scale solar PV installations with many large solar farms expected to go online in 2015. Residential and commercial rooftop sectors are also kick-starting the thriving solar sector.
SunEdison scales LA solar rooftop market with 22 MW deal
The US renewable energy company signs agreement with PermaCity to develop solar systems atop leased rooftops, scheme designed to create income for property owners.
First Solar and Apple sign $848 million 130 MW deal
First Solar has signed a 25-year PPA with Apple for 130 MW of a 150 MW plant. Under the deal Apple will pay $848 million for electricity from the plant, which First Solar will begin construction on in mid-2015.
Duke Energy proposes suite of solar programs for South Carolina
Proposals intended to increase its customers’ access to renewable energy, and could add 110 MW of PV to South Carolina portfolio by 2021 if approved.
Interview: 'Janitorial' O&M rising despite the robots
As the PV market matures with the growing installed base, a range of auxiliary services and business opportunities have appeared. One of which is the provision of O&M services, in particular maintenance services including cleaning. Jay A. Welsh, the General Manager of Solar Maid spotted this trend and has see demand for janitorial O&M services grow.
US SunShot Initiative releases $13m for community solar projects
Opportunity labeled Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities designed to establish technical assistance program for local governments to drive greater PV deployment.
Gintech explores merger and relocation opportunities in light of US tariffs
The Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer may merge its operation or seek to relocate as the company aims to stay competitive in face of stinging US tariffs.
Dirty investments undermine UK govt's renewables pledge
Despite announcing goal to be greenest government ever, UK coalition found to have invested 300 times more on fossil fuels than renewable energy over course of tenure.
Australia: Council approves 2 GW mega solar project plan in Queensland
A staged plan to build what would be the largest solar PV plant in Australia, and possibly the largest yet proposed in the world, has been granted planning approval in the northeast state of Queensland.
Mammoth Desert Sunlight solar farm begins commercial operation
The 550 MW project, which uses First Solar’s thin-film modules, was inaugurated yesterday during gathering of 150 federal, state and local officials.
