US: solar could disrupt shale revolution, study finds
Report by energy research company Wood Mackenzie points to solar as the one technology with the capacity to transform energy markets in same way shale did.
Swinerton lands contract for 104 MW Red Hills solar plant in Utah
The U.S. renewable energy developer will begin work on the installation towards the end of this year having been awarded the contract by Scatec Solar.
Inside ABB: PRO-33 global rollout a symbol of Power-One integration
This month, ABB will roll out its PRO-33 string inverter globally, in what it says is an important indication of Power-One’s successful integration into the global company.
NEXTracker doubles manufacturing capacity, raises $25m in financing
The US tracker company announces funding benchmark on back of growth that saw manufacturing capacity double.
Hanwha SolarOne acquisition of Hanwha Q Cells completed
Merger announced in December finalized today as Hanwha SolarOne completes 100% purchase of outstanding share capital of Hanwha Q Cells.
IEA report examines ways to lower PV cost barriers in emerging regions
The Innovative Business Models and Financing Mechanisms for PV Deployment in Emerging Regions assesses the pros and cons of six different types of funding methods.
Conergy enters residential solar leasing market
Partnership with European municipal utility network Trianel GmbH allows Conergy to offer leased solar systems to six million homes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Enel Green Power posts 11.1% revenue growth driven by US and Latam markets
The Italian renewable energy developer achieved revenues of $3.3bn in 2014 following strong performance in U.S. and Latin America.
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Construction begins on 9.9 MW merchant solar park in Panama
Ecosolar’s project is being built by British company Solarcentury. IIC provided a loan of $11.9m for the project.
