Anesco targets 30 MW PV development of UK brownfield site
The British energy company has identified a number of former coal mines in the north of England as prime locations for 30 MW of solar PV installations.
US: 2014 to be peak year for solar leasing model, says GTM Research
Having outpaced the overall U.S. PV market for the first time, growth in the residential solar sector is being spurred by the solar leasing model, with 2014 likely to be the pinnacle. Solar loans will drive direct ownership from 2015 onwards.
Texas Solar Power Association launched
Devised to help advance solar’s growing prominence in the oil-rich state, the Texas Solar Power Association will seek to promote state solar business interests.
Three Washington D.C. universities plan 52 MW PV project
Duke Energy Renewables will supply solar modules to George Washington University, American University and the George Washington University Hospital as part of the Capital Partners Solar Project.
California moves to fast-track rooftop solar applications
Legislation to standardize and quicken the solar permit process in California is set to go before the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on Wednesday.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy agrees PPA for 320 MW Utah solar projects
Warren Buffett’s energy group has finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement with First Wind for its planned, 320 MW Four Brothers solar development in Utah, U.S.
US: Homebuyers spooked by rooftop solar leases
Some homeowners in the U.S. have reportedly had to lower the asking price of their property as buyers are reluctant to take on ‘unfamiliar’ solar leasing contracts.
RENERGY 2014 closes with calls to remove PV subsidies
Speakers at Tamil Nadu conference say rooftop subsidy is out of funds and needs to be formally removed. Developers say agricultural solar applications could remove need for indebted distribution companies to penalize commercial electricity users.
Solar developer wins UK High Court battle
A judge in London’s High Court branded a decision by a government minister to block a solar farm a ‘perverse decision’. The politician’s actions were a result of ‘political expediency’ said developer Lark Energy after the court verdict.
Solar still leads US charge
The latest figures show solar – with 907 MW – was the biggest renewable energy contributor to new electricity generation capacity in the US in the first five months of this year. Five solar projects added 156 MW in May.
