PV, micro-grids win the bulk of IRENA funding for developing countries
The fourth round of a joint project facility between Irena and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development that finances renewable energy projects in developing countries has been announced. Solar PV and micro-grid technologies attract the main bulk of funding.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
It’s back to business as usual for solar in the second week of January. After a brief new year’s rest, the global industry is hitting 2017 at full speed and already showing the beginnings of another action packed year.
Solar Power Europe: “Innovation in business models and financing is key”
A report published this week by EU trade body Solar Power Europe puts emphasis on innovative business models and financing schemes as the key drivers taking solar to the next stage in its development across the continent.
Corporations covet clean-energy choices
A new report by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) indicates businesses want to settle in states with good clean-energy infrastructures.
Policies needed to reduce capital costs for PV in Southeastern Europe
Renewable energy support policies at the national and European level are needed to reduce the cost of capital for solar PV and onshore wind projects in countries in the South East of European, according to an extensive study undertaken by Ecofys,
China continues dominance of global renewable energy
A new report examines China’s clean energy investments, which go well beyond its borders, as well as its increasing dominance of PV production and the lithium-ion battery value chain.
Hopper at SEIA completes women’s superfecta
When Abigail “Abby” Ross Hopper assumes her duties as president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association next week, it signals a new course for the national association and ushers in an era when the five most powerful association positions in the U.S. solar industry will be held by women.
DOE Secretary Moniz’s exit memo extols solar progress
In the past eight years under President Obama, the solar industry has advanced from a tiny niche market to the country’s largest energy employer – though more work remains to be done.
Solar now accounting for almost 1% of India’s total electricity generation
A standout year for solar installation in India has seen solar PV increase its share of total electricity generated in the country and its share of the renewable energy generated in the country, which now stands at 13%, with this expected to dramatically rise again in 2017.
BREAKING: SEIA expected to name Abigail Hopper as new CEO
SEIA has officially announced that Abby Hopper, will start her duties at SEIA on Jan. 17. Hopper previously served as the head of the Maryland Energy Association and was an energy advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, during whose administration Maryland developed a progressive solar policy.
