Sunnova raises $300 million from Energy Capital Partners
Energy Capital Managements investment in Sunnova brings the third-party solar provider to over $1 billion raised since 2014.
China aiming to reach 143 GW PV capacity by 2020
The countrys National Energy Administration (NEA) announces plans to triple capacity over the next five years, to cut Chinas carbon emissions and become the worlds leader in clean energy.
ReneSola sells two PV farms in Bulgaria as part of its strategic shift
ReneSola announced sale of 9.7 MW of solar farms in Bulgaria to Luxembourg-based Solar World Invest Fund SIF.
New Jersey Senate passes 80% renewable energy mandate
Difficulties may lie ahead with this ambitious proposal due to potential opposition by Governor Chris Christie
Amory Lovins awarded the German Order of Merit for his vision of the Energy Transition
Lovins concept of the soft energy path from 1976 is credited in providing the intellectual DNA for Germanys Energiewende (Energy Transition).
Amory Lovins awarded the German Order of Merit for his vision of the Energy Transition
Lovins concept of the soft energy path from 1976 is credited in providing the intellectual DNA for Germanys Energiewende (Energy Transition).
French tender: 349 rooftop PV projects totaling 80 MW
The French Ministry of Energy, Ecology and Sustainable Development has announced the winners of the first tranche of a tender concerning the installation of rooftop photovoltaic projects between 100 to 250 KW each, totaling 80 MW of cumulative capacity.
Amtech announces USD27 million in 2016 orders
Solar production equipment supplier Amtech has announced a strong start to 2016, with the company reporting that since December 2015 it has provided a “healthy” number of quotes and booking orders for solar production equipment.
Construction begins on the largest East African solar plant
The 10 MW PV plant, the biggest solar project in East Africa, will be build in Soroti, Uganda. The plant is to be connected to the grid in July 2016.
Japan confirms 11 percent FIT reduction
Japan’s FITs will reduce by 11% from April 1. The country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) confirmed the move today. FIT duration will stay at 20 years.
