BayWa r.e.'s 19.5 MW solar farm in Great Glemham, England, nearing completion
The fixed tilt PV plant been built on a disused airfield in east England is expected to be completed in October.
Global solar installations to hit three-year high in 2014, say IHS
The analysts estimate that 41 GW of solar power will be installed next year, generating global revenues in excess of $86 billion.
Solar continues to rise in California
California has passed new groundbreaking legislation that expands renewable energy in the state for residents who until now had little opportunity to obtain clean power.
Citizen-financed PV park receives 8.2 MW of solar power from Hanwha SolarOne
The Korean PV manufacturer supplied 8.2 MWp to Lerchenhaid II PV park in Bavaria, which has been financed by the citizens of local city Straubing.
JinkoSolar to supply 20 MW to State Grid Corporation of China
JinkoSolar will supply 20 MW of solar modules to the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) for the second phase of the country’s National Wind/PV/Energy Storage and Transmission Joint Demonstration Project.
SMA receives Japanese certification for three-phase inverter
German solar energy equipment supplier SMA Solar Technology has become the first non-Japanese manufacturer to sell a three-phase inverter certified for the Japanese market.
Solar Universe expands reach with new East Coast franchises
In the wake of Solar Universe’s recent acquisition of distributed electricity company Gen110, the California group is expanding eastward with two new franchises in New York and New Jersey.
Applied Materials execs in line for a bumper pay day
Four senior executives at Californian solar equipment manufacturer Applied Materials are in line for a shares windfall as part of the acquisition of Tokyo Electron. Senior management have been offered retention bonuses to stay on throughout the deal.
Russia offers first ever subsidies for renewable energy
The world’s largest oil producer plans to develop its renewable energy sector which currently produces just 0.8% of the country’s power and has hosted its first clean power auction, with 39 ventures securing subsidies.
SunPower, Digital Federal Credit Union offer up to $100 million in loans
A new agreement between the Digital Federal Credit Union and the California solar company enhances the SunPower Loan Program to offer more financing options for residential customers.
