Electric vehicle charger maker faces lawsuits
San Fran-based Ecotality is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges the EV charging technology company failed to disclose a string of problems, including the fact its chargers were overheating and melting during use.
Goldpoly and Huabei jointly acquire 23.8 MW solar plant in Xuzhou, China
Goldpoly New Energy Holdings team up with Huabei Expressway to acquire the entire equity interest of a 23.8 MW on-grid solar plant in Xuzhou, China in $73.5 million deal.
EUR 22 million remains in grants for German household storage
Only around EUR 3.3 million of the EUR 25 million made available by the German government to subsidize household PV storage systems has been claimed. With a further EUR 25 million expected for 2014, householders have been urged to apply for a grant.
Intersolar South America preview
With a predicted 13 GW of capacity by 2017, the lure of South America for PV companies should ensure a positive turnout at the first Intersolar South America trade show. Brazilian and German exhibitors dominate at the Sao Paulo show.
Scatec Solar connects South Africa's first renewable independent power project to the grid
European PV specialists Scatec Solar connect their 75 MW solar plant to South Africa’s grid three months ahead of schedule, making it the first renewable energy independent power producer procurement program (REIPPPP) in the country.
Sika appoints new chief technology officer
Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika has tapped Thomas Hasler as its new chief technology officer and member of the group’s management, effective Jan. 1.
UK's community owned RE progress blocked by councils, group claims
A new think tank report suggests the U.K. could grow its community owned renewable energy sector by 8,800% if councils did not block its development.
Coupled solar and energy storage market to grow to $2.8 billion in 2018
Dominated by grid installations, the coupled solar and energy storage segment will prove a boon to energy storage producers but have only a modest impact on the solar market, according to a new report by Lux Research.
Former First Solar VP charged by SEC
Former head of investor relations told selected investors and analysts about loss of loan guarantee in 2011. The formal announcement of the news the next morning caused a 6% share price fall.
Brunei poised to roll out feed-in tariffs
Minister of Energy for the oil-rich southeast Asian state announces plans to introduce a feed-in tariff (FIT) policy over the next 18 months.
