Rebound in global PV equipment industry shows in Q2 numbers
The latest figures by SEMI verify the rebound in orders reported by German equipment makers, as the book-to-bill ratio rockets to 1.58.
Hillary Clinton calls for integrated North American approach to clean energy
Hillary Clinton has released more of her vision on energy and climate issues, but with few concrete details on renewable energy and grids.
SolarWorld signs 65 MW supply agreement for Panasonic's Oregon solar plant
Deal struck at Solar Power International marks the largest single project agreement for SolarWorld in the U.S.; Panasonic to construct, own and operate solar facility.
UK: Scotland carries flag for solar as FIT changes slow march to grid parity
Scottish government distances itself from DECC uncertainties as it announces it will retain grandfathering guarantee under RO; changes to FIT will set back solar’s path to grid parity, says REA.
Sunrun expands US solar jobs, installation partnership nationally
U.S. residential solar company teams with solar non-profit organization GRID Alternatives to provide home solar and job training to low-income families across the U.S.
Saudi Arabia fires up new Kaco PV inverter line
Shams PV inverter line commences production, boasting 1 GW capacity and the first to comply with Saudi Arabian local content regulations. Line owned by Advanced Electronics Company.
Data center giant Equinix taps SunEdison to solar power its Californian operations
World’s largest provider of data center services signs five-year PPA with SunEdison for majority of energy from the company’s 150 MW Imperial Valley solar farm, due for completion in 2016.
India cabinet set to approve aggressive 40% renewable goal
National Democratic Alliance considers 40% renewable energy goal for 2030, target would require 250 GW of solar PV capacity by that date, and 100 GW of wind power.
Sunrun asks Arizona regulators to recuse themselves over conflict of interest, bias
Sunrun, the former mayor of Tempe and two former commissioners are asking three members of the Arizona Corporation Commission to bow out of a decision on solar fees.
OPIC funds 100 MW CSP plant in South Africa, grid improvements in Pakistan
The U.S.-led international development projects support private sector development in energy and inclusive access to finance. The projects “show the transformative impact that the U.S. private sector can have in the developing world,” OPIC says.
