Unlicensed PV sector could propel Turkey to 10 GW by 2023
Senior energy experts in the country expect a bright future for Turkey’s solar industry, driven largely by the unlicensed PV segment.
Higher costs drive Q2 loss for NRG Energy
The U.S. wholesale power generation company reported a $97 million loss in the second quarter despite enjoying increased revenue.
Suntech buys up 30% of US storage company Powin Energy, wins best-in-class panel rating
The Chinese solar producer has paid $25 million for a 30% share of Powin Energy, and could acquire a further 30% over the next two years.
Sunnova raises $110m to accelerate customer growth
The Houston, Texas-based solar service company will plow the funds into its solar service offering to homeowners across the U.S.
China requests extension for US trade case settlement
Letter sent by Chinese government representatives to DOC asks for another week in which to strike a deal in the ongoing solar trade war.
SolarCity: Q2 losses double as installations and revenue soar
The leading U.S. solar company posted smaller than expected losses of $47.7 million in the second quarter, the figure masking a 62% revenue increase.
JinkoSolar opens 120 MW South African PV module factory
The $7.4 million production facility is JinkoSolar’s first such facility outside China, and signals the company’s intent to expand into the African market.
UK: ReneSola to supply 22 MW of solar modules to two projects
Two large-scale solar farms in England are to receive ReneSola’s Virtus I and II PV modules as the company cranks up its presence in this dynamic market.
Spanish solar power topped 8% penetration in July
Solar PV and CSP accounted for 8.3% of the energy mix, with renewables combined generating 37.6% of all electricity for the month.
China PV target cut to 13 GW for 2014
Installation target revised downwards from 14 GW as China switches solar focus towards greater distributed generation.
