Niche PV markets to grow to 1.2 GW in a decade, says Lux Research
Led by steady growth in the building integrated photovoltaics sector, niche solar markets will prove a steady growth path for thin-film suppliers over the next ten years.
Chronic under-utilization in Indian PV manufacturing, study finds
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released figures that show only 297 MW of the country’s 1.38 GW solar cell production capacity is currently under operation. The situation is only slightly better for the solar module sector.
Anesco targets 30 MW PV development of UK brownfield site
The British energy company has identified a number of former coal mines in the north of England as prime locations for 30 MW of solar PV installations.
US: 2014 to be peak year for solar leasing model, says GTM Research
Having outpaced the overall U.S. PV market for the first time, growth in the residential solar sector is being spurred by the solar leasing model, with 2014 likely to be the pinnacle. Solar loans will drive direct ownership from 2015 onwards.
Texas Solar Power Association launched
Devised to help advance solar’s growing prominence in the oil-rich state, the Texas Solar Power Association will seek to promote state solar business interests.
Yingli most preferred solar brand, finds IHS survey
A customer insight survey by market research company IHS has found that Yingli Solar was the top preferred brand in the PV industry in 2013.
Three Washington D.C. universities plan 52 MW PV project
Duke Energy Renewables will supply solar modules to George Washington University, American University and the George Washington University Hospital as part of the Capital Partners Solar Project.
India reconsidering solar duties as government opens PV floodgates
As new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursues the PV fast lane, the country’s power ministry calls upon the Ministry of Finance to reverse its decision to impose dumping duties on US and Asian suppliers.
California moves to fast-track rooftop solar applications
Legislation to standardize and quicken the solar permit process in California is set to go before the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on Wednesday.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy agrees PPA for 320 MW Utah solar projects
Warren Buffett’s energy group has finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement with First Wind for its planned, 320 MW Four Brothers solar development in Utah, U.S.
