US: Homebuyers spooked by rooftop solar leases
Some homeowners in the U.S. have reportedly had to lower the asking price of their property as buyers are reluctant to take on ‘unfamiliar’ solar leasing contracts.
Japan installed 7 GW of solar capacity in last fiscal year
Figures from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry show that the country’s solar sector soared between March 2013 and March 2014.
IHS predict solar supply chain revenue to rise by 24% in second half of 2014
Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.
Yingli Green lowers Q1 losses by more than half
Yingli Green Energy has reported losses of $55 million in the first quarter of 2014 after ending 2013 with a final quarter net loss of $128 million.
SunEdison acquires 50% stake in Silver Ridge Power
California’s SunEdison will partner with Riverstone Holdings LLC on the ownership of Silver Ridge Power, which operates a number of large-scale PV plants in the U.S.
Wavelabs acquires Fraunhofer CSP as customer
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute has purchased Wavelabs’ SINUS-220 solar simulator to bolster its PV testing and optimization research.
India considering tax incentives for solar households
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes a tax incentive for homeowners keen on installing solar panels on their rooftops.
SEIA backs Massachusetts plans to scrap net metering cap
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has lobbied for a new net metering program, drawing support from SEIA and the New England Clean Energy Council.
NRG Energy completes 6 MW community clean energy project in California
Developed in collaboration with Boeing and San Diego State University, the Community Solar 1 Generating Facility will power 2,200 local households.
SunPower secures $200 million loan program boost from Admirals Bank
The funding is to be used to develop SunPower’s residential solar project portfolio over the course of the next two years.
