Sunlabob to lead on solar PV training in Kiribati
Laos-based Sunlabob Renewable Energy wins contract to provide hands-on solar PV training and related equipment to the Pacific island state of Kiribati.
Yingli Green Energy halves losses and posts 26.1% growth in second quarter
Second quarter revenue surges past $550 million as the company halves its losses for the second quarter of 2013.
Armstrong Fund raises $130 million for projects in Southeast Asia
Investors IFC Catalyst Fund, FMO and SIFEM have raised $130 million for investment in small-scale renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia ranging between $5 million and $12 million.
Renewable energy support schemes now present in 127 countries, report finds
The Worldwatch Institute — an independent research organization based in Washington D.C. — reports that 127 countries worldwide have now enacted support schemes for renewable energy.
Three directors resign at Suntech as cash flow concerns continue
Stricken Chinese solar manufacturer Suntech suffers top-level resignations as internal debt and leadership problems worsen.
Western US renewables could become cost competitive by 2025
The NREL — the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary laboratory for renewable energy research — predicts that solar power generation in western U.S. will be cost-competitive by 2025.
Goldpoly to acquire 400 MW of solar power assets in China
Hong Kong-based PV developer Goldpoly has signed a deal with GD Solar and other companies to purchase new solar power plants in China with an electricity generation capacity of 400 MW.
Canadian Solar announces $50 million stock offering
Vertically integrated solar manufacturer Canadian Solar company plans to raise up to US$50 million through share sale.
US: Georgia ups the ante on solar investment
Solar prospects in Georgia are sunnier then ever following the state’s decision to add 525 MW of solar generation to the grid.
