ABB inverters handle half of India's 4 GW solar capacity
Swiss power company has doubled its installed base in the country in just five months, surpassing 2 GW of installed solar inverters and thus supporting half of India’s 4.1 GW of total installed capacity.
ARENA seeking large scale solar projects under $135/MWh
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says it is seeking large scale solar projects that can produce energy at a cost of $135/MWh as it calls for tenders for its first AUD$100 million funding round for the technology.
SunEdison installs 1.9 MW solar system for Delhi Metro
U.S. solar power developer completes construction of eight rooftop arrays at stations along the Indian city’s Badarpur-Fariadabad line; two more PV systems on the way for further lines.
Luxor supplies PV modules to Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture
Boasting Egypt’s largest PV rooftop system on a public structure, the ministry building employs 560 high-performance solar modules from the German PV manufacturer. The project is seen as a model for the use of solar energy in the Egyptian administration.
REC, O Capital partner on solar development in Middle East, Africa
The PV manufacturer and the well situated Egyptian group have announced ambitious plans to embrace “amazing growth opportunities for solar energy,” which they say will enable them to dominate the region’s PV market.
Southern Power secures large stake in 300 MW First Solar project
The utility has purchased a controlling interest in First Solar’s 300 MW Desert Stateline power plant in California; power produced at site will be purchased by Southern California Edison.
UK's FIT cuts threaten 20,000 solar jobs
Department of Energy and Climate Change’s own study finds that reduction in the feed-in tariff from next year will lead to 22,000 job losses throughout the U.K. solar industry.
Sunrun offers extended loan option for US customers
Solar-as-a-service provider Sunrun launches BrightAdvantage, a loan option that offers homeowners a 12- or 20-year payment option for the installation of rooftop solar systems.
Solarcentury building largest solar farm in the Netherlands
The U.K. developer is collaborating with Amelander Energy Cooperative and renewable energy supplier Eneco to construct the 6 MW plant on the low-lying island of Ameland.
SMA smart home system to manage appliances from Bosch manufacturer
Homeowners will now be able to incorporate products from BSH Hausgeräte, Europe’s largest manufacturer of home appliances, into SMA’s intelligent energy management systems.
