SolarCity teams up with Nest
Smart heating and solar are coming together in a new collaboration between SolarCity and Nest Labs announced today. Under the partnership, 10,000 new Californian SolarCity customers will receive a free Nest Thermostat when they sign up for a solar lease.
Growing pains as Turkish solar market slowly emerges
The Solarex trade show currently under way in Istanbul reveals a market growing much more slowly than many had hoped. However, the fundamentals for PV remain strong and administrative barriers are slowly reducing.
Solar to thank for UK grid's lowest-ever peak demand forecast
National Grid estimates that peak demand will hit 37.5 GW this summer, a fall of 900 MW on last year that has been attributed to the increase in embedded solar PV generation capacity.
Is DEWA preparing an 800 MW Dubai tender?
Infrastructure group behind world record sub-6 cent LCOE is rumored to be seeking a financial advisor for an 800 MW project. An advisor is typically the first move in drawing up a tender.
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Indian state fires gun on 2 GW solar auction
Developers gathered in Hyderabad this morning to learn about Telangana state auction. Projects will range from 2 MW to 450 MW in size and, if taken up, will put state at the forefront of Indian solar.
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Carbon emissions hope for the world, generation hope for Gaza, hope for Europe’s ailing manufacturers and higher cell efficiencies are, erm, hoped for.
New York slates $160 million to further expand renewables
The U.S. state has is increasing its investment in clean energy
funding to build and expand solar and wind farms, hydropower plants and fuel cells.
SunEdison breaks ground on 22.6 MW PV project in Utah
Consisting of seven solar power plants, the project will generate enough electricity to power over 4,000 Utah homes.
E.ON launches US energy service business with eye on renewables
The European utility giant’s new E.ON Energy Services division will offer asset management and maintenance and repair services. The company says its ability to customize services will be crucial in servicing the fast-growing solar and wind markets.
