Ford partners with Trina Solar to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China
Program offers hybrid electric vehicles, solar system and energy-efficient appliances to families intent on developing wider understanding of their carbon footprint.
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Second tier solar markets took center stage this week, with India, Australia, Malaysia and Brazil each turning heads with their PV development plans and announcements, as leading markets wobbled.
Duke announces plans for Disney-inspired solar park
The 5 MW facility in Reedy Creek, Florida, will be arranged in the shape of a Disney-inspired design, the utility has confirmed.
Abengoa's 210 MW Chile solar hybrid complex approved
The Spanish renewable developer has been given the green light to proceed with the Atacama 2 project, which is a combined PV/CSP development in the Atacama desert.
Santander launches $2bn renewable energy fund
Spanish lender partners with two of Canada’s largest pension funds to launch London-headquartered Cubico Sustainable Investment, a joint fund for renewable energy projects.
JinkoSolar Q1 revenue increases 36.5% Y-O-Y
The Chinese vertically integrated solar developer enjoys huge rise in downstream revenue, shipments up 35.8% year-over-year although gross margin contracts slightly.
Kyocera and partners to build 92 MW Japan solar plant
Investment in large-scale PV project to total $284 million, site identified in southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
US: DoE announces $32m extra solar funding
Money to be steered towards training of U.S. solar support workers, driving down cost of solar and increasing access to solar data.
Amazon launches solar power store in India
Online marketplace dedicated to enabling India customers to purchase a range of solar PV-related products, including solar panels and lights.
Solar fastest-growing U.S. power source since shale boom
Figures from the EIA reveal that solar will grow by more than 30% over the next year, posting growth patterns not seen in U.S. since the shale boom.
