TerraForm Power pays $250m for Capital Dynamics' solar assets
The SunEdison-owned solar farm operator will acquire 77.6 MW of PV projects across a number of U.S. states after completing the debt-financed purchase.
Kyocera signs deal for solar-powered smartphone technology
The Japanese electrical giant has entered into a technical and marketing partnership with Sunpartner, which has developed the Wysips Crystal technology for touch screens.
SunPower to build 160 MW panel fab in South Africa
SunPower will manufacture high-efficiency solar panels at the new facility, which will also house its EPC and O&M offices, consolidating its South African operations under one roof.
China best country for clean energy investment, study finds
Joint research by Climatescope and UK Department for International Development ranks China as the best country in which to invest in clean technology.
Round-the-world solar flight taxiing towards take off
The Solar Impulse story will enter its second chapter in March next year as it attempts to circumnavigate the globe using only the power of the sun.
Chinese PV glass maker sets up shop in Dubai
Chang Zhou Almaden will open its new $30 million PV glass factory and training center in the emirate, where it plans to produce up to 400,000 PV panels annually.
Storage and energy management installed at 9 MW PV plant in Pennsylvania
Once complete, the 48-acre solar farm will be largest in the state, with Axion Power International providing its PbC batteries and PowerCube technology as storage.
Germany: PV growth drops to lowest level since February 2011
The demand for photovoltaic systems in Germany reached a new low in September with 110 MW. Nevertheless, solar subsidies continue to decrease. November feed-in tariff rates for rooftop systems up to 500 kW range between 10.98 and 12.62 eurocents per kilowatt hour.
Aside from problems with Russia, Ukraine offers top conditions for PV
Ukraine has emerged as an ambiguous destination for PV. It provides some eye-catching tariffs and boasts very good solar irradiation. If only political risks did not exist.
SunPower partners on 3 GW of projects in China
The California-based company is expanding its reach in China with a second joint venture. It’s partnering with TZS, Sichuan Development, Leshan Electric Power and Tianjin Tsinlien; Plans to Utilize Leading LCPV Technology
