Europe on course to install just 10 GW of PV in 2014, finds NPD Solarbuzz
Figure represents an annual decline of 7% compared to last year, and sees Europe’s share of global PV demand fall to 22%.
US residential installations outstrip commercial for first time ever, finds SEIA
Reports from the first quarter of the year show that 1.33 GW of PV capacity was installed in the US, with the residential sector outperforming commercial.
Manufacturers will be quids-in from July
IHS says a record level of solar installations in the fourth quarter will start to benefit manufacturers from July onwards. The UK is predicted to overtake Germany and become the world’s fourth largest solar market in 2014.
Majority of Americans favor energy system overhaul, study finds
Survey in advance of next week’s EPA carbon regulations shows that 66% of Americans believe that power system modernization is a good idea.
Xcel Energy and SunPower plan 50 MW Colorado PV plant
The solar park will be located at a 320-acre site in San Luis Valley, with construction to commence in early 2015.
Yingli mulls bid for 100 MW solar plant in Dubai
Chinese solar giants reveal their ambitions to be part of the UAEs solar renaissance, says regional MD.
First Solar offloads 250 MW Nevada PV project to NextEra Energy
The U.S. solar company has sold its Silver State South solar plant to NextEra as planned, and will remain as EPC service provider.
Shunfeng to raise $774 million through share offering
The Chinese solar cell manufacturer hopes to raise funds in order to construct more solar power stations.
New solar-powered drone launched by Sunlight Photonics
The SUNLINK-5 is a small UAV (unmanned airborne vehicle) that has been designed for low to medium altitudes and day-long missions thanks to its solar-powered capability.
IBC Solar breaks Japanese ground with 2.3 MW solar project
The German PV system specialist is working with local partners to fully develop the plant, scheduled for completion in mid-July.
