California moves to fast-track rooftop solar applications
Legislation to standardize and quicken the solar permit process in California is set to go before the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on Wednesday.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy agrees PPA for 320 MW Utah solar projects
Warren Buffett’s energy group has finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement with First Wind for its planned, 320 MW Four Brothers solar development in Utah, U.S.
US: Homebuyers spooked by rooftop solar leases
Some homeowners in the U.S. have reportedly had to lower the asking price of their property as buyers are reluctant to take on ‘unfamiliar’ solar leasing contracts.
RENERGY 2014 closes with calls to remove PV subsidies
Speakers at Tamil Nadu conference say rooftop subsidy is out of funds and needs to be formally removed. Developers say agricultural solar applications could remove need for indebted distribution companies to penalize commercial electricity users.
Solar developer wins UK High Court battle
A judge in London’s High Court branded a decision by a government minister to block a solar farm a ‘perverse decision’. The politician’s actions were a result of ‘political expediency’ said developer Lark Energy after the court verdict.
Solar still leads US charge
The latest figures show solar – with 907 MW – was the biggest renewable energy contributor to new electricity generation capacity in the US in the first five months of this year. Five solar projects added 156 MW in May.
SunEdison makes biggest solar acquisition in Massachusetts history
The California developer will acquire a 50 MW portfolio of 12 solar farms. The projects will take the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a cumulative 518 MW of installed capacity this month.
Australia: solar storage company picks up grant
Sunverge Energy has picked up a AUD$3.8 million grant to develop its lithium battery and energy management software system. The grant comes from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Japan installed 7 GW of solar capacity in last fiscal year
Figures from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry show that the country’s solar sector soared between March 2013 and March 2014.
IHS predict solar supply chain revenue to rise by 24% in second half of 2014
Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.
