Welspun to start construction of 50 MW solar PV plant in Maharashtra, India
The deputy chief minister laid the foundation stones for the project, which is moving forward despite the overall slowness in the Indian market.
Rent-a-roof policy on cards for Delhi, India
Officials in the Indian city are considering adopting the successful rent-a-roof solar scheme launched by current PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat in 2011.
China inverter growth tops 100% as domestic dominance grows
As China’s solar inverter market expanded to nearly $800 million in 2013, demand has been driven by domestic suppliers, according to IHS.
Solar-powered benches rolled out in Boston, US
Created by startup Changing Environments, the Soofa is a solar-powered park bench that allows users to charge their mobile devices while resting.
Industry welcomes Indian budget
The Indian solar industry was broadly positive after India’s new government outlined its spending plans. Tax measures to boost manufacturing could hint at a pending imposition of AD duties on imports.
South Africa enters global top 10 for utility scale solar
The Rainbow Nation has installed more than 503 MW of utility scale solar, placing it 10th overall globally, according to Wiki-Solar.
Australian PM courts further solar controversy
Ahead of the G20 Brisbane summit in November, Tony Abbott’s office has been accused of trying push this week’s environmental goods deal off the discussion table.
Pakistan approves feasibility study for solar project
Nawaz Sharif’s government is considering three more feasibility studies after 24 letters of intent for solar schemes were issued. Sharif’s rural electrification program is continuing apace.
British Gas ignites PV ambitions with $100 million UK investment
The UK’s largest utility will partner with Gen Community to deliver solar panels to local government sites across the country.
UK solar companies win High Court FIT compensation claim
Court rules in favor of compensation claim for 14 companies aggrieved at government changes to the feed-in tariff introduced in 2011.
