New Jersey to vote on $447 million for solar projects
The U.S. state of New Jersey looks set to invest $447 million on PV projects, including a plan to transform unused landfills and abandoned industrial sites into 42 MW of solar farms.
Suntech embarks on panel fire sale
Chinese panel giant Suntech has sparked fears it will start a fire sale of its huge inventory by agreeing to sell 30 MW of its products to a rival manufacturer for just US$0.49/Watt.
Affordable Solar, Sunnova launch leasing program in New Mexico
Affordable Solar and Sunnova Energy Corp. are offering residents of New Mexico a new solar panel leasing program that promises fixed, long-term rates and lower prices than current electricity costs.
Scatec to build 115 MW South African schemes
Norwegian project developer has signed deal for a further two photovoltaic schemes and will complete its Kalkbult project ahead of schedule.
Thai-based solar developer completes 84 MW PV plant in Lopburi
Thai solar project developer Natural Energy Development Co. has announced the completion of its 84 MW photovoltaic plant in Lopburi, Thailand.
Nearly 20% of Australias PV home systems substandard, watchdog finds
Up to 200,000 photovoltaic units on homes across Australia could be improperly installed and some even posing a danger, according to the countrys Clean Energy Regulator.
Indian coal giant investing in PV
India largest coal miner, Coal India Limited, is reported to be preparing to develop a 2 MW solar project in Odisha as part of a stated aim to diversify into renewable energy.
Solar shades for California school district
First phase of Cupertino’s 6 MW multi-site project is complete.
Lightsource acquires 6.5 MW UK farm site
Renewables company Lightsource Renewable Energy acquires 6.3 MW Solarcentury PV park.
University of Cyprus will lead EU net metering research
The University of Cyprus has announced plans for a second, 10 to 13 MW, solar park and revealed it will lead a 1.3 million research program into the adoption of net metering across the EU.
