Airports in Malaysia, India embrace solar
SunEdison has erected a 19 MW array at Kuala Lumpur International while Canadian Solar is supplying 2.1 MW of modules for Delhi International.
South Africa world's most attractive emerging country for solar
South Africa has topped IHS’ emerging PV market attractiveness rankings in the areas of in potential market size, project profitability and pipeline maturity, ahead of Thailand and Turkey.
SEIA praises Obama's solar support in SOTU address
The solar industry was singled out for special presidential praise in the address, with U.S. President Barack Obama drawing positive words from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Nippon Renewable Energy secures $250 million for Japanese solar projects
The independent solar utility company is developing a pipeline of more than 300 MW of solar projects. Four installations totaling 47.5 MW are set to begin construction.
Utility-scale US solar capacity grew 43% in 2013
A report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that 2.9 GW of utility-scale solar capacity was added in the U.S. last year.
EU ProSun backs French-German solar plans
The joint initiative of EU solar businesses welcomes the proposals, stating that Europe “must bet on a strong solar industry.”
Construction begins on Australia's largest PV power plant
First Solar has broken ground on the 102 MW Nyngan solar project in the Australian state of New South Wales. When completed in 2015, it will be the biggest solar park in the country.
SunPower teams with Bank of America to finance $220 million solar leasing program
The solar manufacturers will collaborate with the bank on a $220 million support package designed to spur the U.S. solar leasing market.
First Solar to light up mining sector
The U.S. thin-film giant is looking to expand operations in the international mining industry, offering cost-effective tailor-made PV solutions while retaining the risk.
China issues stiff response
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has reportedly issued a strongly worded riposte to the U.S. over its latest anti-dumping and countervailing duty probes. China has also issued a veiled warning to EU manufacturers.
