Orix to pursue 800 MW Japan PV projects despite grid constraints
The Tokyo-based finance and leasing company hopes to install 800 MW of megasolar projects by 2018, and is not cowed by recent reports of grid restrictions for new solar projects.
Neo Solar Power subsidiary reveals 14 MW UK rooftop solar program
The scheme will be carried out by General Energy Solutions and will be the largest project for a housing community in the U.K.
India raises JNNSM target by 75%
Narendra Modi wants 15.75 GW, rather than 9 GW under the second phase of the national solar mission. Developers are meeting in New Delhi today to discuss the proposals.
Creditors vote through LDK restructure
Note holders of the debt-saddled wafer manufacturer waved through restructuring proposals this morning. The plans will now go before courts in Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands.
The pv magazine weekly news roundup: Oct 10-17
As solar-powered phone booths promise to transform London streets, analysts reveal that PV has arrived at a point where a common technology roadmap is possible, with higher panel power ratings just around the corner.
SunEdison in talks over $2bn Chinese poly factory
US poly and wafer maker could treble its poly production capacity with Chinese fab. Company president says it is considering a similar investment in Saudi Arabia.
Energy storage dominates Solar Energy UK
Energy storage took center stage at Solar Energy UK in Birmingham, Enlgand, on Wednesday. While the sector is in agreement about its vital role in the furthe development of renewables, the U.K. government is not doing enough to support an industry, say industry stakeholders.
8minutenergy secures approval for 135 MW projects in California
The solar developer’s Redwood Solar Farm projects have been granted Conditional Use Permits by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
MVV Energie acquires 50.1% of Germany's Juwi
The regional German utility says the Juwi acquisition will result in a partnership to expand renewable energy. The deal remains conditional on the successful implementation of Juwi’s restructuring.
German renewable energy levy to fall for first time
For the first time since its introduction, the German renewable energy levy will not increase year over year but instead decline, albeit by only 0.07 eurocents to 6.17 eurocents per kilowatt hour.
