Yingli pushes UK solar growth with 66 MW supply deal
The Chinese solar manufacturer has partnered with local clean energy developer Push Energy on the development of four large-scale PV plants.
UK distributed power generation market could decline by 2019
Research from GlobalData suggests the market will experience rapid decline in investment as energy sectors respond to subsidy changes.
Scotland says nae to fracking, aye to solar
A lively debate at the Edinburgh International Book Festival showcased Scotland’s stance on fracking, its increasing use of renewables and the U.K.’s energy dilemmas.
Yingli posts second-quarter net loss of $46 million
Yingli’s customer base doubled compared with the second quarter of 2013 as shipments to Japan in the first half of 2014 exceeded its total shipments to the country in 2013.
US electrical generation from renewables hits 14.3%
Solar power generation in the U.S. more than doubled in the first half of 2014. Overall, electrical generation from non-hydro renewables increased 10.4% year on year.
Vivint Solar to go public
The Utah company has yet to decide how many shares it will offer or the price range for the offering. It’s looking to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
REC Group signs 85 MW US supply order deal
The agreement is the largest utility-scale order to date in the U.S. for the Norwegian solar company. REC has already doubled its U.S. order intake over the past 12 months.
Scatec Solar preps float
The Norwegian group is set to apply for a listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange and launch an initial public offering in an effort to increase capital for further growth.
ISS secures financing for 200 MW of solar farms in North Carolina
The North Carolina company is looking for investors to buy projects of 20 MW and larger upon delivery with no upfront risk or financing.
Latin America: Eager for an industry
pv magazine examines Latin America’s growing solar industries in a broad-ranging look at the region in the upcoming September issue. With Intersolar South America kicking off on Tuesday, we offer here a timely excerpt.
