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IRENA: Solar, wind most competitive energy sources in UAE
A new study estimates $1.9 billion in annual savings by 2030 for the United Arab Emirates if the country can achieve a 10% renewable energy mix.
Russian banks set to seize Crimean solar power plants
Update: Saddled with massive debts estimated at $870 million following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and a dramatic cut in feed-in tariffs, solar plants in the region have been unable to pay back outstanding loans and now face foreclosure.
Risen Energy raises $403 million for PV projects
The Chinese solar company plans to invest in 279 MW of PV projects in China and Mexico as well as 100 MW of domestic distributed generation installations.
SunEdison moves 168 MW of PV plants to TerraForm subsidiary
The leading U.S. solar group continues to fill its yieldco subsidiary with PV power and revenue generating assets. The portfolio consists of distributed generation installation in the U.S. and 11 solar plants in the U.K.
US: Best practices guides aim to lower financing costs for solar energy systems
Backed by the U.S. Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, a solar industry group has published new best practices guidelines to reassure investors and ultimately reduce financing costs for solar development.
Manz books order for lithium-ion laser welding pilot line
German PV and battery equipment supply Manz has booked an order to provide a pilot line to a U.S. lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery producer. The booking is for Manz’s laser welding process, which the company says can increase quality and performance of the batteries, while reducing production costs.
Global investment in green energy rises 17% to $270 billion
Driven by solar and wind, global investment in green energy last year reversed a two-year dip, seemingly ignoring the challenge posed by sharply lower oil prices, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Sharp says it won't exit solar business
The head of Sharp Corp.’s energy business on Monday told reporters in Japan the company would not quit or sell its solar business, but would instead return to profit.
Sharp says it won't exit solar business
The head of Sharp Corp.’s energy business on Monday told reporters in Japan the company would not “quit or sell” its solar business, but would instead return to profit.
