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.
Beijing will close final coal plant next year
City authorities closed two plants last week and will bring down the curtain on coal in 2016. The capital is replacing coal with natural gas-fired plants.
Shunfeng shareholders help impressive annual figures
The acquisition of Wuxi Suntech’s manufacturing facilities transformed Shunfeng into a tier 1 player overnight but the ambitious company was staring down the barrel three months ago.
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The world’s drivers are plugging in, Norway and Germany are plugging in, Hanergy is certainly not propping up and Australia is bolting together.
Solar leases can deter homebuyers, claim
LA Times report highlights problems leased solar rooftops can cause when selling a home. Buyers may fear they will fail credit checks to take over the lease.
