Price volatility dogs energy leaders across the globe
World Energy Council report cites oil price plunge and falling cost of renewables as most critical issue facing energy policymakers in 2015.
Plummeting oil prices could adversely affect off-grid uptake
Falling oil prices have the potential to harm the uptake of solar-diesel hybrid systems, according to research from German consultancy firm THEnergy.
Solarexpo could herald Italian solar renaissance
Organisers of the Milan trade show say there are signs of a recovery in Italian PV. Inverter maker Fronius and Chinese giant Jinko Solar are making all the right noises.
Rewarded for Trina's module dominance
The president of the module business, which has become the world’s biggest, has been promoted to the Trina Solar board. The Chinese giant also added a new independent director.
Cyprus military base powered by solar
Cypriot government has signed a contract with a consortium of companies to develop the 5 MW, $7.5m project. The scheme is the first under the Go Green military initiative.
Russia develops high-efficiency HJT modules
Industrial prototypes of above 20% efficient HJT modules produced in Russia. News comes as Chinese company plans cell and module manufacture on Russian soil.
Photon Laboratory files for insolvency
A German district court has opened insolvency proceedings for Photon Laboratory GmbH. A creditor filed a claim against the PV testing lab as early as June.
UP acquires stake in 50 MW project developer
ZNShine sells off majority stake in project in Xinjiang in return for EPC contract for next phase of 50 MW scheme.
Bidders land 200 MW solar deal
Winning tender announced for second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The Dubai scheme will have a 1 GW capacity by 2030.
US utility's plans to manage DG transition
NRG Energy has told investors of its plans to surf the wave of DG and renewables… whilst maximising returns from its fossil fuel generators.
