Duke Energy issues 300 MW solar energy request in North Carolina
The company’s Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to assist its efforts in meeting the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Green Party policy to fund New Zealand household solar
Households would be able to borrow up to NZ$15,000 from public funds to pay for household solar systems. The opposition Labor Party has voiced interest in the idea.
China Solar faces fresh Changzhou problems
The former solar giant is facing an attempt to liquidate its controversial Changzhou subsidiary. The company has been unable to fully rebutt all the allegations levelled against its jailed chairman Yeung Ngo.
BELECTRIC completes four Californian solar facilities totaling 7.8 MW
The solar EPC contractor completed the projects at the end of 2013 under the California Renewable Energy Small Tariff FIT program.
Fraunhofer ISE signs renewable energy MoU with Fukushima
This Memorandum of Understanding is intended to help the Japanese Prefecture become the country’s new hub for renewable energy research.
S.A.G. Solarstrom to open insolvency proceeedings
The German developer has announced it will open general insolvency proceedings on March 1 after a brief flirtation with self-administered proceedings. The crisis started after problems in the UK and Italy.
Suntech shares to be de-listed from NYSE
Shares in what is left of Suntech are set to be removed from the New York bourse. The news comes days after Suntech’s liquidators announced they would be stepping up recovery efforts and would be examining the Wuxi Suntech acquisition by Shunfeng Photovoltaic.
Trina Solar jumps the gun on ITC decision
The Chinese module manufacturer’s acquisition of a mainland cell maker pre-empts the decision of the U.S. authorities, due this afternoon. Trina’s Chinese bolt-on acquisition will be seen as an ominous move by Taiwanese cell makers.
GCL-Poly acquires stake in circuit board business
Chinese wafer and polysilicon manufacturer GCL-Poly will spend $186 million to take a two-thirds interest in Same Time Holdings. The move will see both parties focus on solar plant development.
Branson leads renewables charge on Necker
The charismatic Virgin founder hopes to introduce a pan-Caribbean commitment to renewables. Branson is using his private island home as a test bed for the region.
