Clean energy investment hub for Asia-Pacific
The ADB has launched a clean energy investment hub at the Asia Clean Energy Forum. The intitiative is part of Ban Ki-Moon’s Sustainable Energy for All campaign.
Indonesia restarts solar auction
The government has relisted solar projects for a new renewable energy auction that has some $43 million slated for solar projects on the country’s outer islands.
Sunways: prospects positive, says insolvency administrator
Business is set to continue at the German solar group’s main facilities following the acquisition of its core assets by Shunfeng Group and the newly established Bluecell GmbH.
SolarCity's Silevo acquisition triggers solar stock surge
Following the news that SolarCity had purchased solar panel maker Silevo, solar panel stocks around the world enjoyed a notable surge.
Indian subsidy regime has $530m backlog
India’s new energy minister wants to clear the payment backlog before an expected overhaul of the subsidy regime. The JNNSM has offered panel makers a 30% subsidy since 2010.
Photon Holding claims activities not affected by preliminary insolvency proceedings
A German court opened preliminary insolvency proceedings for the solar services and publishing group due to a tax obligation. Photon calls the move “unnecessary.”
IRENA conference highlights PV solutions for island tourism
Hot topics at the event included the pressing need for adequate energy storage on islands as well as the compelling case for photovoltaics.
Photon Holding files for insolvency
The publishing company based in Aachen, Germany, whose assets include industry magazines Photon International and the German Photon Das Solarstrom-Magazin, is insolvent.
Ecosummit Berlin: Dutch startup to crowdfund solar in the European market
The Amsterdam-based team is developing a platform that will offer virtual net metering, allowing investors to compare the production of their share of solar installations against their domestic electricity production.
Sungevity, E.ON partner in Europe to expand solar energy business
To facilitate its European expansion, Sungevity has taken full ownership of its Dutch unit Zonline, soon to be rebranded as Sungevity Netherlands, which will serve as the company’s European headquarters.
