Republican governor blocks net metering tax proposal
Oklahoma governor Mary Fallin said senate bill 1456 does not mandate any charges on net metering. The governor has called for all forms of energy generation to be encouraged in the state.
'Sale' of aleo solar to be completed next week
The distressed former Bosch subsidiary expects to complete its sale in a week’s time. The company is paying a $14 million sweetener to its new owners.
Ukraine shows need to rebalance EU energy mix
The EPIA says PV can play an important role in reducing the EU’s reliance on Russian gas imports. But a Bloomberg analyst says any short-term gaps in gas supply could be plugged by new supply routes.
SunEdison's net losses balloon $330 million
Despite lauding its cost-saving measures and reining in operating losses, the U.S. wafer maker and developer reported a huge net loss in Q1. CEO Ahmad Chatila insists the company’s project pipeline equates to a bright outlook.
NREL assembles industry group to explore solar lending
The U.S. government agency says a greater prevalence and diversity of loan products could enable higher rates of solar adoption in regions where third-party finance is currently lacking.
SolarCity doubles first-quarter revenue, cuts net loss by 41%
The California solar provider achieved record bookings of 136 MW and increased its 2014 guidance to 500-550 MW deployed. The company is on track to meet its one million customer target by 2018.
Iran reveals 5 GW plans for solar and wind
At a gathering with delegates at the Iranian Embassy in Berlin, representatives of the Middle Eastern nation revealed bold ambitions to add 5 GW of wind and solar power by 2018.
Bosch deal boosts SolarWorld's first-quarter bottom line
The German company raised its group-wide shipments by 41% to 154 MW compared to 109 MW a year ago.
First Solar posts 89% boost in first-quarter net profit, announced new projects
The Arizona-based thin film module maker reported 404 MW in new bookings in the first three months of 2014, including the 53 MW Shams Ma’an project in Jordan. It will next build 42.76 MW in California.
Gehrlicher sees strong prospects following management buyout
The new company took over all the invested capital and intangible assets, including patents, trademarks and brands, of the insolvent Gehrlicher Solar AG.
