UK: STA notes solar job losses already underway
Up-to-date survey of just 10% of the British solar sector reveals that thousands of jobs have already been lost; extrapolated for the entire industry the data suggests that as many as 6,500 positions could have been lost.
Abengoa US yieldco faces uncertainty as parent company opens insolvency proceedings
Commencement of insolvency proceedings in Spain sparks real fears of contagion for Abengoa Yield, the U.S.-based subsidiary of the Spanish renewable energy company.
Work begins on 212 MW solar project in West Texas
Construction has begun and financing has been secured on one of first solar projects over 100 MW in Texas, as Southern Company acquires a majority stake.
Ecosolifer chooses Santa Catarina for its Brazilian PV module factory
The company plans to manufacture its multi-junction PV modules in the Southern Brazilian state, and is currently investigating locations.
NRG Home Solar to trade incentives with Airbnb
The two companies have teamed up to reward each other’s members, with NRG offering discounts on PV system leases and Airbnb offering travel credits for hosts with solar arrays.
Louisiana's largest utility puts the brakes on solar
Entergy Louisiana reports that it has exceeded a cap on net metered solar, and will halt the program. This will sharply impact the 10th-largest residential market in the United States.
City of Las Vegas to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy
A proposed deal with a new 100 MW solar project will enable Las Vegas to be the largest U.S. municipality to source 100% of its electricity from renewable energy.
World Bank plans $16bn fund to fight African climate change
World Bank will push for investment from development organizations, private partners and governments, while footing $5.7 billion itself to help stem the causes of climate change in Africa.
Brazil predicts 4.5 GW of installations through expanded net metering rules
A virtual net metering policy has been introduced and the project size cap has been increased to 5 MW. Under the new rules Brazil’s ANEEL expects 4.5 GW of renewable energy installations by 2024.
Saskatchewan sets 50% by 2030 renewable energy target
Saskatchewan’s plan to double its share of renewable energy generation will include procuring at least 60MW of utility-scale solar through auctions beginning in 2016.
