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Joint year-in-review report conducted by SEIA and GTM Research finds residential system prices fell to $3.50 per watt last year, but largest price declines recorded in utility fixed-tilt sector, where costs hit a low of $1.33/W.

The U.S. clean energy developer misses March 15 due date for its 2015 financial report, citing material weaknesses in its internal controls for financial reporting, namely “deficient IT controls” associated with the firm’s new systems.

With the recent FIT reform and the new feed-in premium rules for domestic content, Ukraine is hoping to regain its place in the green energy market.

Japanese tech corporation becomes industrial partner of the Solliance R&D project to aid further development of roll-to-roll production of flexible perovskite solar cells.

The first of its kind completely emissions-free electric Double Decker buses will shortly begin operating in London; government to enshrine in law zero carbon pledge.

The nation’s installed PV capacity reached 1.056 GW-AC, an increase of 43 MW over January.

Having feared a VAT increase from 5% to 20% for solar panels, today’s budget announcement made no mention of such a rise, prompting cautious optimism from the STA. Clean energy policy uncertainty remains damaging, others argue.

Despite increasing fourth quarter MW bookings by 56% and installations by 23%, total loss from operations for the year rose to $231.1 million, with Q4 losses also spiking to $55.7 million.

Two more PV plants totaling 43 MW successfully commissioned and powered in Philippines immediately before the FIT deadline of March 15.

After conducting a pre-budget analysis, Green Alliance finds that investing in renewables instead of giving general energy subsidies would save GBP 420 million, while the Solar Trade Association calls for a ‘level playing field’ in energy policy, and smart grid development.