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BayWa r.e. sells 15 MW UK solar farm

German clean energy developer offloads Pingewood Solar Farm to Swiss-based Susi Partners for undisclosed amount. Company aiming to sell a further three U.K. solar farms this year.

UK Q2 data shows renewables met a record 25% of power needs, outstripping coal

Combination of solar PV, wind and bioenergy saw the U.K. renewables mix supply more power to the national grid in the second quarter of the year than coal for the first time ever; solar doubles to 8 GW in space of year.

New SolarCity package aims to lower solar costs for low-income renters

The installation scheme is aimed at developers and residents of affordable housing projects and neighborhoods in California as SolarCity moves to widen access to affordable energy to more people.

IBC Solar eyeing large-scale project development in India

The German solar plant developer announces it is to move into PV project development in India’s growing sector, targeting projects in the 20 MW to 50 MW range.

Richard Branson urges business leaders to work towards a world powered by the sun

The British tycoon has addressed a UN gathering in New York, calling for money raised from a global carbon tax to be poured into a “big innovation pot” to develop greater solar and wind power.

Enel moves into Indian market with acquisition of a stake in Bharat

Italian solar developer secures majority stake in Indian clean energy company BLP Energy for a sum of around EUR 30 million ($33.5 million).

California's capitol buildings move to 100% renewable energy

A state agency has moved to procure 100% renewable energy for state buildings in the capitol, with plans to expand this to government buildings statewide.

The pv magazine weekly news digest

India goes all-out for clean energy, the U.K. receives further scorn for its regressive solar stance, and Spain serves up a timely reminder of its prowess, despite recent cuts.

Walmart, Fortune 500 companies take 100% renewable energy pledge

Timing of these goals varies, and this brings the total to 36 companies that have taken the RE100 pledge.

UK stance on renewable energy leaves Al Gore 'puzzled'

Climate advocate and former U.S. VP tells audience at Green Alliance/CBI event that he does not understand the U.K. government’s decision to cut renewable energy subsidies.

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