California greenlights 485 MW PV project
While considerably smaller than originally planned, the $1.13 billion project will spur California’s transition to renewable energy and help advance its climate change goals, say regulators.
Bright new dawn for UK solar industry
As new figures suggest that half a million FIT-driven solar schemes are now installed in the U.K., encouraging news is emerging that suggests Britons’ solar appetite is stronger than ever.
Missouri finalizes plans for new 5.7 MW solar energy center
The investor-owned installation will be located in St. Louis, courtesy of local solar energy company, Ameren Missouri.
Shunfeng to invest $4.1 billion in solar projects
The company will build most of its 3 GW of new installations this year in China’s northwestern regions, including Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
Financial innovations spur renewable energy investment in global markets
Investment firms, financiers and energy companies around the globe are introducing innovative new funding vehicles aimed at renewable energy investment.
Hanwha SolarOne partners with HuiTianRan in China
Korean-Chinese PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has inked a strategic deal with Shanghai HuiTianRan Investment Holding Group to develop downstream opportunities in China, including 700 MW of PV power plant projects.
Barroso calls for end to binding EU renewables target
In what may lead to a confrontation between Germany and the EU, the European Commission president is seeking to end binding green energy targets — something Germany demands.
Grid-connected storage market set to explode
The grid-connected energy storage market will increase from 340 MW in 2013 to more than 6 GW in 2017, according to IHS. The U.S. is set to lead the sector.
Enel secures $300 million for investment in Latin America
In Chile, Enel Green Power has begun construction on its first solar park in the country, the 36 MW Diego de Almagro facility.
Conergy launches $100 million solar fund for US market
The solar energy company’s new financing program is aimed at the construction of large-scale projects totaling 50 MW and is seen as a model for other growth markets.
