SolarWorld to lay off 500 temporary workers in Germany
The German solar manufacturer will begin shedding workers employed on temporary contracts in the fourth quarter in response to fierce price pressure in the global solar markets. Permanent employees will not be initially affected.
UK will ratify Paris climate change deal this year, says PM
Prime Minister Theresa May tells UN that the U.K. will play its part in the international effort against climate change by ratifying the terms of the Paris Agreement before the end of the year.
Israel lines up 500 MW solar PV tender
The country’s Finance Ministry is said to be planning a tender for a 500 MW solar power facility in the southern Negev Desert.
Canadian Solar secures $100m credit from EDC
Chinese solar developer signs financing agreement with Export Development Canada for sum of $100 million to enable the firm to expand its global project development activities.
Solar losing out as Indian DISCOMs flout purchasing rules, reports Mercom Capital
Financial struggles of some of India’s distributed electricity companies tempting many to ignore country’s ‘must run’ rules on purchasing solar power in favor of cheaper power on the exchanges, says Mercom Capital.
Heliatek raises EUR 80m for OPV expansion
The German developer of organic PV materials has raised a sizable amount of funding to finance its manufacturing expansion and worldwide market development.
Interview: The story of Phelan Energy Group's Abu Dhabi solar bid
Following three world record low solar bids received for the Sweihan solar project in Abu Dhabi, pv magazine caught up with Massi Vernaleone, leader of the Phelan Tenaga Consortium, to find out more about the record-breaking tender.
Community solar is (finally) moving forward in Minnesota
Mortenson Constructions groundbreaking on the first in 11 MW of projects is part of a boom in community solar construction in the state, despite big delays in Xcel Energys interconnection process.
8point3 Energy Partners delivers strong & steady Q3 results
Sunpower and First Solars joint yieldco beat guidance this quarter, while announcing a significant acquisition and $250 million in additional credit.
South Korea to give incentives for energy storage as part of renewables spending spree
The South Korean government announced an initiative that provides incentives for utility-scale solar operators to install energy storage units alongside the PV plants, while also outlining plans to invest USD 27 billion in renewable energies over the next five years.
