Brookings finds net-metered solar to be a net benefit to utility customers
The prestigious Washington D.C. think tanks analysis of existing literature shows a broad consensus that net metering is benefiting utility customers who do not employ solar PV.
USTDA backs 100 MW PV project in Ghana
USTDA awarded a grant to a Ghanaian solar power developer to bring a 100 MW PV project in Ghana towards financial close.
3D-Micromac opens subsidiary in China, as PV markets shift to the country
While the PV industry zeros in on Shanghai, China, for the worlds largest solar tradeshow, Germanys 3D-Micromac establishes a new subsidiary in the country to handle sales and production of its microCELL laser systems.
State of the art PV manufacturing facility to be developed in Iran
As excitement grows about PV potential in Iran, SCHMID Group announces an agreement with the Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran to open a fully integrated manufacturing facility in the country.
State of the art PV manufacturing facility to be developed in Iran
As excitement grows about PV potential in Iran, SCHMID Group announces an agreement with the Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran to open a fully integrated manufacturing facility in the country.
EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the largest solar plant in Israel
EDF Energies Nouvelles starts operation on a 50.1 MW PV power plant in the northern part of the Negev desert, Israel.
Dispute over arbitration location causes stumbling block for PV projects in Egypt
A dispute has emerged between the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and international lenders and developers over the arbitration venue for PV projects that are being developed in the country, which could lead to delays or even cancellations of some of the projects.
ReneSola reports $5.7 million Q1 income and 785 MW PV pipeline
Chinese PV manufacturer and solar project developer ReneSola reports $5.7 million net income in Q1, a 785.3 MW pipeline of projects and a 79.9% year-on-year increase in wafer shipment.
U.S. C&I solar segment remains highly fragmented
The latest report by GTM Research finds that the top 10 developers account for only 42% of this market segment.
Vivint closes on $75 million in tax equity financing
The deal is good news for Vivint, which had reported difficulty raising tax equity funds.
