RENA reports large orders for PERC technology from USA and India
Germany-based RENA has recently received two large orders for its manufacturing equipment for PERC solar cells.
Italian Eni to build 420 MW of renewables in Italy, Egypt and Pakistan
Italian energy company Eni is planning to build up to 200 MW of PV near its own facilities in Egypt and Pakistan, and turn abandoned industrial areas in Italy into 220 MW of clean energy projects.
The U.S. Department of Energys EIA projections continue to miss the mark
Solar industry legend Jigar Shah says the Department of Energys EIA is misinforming global decision makers, and that the failure in its estimates is criminal.
Sunrun reports strong growth in Q1 results
While the third-party solar company was hit in Q1 by changes to net metering policies in several states, the companys results showed strong growth and positive trends.
Engie acquires 80% stake in battery maker Green Charge Networks
The utility follows in the footsteps of its French counterpart Total by moving into the battery storage space with its 80% acquisition of California’s Green Charge Networks.
Sonnen bests Tesla's Powerwall in Q1 battery sales
The German storage startup takes the fight to Tesla in 2016, selling 2,600 batteries in the first quarter to edge out Tesla, which confirmed earlier this month that it has sold 2,500 Powerwalls during the same period.
Gamesa combines PV, wind, diesel and storage in off-grid system
Gamesa has installed a prototype of its 2 MW off-grid system, combining solar, wind, diesel-fueled power generation and energy storage batteries, in La Muela municipality, Spain.
SunEdison yieldcos TerraForm Power & TerraForm Global granted financial report extension
TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global, the yieldcos of bankrupt renewable energy company SunEdison, have struck a pact to extend the deadline for filing their annual report.
S-Energy to supply 74 MW of modules for two PV projects in Colorado
S-Energy will supply over 74 MW of PV modules for two utility-scale projects that are being developed by juwi Inc. in Colorado.
Canadian Solar earnings slip 63% sequentially in Q1, beats expectations for quarter
The Chinese solar firm achieved net income of $22.6 million in the first quarter, down by 63% on Q4 2015, but $721.4 million revenue beat Q1 guidance, which ranged between $645 million and $695 million.
