China triples H1 solar installations to 20 GW
Data from state news agency Xinhua suggests that China has added 20 GW of new solar PV capacity in the first half of 2016, three times more than same period last year.
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Talking ’bout a resolution: SolarWorld comes under pressure to reach an agreement on the Hemlock case, Turkey’s political troubles shake the sector, and NASA goes all 3D in its quest for higher solar efficiencies.
U.S. government makes up to $4.5 billion in loan guarantees available for EV infrastructure
The new access to loan guarantees is part of a suite of actions that the Obama Administration has unveiled to support electric vehicles and charging stations.
SunEdison prepares to sell TerraForm Global
The bankrupt renewable energy developer appears to be fishing for bidders for TerraForm Global, as many investors seem to prefer buying pieces instead of the whole SunEdison empire.
First Reserve to sell 101 MW of Italian solar plants
The private equity firm is to sell large amounts of its Italian PV portfolio, including the country’s biggest plant a 70.5 MW solar park in the north-eastern Veneto region.
India reveals plan for implementation of 10 Solar Zones
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy outlines details for introduction of these new zones, each around 10,000 hectares, before the end of this year.
Vivint moves into PACE with Renovate America partnership
One of the largest U.S. residential solar installers has partnered with a provider of PACE financing in California, with an aim to take the program to other states.
Musk's master plan promises solar for all
Tesla CEO writes second installment of decade-old master plan, promising solar panels on every house and a battery in every garage.
UK solar leaders launch comprehensive commercial rooftop PV guide
PV booklet produced by the U.K.’s BRE National Solar Centre and the Renewable Energy Association sets out pathways for greater uptake of commercial rooftop solar nationwide.
Sunrun secures $33m loan facility to finance SREC portfolio
The U.S. residential solar company closes non-recourse term loan facility to help finance solar renewable energy credits portfolio for roll-out in northeast states of Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
