Back to business as usual for Vivint Solar, as it releases Q1 results
After the trauma of the failed acquisition by SunEdision, Vivint Solar is going back to its business roots and has posted first quarter results that show increasing installations and bookings, although its costs are on the rise.
GT Advanced Technologies to release new multicrystalline furnace at SNEC
Its more positive news for GT Advanced Technologies after emerging from bankruptcy earlier in the year, with the new furnace capable of producing more than 20 MW worth of ingots annually.
Solas Éireann partners with GSE to develop 250 MW of PV in Ireland
Solas Éireann entered into a joint venture with Golden Square Energy, aiming to develop more than 250 MW of PV projects across Ireland.
Latin America becomes more attractive for renewable energy investment, as Europe suffers the reverse trend
Emerging markets, especially in Latin America, are becoming hot beds for renewable energy investment, while European countries tumble down the league table of the Ernst & Young renewable energy country attractiveness index.
Daqo reports under $10/kg polysilicon production during Q1
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer maker has stayed profitable despite record low prices, and expects further improvements as polysilicon supply tightens.
Duke Energy begins construction on 25 MW New Mexico solar plant
The U.S. utility acquired the project from Infigen Energy and expect to complete and connect the solar farm in Quay County before the end of 2016.
Development banks, U.S. DOE pledge to support renewable energy in the Caribbean
IDB, CDB and CARICOM have joined forces with the U.S. DOE to take the first steps to support a transformation of the regions energy sector, which may include new financing assistance.
Southern Company expands moves into DG with PowerSecure acquisition
The acquisition by the U.S. utility holding company follows on earlier moves to enter the rooftop PV market.
Martifer Solar teams up with Canadian Solar for 63MW PV plant in Mexico
The 63MW PV project was awarded to Canadian Solar during Mexicos first electricity auction following the nations energy reform and will now be developed by Martifer Solar and JV Partners in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
S&C completes 7 MW solar energy storage in Ohio
A solar+storage system, which includes a 7 MW lithium ion energy storage connected to 4.3 MW solar plant, was officially unveiled in Minster, Ohio.
