India on course to install 4 GW of solar this year, says Mercom Capital
Forecast by global clean energy communication firm expects doubling of PV installations in India in 2016, with a further 8 GW to be added in 2017 as the market ramps up significantly.
IRENA: Renewables can help China reduce water use in power sector
By achieving a 26% share of renewable energy in 2030 China would not only cut carbon emissions of power generation by 37%, but also reduce water-intensity by 42%, IRENA reports.
E.ON and RWE report losses in fossil power generation as they turn to renewables
German energy giant E.ON today announced a net annual loss of EUR 7 billion. Yesterday, rival company RWE reported a 45% decrease in its fossil fuel businesses but a more-than-double revenue increase in its renewable sector.
JinkoSolar strikes double deal for 24.5 MWp solar projects in New Mexico
The Chinese solar company to supply its high efficiency polycrystalline modules to construction firm Gransolar, which is building two large-scale solar farms in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
CSUN to be delisted from the NASDAQ having failed to regain compliance
The Chinese PV cell producer, bedeviled by continued share value below $15 million, has been told it is to be delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market.
UK solar farms to become more wildlife friendly
As ecologists struggle to measure the impact of renewable energy projects on habitat and ecosystems, UKs Anesco teams up with wildlife charity RSPB to boost wildlife at solar farms in England and Wales.
BREAKING: Vivint Solar cancels merger agreement with SunEdison
The U.S. rooftop solar installer terminates merger and acquisition agreement with beleaguered clean energy developer SunEdison, citing a ‘willful breach’ of the contract.
Smart energy revolution could help UK save GBP 8bn, finds report
NIC report finds that the U.K. could benefit greatly from adopting a smarter energy policy, which includes higher interconnections, electricity storage and demand flexibility; current government regulations are standing in the way.
Investment community did not like this deal: Mercom's Prabhu on SunEdisons failed Vivint deal
As reported in pv magazine this morning, Vivint Solar has announced that it is cancelling its merger with SunEdison. pv magazine spoke with Mercom Capital CEO Raj Prabhu about what happened and what this deal falling through means for the world’s largest renewable energy developer.
ReneSola posts promising full year results after strategic shift
ReneSola accepted an 18% loss of revenue in 2015 from 2014, to complete a strategic shift to project development, which helped it significantly reduce its net loss and operating expenses, while increasing its gross margin to 14.7% from 13.4% in 2014.
