California's capitol buildings move to 100% renewable energy
A state agency has moved to procure 100% renewable energy for state buildings in the capitol, with plans to expand this to government buildings statewide.
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India goes all-out for clean energy, the U.K. receives further scorn for its regressive solar stance, and Spain serves up a timely reminder of its prowess, despite recent cuts.
Walmart, Fortune 500 companies take 100% renewable energy pledge
Timing of these goals varies, and this brings the total to 36 companies that have taken the RE100 pledge.
UK stance on renewable energy leaves Al Gore 'puzzled'
Climate advocate and former U.S. VP tells audience at Green Alliance/CBI event that he does not understand the U.K. government’s decision to cut renewable energy subsidies.
China's Longi to invest $235m in 1 GW Indian solar fab
XiAn Longi Silicon signs a memorandum of understanding for the creation of a solar cell and manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh; 500 MW solar farm also in pipeline.
UGE, Blue Sky collaborate on China rooftop PPA package
Renewable energy firm UGE teams with energy financer Blue Sky Energy Efficiency and real estate service firm JLL to devise financial package for Chinese businesses keen on installing rooftop solar.
Yingli to ship 130 MW of modules for Chinese BIPV and agriculture solar projects
The vertically integrated solar firm will deliver 30 MW of panels to Qingdao New Energy Solutions Inc. this year, with the remaining 100 MW due before the end of 2016.
Dubai's DEWA invites bids for 800 MW, phase three solar park
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) issues Expression of Interest call for phase three of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park; third project has capacity of 800 MW.
Enel builds Italy's first large-scale storage facility
The 2 MWh battery system has been connected to a 10 MW solar PV plant in Catania, making it Italy’s inaugural large-scale solar+storage project.
Rebound in global PV equipment industry shows in Q2 numbers
The latest figures by SEMI verify the rebound in orders reported by German equipment makers, as the book-to-bill ratio rockets to 1.58.
