China increases solar installation target for 2015
The country’s National Energy Administration is requiring new projects to be completed by the end of 2015 and connected to the grid by the end of June next year, a move that has led to increased installations for the year.
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo sets sights on solar
The conference will seek to match renewable energy project developers with global investors and examine innovative solar financing programs and off-grid solutions.
Solar Decathlon kicks off amidst NREL layoffs
As international university teams compete on innovative solar home designs, the U.S. Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which has been instrumental in organizing the popular challenge, is facing increasing staff reductions after laying off 10% of its solar researchers this week.
New York State plans for solar on 150,000 homes and businesses by 2020
NY Governor Cuomo has deepened the state’s solar commitment and made other pledges as part of an international MOU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Spain's government approves the sun tax
A new self-consumption decree states that installations up to 100 kW provide electricity to the grid as a gift. High taxes are spared only partially for systems up to 10 kW and plants on islands off the coast of Spain.
Energy Storage Systems secures $3.2 million flow battery VC funding
Pangaea Ventures invests in the Oregon-based developer’s All-Iron Redox Flow Battery as part of a wider $4.5 million round of fundraising the company has secured to aid production ramp up.
IRENA calls for energy roadmaps to integrate renewables
IRENA has released a new report outlining measures for the development of national roadmaps to assist in the transition to renewables in a countrys power grid. Policy makers will need play a central role in successfully transforming power sectors, while stakeholder engagement is crucial.
Singulus lowers 2015 forecast despite solar sales uptick
German equipment manufacturer’s optical disc segment failing to meet expected demand, forcing an overall revision downwards of revenue for the year despite sales in solar segment expected to double.
UK: First round of solar job losses announced as FIT cuts bite
Solar panel insulation company Mark Group calls in administrators as 939 staff made redundant following decision by SunEdison to offload the subsidiary as it exits U.K. market; company directly blames FIT cuts.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
The race for solar panel efficiency heats up, SunEdison goes for a more streamlined model, Europe wants to nip the MIP in the bud, and Germany lends a helping hand to India.
