International consortium carries out PV performance R&D project
Financed by the European Commission, the Performance Plus project was launched with the goal of making PV systems more reliable and cost-effective and improving their overall performance.
Lark Energy launches new commercial company
One of the leading U.K. solar developers is branching out into the lucrative commercial rooftop sector, which the company describes as “rosy.”
Canadian Solar enters UK solar market with 46 MW acquisition
Deal sees the Ontario-headquartered solar company snap up six utility scale PV projects as the firm seeks larger portfolio in the U.K.’s growing market.
Mainstream Renewable Power heads up $1.9bn African RE platform
The European independent renewable energy developer will partner with private equity firm Actis to develop the platform, which will target the construction of up to 900 MW of RE projects.
M+W Group to shutter German semiconductor, PV unit
The German engineering and construction giant is dissolving its semiconductor and photovoltaic plant construction division in Germany but will continue operations in other regions. Some 215 employees are affected by the move.
Solar Frontier builds megasolar plant on wooden mountings
Xyence, the leaseholder and a specialist in wood preservation technology, will use its knowhow for the plant’s unique wooden mountings.
Coronal Group acquires HelioSage Energy
The acquisition, which includes more than 300 MW of contracted solar projects, will result in the formation of Coronal Development Services.
Romania installs 363 MW of PV in 2014
Romania added 363 MW of solar PV in 2014. While the figure is considerably smaller than in 2013, it still proves that Romania has emerged as a one of Europe’s significant markets for photovoltaic investors.
State Bank of India to bankroll 15 GW of solar power by 2020
RE-Invest: Speaking at India’s first renewable energy conference, First Solar CEO Jim Hughes warned that India could have difficulty achieving its ambitious solar energy goals if it did not make more land available for plants and facilitate the purchase of clean energy for utilities.
China: PV installed capacity grows to almost 30 GW in 2014
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has released 2014 solar figures. The report shows installed capacity approached 30 GW, while manufacturers are reporting greatly increased utilization rates.
