SolarCity partners with DirecTV on marketing deal
The satellite pay-TV giant, which is currently in the crosshairs of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for alleged deceptive advertising, will help sell solar leasing deals to its subscribers.
India shows its PV prowess as solar plane lands in Ahmadabad
Solar Impulse pilots call on India to continue clean energy pledge as National Solar Mission issues bidding guidelines for 3 GW of solar.
Insolvent SolarMax finds possible buyer
Swiss PV association Swissolar has reported that a company from a German-speaking country is planning an asset deal for the core businesses of insolvent Sputnik Engineering AG, also known a Solarmax. Swiss insolvency authorities have declined to confirm the report until a contract is finalized.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the March issue
pv magazine explores the growing trend of solar manufacturing in the U.S., examines what the U.K.’s electricity market reform means for solar, and assesses the impact of leasing-to-own models.
JA Solar shipped 2.4 GW of modules in 2014
Financial guidance reveals industry-leading 105% year-on-year increase in module shipments, driving net revenues to $1.8 billion for the year.
ReneSola to exit European minimum price
Chinese module manufacturer ReneSola has indicated that it will exit from the European Union’s minimum import price (MIP) agreement. The reason for ReneSola’s move is the European Commission ruling that Chinese companies cannot sell OEM modules under the MIP framework.
Enphase completes largest installation in Australia, expands operations in Asia-Pacific
In addition to South Australia’s biggest microinverter installation, the company has signed an exclusive supply deal with EnergyAustralia that provides access to 10% of the country’s population while also expanding its engineering facility in New Zealand.
Enphase completes largest installation in South Australia, expands operations in Asia-Pacific
In addition to South Australia’s biggest microinverter installation, the company has signed an exclusive supply deal with EnergyAustralia that provides access to 10% of the country’s population while also expanding its engineering facility in New Zealand.
Despite record loss, E.ON reports 20% earnings increase for renewables
The German energy giant is shifting its focus entirely to renewables and spinning off its conventional energy business. It plans to announce details about the two new companies later this year.
Exosun completes first tracker installation in US for EDP Renewables
The 30 MW-ac Lone Valley solar park in California’s Mojave Desert is equipped with 262 of Exosun’s horizontal single-axis trackers and represents the first collaboration between the French company and EDP Renewables.
