3 billion euros to be invested in Ukranian solar power industry by 2020
Up to 3 billion (US$3.4 billion) will be invested in the development of the Ukranian solar power industry by 2020, according to a recent statement of an official spokesman of the press-service of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers.
Report: solar investment to remain strong in the face of falling oil prices
Analysts at Frost & Sullivan have added their voices to the chorus confirming that falling oil prices will have little impact on solar investment. In its Annual Global Power and Energy Outlook, Frost & Sullivan forecasts installed PV capacity to grow to almost 450 GW by 2020.
NREL study finds US solar interconnection delays a common problem
Purpose of market overview is to help streamline the PV interconnection process in order to ultimately benefit utilities and solar consumers across the country.
State Solar Job census celebrates solar's economic clout
Census reveals benefits the solar PV industry brings to the U.S. economy, earning praise from the SEIA for revealing encouraging trends.
Phono Solar completes Pakistan's first MW-scale PV plant
The 1.25 MW installation in the Punjab province connects to the grid and becomes the largest single utility-scale installation in the country.
SolarCity's Hawaiian study reveals grid regulation potential of inverters
Results of joint study with NREL and Hawaiian Electric will see Hawaiian utility more than double grid’s daytime minimum load to 250% thanks to role of inverters.
Jordan’s rooftop PV sector thriving
Jordan leads Arab world in utility-scale solar PV installations with many large solar farms expected to go online in 2015. Residential and commercial rooftop sectors are also kick-starting the thriving solar sector.
SunEdison scales LA solar rooftop market with 22 MW deal
The US renewable energy company signs agreement with PermaCity to develop solar systems atop leased rooftops, scheme designed to create income for property owners.
Enphase acquires O&M provider Next Phase Solar
Deal sees the microinverter manufacturer add 400 MW of O&M assets, taking its own portfolio beyond 450 MW.
Duke Energy proposes suite of solar programs for South Carolina
Proposals intended to increase its customers’ access to renewable energy, and could add 110 MW of PV to South Carolina portfolio by 2021 if approved.
