Acciona switches on 94 MW South Africa PV plant
The solar plant becomes the single-largest in the Spanish companys portfolio and has been made possible by South Africas REIPPPP.
$10 billion Green Climate Fund draws mixed response
The United Nation’s Green Climate Fund has drawn some criticism from senior German Green, but a largely positive reponse from solar associations and Fraunhofer ISE head Eicke Weber.
SolarCity and BofA announce $400m solar finance program
The leasing giants will partner with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to finance the expansion of the American residential solar sector.
Niche solar products enjoying their moment in sun
From spray-on and peel and stick to solar cloth and solar-powered cycle paths, PV’s potential is being examined across a number of innovative applications.
Pakistan waives solar panel import taxes
As part of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s renewable energy push, Pakistan is to scrap the 5% customs duty on imported solar panels.
Multi-GW PV plans shape India's bold solar strategy
Large, multi-GW projects from some of India’s leading energy companies have been announced this week as the country reignites its passion for PV.
Uganda greenlights inaugural 10 MW solar plant
The PV installation will be developed by Dubai’s Access Power MEA and once complete will become the largest independent power project in sub-Saharan Africa.
First Solar takes strategic step into residential solar market
The U.S. thin-film giant has acquired an equity stake in Clean Energy Collective as it looks to branch out into community solar.
America installs 1.35 GW of solar PV in Q3 2014
An impressive 41% growth during the quarter puts the U.S. on track to install 6.5 GW in 2014. Steady growth in the residential sector leads to over 300 MW installed.
US solar producers cannot satisfy domestic demand, ITC hearing told
The import of Chinese and Taiwanese solar cells and modules helped, not harmed, the U.S. solar industry say foreign suppliers on day one of the ITC hearing.
