Lightsource teaming up with local installers to expand rooftop business in UK
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the U.K.’s largest solar energy generator, is building a nationwide partnership with local solar PV installers as it expands its rooftop portfolio.
Russian solar expansion picks up speed
In Crimea, authorities are scrambling to bolster local renewable energy capacities in an effort to buffer a possible lack of conventional electricity, a result of Russia’s seizure of Crimea and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Swiss-American duo wins Israeli prize for work in solar-based fuels
Thomas Meyer and Michael Grätzel have developed a method to use solar-generated electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen — a critical step in the generation of solar-based fuels, whose only emission is water.
Low carbon energy transition could free up trilions of dollars, finds CPI
Two reports by the Climate Policy Initiative argue governments that implement policies to transition away from coal will enjoy the most cost-effective path to a low-carbon economy.
Panasonic announces launch of lithium-ion battery unit at Tesla Gigafactory
Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga has said the corporation’s initial investment in the Gigafactory will amount to “tens of billions” of yen.
Glasgow: first European university to divest from fossil fuels
Glasgow University has taken the lead in the U.K. and Europe in aligning itself with the disinvestment movement, yet the number of higher education institutions turning away from fossil fuel investments is steadily growing.
Conergy looking to buy Ontario solar projects
The solar company is shopping for individual projects and portfolios of between 100 kW and 15 MW in size, on roofs and open land, at all stages of development.
Grid restrictions could slow Japan's solar revolution
Speed of PV’s expansion placing strain on grid’s capacity to absorb solar-powered electricity, prompting five utilities to restrict grid access of new solar farms.
SPI Solar raises $43.8m via private placements
The vertically integrated PV developer intends to use funds raised from the stock sale to expand its global solar activities.
Scottish renewable energy in the post-referendum era
Following Scotland’s independence referendum last month and voters’ decision to remain in the U.K., increasing the country’s devolved powers has emerged as the center of a dynamic debate. Will energy policy also be devolved? And what does the future of Scottish renewable energy, including solar PV, look like?
