SolarCity breaks ground on GigaFactory for solar PV in New York state
The 110,000 square meter plant in Buffalo will produce PV cells and modules based on Silevo’s high-efficiency technology, as the largest solar manufacturing facility in the Western Hemisphere.
California approves solar permit streamlining
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill which advocates say will greatly simplify and standardize local permitting in the state, removing a key market barrier for residential solar in some areas.
US adds 1.5 GW utility-scale PV capacity in first 8 months of 2014
Data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shows 68 MW of utility-scale solar power added in August as world leaders meet in New York for UN Climate Summit.
Centrotherm cites PV sector weakness as 50 jobs cut
The German solar equipment manufacturer announces continued restructuring and modernization program that will see 50 jobs go at its Blaubeuren HQ.
Egypt announces renewable energy feed-in tariffs
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said the country needs to invest at least $12 billion over the next five years in order to meet the electricity demands of the population.
Kyocera jumps aboard imec's solar cell R&D program
The Belgian nanoelectronics research center’s industrial affiliation program to advance next-gen solar cells has attracted the Japanese electronics giant.
Canadian Solar completes first PV power plant in Japan
The company’s utility-scale project pipeline in the country currently stands at 405 MW.
SunEdison to install solar PV micro-grids in 54 remonte Indian villages
As part of the SunEdison Eradication of Darkness (SEED) initiative, the company will provide solar power to nearly 8,000 people and provide grants for farmers to buy solar water pumps.
IKEA to broaden solar panel sales beyond UK
The Swedish furniture retailer is to sell solar panels in eight more countries following a successful pilot scheme in the UK.
SMA takes over operational management of Canada's largest PV plant
The leading German inverter manufacturere continues to expand its O&M operations in North America as it seeks to take a leading position as a one-stop shop for multi-megawatt PV power plants.
