Global solar market to surpass 65 GW by 2019
The international solar industry will expand to 65.5 GW annual installed capacity by 2019, with average annual growth of 8%, according to a new report by Lux Research.
African Development Bank slates nearly $1 million for 20 MW Burkina Faso PV plant
Energy demand in the West African nation has increased 10% annually in the past five years, resulting in a widening supply gap across the country.
ABB partners with Amcorp Power on Malaysia's largest PV plant
The power and automation technologies group provided TRIO solar inverters and its Plant Portfolio Manager monitoring system for the PV installation.
New York merges solar programs under NY-Sun initiative
The move is expected to result in 3 GW of solar by 2023, enough to power 400,000 homes, by using a megawatt block system to more efficiently deploy solar subsidies.
Suntech restructuring in Europe moves forward
The Chinese company’s Switzerland-based SPI subsidiary is now solvent and under the operational control of its board of directors.
History repeating: Solar energy 'unstoppable'
John Perlin explores the history of solar energy in his latest book, “Let it Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy.” pv magazine caught up with the author for an interview in the August issue. Here’s an excerpt.
Verizon to install 10.2 MW of solar throughout US
The telecommunications giant is investing $40 million to expand its green energy capacity and increase its total solar capacity to 25 MW this year.
Verizon to install 10.2 MW of solar throughout US
The telecommunications giant is investing $40 million to expand its green energy capacity and increase its total solar capacity to 25 MW this year.
SolarWorld asks North American customers to inspect PV installations
On Friday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice for 1.5 million SolarWorld modules used in installations in the U.S. and Canada. SolarWorld has responded to the notice, saying that installer error not the SolarWorld modules themselves are responsible for the notice being issued.
Sub-Saharan Africa commissions 1.8 GW RE capacity this year
South Africa, Ethiopia and Kenya lead renewable energy surge, with more clean power to be added this year than entire 2000-13 period.
