Planning barrier to UK solar could be removed
The government has proposed raising the bar for commercial rooftop systems needing planning permission, from 50 kW to 1 MW. The STA says more needs to be done for the 50 kW-to-5 MW rooftop market in the UK.
LDK Solar has amassed funds needed to exit insolvency
The Chinese manufacturer says it has enough cash to get back on its feet. LDK’s liquidators are seeking permission to halve the creditors’ settlement and extend the deadline to complete an offshore restructuring.
IDB approves $66 million for Uruguay's first large utility-scale solar PV plant
The La Jacinta project is a breakthrough for Latin America, as one of only five solar projects larger than 50 MW to secure both a power contract and financing.
SunPower to supply solar panels for 29 MW-DC Japanese PV plant
The American PV maker will supply its high-efficiency E20/327 modules to a Japanese conglomerate for a project in Southern Japan. SunPower has supplied around 400 MW of PV modules to the nation to date.
Renewable energy share reaches record high in Germany
New installations coupled with favorable climatic conditions helped boost the share of renewables to a record 28.5% in the first half of 2014.
India's Uttar Pradesh announces 300 MW solar bidding process
The Indian state issues a request for proposal, calling for interested bidders to submit their offers for a share of the 300 MW of PV capacity.
Capital Stage posts 60% increase in pre-tax profit in first half of 2014
The German group’s bottom line in the first six months of 2014 was boosted by recent acquisitions of solar and wind parks in Germany and France.
Ontario rescinds FIT domestic content ruling
Following a case brought by Japan to the World Trade Organization, Canada’s Ontario government has made the requested changes to its FIT law.
International development banks pledge support for Caribbean nations
Japan has also agreed to provide $15 million to help Caribbean nations deal with the impact of climate change at the Japan-Caricom summit this week.
Yingli partners with AMB Energia, expands operations in Poland
The companies will collaborate on the co-development of 30 MW of solar projects in Poland.
