EU reaches deal on Germany EEG reform, awards EUR 1bn climate change funding
The European Commission says Germany has agreed some key changes to the legislation outlined in its energy transformation plans.
Zimbabwe plans 300 MW solar PV project
The African nation’s power minister reveals details of $250 million plan, which will consist of three separate projects open to tender.
Kyocera sues Hanwha Q CELLS Japan over patent infringement
The Japanese company files lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against Hanwha Q CELLS Japan for alleged patent infringement of its three-busbar solar cell technology.
More than 1 GW of solar PV expected to come online in Latin America in 2014
GTM Research’s new report shows a boom in utility-scale solar PV project starts in Latin America, and Chile remains the region’s largest market.
GT to begin offering Merlin metallization technology in 2015
GT Advanced Technologies has revealed further details of its Merlin metallization and interconnection technology at the Intersolar North America trade show, including a timeframe to offer the solution to customers in early 2015.
Mosaic launches solar loan, O&M service
Solar crowdfunder Mosaic has launched a solar loan coupled with operations and maintenance (O&M) for residential PV arrays. The new product is being offered in partnership with microinverter manufacturer Enphase Energy.
First Solar, Solaire, Princeton Power pick up Intersolar awards
California “is and will remain the leader in renewables, trying to make a sustainable world,” said Michael R. Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, as he accepted the Intersolar Award for helping to usher in the era of California solar.
juwi builds agricultural solar park in Southern France
The 25 MW ecological flagship project — the biggest solar park juwi has ever constructed in France — supports local wine growers, bee-keeper and sheep farmers.
Solar-Fabrik AG takes over Centrosolar fab in Germany
As part of an asset deal, the Freiburg-based solar company will take over 143 employees, the current inventory and the right to manufacture all of Centrosolar’s original module types.
Nations discuss lifting tariffs on environmental goods
Trade representatives of 14 governments, including Costa Rica, the U.S., the EU, Australia, Japan and China are working to make environmental goods cheaper and more accessible to people around the globe.
