Petition urges UK government to give solar 'one more push'
More than 150 businesses have signed a letter calling for U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron to back solar; letter will be presented to Downing Street today.
SiC Processing administrator files lawsuit against Yingli Solar
The ongoing legal dispute between the insolvent German slurry recycling company and the Chinese solar giant appears to be intensifying following a report that SIC Processing’s administrator has initiated litigation.
Nine African countries win renewable energy development funding
The low-income nations were awarded new funding and operational support at the semi-annual Climate Investment Funds governing body meeting.
IRENA involved in 6 MW Sierra Leone PV plant
The International Renewable Energy Agency has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to oversee the West African nations first utility scale solar park.
Bangladesh receives $78 million from World Bank for solar home system project
Government signs financing deal to develop its Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II project, which aims to install 480,000 solar home systems.
SunEdison acquires 50% of Silver Ridge Power in $179 million deal
The U.S. solar company has finalized the deal for the subsidiary of The AES Corporation, immediately adding 336 MW of PV capacity to its portfolio.
Solargiga building 40 MW solar park in Ghana
In partnership with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority, China’s Solargiga has begun construction of a 40 MW, $117 million solar park.
French institute recognizes Hanwha Q CELLS' low carbon solar modules
Solstyce analyzed various data of Q CELLS’ cell and module production and found that the products consumed less than 400 kg of C02 per kWp, making them eligible for public tender in France.
US-China trade war pushes thin film market to 11-month high
Spot prices for thin film modules rise 5.2% in a month as ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China depresses prices for polysilicon panels.
Ten key questions on the future of the UK solar industry
Finlay Colville of NPD Solarbuzz talks candidly to pv magazine about the future of the UK’s solar PV industry.
