BayWa acquires Martifer Solar USA
The German renewable energy group says the addition of Martifer Solar USA will advance its PV project activities in the U.S., where it is already active in the wind farm sector.
SolarCity continues to dominate US residential solar PV market
GTM Research finds that SolarCity has again increased its market share, under a trend of ongoing consolidation by the largest companies in the U.S. residential market.
Illinois to spend US$30 million on more solar PV
Illinois has passed legislation to use existing funds to put online more PV, as the state tries to catch up to its ambitious renewable energy goals.
SolarCity, Sunrun to sue Arizona over taxes on third-party solar
Third-party-owned solar companies are fighting back against the second additional cost that the government of Arizona has imposed on distributed solar PV in two years.
IBC Solar seals distribution pact with SEWT in Morocco
In addition to the distribution agreement, IBC Solar and Moroccan renewable energy company Sun Energy and Water Technologies (SEWT) plan to set up a network of well-trained experts by providing training courses to local installers.
Qatar Solar Energy signs silicon deal with Kazatomprom
The Doha-based solar group says the agreement will accelerate Qatar’s renewable energy production and
TÜV Rheinland announces major impact of climate on energy yield
In evaluating energy yield of solar modules in different climates, TÜV Rheinland reports that it expects yield differences of more than 10% for individual module types.
REC partners with roofing specialists Sika and Centroplan
By cooperating with specialists rooftop solar installations, REC says it can offer customers certainty as well as a 20-year guarantee and long-term peace of mind.
Utility-scale solar meets 6.4% of California's electricity demand in June
Bernard Chabot’s latest analysis finds that solar PV and CSP are meeting an increasingly large share of California’s electricity demand, even when rooftop PV is not counted.
NextEra closes on IPO for yieldco
This move makes NextEra the latest in a series of companies that have created yieldco ownership vehicles for solar plants and other energy assets.
