India's coal and renewables under one minister
The Indian government ministries of power, coal and renewables could make uneasy bedfellows. New PM Modi will unite all three departments under one minister.
EU found Chinese manufacturers are subject to state interference
The Indian ministry of commerce’s findings cited evidence of Chinese state interference in EU and US investigations. Preferential tax status for ‘strategic industries’ amounts to state interference.
Cyprus conference examines renewable energy solutions for island nations
Organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the event explored RES applications for the energy-intensive tourism sectors of island nations struggling with the high costs of imported fossil fuel.
JinkoSolar reports 73% year-on-year Q1 revenue boost
The Chinese companys financial report for the first quarter shows strong revenue increase on last year but an 8% decrease compared to Q4 2013.
Xcel Energy and SunPower plan 50 MW Colorado PV plant
The solar park will be located at a 320-acre site in San Luis Valley, with construction to commence in early 2015.
Yingli mulls bid for 100 MW solar plant in Dubai
Chinese solar giants reveal their ambitions to be part of the UAEs solar renaissance, says regional MD.
First Solar offloads 250 MW Nevada PV project to NextEra Energy
The U.S. solar company has sold its Silver State South solar plant to NextEra as planned, and will remain as EPC service provider.
Solar power primed to meet US energy needs, says SEIA
New report from the Solar Energy Industries Association argues solar power is already in a position to be a real game changer in the U.S. energy mix.
Hanwha SolarOne completes 60 MW module delivery to UK
The solar module company has supplied its HSL 60 PV modules to vogt solar ltd. for installation on four solar farms with a total combined capacity of 60 MW.
Europe sitting on 7 GW large-scale PV pipeline, says IHS
The U.K. is set to dominate the ground-mount PV sector in Europe this year, accounting for 69% of all large-scale projects planned for installation by 2015.
