meeco Group teams up with Elcomponics Technologies in India
The Swiss company’s Indian subsidiary is forming a joint venture to produce a solar power management systems for its growing business in Asia and Africa.
EU fossil fuel reserves dwindling, according to report
Disputed U.K. university report claims to illustrate just how dependent on Russia EU member states are. Anglia Ruskin research says France has less than a year’s domestic reserves of oil, coal and gas left.
Shoals Technologies Group awarded 17.5 MW racking contract at Fort Huachuca army base
The group will partner with American Helios Constructors to complete the project, which is part of the largest army base in the country.
Germany leads in electric vehicle production but says 'Nein danke' to driving them
German drivers appear to prefer the roar of combustible engines than the quiet humming of electric cars despite the country’s leading position as a major producer of e-vehicles.
Sunways prepares for liquidation
Proceedings have started to de-list the company’s stock from its main Frankfurt exchange. The company also announced its chairman of the management board has resigned.
AT&T expands solar mobile charging initiative in New York City
The telco group’s PV-powered Street Charge offers free device charging at more than 20 parks and outdoor locations through September.
US congressman says natural gas is the solution to EU-Russia energy crisis
Representative Fred Upton says the U.S. must export more liquified natural gas to help countries avoid an over-dependence on Russian gas. Upton described the U.S. as ‘the world’s emerging energy superpower.’
China installs just 188 MW of distributed PV power in first quarter
China has set ambitious goals for the further deployment of PV, but lags behind in installed distributed power. Only 188 MW of distributed PV were installed in first quarter 2014.
Indian election could see clean energy revolution
Wind power bosses expect great things if Narendra Modi becomes prime minister. As chief minister of Gujarat, Modi pioneered the introduction of the country’s first incentives for large-scale renewables.
Canadian Solar breaks ground on 60 MW cell fab in China
The Chinese manufacturer started work on a new solar cell factory in Jiangsu Province, China, on Saturday. The project is an 80-20 joint venture with wafer maker GCL-Poly as a minority partner.
