German cabinet approves renewable energy law reform
Proposed changes to the country’s renewable energy law include a 50 percent surcharge on PV self-consumption and a reduction in industry exemptions.
US Democrats call for better government investment in renewables
Former President and Congressman posit that investing in solar and renewables is environmentally sound and economically expedient.
Israeli and Nigerian firms team up on off-grid project
Nova-Lumos and MTN Nigeria deal are to provide rural customers with access to solar energy on demand. Customers will use mobile phones to access power.
Hanwha Q CELLS completes first US solar farm on a Superfund site
Hanwha Q CELLS CEO Charles Kim says in completing the non-subsidized project, the company “has broken a barrier that has frustrated solar project developers for more than 20 years.”
Scatec Solar to build 80 MW Utah solar park
Set to be one of the largest solar facilities in Utah when completed, the 80 MW plant will supply power to PacifiCorp under a 20-year PPA.
Brazil to hold first federal PV auction this year
The PV sector is heating up in Brazil, where developers remain excited about the country’s growing electricity demand as solar becomes increasingly competitive with other sources of renewable energy.
EU lowers Chinese PV import volume
In responding to lower installation forecasts in Europe, Brussels has reduced the import volume for photovoltaic manufacturers from China from 7 to 5.8 GW this year.
Chile installs record-breaking 150 MW of PV in Q1
Four major projects came on-line in the first three monhts of 2014, giving Chile a promising start to the year. The country has 380 MW of solar projects currently under construction.
meeco expands Maldives PV project
The Swiss company is partnering with Villa Group on a PV project cluster that total of five PV installations throughout the island nation.
Conergy completes 68 MW of solar farms in UK
With an ambitious development pipeline of 150 MW, the Hamburg-based solar company is aiming to build more than 200 MW in the U.K. by year’s end.
