Tucson Electric Power joins Army to build solar installation
By the end of 2014, the Arizona utility expects to have more than 200 MW of utility-scale solar generating capacity in the state.
UK to become Europe's biggest PV market in 2014
With more than 120 large-scale PV farms approved for construction, the U.K. is fast becoming a hugely attractive market for project developers and component suppliers, says NPD Solarbuzz.
Martifer, Adenium team up for 10 MW PV plant in Jordan
The Portuguese solar company will serve as lead developer on the project, to be built under Round One of Jordan’s National Renewable Energy Plan.
Yingli preps share offering aimed at funding downstream expansion
The Chinese PV group has increased its operations in the booming domstic market and intends to use up to 60% of the proceeds from the offering for downstream expansion.
Oklahoma imposes grid fee on residential PV installations
New bill passed by the state will apply an as-yet-undetermined monthly surcharge to homeowners who install rooftop PV arrays.
NY-Sun Initiative extension receives industry-wide applause
The SEIA and Vote Solar have both backed state Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to extend the successful initiative to 2023.
Wagner files for insolvency
The 35-year-old German company has opened insolvency proceedings with the hope of successfully restructuring and securing new financing.
Hawaiian Electric affirms commitment to solar
Boasting one of the highest levels of installed solar power in the country, Hawaiian Electric has rejected the findings of a recent poll and claims that it has “a significant public image problem.”
Turkish solar market gathering pace
The impression cast by the 20th International Energy and Environment Fair and Conference in Istanbul suggest a domestic market that is rapidly gaining ground.
Tesla partners with Hanergy on first Chinese charging stations
Chief exec Elon Musk has said the electric carmaker would make significant investments in China, including the creation of seven Supercharger networks. The first batch of stations is slated for Beijing and Shanghai.
