Anticipation building for inaugural AfricaPVSEC show
The exhibition will be the first PVSEC event on African soil, reflecting the industry’s growing presence on the continent.
SEIA calls for investment tax credit rethink
The U.S. solar industry fears plans to end the ITC could decimate the industry. Rhone Resch has called upon president Obama to rethink his solar tax credit plans.
US posts record year for solar in 2013
GTM Research and the SEIA predict a further 6 GW of installations in 2014. But GlobalData sounds warning note over importance of support mechanisms as Obama prepares to withdraw ITC.
Canadian Solar back into profit
Positive figures reveal refocus onto downstream business slipped back for Chinese solar company. But Canadian Solar releases a positive outlook for 2014, including for its ‘total solutions’ business.
Arbor Green brings solar to affordable housing
Low-income families can save up to 80% of monthly utility costs at the community developed by the Affirmed Housing Group and the City of Carson. Rooftop PV will offset almost the energy created in the new homes.
Ghana finalizes plans for 155 MW solar park
Local company will team with U.K. consortium to develop the PV plant, with work due to commence in September.
Indian state signs MoU for 7.5 GW of new PV capacity
The state of Jammu and Kashmir pen MoU with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
France PV update: 613 MW added in 2013, FIT changes proposed
As the French government considers scrapping the domestic content FIT bonus, figures show just 613 MW of PV capacity were added last year.
Martifer Solar building 78.4 MW UK PV portfolio
The portfolio will comprise four new PV plants commissioned by British clean energy company Lightsource Renewable Energy.
Yingli Solar posts positive preliminary 2013 financial results
The Chinese solar company estimates that shipments increased by approximately 13% in the fourth quarter of last compared to Q3.
