India to add 2 GW of solar projects
The new plants will double the country’s solar energy capacity, putting it in line to reach its 2017 target of 10 GW.
Google funds $650,000 SolarAid study in Africa
The search engine giants have given financial backing to SolarAid to assess the impact solar power can play in alleviating poverty in Africa.
New in-roof system may offer mounting solution for renovated buildings
Residential rooftop solar systems are getting a new look from Dutch construction company BAM Woningbouw and German manufacturer Renusol.
SolarWorld offers rosy medium-term view … maybe
The German company expects improved sales and shipments in the next two years, with a possible pre-tax profit in 2015, but the forecast remains conditional and subject to change.
First EBRD-funded solar PV plant commissioned in Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has supported the commissioning of a 4.5 MW plant in Ukraine’s Vinnitsa Oblast to the tune of 4.1 million.
Solar business bustling for Entegro Turkey
In Turkey, unlicensed projects of below 1 MW are booming. A German-Turkish joint venture is seeing intense activity in the sector, which is anticipating a major boost due to new regulations and incentives.
Global consortium collaborates on 8.5 MW Rwanda solar plant
The consortium is being led by Norway’s Scatec Solar and Dutch developer Gigawatt Global Cooperatief, with additional funding from U.K., U.S., Finnish and Austrian governments.
Solar Frontier soars to profitability
The Japanese thin-film module manufacturer helped its corporate unit reach profitability for the first time ever ast year due to increased business in the growing domestic market.
Helios Resource to launch new solar panel fab in Russia
While industry watchers see increasing foreign interest in Russia’s growing solar market, tough local content requirements could dampen investment.
Just two EU countries comply in time with WEEE PV deadline
Only the U.K. and Bulgaria transposed the latest Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) on PV modules into national law before the Feb. 14 deadline.
