Contractor sought to build 40 MW UK solar park
Planning permission has been secured for a 37-40 MW solar park in Hampshire, England. Developers Welborne Solar wants the $65m scheme built this summer.
Canadian Solar connects 100 MW China PV plant
The company’s subsidiary, CSI Solar Power, completed the 100 MW ground mounted project in the Jiangsu Province, eastern China.
SolarCity shares rise on Deutsche Bank recommendation
Deutsche Bank sets a $90/share target price for SolarCity. Analysts predict grid parity in the U.S. in 2016 to drive the company’s customer numbers and stock price.
LDK negotiates 15-day forbearance on notes payment
Embattled Chinese manufacturer LDK has until Thursday to negotiate a deal with holders of its U.S. dollar denominated notes. An interest payment on the notes has been due since August 28.
Japan adds nearly 4 GW of PV capacity
The country’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached nearly 11.3 GW by October 31.
California greenlights 485 MW PV project
While considerably smaller than originally planned, the $1.13 billion project will spur California’s transition to renewable energy and help advance its climate change goals, say regulators.
Bright new dawn for UK solar industry
As new figures suggest that half a million FIT-driven solar schemes are now installed in the U.K., encouraging news is emerging that suggests Britons’ solar appetite is stronger than ever.
Missouri finalizes plans for new 5.7 MW solar energy center
The investor-owned installation will be located in St. Louis, courtesy of local solar energy company, Ameren Missouri.
Shunfeng to invest $4.1 billion in solar projects
The company will build most of its 3 GW of new installations this year in China’s northwestern regions, including Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
Financial innovations spur renewable energy investment in global markets
Investment firms, financiers and energy companies around the globe are introducing innovative new funding vehicles aimed at renewable energy investment.
