Sharp pulls plug on solar panel production in UK
Although Sharp’s solar cell division has benefited from booming demand in Japan, its panel business in the U.K. has suffered in the difficult European market.
Renewable energy system owners enjoy high satisfaction, finds report
The study from the NC Sustainable Energy Association suggests that rewarding policies helped bolster owners’ desires to “do the right thing” on energy.
Jordan's largest PV plant powered by 1 MW of Trina Solar modules
The solar power company will supply 4,032 of its Trina Honey modules to the project, to be jointly built by local company Mustakbal Clean Tech and Germany’s Phoenix Solar.
European Commission examining German renewable energy law
The European Commission is looking to see whether some companies are unfairly benefiting from a loophole allowing a reduction on the country’s renewable energy surcharge.
US lawmakers call on Congress to extend renewable energy incentives
Among the 10 incentives set to expire are the Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), both of which have helped solar PV to flourish in the U.S.
GCL Poly negotiates supply contract resolution
The poly-manufacturer-turned-solar-developer has amended the terms of a contract to buy solar wafer manufacturing equipment. A claim had been lodged over an alleged breach of the $232 million agreement.
US Energy Department report examines storage
The U.S. Department of Energy report identifies the challenges facing the widespread use of storage solutions, including cost, safety and industry acceptance.
Belectric, Solar Frontier join forces
German plant developer Belectric has formed an EPC alliance with thin-film manufacturer Solar Frontier and engineering and construction firm Shoseki to exploit opportunities in Japan.
Spain's Grupo T-Solar completes 25 MW project in California
T-Solar is expanding its operations in the U.S. after winning a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense. It is also planning to build a 30 MW plant in Puerto Rico.
Orka completes 6.3 MW of projects in Belgium
The Belgian developer partnered with Martifer Solar and Cofely Solar Technics on the large-scale commercial rooftop installations in Brussels.
