REC CEO Ole Enger to step down
Following the sale of REC Solar, the REC Silicon arm of the company has announced it will move all operations to the State of Washington, U.S., with current CEO Ole Enger stepping down in December.
SPI: 'Times for solar have never been better'
Optimism and happy faces dominated the discussions and forecasts on the third day of the Solar Power International (SPI) confab in Chicago. After a difficult downturn, the industry is taking off to new heights.
US Energy Department awards $60 million for solar research and development
The Department’s latest SunShot Initiative investments aim to “help lower the cost of solar electricity, advance seamless grid integration and support a growing U.S. solar workforce.”
SunShot Initiative funds efficiency, cost reduction programs
The U.S. Department of Energy’s support for solar research and development largely focuses on data collection, cost reduction, boosting efficiency and grid integration.
Nigeria partners with Germany on 420 MW solar projects
As part of an renewable energy and energy efficiency partnership with Germany, Nigeria plans to install 420 MW of solar capacity across nine northern states.
Hanwha SolarOne surpasses 4 GW of global PV module shipments
The South Korean reached the milestone as it expands its global operations. In the past year, Japan and South Africa have become two of its biggest markets.
Study: American middle class embracing solar technology
Middle-class homeowners in leading U.S. solar markets are increasingly adopting solar technology, according to a new study by the Center for American Progress.
SPI: Cost reduction driving solar in the US
Cost reduction is having a massive impact in driving photovoltaic growth in the U.S., a point made evident at the Solar Power International (SPI) confab in Chicago, where exhibitors reported high interest among visitors at the event.
Saudi ARAMCO's KAPSARC solar project to receive Canadian Solar modules
The Chinese solar company will supply 1.78 MW of modules for the project, which is owned by one of the world’s largest producers of crude oil.
Tata Power Solar completes 10 MW solar power plant in Karnataka, India
The new 52-acre solar farm is the largest in the region and was completed on schedule and on budget by India’s largest solar company.
