SEPA offers primer on net energy metering
Industry trade group SEPA examines the politics and practicality of net energy metering and finds that utilities are increasingly interested distributed generation agreements and helping to maximize the value of solar.
EC greenlights ABB acquisition of Power-One
The European Commission has paved the way for ABB’s increasing global prominence as a leading inverter supplier after okaying its takeover of U.S. inverter manufacturer Power-One, noting that the $1 billion deal did not raise competition concerns.
First Solar, PNM partner on planned 23 MW New Mexico plants
Public Service Company of New Mexico and First Solar are planning to build three new PV plants in New Mexico, part of the former’s 2014 solar portfolio totaling 67 MW in the state.
MP-Tec opens shop in Ghana
Germany’s MP-Tec is partnering with local investors on a joint venture in Ghana. Political stability, a strong middle class and high electricity prices make the West African nation an attractive market.
Hanergy swallows Global Solar
After acquiring Germany’s Solibro and Silicon Valley’s MiaSolé, Hanergy has taken over Arizona-based Global Solar, solidifying its position as a global leader in the thin film sector.
Arizona leads US in per capita solar
Solar generation is on the rise in the U.S. and Arizona has become the leading state in terms of solar capacity per capita, but it now appears to be reversing course.
Tata Power to develop 28.8 MW solar project in Maharashtra, India
Indian utility Tata Power is boosting its solar activities with a new 28.8 MW project in the state of Maharashtra. Its 25 MW plant in neighboring Gujarat has just surpassed 43 GWh.
Punjab government awards 250 MW in new projects to 26 developers
India continues to expand solar power generation as the state of Punjab approves 250 MW of new solar projects as part of achieving its 1 GW goal in four years.
SolarWorld to layoff Oregon employees
Germany’s beleaguered SolarWorld is laying off some 50 workers at its Oregon factory and the number could reach 100, according to press reports. The company blames Chinese PV imports for the move.
Greece adds 148 MW while preparing for drastic new FIT cuts
Greece added 148 MW of solar photovoltaics in the second quarter but the situation for solar developers is getting tougher: new FIT cuts are on the way and consumers face 120% electricity fee hikes to back new RES projects.
