Markets & Policy

U.K.’s Department for International Development strikes fast-track agreement for delivery of off-grid solar projects in the two nations as part of the wider Energy Africa Campaign.

Britain’s solar industry reacts to the fallout from the nuclear deal, Chile spices up its solar pipeline, Germany sets a new PV record and China continues to flex its solar muscle.

Iconic London gallery goes solar as it unveils its new rooftop PV system; presentations on uncertain future of U.K. solar industry held during ceremony.

An analysis by EnergyTrend confirms other reports which indicate rising prices and pending shortages in some products and parts of the solar PV value chain.

Without publicity, New York regulators have suspended the existing cap on the state’s net metering program, until such time as a new valuation is concluded under the REV process.

U.S. tech firm completes 40 MW solar project in China and reveals plans for a further 200 MW of PV capacity in the country; will also green its suppliers by partnering with them on a 2 GW clean power push.

Australia could become world-leader in solar+storage deployment for the home by 2018, report finds, as affordable battery technology pours into the market, swelling solar uptake in the process.

The Renewable Energy Association expresses concerns regarding the 35-year subsidy costs for the controversial nuclear plant, and is urging the Prime Minister to explain the government’s plans for renewables.

The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook labels level of pledges made as impressive, but urges governments to do more if world is to avoid a 2c temperature rise by 2100.

U.S. solar lease and loan provider Sunnova has closed a debt and equity funding round to continue its growth in North American residential market. The $300 million round bring its its total fundraising to $900 million.