Mandatory solar for Indian mobile phone towers
The Indian government will ensure that it is mandatory for mobile phone towers in India to be powered by solar energy.
First energy-neutral building in Africa
Energiebau Solarstromsysteme has received a commission to construct a high-performance photovoltaic system on the roof of the new UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) office building in Nairobi, Kenya.
South Korea to fund Mozambique's solar plants
The South Korean government has announced that it will provide a US$35 million loan to build three solar power plants in Mozambique.
Malaysian FiTs to be implemented by June
The Malaysian bill on the Renewable Energy Act is slated to come into Parliament before the end of this year and into force by June next year. This includes the proposed feed-in tariffs for renewable energy.
UK group buys Italy's Rete Rinnovabile
The UK equity group Terra Firma has purchased Rete Rinnovabile (RTR), a subsidiary of Italy’s Terna Firma for a sum between 620 and 670 million euros.
UK will not slash feed-in tariffs
Chancellor George Osborne detailed the United Kingdom coalition government’s Comprehensive Spending Review today. The feed-in tariffs will not be cut.
ADB to aid Asia unleash solar potential
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that a US$2 million technical assistance grant will be used to establish the Asia Solar Energy Forum.
Collaboration not competition
Canadian Solar’s chief executive officer speaks to pv magazine about collaborations, his take on the markets and CSR.
GMR gets approval from Gujarat government
GMR Infrastructure has received its approval from the Gujarat government to develop a 25 megawatt solar plant in the north western state in India.
Fluor to study Northern Cape's solar potential
Texas-based Fluor Corporation has announced that it has been selected by the South African Department of Energy to perform a study for a potential solar park development in Northern Cape.
