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First Solar has signed a 25-year PPA with Apple for 130 MW of a 150 MW plant. Under the deal Apple will pay $848 million for electricity from the plant, which First Solar will begin construction on in mid-2015.

Proposals intended to increase its customers’ access to renewable energy, and could add 110 MW of PV to South Carolina portfolio by 2021 if approved.

Reports that Spain is heading towards a renewable energy revival by 2020 have spread, leaving investors rather puzzled: is this true, and how come a government that has previously tried to eliminate energy investments is now suddenly planning to lead a renewable resurgance? pv magazine provides a more realistic appraisal.

The Norwegian solar operator increased its revenues, net profit and power production in the final quarter of 2014.

German inverter specialist downsizes as part of company’s ongoing transformation, new chairman of supervisory board appointed.

As the PV market matures with the growing installed base, a range of auxiliary services and business opportunities have appeared. One of which is the provision of O&M services, in particular maintenance services including cleaning. Jay A. Welsh, the General Manager of Solar Maid spotted this trend and has see demand for “janitorial” O&M services grow.

The US utility has snapped up a majority share of REC Solar’s commercial business, confirms it will invest $225 million in commercial projects.

Opportunity labeled Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities designed to establish technical assistance program for local governments to drive greater PV deployment.

The Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer may merge its operation or seek to relocate as the company aims to stay competitive in face of stinging US tariffs.

Despite announcing goal to be greenest government ever, UK coalition found to have invested 300 times more on fossil fuels than renewable energy over course of tenure.