Suniva strikes financing deal with Technology Credit Corporation
Partnership offers solar PV financing solutions to small and medium commercial businesses in the U.S.
Intersolar South America examines challenges, promise of Brazil's solar market
Despite strong market drivers, including a growing need for electric capacity and water issues, there are still formidable market barriers in Brazil. Many of these stem from a lack of deep commitment by the nation’s government.
First Solar expands activities in Japan with 250 MW of projects
The country’s rooftop sector is expected to grow even larger than the mega solar segment. First Solar is positioning itself for “the long-term picture.”
False alarm: No panel shortage coming
Leading players are in expansion mode as end markets continue to grow. The capacity additions indicate there will also be no supply shortage next year, says IHS’ Stefan de Haan.
Yingli pushes UK solar growth with 66 MW supply deal
The Chinese solar manufacturer has partnered with local clean energy developer Push Energy on the development of four large-scale PV plants.
UK distributed power generation market could decline by 2019
Research from GlobalData suggests the market will experience rapid decline in investment as energy sectors respond to subsidy changes.
Scotland says nae to fracking, aye to solar
A lively debate at the Edinburgh International Book Festival showcased Scotland’s stance on fracking, its increasing use of renewables and the U.K.’s energy dilemmas.
Yingli posts second-quarter net loss of $46 million
Yingli’s customer base doubled compared with the second quarter of 2013 as shipments to Japan in the first half of 2014 exceeded its total shipments to the country in 2013.
US electrical generation from renewables hits 14.3%
Solar power generation in the U.S. more than doubled in the first half of 2014. Overall, electrical generation from non-hydro renewables increased 10.4% year on year.
Vivint Solar to go public
The Utah company has yet to decide how many shares it will offer or the price range for the offering. It’s looking to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
